The harsh cold outside and the heating on blast once you are available to find cover means less humidity in the air and often dry cracked skin can rear its ugly head as a result. Luckily we have some top tips to keep your skin glowing this winter even if the weather outside is anything but.
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Menopause is a big life change for women, and this can lead to increased anxiety due to changes in appearance. Fortunately, we have helped many clients going through the menopause.
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“World Menopause Month was created as a means to raise awareness of the stage in a woman’s life when she stops menstruating. It helps women understand the possible health issues associated when approaching, during, and after menopause. The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Menopause Society designated October as World Menopause Month. October 18 was also dubbed as World Menopause Day.
In England in the 1800’s doctors prescribed a pre-meal mixture of carbonated soda to their menopausal patients. Opium and cannabis were also prescribed by doctors to curb menopause symptoms. Other remedies included a large plaster (belladonna) placed at the pit of the patient’s stomach, and some even gave out vaginal injections of acetate of lead. Doctors were then surprised when hysteria was one of the many symptoms presented.
In the 1890s, Ovariin was prescribed by doctors. Ovariin was made by desiccating and pulverizing cow ovaries. It was one of the first known commercially available treatments for menopause symptoms. By the 1930s menopause was being described as a deficiency disease. Over time Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) became commonly used and is the most sophisticated remedy for menopause symptoms to date.” Source: https://nationaltoday.com/world-menopause-month/
The first World Menopause Month was in October 2014. The purpose of World Menopause Awareness Month is “to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing.”
Menopause has been a taboo topic with vast lifestyle changes that need brought to light. Often, women are scared to speak about the changes occurring and there is a lack of educational resources available.
Menopause Awareness Month aims to change this by encouraging conversations and offering an array of support.
Menopause occurs 12 months after a woman’s last period. The years leading up to that point are known as the menopausal transition or perimenopause. This tends to begin between 45 and 55. As the menopause occurs, the body’s production of oestrogen and progesterone vary; less is released into the body.
All women are affected differently by the menopause as the level of hormone production will vary between each woman.
Read more about the menopause and symptoms here
A common symptom of menopause is a change in your skin. Your skin can begin to react differently to your normal skincare routine as hormone levels alter. Additionally, the skin loses some ability to hold water, which can lead to the dryness women often experience during menopause.
Production of oestrogen slows down during menopause. This hormone is related to the production of collagen; less oestrogen means less collogen is produced. This can cause the texture, elasticity, and the tone of the skin to change. This is particularly noticeable in the face. Studies show that women’s skin loses about 30% of its collagen during the first five years of menopause. The skin can start to sag, around the cheekbones and pores become larger. Oestrogen is responsible for optimum levels of hyaluronic acid and sebum in our skin. This is what keeps your skin looking bouncy and glowy!
As the texture of the skin changes with menopause, wrinkles, and fine lines form, predominantly on the face, neck, and chest. Fine lines, that were once only visible during smiles and frowns, become more prominent.
Menopause is a big life change for women, and this can lead to increased anxiety due to changes in appearance. Fortunately, we have helped many clients going through the menopause.
First, and foremost, we listen to our clients. We take the time to discuss their concerns. Together we create a skin care treatment plan that will result in plump, hydrated and generally younger looking skin.
Have you ever gone to bed looking like a flawless princess and woken up to find a spot or two has erupted on your face? Well you’re not alone.
In this blog we explain why this happens and how you can avoid it happening to you.
Skin contains sebaceous glands that release natural oils known as sebum, which are responsible for keeping your skin hydrated. It also locks in moisture and strengthens the skin’s protective barrier.
Sebum travels to your skin surface through skin pores. However, sebum can also attract dirt and dust, which can settle in the skin pores and block them.
It is common to have clogged skin pores in the face, nose, forehead, and cheeks as dead skin cells, excessive oil, dirt, and bacteria accumulate in the pores.
Clogged skin pores are easily visible on the skin surface, appearing larger and darker and often leading to the development of blackheads and pimples. If your pores continue to be clogged, they may become dilated over time. We highly recommend you adopt a skin care regime to prevent clogging of pores and to keep your skin healthy.
A skincare regime is simply a collection of products you regularly use to care for your skin. As we are all individual our skin care needs will be different so a one size fits all approach to skin care is unlikely to have consistent results.
Book in for a free consultation and we will provide our expertise to advise you on the best skin care regime for your skin.
As a good starting point though it is important to include the following into your morning and evening ritual. Hover or click on each number to learn more about each critical skin care step.
Delve into the real cause of warts, skin tags, etc. and learn how we can easily remove them if they’re bothering you ….
Witch trials would take the very physical appearance of the accused into account. Not only was the outward appearance of an accused witch judged, but so was the entirety of their body. Accused witches would be stripped and searched for any sign of abnormality on their skin, which became known as witches’ marks, witches’ teats, devil marks, and suck spots. If one of these marks was found on the accused, the proof of demonic influence was evident, and they were convicted of the crime of witchcraft.
Witches’ teats could have been anything from skin tags, moles, warts, an actual third nipple, or even something that would be diagnosed today as a melanoma. Any unexpected or unexplained piece of skin on the body could have been passed off as a witches’ teat.
Thank goodness for education. Read on to delve into the real cause of warts, skin tags, etc. and learn how we can easily remove them if they’re bothering you …
The NHS defines warts as small lumps that can develop on the skin of the hands and feet. (Though not limited to these areas)
Warts are caused by an infection with the human papilloma virus (HPV). The virus causes an excess amount of keratin, a hard protein, to develop in the top skin layer. This extra keratin produces the rough, hard texture of a wart.
Warts can be caught by close skin-to-skin contact but aren’t considered to be contagious. You are more likely to get infected if your skin is wet or damaged.
The NHS defines moles as small-coloured spots on the skin. They’re nothing to worry about unless they change size, shape or colour. Moles can come in all different shapes and sizes and can fade, disappear or new ones can form.
Moles can also be a sign of melanoma, a type of skin cancer.
It is important to check your moles to spot early signs of melanoma. Read our blog post here on how to do this. We are trained in mole removal but will always ask you to speak to your GP if we have any concerns before undertaking treatment.
The NHS defines skin tags as small, soft, skin-coloured growths on your skin. They can vary in colour and size – from a few millimetres up to 5cm wide.
These are found on the neck, armpits, under the groin or under the breasts.
They can look like warts, but skin tags are usually;
They are never normally painful or cause for discomfort.
We can remove skin tags if they are bothering you and to avoid them snagging on jewellery or clothing, etc.
Cryopen Is A System Of Treatment Using Extreme Cold With Pen-Point Accuracy. The Cryopen Works By Applying A Very Fine Jet (Accurate To 1mm) Of Nitrous Oxide To The Skin Lesion. This Freezes The Lesion Leaving Surrounding Tissue Unaffected. Cryotherapy Can Be Used To Treat A Variety Of Lesions Including, Skin Tags, Malia, Dermatofibromas, Pigmentation And Various Other Benign Skin Issues.
Thought we’d share with you this great read on the benefits of exfoliation published by our product partner, AlumierMD.
AlumierMDs products are formulated with an approach to clean science and they source ingredients from sustainable and ethical suppliers.
“I love it when my skin looks dull, dehydrated and lacking radiance,” said no one, ever.
Often, dull skin is caused by pollutants, make-up and dead skin accumulating on the skin leading to dullness and breakouts, stealing your skin’s natural glow but a good buff comes with the promise of revealing a glowing, brighter complexion underneath!
The outermost layer of skin is where the dead skin cells gather and eventually shed naturally. As we age, our rate of natural exfoliation slows down, and sometimes, they just need that little helping hand to let go.
Exfoliating can do wonders for your skin – if you do it right. Unfortunately, there isn’t a single skincare potion that will give you the glowiest skin of your life, however understanding the diverse types of exfoliation and which is best for your skin is KEY to getting maximum results and that glowy, dewy skin.
There are two types of exfoliation: physical exfoliators, like beads, blades or buffers, which physically remove the dead skin cell whilst chemical exfoliators, often liquids, loosen the bonds that keep dead skin cells attached and can even get inside the pores too.
Chemical exfoliators mimic our natural exfoliation by gently dissolving the velcro-like bonds that keep dead skin cells attached to the face and body by dropping the skin’s pH. Acidic ingredients like Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA), lactic acid and/or fruit enzymes are used to exfoliate dead skin cells and promote skin renewal, minimizing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and discolouration. Think AlumierMD Enzymatic Peel and AHA Renewal Serum), both clarifying formulas with an Alpha Hydroxy Acid. In the hours and days that follow, the dead cells naturally come away.
Remember when we said earlier that a good buff comes with the promise of revealing a glowing, brighter complexion underneath? Mechanical products contain rough granules or beads that buff away skin cells, so if you have sensitive skin that needs something gentle and less abrasive, or you want an instant deep-cleansed effect, this kind of scrub can have a place in your routine. Enter MicroDerm Polish, a microdermabrasion formula that actively exfoliates and retexturises the skin and is rich in skin conditioning agents to maintain the skin’s natural barrier. It also has 100% natural/bio-degradable beads – just saying.
Exfoliation is KEY to looking fresh-faced. However, winter and summer exfoliation need to differ a little. During summer, your skin is getting increased exposure to the elements thanks to rising temperatures, stronger sun and summertime heat.
Your skin’s sun sensitivity can increase from exfoliation, so if you work outside, or are planning to spend a few days on a vacay or staycation, we always recommend a consultation with a skin professional beforehand. This way, you get exactly what your skin needs and detailed advice on what, when, and how much to use, it’s a personalised regime that leads to your skin looking and feeling amazing every day.
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MicroDerm Polish is an invigorating microdermabrasion formula the actively exfoliate and retextures skin to uncover a smooth, refreshed and glowing complexion. It’s rich in skin conditioning agents that work continuously to maintain and protect the skin’s natural hydro lipid barrier.
Chemical peels are an affordable procedure for patients and provide significant results. Chemical peels are a safe procedure if performed by a qualified and trained professional
Chemical peels can be used to treat a number of skin conditions such as:
History of chemical peels
It has been recorded that skin peels were used by woman in ancient Egyptian times. They applied sour milk (containing lactic acid) , animal oils, and alabaster (a soft mineral rock) to their skin to improve the skin’s texture [1].
During Roman times, people used fruit (such as grapes which contain tartaric acid) to exfoliate their skin. They would also make poultices containing substances such as sulphur, mustard and limestone, which were used to fade freckles and to even the skin. [2]
In 1874, a dermatologist in Vienna called Ferdinand von Hebra, used peeling techniques to treat pigmentation conditions such as melasma, freckles and Addison’s disease. In 1882 in Germany, Paul G Unna described the use of salicylic acid, resorcinol, trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and phenol on the skin. [3].
In 1952 George MacKee published his deep peel results after using phenol for the treatment of scarring. The use of chemical peels really started to gain momentum in the 1960s as modified solutions of phenol were developed and histological assessment comparisons were drawn between phenol and TCA. Scientific work continued into the 70s and 80s and at the same time, the use of alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) was developed by Van Scott and Yu for more superficial treatment [3].
Process of cellular turnover
The process of cellular turnover is when a new cell is produced at the basale layer of the epidermis. This cell goes on a journey by dividing itself (also known as mitosis) and graduates towards the upper layers of the epidermis until the cell becomes dead / keratinised / flat. In young skin, this process takes around 28 days and this is why young skin is free from wrinkles and has a nice smooth texture, is plump and radiant. In an aged skin this process takes around 50-60 days, resulting in fine lines and wrinkles, an uneven texture, and a dull complexion.
AlumierMD Peels Used By Indulgence Skin, Laser, and Beauty Clinic
AlumierMD provides a variety of superficial depth peels that treat skin conditions including rosacea, acne, hyperpigmentation, photo damage, wrinkles, and fine lines.
Lactic Acid (AHA) – Exfoliates dead skin cells, enhances cell turnover and stimulates collage. Improves skin texture, including fine lines and wrinkles, and gives skin a new glow
