Welcome to the second part of our guest posts on nutrition and the effect on the skin from Sophie Wedlock Smith owner of SWnutrition. Here we are discussing how nutrition can help with keeping a youthful appearance and live longer! This is a practical guide to help you look, feel and live younger. The quickest […]
Welcome to the first part of our guest posts on nutrition and the effect on the skin from Sophie Wedlock Smith owner of SWnutrition. Here we are discussing acne and the effects nutrition may have. Acne is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by papules (small red bumps that may be tender to touch), open comedones […]
Hair removal can be a minefield, which method is good for me? In today’s society body hair is not seen as something that is desired or wanted. I have seen many people for consultations for hair removal for very fine downy hair, which is completely normal and natural. Yet, to that person in particular it […]
Ingrowing hairs usually isn’t too much of a big problem when it occurs. They can appear as just a small pimple that can be barely noticeable. However, if you are a picker then these little problems. And can become deep scars from trying to ‘dig’ them out of your skin. Or the ingrowing hairs have […]
When looking into the various options before beginning your new treatment, it can be easy to think that the consultation is just an extra step in the process that you don't need. This is a common misconception that can potentially have a negative impact on your skin rather than an improvement. A consultation is a very important part of any treatment, and here are some reasons why!
A new treatment this summer is Dermaplaning, many people have questioned me, what is Dermaplaning? Is it good for your skin? What will it look like after? Dermaplaning is also known as blading, skin resurfacing or skin leveling. Dermaplaning removes the outer most layers of the dead skin cells, immediately leaving the skin feeling soft […]
"I don’t think I have a good cleansing routine!" I often hear this statement. Or, "I’m not very good with my cleansing routine." But what is a good cleansing routine? A good cleansing routine for one person is not necessarily good for another. A good cleansing routine has many different factors for each individual person. […]
Skin tags can make you feel self conscious and slightly uncomfortable in your own skin. I have had a few and all I have wanted to do is pull them off! Annoying little things. But what are these things and why do we have them and most importantly, how do we remove them? What is […]
A month ago I introduced a new treatment to the skin centre and when I mentioned chemical peel, the look on some faces were slightly horrified and a little scared. A common question was asked, “will I look like Samantha from Sex & the city after?!” This question has come up quite a few times, […]
Written by SkinBase IPL, or Intense Pulsed Light is a long-term solution for unwanted hair. However, did you know it’s also extremely effective at treating a number of skin concerns? If you’re suffering from acne, thread veins or pigmentation, read on because IPL may be the solution you’re looking for. How does IPL work? IPL […]
