Ingredient Focus- Niacinamide
What is Niacinamide? Niacinamide is a type of vitamin B3, it’s easily absorbed into the outer skin layers so has many benefits for acne, ageing, sensitivity and pigmentation. Would I benefit from using Niacinamide? Niacinamide has many benefits for our skin. It is particularly good for; acne, ageing, pigmentation and sensitivity concerns […]
Ingredient Focus- Retinol
What is Retinol? Retinol is a type of Retinoid, a form of vitamin A. It’s used as an umbrella term for Vitamin A derivatives in skincare, although not all Retinoids are the same strength. Its function in our skin is to Speed up cell renewal Encourage growth and repair of skin cells […]
Dry vs Dehydrated
Do I have dry skin? During a skin consultation we find some clients may think they have dry skin however it turns out to be dehydrated. Dry skin is a skin type whilst dehydrated skin is often a temporary skin condition. Dehydrated skin is often caused by external factors such as the environment. […]
How To Treat Anti-Ageing Concerns For The Eyes
Can You Treat The Eye Area? We are always being asked what we can offer for around the eyes. Skin around the eyes is very thin, it will often be the first area you begin to see the effects or ageing. Unlike the rest of the face, the eyes have no sebaceous glands so […]
How to Reduce Ageing in our 60s
What is Skin Ageing? As our skin ages it loses volume, elasticity and develops lines and wrinkles. Our rate of skin renewal; where dead skin cells are shed becomes slower, meaning skin appears dull. Collagen and Elastin (the building blocks for our skin) production slows down from our late twenties and eventually begins to […]
How to Reduce Ageing in our 50s
What is Skin Ageing? As our skin ages it loses volume, elasticity and develops lines and wrinkles. Our rate of skin renewal; where dead skin cells are shed becomes slower, meaning skin appears dull. Collagen and Elastin (the building blocks for our skin) production slows down from our late twenties and eventually begins to […]
How to Reduce Ageing in our 40s
What is Skin Ageing? As our skin ages it loses volume, elasticity and develops lines and wrinkles. Our rate of skin renewal; where dead skin cells are shed becomes slower, meaning skin appears dull. Collagen and Elastin (the building blocks for our skin) production slows down from our late twenties and eventually begins to […]
How to Reduce Ageing in our 30s
What is Skin Ageing? As our skin ages it loses volume, elasticity and develops lines and wrinkles. Our rate of skin renewal; where dead skin cells are shed becomes slower, meaning skin appears dull. Collagen and Elastin (the building blocks for our skin) production slows down from our late twenties and eventually begins to […]
How to Reduce Ageing in our 20s
What is skin ageing? As our skin ages it loses volume, elasticity and develops lines and wrinkles. Our rate of skin renewal; where dead skin cells are shed becomes slower, meaning skin appears dull. Collagen and Elastin (the building blocks for our skin) production slows down from our late twenties and eventually begins to […]
Why is my Skin Sensitive?
What is Sensitive Skin? Sensitive skin is when the skin becomes irritated and is reacted easily by the environment and topical products. Often it can be a short term skin condition, however if the skin barrier is impaired the sensitivity can be long term. What Causes Sensitive Skin? Rosacea Impaired skin barrier Eczema Allergic reaction […]
