Latest News – January 27, 2021
Collagen peptides and skin ageing.
Collagen is a word that everyone who is even vaguely interested in skincare is is interested in .There’s a plethora of products on chemists’ shelves, in health food stores and supermarkets, all claiming to boost collagen production. But what exactly is collagen, why is it so important for our skin, and how can we really boost collagen production in our bodies?
Latest News – January 28, 2021
HELIOCARE'S NEW ECO-FRIENDLY PACKAGING
HELIOCARE'S MANUFACTURER GOING GREENOne of the first things you will notice is that the products are no longer sealed with cellophane. Cantabria Labs, the manufacturers of Heliocare, will save a total of 6,500kg of plastic across the globe by removing all cellophane from outer packaging. These are massive strides for the company's goal to reduce their carbon footprint.
Latest News – January 26, 2021
SkinCeuticals launches Silymarin CF January 2021.
SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF antioxidant serum is unique, in that it is the first of its kind clinically-proven for use on oily and blemish-prone skin This latest innovation is the pioneering, next-generation Silymarin CF: its first ever vitamin C serum for oily, blemish-prone skin. As with C E Ferulic and Phloretin CF, this potent antioxidant is designed to reinforce the skin’s natural protection against free radical damage with a unique combination of active ingredients including 15% pure vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), 0.5% ferulic acid, 0.5% salicylic acid and 0.5% silymarin.
Latest News – January 25, 2021
Wait list for Appointments
As we do not know as yet when we are likely to return to work. We have opened a wait list , all appointments that had been booked in advance have been added to the wait list . If you would like to be added to the list please log on to the links below and reception staff will see that you are added to the list.
Latest News – January 14, 2021
IPL, or Intense Pulsed Light
IPL IPL, or Intense Pulsed Light, is a type of light therapy used to help treat discolouration in the skin, such as melasma, sun damage, age spots, thread veins, birthmarks and freckles, as well as acne and signs of ageing (think fine lines and wrinkles). IPL is also commonly used for hair removal.The Intense Pulsed Light is very often likened to a flash light in the the light scatters whereas laser is a beam of light. It works well as it gets right to the pigment, heating it up and breaking it down thanks to its multiple wavelengths of light that scatter within the skin. These multiple wavelengths are able to treat various issues at once.
Latest News – January 02, 2021
Free radicals & Antioxidants.
What are free radicals?Natural chemical reactions in our cells produce unwanted by-products called reactive oxygen species (ROS) – better known as free radicals. These furiously ping about inside cells causing havoc, particularly a type of damage called oxidation. Seen an apple go brown? Smelt oil or nuts that have gone off? That’s oxidation. Unchecked, a disastrous chain reaction would occur in which cell’s most precious elements – their fat rich membranes, their proteins and DNA - would degrade and suffer irreparable harm.There’s also a whole other source of free radicals - the environment. The skin is bombarded by sunlight (UV, infrared, visible light), weather and pollution which trigger the production of free radicals.
Latest News – December 01, 2020
THE IMPORTANCE OF REGULAR FACIALS
To help and support a healthy skin renewal process, we strongly advise regular ‘advanced’ facials with an experienced skincare professional, every 4-6 weeks. More than a simple “pampering” facial with relaxing massage techniques, advanced treatments include smart technology such as radiofrequency, laser or chemical peels, along with products containing biologically active ingredients to support the health of your skin cells and address your individual skin concerns.
Latest News – December 01, 2020
Venus Viva — NanoFractional Radio Frequency™ (RF)
Venus Viva is an FDA cleared procedure for skin resurfacing. Delivering impressive efficacy through combining NanoFractional Radio Frequency™ (RF) and one-of-a-kind SmartScan™ technology. Specifically designed to dramatically improve the tone, texture and overall quality of skin. It provides a safe, non-invasive, long-lasting solution to a wide range of skin concerns including wrinkles, acne scars, uneven pigmentation and stretch marks.
Latest News – November 29, 2020
How to give yourself a Facial at home.
Facial massage has been around for centuries, used to help calm the mind and body while leaving the skin noticeably calmer, plumper and radiant. Its effectiveness is largely due to the way it targets the lymph nodes under the ears and on the neck, which can become blocked and slow the body’s natural lymphatic drainage system. The result? Grey, puffy and dull-looking skin.
Latest News – May 22, 2020
New Skin brightening SPF from SkinCuticals
New light weight SPF with skin brightening properties from SkinCeutical which has a duel action, broad spectrum filters to help protect skin against UVA and UVB rays, with a potent blend of discolouration targeting actives such as tranexamic acid and niacinamide. The residue-free texture fits perfectly for all skin types and can be used as a daily moisturiser.
Latest News – May 03, 2020
Discolouration and Dark Circles Under the Eyes
Dark circles, also known as periorbital hyperpigmentation, are a commonly encountered condition best described as the darkening of skin pigmentation around the eyes. Whilst dark circles are not usually caused by an underlying medical condition, many people think they make them look tired, sad or older than they are, and therefore can affect their emotional well-being .
Latest News – May 02, 2020
Why is daily sun protection so important?
Skin ageing is 93% sun damage.The sun damages our skin every day, all year round – even on the cloudiest of days. Sun and environmental damage are associated with 93% of skin ageing. Wearing daily sun protection is essential in maintaining your clients’ skin health and helping to prevent premature skin ageing. In fact, rather than sun protection we should think of it as daylight protection. That’s because while UVB is strongest in the Summer, UVA, visible light and infrared-A are present all year round.
Latest News – May 03, 2020
Get your glow: The benefits of glycolic acid for skin
From brightening dull skin, to improving the appearance of discolouration and smoothing away ageing signs, glycolic acid is revered by beauty experts for the way it targets and improves a range of skin concerns.
Latest News – May 03, 2020
Antioxidants help to protect against Free Radical damage.
Free radicals are unstable molecules that can cause damage to our cells. What makes them unstable is that they are missing electrons from their outer shell. This causes them to search for other atoms or molecules that have these electrons, in order for them to feel whole again and become stable. Due to their reactive nature, free radicals can wreak havoc on your skin and other cells in their quest to find an electron and feel whole again. In order to stabilise themselves, free radicals try to bond to other atoms or molecules.
Latest News – April 27, 2020
Tips to achieve a healthier glowing skin.
Tips to achieve a healthier glowing skin. Look at your lifestyle and skincare routine
Latest News – April 07, 2020
20% off Three Months Supply of Skinade
Skinade aims to improve the way your skin looks and feels in as little as 30 days. is a multi-award winning, natural peach and mangosteen flavoured anti-ageing collagen drink containing a patent pending formulation of active ingredients that aims to boost your body's natural production of collagen and hyaluronic acid.
Latest News – April 06, 2020
IPL or Photo facial
IPL skin treatments improve the appearance of photoaged skin, remove age spots (sun-induced freckles), most benign brown pigments, and redness caused by broken capillaries through a process called photo-rejuvenation for face and body. The process is ideal for clients with active lifestyles because the procedure requires no downtime and has a low risk of side effects.
Latest News – March 17, 2020
IPL Photofacial
The intense pulsed light that is delivered via a handpiece is clinically proven to work on various elements in your skin. The light energy stimulates new cellular growth and collagen production to reduce the appearance of age spots, fine lines, vascular abnormalities and hyperpigmentation.The intense pulsed light that is delivered via a handpiece is clinically proven to work on hyperpigmentation.
Latest News – March 17, 2020
Skinade - Better skin from within
Skinade is a multi-award winning, anti-ageing collagen drink, made from marine collagen peptides sourced from the skin of fresh-water fish, and crafted to boost your body’s natural production of collagen and hyaluronic acid. It’s liquid form (vs tablet) allows for better absorption of essential micronutrients scientifically designed to re-build your skin’s collagen matrix. It reduces oxidative stress in your skin, increased hydration and natural hyaluronic acid products. Skin’s tone, texture, hydration, suppleness, and overall appearance is improved within thirty days
Latest News – March 04, 2020
SkinCeutical Double Defence kits are back in stock
The ever popular SkinCeutical Double Defence Kits are back in stock for a limited time.The kits comprise an antioxidant and sunscreen and provide a clinically proven approach against the signs of Atmospheric Skin Ageing, such as fine lines, wrinkles and discolouration, to optimise skin health and provide ongoing protection. Atmospheric Ageing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJT8FkAxa84
Latest News – February 02, 2020
Is technology ageing your skin ?
Technology can damage your skin.Blue light, also known as HEV (High Energy Visible Light) is naturally emitted from the sun, it is also produced from our digital devices, phones, computers, etc. Like UVA and UVB light, blue light can contribute to premature skin ageing, and, studies show that adults are spending a significant amount of time using digital devices. Blue light is not only affecting our skin, but it’s also having a negative impact on our sleep. By disrupting our natural circadian rhythm; Blue light in the form of daylight wakes us in the morning but being exposed to a significant amount of blue light before bed can make it harder to get to sleep as the blue light at night keeps you more alert.
Latest News – December 01, 2019
Rejuvapen microneedling Collagen induction.
Rejuvapen™ is a micro-needling therapy system used at Nu Aesthetics to stimulate the growth of collagen and elastin in your skin. Lost collagen and elastin are mostly caused by sun damage, ageing, environmental, and genetic factors.
Latest News – August 12, 2019
What Is Retinol? Benefits and Possible Side Effects
What Is Retinol?Retinol is a synthetic derivative of Vitamin A, an antioxidant that is essential for healthy eyes and skin. Because the body cannot produce this vitamin on its own, it needs to be supplied by diet and/or topical skincare. It is often added to anti-ageing products for its ability to promote skin cell turnover, build collagen, fight free radicals and erase fine lines and wrinkles.
Latest News – August 12, 2019
Skin Ageing - the causes .How the Environment Ages Your Skin?
Aging is inevitable. As we get older, our bodies’ natural ageing processes kick in, causing the skin to sag and fine lines and wrinkles to set in. It’s a fact of life. But, did you know that time only accounts for 10% of skin changes? The remaining 90% is caused by external influences that accelerate the ageing process. Read on to learn about three sources of environmental ageing and how you can protect your skin from damage.
