Ingredient Focus: Hyaluronic Acid
You may have heard of Hyaluronic Acid and wondered why it’s being promoted as an essential ingredient for skincare products. We’re all about education here at Beyond Skin, so let us give you the lowdown on this fabulous skin-drink. Hyaluronic acid is a glycosaminoglycan, which is polysaccharide (essentially a very large sugar!). It is naturally occurring […]
Brand Focus: Epionce
Epionce laboratories have put over 20 years of research into the development of their highly effective non-prescription, dermatological product line. Epionce is a comprehensive and innovative skin care line designed to optimise the appearance and health of the skin. Their unique approach provides a blend of key botanical ingredients to reveal healthier-looking skin that can help defy the visible effects of ageing […]
Treatment Focus: Obagi Blue Radiance Peel
There’s a reason why the Obagi Blue Radiance Skin Peel is one of our best sellers. It’s a fantastic treatment with minimal down-time, suitable for almost all skin types, and the results are amazing! Obagi are a global leader in skincare research and their products are designed to help minimise the appearance of premature skin ageing, […]
LED Light Therapy Explained
We’re very excited to launch our LED Treatments this month. As a new treatment to our clinic we thought it useful to educate our clients as to what it’s all about and why we decided to introduce it to our range. First off, let’s talk about what LED stands for: light emitting diode. Without getting too […]
Ingredient Focus: Retinol Explained
How to use retinol – one of the most popular anti-ageing ingredients
SPF explained and the importance of Zinc
Sunscreens. It used to be you could just slap one on and go out feeling protected and at ease. Not so much anymore. Studies have shown that a number of chemicals in sunscreens, such as PABA, cinnamates, oxybenzone, and more can react with the sun’s rays to create damaging free radicals, which may actually increase […]
Are You #skincareaware?
We’re thrilled to be able to support Destination Skin this month for their #skincareaware campaign. We all know that protecting your skin from the sun is important, but many people don’t realise just how harmful it can be to skip wearing a daily SPF. UV rays can penetrate the skin even on cloudy days causing […]
Having fun in the sun (safely!)
Sun’s out, it’s a bit warmer, we’ve swapped our winter clothes and in are our summer clothes. Lunches at our desks just don’t seem to have the same appeal anymore now our weather has improved, but are you aware of the effects the sun’s rays are having on your skin? Sure the warmth of the […]
The Complete Cleanser Catalogue
Why is cleansing your skin properly so important? There are 5 very good reasons outlined below! 1. Research shows cleansing before bed is essential to looking younger, longer. Every day your skin is ageing. And the very simple process of washing your face before bed is an excellent way to mitigate the external factors associated with […]
