
Need a little inspiration? We spoke to five aesthetics experts to discover what their own new year resolutions are when it comes to skin, aesthetics and wellbeing. These doctors and skin specialists are some of the most respected professionals in the game, meaning their goals can help guide you in 2025.
Dr Ahmed El Muntasar: Focusing on the ‘forgotten’ areas
This year, EV Expert, GP and Aesthetician Dr Ahmed El Muntasar, wishes to shift focus onto those ‘forgotten’ areas.“Personally, I want to focus on treating not just my face but also my neck,” he says. “I think the neck is such a forgotten area. A lot of the patients that I see who come in for treatments for their neck are usually a little late in doing so. This is because there are already significant signs of ageing in the skin. Therefore, prevention and approaches like collagen banking—not just for the face, but also for the neck and hands—is really, really important. So, I’ll make sure not to forget about treating those areas.” He adds: “Secondly, I will aim to not just put eye cream on my under eyes, but also on my upper eyelids as well. This is something that can also be forgotten, and as time goes on, you could start to see more crepey skin and a bit of hooding here. Therefore, maintaining the skin quality in that area is really important, and something I’ll be personally focusing on.”
Dr Sonia Khorana: The ‘wellness-ification’ of skincare
Cosmetic Doctor and Dermatology Expert Dr Sonia Khorana says that in 2025, she is going to take more of a ‘wellness-meets-skincare’ approach.“There is more to skincare than just beauty products— I’m going to be incorporating better eating habits to support my gut (think gut-skin axis), more self care (skin and mind connection to regulate cortisol levels), and take more of a ‘wellness-ification’ of skincare approach. There’s no denying the power of the skin-mind connection—it’s important to connect the dots between our overall wellbeing and skin health as the benefits of a walk in nature, a restful night's sleep, and a healthy gut likely can't be replicated or captured in a night serum. I think wellness is going to be front and centre of skincare this year, and treating our body as a whole is the way forward.”
Dr David Jack: Skin biohacking
Medical Doctor and leading skin specialist Dr David Jack has not one, but two resolutions for 2025: one relating to skincare and the other in his approach to aesthetic treatments.“For 2025, my first resolution is to dive deeper into skin biohacking, which I’ve started exploring through treatments and also skincare and supplements. Although many of the principles are not necessarily new, taking a mindful approach to how we treat the skin from a regenerative point of view is very interesting.” He continues: “I’ve also been exploring more regenerative and reparative treatments, as alternatives and adjuncts to botulinum toxin and dermal fillers. These types of treatments are becoming more popular in-clinic, as patients increasingly understand the importance of skin health. They include treatments like polynucleotide injections, as well as using lasers to stimulate repair responses in the tissues. These advances allow us to influence how our skin ages biologically, supporting collagen synthesis, enhancing cellular repair (particularly relating to DNA and mitochondrial repair), and tackling inflammation to reverse many of the effects of old damage that will have started in childhood. It’s very interesting to see how the world of aesthetics is gradually incorporating the concept of longevity/functional medicine—I think this will continue into 2025 and beyond.”
Dr Emmaline Ashley: Connecting beauty and culture
Award-Winning Cosmetic Physician and EV Expert Dr Emmaline Ashley's 2025 goals are linked to her current residential status.“I'm lucky enough to temporarily be living in the Caribbean, and looking ahead to this year, I really want to embrace a skincare routine that is inspired by the beauty and culture around me. I've been introduced to new skincare ingredients and practices here, including local ingredients like sea moss. For the first time in years, I've also started slowing down a little bit and really enjoying skincare as true self-care while living on the island, reminding myself to pause and be more intentional. I think beauty can be an incredible way to connect both with yourself, but also with other people and the culture around you!”
Dr Raquel Amado: A shift to regenerative aesthetics
Aesthetic Doctor and EV Expert Dr Raquel Amado is embracing a new wave of aesthetic treatments this year.“In 2025, the world of regenerative aesthetics is going to be stronger than ever, centering around cutting-edge treatments like exosomes and polynucleotides. These next-generation treatments go beyond surface-level fixes by actively stimulating the skin’s natural repair processes at a cellular level. Exosomes are packed with growth factors and proteins that supercharge skin healing, boost collagen production, and improve overall skin texture.” She continues: “Polynucleotides—DNA fragments derived from fish—are super popular for their ability to deeply hydrate, repair cellular damage, and reduce inflammation, as well as boost collagen and elastin formation. This combination represents a shift from simply ‘treating the problem’ to actively regenerating the skin for long-term health and radiance. It's not just skincare, it's skin renewal.”