A cosmetic injector in her 30s has revealed all the treatments she has done to keep her skin looking young and what her favourite products are.
The secrets were shared in a recent video on TikTok by California-based injector nurse Dawn Monteith, who has more than 86,500 followers on the platform.
Monteith posted the clip in response to another creator who had asked other women in their 30s and 40s what they do cosmetically to take care of their skin.
“Girl, I just turned 30 and these are the things, injectables, skin care, skin treatments that I’ve been doing up until this point,” the injector began.
The first skincare treatment Monteith talked about was something she’s been doing since she was a teenager: using SPF every day.
California-based nurse injector Dawn Monteith, who has more than 86,500 followers on the platform, shared cosmetic procedures and treatments she has undergone.
“If it’s me, I’m protecting the skin I’ve got, baby,” she exclaimed.
She also said she uses tretinoin, which is a cream that helps treat acne and reduce the appearance of fine lines and dark spots.
“As we age, our skin changes,” she said. “I don’t know if you guys notice it, but it’s not as bright as it used to be, my texture isn’t the same, so I use retinol to help combat that.”
The expert also noted that long-term use of vitamin A can also improve the skin in the long term.
Next, Monteith shared all the cosmetic skin treatments she’s had done, starting with microneedling, something she says she’s done several times and loves.
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves puncturing tiny holes with fine needles into the top layer of the skin.
The treatment is supposed to stimulate the skin to produce more collagen, which can lead to a younger-looking complexion, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association.
The injector nurse has also performed chemical peels and the PicoSure laser, which is a laser that helps resurface the skin, something she attributes her glowing complexion to.
Monteith shared all of the cosmetic skin treatments she’s had done, starting with microneedling, something she says she’s done several times and loves.
The injector nurse has also performed chemical peels and the PicoSure laser, which is a laser that helps resurface the skin, something she attributes her glowing complexion to.
“Now let’s move on to injectables,” Monteith continued.
“I love my Botox, I don’t care what anyone says, it leaves my skin soft and smooth,” she revealed.
“As we get older, I feel like things start to sag, my brows were getting flat, my eyelids were getting heavy, so I gave it a little brow lift.”
Monteith shared that she typically gets Botox injections, a toxin that is supposed to relax muscles to keep wrinkles at bay, once per quarter.
She also receives filler injections.
“I recently got some on my cheeks because, like I said, they looked like they were falling down because of gravity,” Monteith said, referring to the area under her eyelids.
The TikTok creator has also had lip filler injections.
“I’ve always had full lips, so I’m not looking for bigger lips, but I don’t want them to look wrinkled either,” she admitted.
“I love my Botox, I don’t care what anyone says, it makes my skin soft and smooth,” Dawn revealed.
Finally, Monteith revealed that he has had an injectable called PRFM, which concentrates platelets from the blood and injects them back into certain areas he wants to treat, such as under the eyes.
“It’s a 100 percent natural way to thicken the skin under your eyes, help with wrinkles and give it a glow,” she said.
“I’m obsessed with anything I can do to help with wrinkles and texture in the under-eye area,” the creator continued, noting that it was something she wanted to “get a handle on” now.
In the comments section of her video, other people also commented on what they have been doing to keep their skin looking youthful well into their 30s.
‘Stay out of the sun, or wear a hat, drink lots of water, take your vitamins and collagen, and develop a skincare routine to CLEANSE and MOISTURIZE,’ one person wrote.
Another person shared: “Other alternatives are exercise, hydration, and I use a moisturizer with rose water and plant ceramides. I also sometimes use coconut oil around my eyes for extra hydration. I’m 35 and I love this combination!”
“I’m 30, my skin looks like I’m 22. SPF, no alcohol, daily red light therapy, monthly facials, lots of water and minimal sugars… I use retinol once a week,” another person wrote.