For decades, the skincare world has fed us the myth that ageing is slow and steady… a gradual decline starting somewhere around your 30s. But science is calling BS. According to research from Stanford and published in Nature Medicine and Nature Aging, our bodies don’t age in a smooth curve. They age in waves.

Each of these waves triggers dramatic changes inside the body - impacting not just how we look, but how we function at a cellular level. And yes, your skin feels it. DEEPLY.

So, what actually happens during these ageing bursts? And how can we respond with clarity rather than fear? Let’s dive in.