In this chapter of Re|edït, we sit down with Dr. Mirko Gilardino, joined by Dr. Leila Cattelan, to
unpack a question that feels simple, but isn’t: what does healthy skin actually mean today?
Because the answer has shifted. Healthy skin isn’t just about how it looks anymore. It’s about
how it functions, how it protects itself, and how well it holds up over time.
And it starts with something essential but often overlooked: sunscreen.
Daily broad-spectrum SPF remains one of the most effective ways to prevent both skin cancer and premature
aging. Dermatologists are clear on this point, UV damage builds up over time, a tan is a sign of injury, and SPF
30 or higher isn’t optional when it comes to daily protection.
“Sun protection is one of the most important investments we can make in our
skin health. The goal isn’t simply to prevent signs of aging... it’s to preserve the
skin’s ability to function and protect itself over time.”
- Dr. Leila Cattelan, Le 1620
But prevention doesn’t stop there. It also shows up in how we pay attention to our skin: checking in regularly,
noticing changes in moles or pigmentation, and stepping away from intentional UV exposure altogether. More
and more, the focus is on catching changes early, before they evolve into something more serious.
At the same time, dermatology itself is evolving. Tools like digital mole mapping and AI-assisted diagnostics
now allow clinicians to track subtle changes over time with far more precision than before.
And in aesthetic dermatology, the mindset is also shifting, from correcting what we see on the surface to
supporting how skin actually functions beneath it. The goal is less about instant transformation, and more about
helping skin repair, strengthen, and regenerate over time.
“The future of dermatology lies in helping skin stay healthy longer.
By combining earlier detection with treatments that support the skin’s
natural repair processes, we can take a more proactive approach to
long-term skin health.”
- Dr. Mirko Gilardino, Le 1620
Put together, these shifts point to a new way of thinking about skin health: preventive, regenerative, and more
personal than ever. Because in the end, healthy skin isn’t built in a moment. It’s built in the everyday choices that
add up over time.
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