Unlocking the Secrets To Skin Health: Tips from a Skin Clinic Expert

Ever wondered what is going on with your skin?

We can all see the visible signs of ageing.... wrinkles and lax skin, open pores... but what if you could see deeper? Get at true picture of what's happening to your skin and what your skin really needs?

Well now you can! Yup... I AM SUPER EXCITED ABOUT MY NEW SKIN SCANNING TECHNOLOGY.... another "you saw it here first moment!"

The SkinCeuticals skin scanner reads your skin and gives you an instant analysis of issues related to current and future issues about your skin and is a great indicator to show how well how you are ageing..... Brilliant right!

In daylight we can only see the external epidermal layer of our skin, primarily the Stratum Corneum layer.. but using our skin scanner technology I can show you not only what's going on there, but also what's happening at a much deeper level. The detailed imaging highlights how you are ageing.. any skin sensitivity, pigmentation and of course sun damage.

By highlighting these issues your treatment here at the clinic will be now be more precise, progressive and effective, alongside excellent aftercare and the correct skincare products to PREVENT, CORRECT AND PROTECT your delicate skin barrier and epidermal layers.

Never before has there been a more scientific approach to ageing

So what's important when it comes to skin? Lets's look at the 3 main key strategies:

DEFENCE

The skin is always being bombarded with external environmental assaults, as well as intrinsic ageing that comes with...well ageing. The skin needs help in defending its primary function and the oxidative stress brought on by the sun, heavy metals in the air, pollution, heat and other environmental factors. The best way to defend the skin is to invest in an antioxidant, PRIMARILY VITAMIN C. Properly formulated vitamin C, will do just this - defend the skin, enhance self repair and dramatically reduce the signs of ageing.

There are over 1,000 skincare brands in the UK alone. SkinCeuticals was formulated by Dr Sheldon Pinnell, who devoted his life to skin research and the fight against skin cancer. His laboratories are still in use today and it's no wonder CE Ferulic is the worlds best selling, patented and most effective anti oxidant SKIN DEFENDER on the skincare market. At the higher end of the skincare range, this product actively gives the skin protection against all environmental damage. IT MEETS THE DUKE PARAMETERS NECESSARY FOR OPTIMAL VITAMIN C ABSORPTION BY THE SKIN AND FOR EFFECTIVENESS.

CORRECTION

Time, lifestyle, and genetics all play a role in the appearance of our skin.Obvious signs of ageing including fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation, and loss of elasticity become more apparent with declining collagen, reductions in cellular remodelling and regeneration, and decreased moisture.

Hydration is the key. Deep epidermal hydration is the best form of correction.

Using Profhilo / TKN / Suneko / Jalupro super hydro, you can dramatically increase the HA content in your skin. To maintain the results using SkinCeuticals HA Intensifier will ensure that your results;ts last!

PROTECT

Protecting you skin is paramount and THE BEST WAY is to always use SPF 30 - 50 on your face. ALWAYS. There is no point spending money of fabulous treatments and correction, if we do not protect the skin after. The anti oxidants will help defend the skin, but defence and protection are different. Once we have defended against all the nasties our skin is subjected to we have to defend against the sun. All day, every day.

Having been through the worst time this year having 4 skin cancer surgeries, never before have I been so militant with my clients and the advice on skin protection.(My malignant melanoma was on my leg, not my face thank goodness)

There are 2 types of filters for sunscreen, MINERAL FILTERS and CHEMICAL FILTERS.

• Mineral filters, also known as physical filters sit on the top of the sklin andblock UVA / UVB rays like a shield SkinCeuticals uses titanium oxide which is a natural mineral, and creates a chemical free sunscreen, perfect for sensitive skin, post procedure skin treatments and children over 6 months old.

• Chemical filters, also known as organic filters penetrate the skin to scatter and absorb UVA/UVB rays like a sponge

Some sunscreens are a combination of both the above but you should check which sunscreen is best for you.

Mineral filters can leave a white residue on the skin which is why organic filters are more popular for adults!

If you would like to see what your skin is saying, and some complimentary advice then drop me a message and I will book you in. From January the skin scanning service will be charged at £25, which will be redeemable against any SkinCeuticals purchase.