What are ‘actives’ in skincare?
Actives are a minefield to get used to. Here’s a quick guide to some of the more common ones you’ll hear about. Skin consultations are free in clinic. We have peels, microneedling, injectables, LED and skincare to help you get the best from your skin. 1. Retinols A potent Vit A that encourages rapid cellular turnover to reveal …
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Protect your skin from sun damage…and a little bit more!
Here I’m showcasing some of the best facial sun protection on the market that don’t just protect from the sun. They have various other unique characteristics which make them ideal choices for upcoming Spring and Summer. Many people think SPF as thick white sun cream like Nivea or Soltan and as such, aren’t keen to put it on their face. …
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Why Lip Filler isn’t suitable for just anyone
Why patients with a long philtrum aren’t always suitable for lip filler. My explanation… The philtrum is the area between the base of the nose and the cupids bows. Most people have a bit of ‘pink lip’ show at rest, even if it’s small. There are however, a percentage of people who present with almost no pink lip show …
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Six Reasons Why I May Decline Your Requested Treatment….
Here are a few of the reasons I may not be keen to do your treatment: 1. You already have too much filler….for me. I hate working on top of old filler, especially if I don’t know brand, where it was placed, how much was put in, and how long ago. As soon as I put a needle …
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Biojuve. Like Yakult…but for your skin!
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October 5, 2023
You’re all familiar with Yakult and probiotic drinks that use good bacteria to optimise gut health? Imagine if you could to that with your skin? Well now you can! Crown Aesthetics (Skinpen) have launched a new skincare system with a very different approach. Biojuve uses live microbe technology to repair and strengthen the skin microbiome, enhancing good bacteria to outweigh …
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