Month: December 2017

Banish Your Eye Bags!

Imagine this scenario. You put in a good eight hours with your head on the pillow the night before your job interview. You wake up the next morning hoping to look great, but when you glance in the mirror, there are those frustrating bags under your eyes again. What are you doing wrong? Why won’t they go away?

The Science Behind Bags Under Your Eyes

The skin under your eyes is incredibly delicate, and as a result, it can weaken and sag easily. When it does, fluid accumulates in that spot, and you begin to see swelling you might not see in other places. Heredity plays a role in just how noticeable your bags are, but anyone can get them from a number of different things. Seasonal allergies can cause them, as can problems like sleeping face down. Smoking and alcoholic beverages can cause them too.

What You Can Do Now

There are a number of things you can do to put an end to the problem. Sure, that decent night of sleep helped a lot, but you may need to take things one step further if that’s not enough. A healthy diet can really matter as well. High sodium diets, like the kind found when you eat too much take-away, can cause you to retain water, even under your eyes. Lower your salt intake a bit, and you may find they disappear on their own. Staying hydrated can help too. If you’re not getting your eight glasses of water each day, you’re not doing enough for your skin, and you may experience those bags under your eyes.

Consider a Tear Trough Treatment

If you have a deeper than average tear trough, a dermal filler can help refresh and rejuvenate your eyes. It’s completely non-invasive. During our tear trough treatment, we’ll simply inject a filler with long lasting results that will help minimise the appearance of eyelid bags. Ready to get started? Book your session now.

 

 

Three Winter Skincare Tips You Need Now!

You’ve probably heard quite a bit about how the summer sun can affect your skin. What you may not know, though, is that winter’s weather can do just as much damage to your skin. While you certainly won’t experience the same issues, you will certainly see a number of problems during the next few months.

Why People Experience Winter Skin Problems

Winter is not one of the best seasons for skin. The cold weather naturally causes some dry air. Combine that with lower humidity levels, and you have a desert like equation. Wondering why that’s a problem for your skin? The air wants moisture, and it will look for it anywhere, even your skin. When you head out into that cold, dry air, you’re going to find much drier skin, and that could mean cracking and bleeding. Taking a hot shower to warm up? That’s only going to make things worse. Fortunately, there are three things you can do to put an end to the cycle.

  1. Stay Hydrated! The cold weather does do some real damage to your skin, so you’ll want to keep it moisutrised as much as possible. Hyaluronic acid serums are a great way to hydrate. Some good choices include DermaQuest B5 and DermaRevive Hydrated Serum. Keep your hands in mind during the process because they’re exposed most often. You may want to book a Profhilo session to keep them hydrated and youthful looking.
  2. Remember the Sun! Even during the colder months, the sun’s rays are still out there, and they still have the potential to do some serious damage. Use a sunblock with an SPF of at least 30 every time you go out on any exposed skin. DermaQuest Sheer Zinc is one of our favourites. It has an SPF of 30, and it’s packed with the protection your skin needs in a formula you’re going to love.
  3. Stop with the Hot Baths! Sure, they feel amazing, but that hot water just isn’t good for your skin. It can cause real irritation, and that doesn’t help anyone.

How Your Ethnicity Affects Your Skin

The magic of a diverse world is that there is a full spectrum of skin tones and types. “Beautiful” skin isn’t any one particular colour or shade; it is healthy and vibrant. Ethnicity plays a part not only in the tone of your skin, but in how it responds to physiological and environmental factors. Let’s take a look at some common complaints and traits of certain skin types – and the best way to keep them looking and feeling their best.

Pigmentation and Melasma (brown or gray patches, usually on face): Issues with hyperpigmentation and patches can be difficult challenges to deal with, and it affects predominantly those with Asian, Hispanic and African ethnic backgrounds. The Cosmelan Depigmentation Peel is an ideal solution. It targets areas of hyperpigmentation by inhibiting melatonin production. This lightens hyperpigmented areas, helping you achieve a balanced, even tone.

Age Spots: People with Caucasian and Asian backgrounds are especially vulnerable to age spots, similar to melasma, these cause discolouration to the skin. Again, the Cosmelan Depigmentation Peel offers the results you want. It lightens affected areas, and you can see results in just one clinic treatment and a one month homecare regimen.

Rosacea: This skin condition, which causes redness and visible vessels in the face, primarily affects those with fair skin.  The best treatment option is IPL Skin Rejuvenation. A broad wavelength light is pulsed over the skin, IPL precisely treats affected areas to reveal a vastly improved appearance.

Acne: Acne is truly an equal opportunity skin condition. It affects people of all ethnicity, and it can be a stubborn problem to solve. We cannot recommend the DermaClear Anti Acne Peel strongly enough. Using beta hydroxy acids and alpha hydroxy acids, the peel treats existing blemishes and reduces acne-causing bacteria. Your skin will be left balanced and refreshed.

Love the skin you’re in! London Premier Laser & Clinic delivers solutions that work for you.

How to Care for Your Skin in the Winter

There’s plenty to love about winter: the crisp weather, the gorgeous snow-covered trees, the cosy days under a blanket with a hot mug of cocoa. But the long cold months also wreak havoc on the skin. Winter temperature and winds strip away moisture and can leave skin chapped, irritated, tight and itchy. How can you battle the elements and maintain healthy, beautiful skin?

Here are your secret weapons against the ravages of winter?

Hydrafacial: Winter is the ideal time to pamper your skin. The Hydrafacial gently removes dead skin cells and strips away impurities. New skin is treated to essential cleansing and hydrating serums. You’ll see immediate results with minimal downtime. Perfect for the holiday party season.

Vitamin C Peel: Stave off winter illness with vitamin C – but it’s also great for the skin. In fact, when applied topically, vitamin C is 20 times more effective than oral ingestion. Our peel works to improve collagen synthesis, even pigmentation and protect cells from free radical damage. It works deep down, providing rejuvenation you can both see and feel.

DermaReviv Hyaluronic Acid Serum: Hyaluronic acid helps your skin preserve moisture, a must in the hydration-sapping winter. More people are also using HA to counteract the effects of ageing; while research thus far is not conclusive on this, it can’t hurt! And because it helps hydrate, HA can “plump” the skin, boosting its youthful appearance.

DermaQuest SPF: You’re not likely to hit the beach quite as often in winter, but you still need to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Apply an SPF solution before heading out into the elements. Choose an option that has protection combined with moisturising lotion; you get double the benefits in one easy step.

Sit back and sip that cocoa; London Premier Laser & Skin will end your winter skin worries. Contact us now to book your free consultation!