Think your fine lines, pigmentation, or skin sagging are just part of getting older?

Think again.

While we’re often told that wrinkles are inevitable and age spots are just… part of ageing, science paints a very different picture.

A landmark study published in Clinical Dermatology found that up to 90% of visible skin ageing is caused by UV exposure, not age or genetics [Gilchrest & Krutmann, 2006]. Another extensive review echoed this, confirming that UV rays drive photoageing at a cellular level, and that antioxidants and barrier-repairing actives are critical tools for prevention and repair  [Baumann, 2007].

This kind of damage, unlike natural chronological ageing, it’s optional.

At Dermalist, we believe this fact is both empowering and urgent. Empowering because it gives you control. And urgent because we live in one of the sunniest countries on Earth.

SPF is essential—but it’s just the start.

Preventing photoageing begins with year-round sun protection, even when it’s cloudy. But smart skincare goes beyond sunscreen.

To truly protect and support your skin, your routine needs to do 3 things:

1. Neutralise free radicals caused by UV rays (hello, antioxidants).

2. Help repair DNA damage that’s already occurred (with actives like niacinamide and DNA repair enzymes).

3. Strengthen the skin barrier to reduce inflammation and preserve resilience over time.

That’s why Dermalist was formulated not just as skincare—but as a long-term skin health system. Each product in our range is carefully designed to deliver results you can see now while supporting your skin’s future with clinical actives and precision delivery systems.

Because in the fight against photoageing, prevention isn’t just powerful. It’s everything.

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Citations

• Clinical Dermatology Study
  ➤ Reference:
  Gilchrest, B. A., & Krutmann, J. (2006). Skin Aging. Clinical Dermatology, 24(4), 337–344.
  ➤ Key Point:
  This paper reinforces that photoageing from chronic sun exposure is the primary cause of visible skin ageing, including wrinkles, laxity, and pigmentation irregularities.
  ➤ Link:
  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clindermatol.2006.03.003

• Environmental Damage & Skin Ageing
  ➤ Reference:
  Baumann, L. (2007). Skin ageing and its treatment. Journal of Pathology, 211(2), 241–251.
  ➤ Key Point:
  This review highlights the mechanisms of UV-induced ageing at a cellular level and the efficacy of antioxidants and barrier-repair ingredients.
  ➤ Link:
  https://doi.org/10.1002/path.2098