5 Things We Learnt from Dr Amy Chahal About Skin Health, Ageing, and Confidence
We sat down with the incredible Dr Amy Chahal—a respected cosmetic doctor, skin health expert, and unapologetic car enthusiast—to talk about what it really takes to look and feel good in your skin.
From her holistic approach to skincare to busting beauty myths, here are five standout lessons we took from the conversation:
1. Confidence Comes from Clarity, Not Cosmetic Trends
Dr Amy’s philosophy is clear: cosmetic treatments should enhance, not mask. Her goal is to help patients age naturally, gracefully, and confidently—not chase perfection or trends.
In her own words:
“Trends are for fashion, not for your face.”
She often advises patients not to undergo treatment if it doesn’t serve their goals. Her focus is on education, long-term thinking, and building trust with every client.
2. The Best Skincare Routine Is a Simple, Consistent One
Forget overflowing bathroom cabinets. Dr Amy is all about a quality-over-quantity approach. Her non-negotiables?
- SPF 50+ daily (Australia’s sun is brutal)
- A potent vitamin C for protection and brightening
- A growth factor serum to stimulate collagen
- A good cleanser—but only once a day if your skin doesn’t need more
Overloading the skin with too many actives too soon? That’s a fast track to damaging your skin barrier, not improving your glow.
3. Start Preventative Skincare in Your 20s
Your 20s are the perfect time to begin thinking long-term. Not with invasive treatments, but with prevention and protection:
- Get a professional consultation (before spending hundreds at Mecca)
- Use a tailored skincare routine with SPF, vitamin C, and maybe retinol
- Avoid the trap of copying influencers with different skin types
As Amy says:
“Find a practitioner you trust—and stick with them.”
4. True Skin Health Starts From Within
Dr Amy’s take on “holistic skincare” is refreshingly grounded. Your sleep, stress levels, water intake, and exercise habits all influence your skin. If you’re not sleeping or hydrating properly, no amount of serum can save you.
Her reminder?
“The skin is the largest organ in your body—look after it like you would your heart or lungs.”
5. Tech Is Revolutionising Skin Consults (But It’s No Quick Fix)
Dr Amy’s Surry Hills clinic uses advanced 3D imaging to assess everything from pigmentation and fine lines to vascular changes and UV damage. It’s not about selling treatments—it’s about understanding what your skin actually needs.
This is part of her mission to offer better, safer, more informed care. And the best part? She’s just getting started—with a new skin-focused clinic opening soon in Rosebery and a book on the horizon with HarperCollins.
Dr Amy Chahal believes that ageing is a privilege—and we should approach it with pride, not fear. Her biggest skincare advice?
- Wear SPF daily
- Drink more water
- Stop chasing trends
- Be consistent
- See ageing as something worth doing well
You can find Dr Amy at her clinic in Surry Hills, and follow her journey on Instagram:
📍 @doctor.chahal
📍 @tcm.sydney