How to Build a Skincare Regime- Eye Cream
Why Should I use an Eye Cream? Skin around the eyes is very thin, because of this under eyes can retain moisture and look puffy. It will often be the first area you begin to see the effects of ageing. Unlike the rest of the face, the eyes have no sebaceous glands so can […]
Ingredient Focus- Peptides
What are Peptides? Peptides are made from amino acids, the building blocks that form protein. Combining amino acids creates different peptide formations. Collagen is the skin protein responsible for structure. Peptides are used to reinforce our skins essential proteins, found mostly in anti ageing products. Types of Peptides There are hundreds of different […]
Ingredient Focus- Antioxidants
What are Antioxidants? Antioxidants in skincare protect our skin from free radical damage. Free radicals are generated in our skin from the environment (pollution, UV rays, smoking) as well as HEV blue light damage from our devices! Antioxidants neutralise free radicals, preventing skin cell damage. When we talk about antioxidants, vitamin C comes to […]
Ingredient Focus- Vitamin C
What is Vitamin C in Skincare? Vitamin C is an essential nutrient. It comes from citrus fruits or can be synthetically produced in skincare. Unlike other vitamins, our body cannot produce Vitamin C, it needs to obtain it externally. It is a powerful antioxidant, needed for healthy skin. Antioxidants prevent free radical damage to our skin. […]
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 […]
All About Eye-Creams
One of the most common areas we get asked about in clinic is treatment for the eye area. Do eye creams really work? Why do I need an eye cream? Can I use regular moisturiser on my eyes? When should I use an eye cream?……. There are many reasons why you should incorporate an eye […]
