How to Prepare Your Skin for a Treatment
Why Should I Prepare My Skin? All treatments give better results when your skin is prepared. As the saying goes, a good house cannot be built on a weak foundation. By preparing our skin, we reduce our healing time as well as the risk of Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH). Healthy, hydrated skin responds better to […]
How to Build a Skincare Regime- SPF
What is SPF? SPF means Sun Protection Factor, these are products that protect against damaging rays from the sun. We advise you apply SPF after a moisturiser (if used) and before make-up. Is My Tan Worth It? UV radiation is the energy provided from the sun. There are 2 types of UV rays proven to […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
How Can I Reduce My Pigmentation?
What is pigmentation? Melanin is the pigment responsible for the colour of our skin. When our skin becomes damaged extra melanin is produced to protect it. There are two types of pigmentation: Hyperpigmentation is a darkening patch of skin whilst Hypopigmentation is a lightening of the skin. What causes pigmentation? Hypopigmentation is often […]
How to Reduce Acne Scarring
What is Acne Scarring? Acne scarring can develop as a result of having acne. It most commonly occurs from deeper acne spots such as nodules and cysts. Picking the skin can also result in scarring. What causes Acne Scarring? All acne can lead to scarring, however deeper spots and picking the skin can increase the […]
