🍷 Aging is inevitable, but how we care for ourselves along the way can either accelerate the process or allow us to age like fine wine. In this insightful episode of The Forties Formula podcast , hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with DR. CHAI LING LOW , a Singapore-based aesthetic doctor and founder of SW1 Clinic. With over 20 years of experience, she’s known for her science-led approach to skin health and aging, and is the author of In Full Bloom and Stop Ageing Like Milk. They talk about when facelifts might be needed, the difference between mini and deeper lifts, and why fillers eventually stop working. Dr. Low also explains the balance between self-care and insecurity, the use of energy-based treatments, and why sunscreen is still the best anti-ageing tool. This episode is about aging gracefully by making choices that build confidence, avoiding quick fixes, and learning how to age like wine, not milk. Together, they explore: • The skincare ingredients worth investing in, from retinoids to vitamin C • When to consider a facelift versus relying on fillers and non-invasive treatments • The fine line between aesthetics boosting confidence and fueling insecurity In a world obsessed with filters, quick fixes, and impossible standards, the truth about skincare and aesthetics often gets drowned out by marketing noise. But sometimes, going back to basics is the most radical, powerful choice. --------- CHAPTERS 00:00 – Episode Snippet 01:58 – Biggest skincare mistake in 40s 04:40 — Cleansing myths and exfoliation 08:05 – Common skin changes in your 40s 09:33 – How to better manage hormonal breakouts? 12:22 – Hot or Hype segment 15:00 – Aging gracefully vs. giving up 18:29 – Fuel Your Forties: Protein matters 21:21 – Advertisement: Guzman y Gomez 22:51 – Eliminating processed foods and sugar 25:11 – Top 3 skincare essentials in your 40s 27:35 – Beauty pressure in the 40s 30:53 – Injectables that work 36:48 – Advertisement: Cozy Earth 43:00 – Why too much filler can distort the face 44:10 – Do aesthetics build confidence or feed insecurities? 48:33 – The Forties Formula: Sunscreen Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: 🥩 The Meat Club – Get $12 off your first order with code TFF12 🌯 Guzman y Gomez – Where Clean is the New Healthy - 21 restaurants deliver islandwide! 🛏️ Cozy Earth – Sleep comfortably with soft bamboo sheets and cozy pajamas. Use code TFF for 41% off. Free shipping in Singapore over $560 and in the US over $50. ______________ 📘 Free Guide — The Forties Formula E-book Your simple, honest guide to what’s changing in your 40s — hormones, cravings, energy, strength and more.
