skin rejuvenation London

Is it possible to de-age your skin?

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Our skin is the biggest giveaway of how well we are ageing; when we are younger our skin looks firm, elastic and well-hydrated, all of which stems from the presence of collagen fibres in the skin. Collagen is thought to account for 75 to 80%…
Looking great at any age

Looking great at any age

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An interesting new take on celebrity’s anti-ageing obsession was recently covered in the Hollywood Reporter. Dubbed ‘Resting Rich Face’, it shone a spotlight on the ever more expensive cosmetic procedures that have become so ‘necessary’…
What do our patients want? Top 5 aesthetic procedures

What do our patients want? Top 5 aesthetic procedures

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A recent survey carried by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery identified our top aesthetic concerns. Over 7,000 adults were interviewed and asked to rank exactly what bothers them about their appearance and the good news is that,…
Summer SOS: save our skin

Summer SOS: save our skin

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Everyone loves sporting a summer glow, but it’s been proven beyond all doubt that overexposure to the sun’s rays is incredibly destructive to our skin. So, even if you think your tan makes you look younger and healthier, it’s actually…
CoxMedix Benefit Clean

Spotlight on: CoxMedix Benefit Clean

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There is power in being gentle and this is exemplified by CosMedix’s Benefit Clean. I first tried this cleanser after undergoing one of the CosMedix skin peels; my practitioner explained that it was gentle enough to protect the barrier function…
Shake up your skincare for Spring

Shake up your skincare for Spring

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Whether your skin has become immune to your usual products or you’re seeing the signs of a dry, winter-damaged dermis, now’s the time to shake up your skincare. Time for lighter layers Exposure to the harsh winter elements or dehydrating…
Vitamin A Retinol Serum 16

The A-star vitamin for anti-ageing

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Dermatologists started to use vitamin A to treat various skin conditions as far back as the 1960s and it was in the 1980s that scientists found that a form of vitamin A called retinol stimulated collagen production to repair damaged skin, whether…
Beauty becomes big business as more and more men opt for Botox and fillers

Beauty becomes big business as more and more men opt for Botox and fillers

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Even when times are tight, women – and now men in increasing numbers – invest in their looks and the contribution the beauty industry makes to the economy is now recognised by the UK government. Leading market research company Mintel found…
Get the Love Glow

Get the Love Glow

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If you want radiant skin for a hot date or plan to treat yourself this Valentine's, then a targeted brightening skin peel is an effective rejuvenation treatment that reveals and enhances your natural beauty. Love your skin Cleopatra, the…
Prevention is better than cure when it comes to ageing

Prevention is better than cure when it comes to ageing

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We hear the phrase 'prevention is better than cure' all the time and for good reason; it's much easier to try and halt deterioration in its tracks than try and reverse the damage when done and this holds true for ageing as well. The difference…