Category: Skin problems and treatments

Kate Moss is an icon of our time, having modeled for decades in the fashion industry and achieving her own sense of unique style. She is always spotted out with the hottest celebrities and designer clothing, and when she got married last year, the tabloids went crazy for the photographs. Her look is more than what she is wearing, though. Her skin and hairstyle help to create an iconic look which many of us would love to recreate.

You might think that her flawless skin is down to her connections with the experts in the industry and of course, her ability to stump up thousands to pay for the very best anti-aging treatments. However, many of the treatments that Kate might invest in can be obtained on a more achievable budget.

For example:

1. Hydrating Microdermabrasion. This is a big name in the skin industry at the moment as it works as a fantastic exfoliation treatment. Many people say they can literally feel their skin working and repairing during the treatment available at reputable salons. It is carried out with a serum that is packed full of vitamins, to help stimulate the skin and encourage new cell growth. If you have dry skin, this is also great for hydration. What’s more, it is an achievable price and can really show results fast.

2. Dermaroller. The Dermaroller is ideal for people in their 30s who are just starting to see the effects of aging on their face, especially around their eyes and mouth in the form of lines and wrinkles. If you are older, you can still benefit from this great treatment and reduce the impact and look of aging on your skin. The treatment stimulates the collagen in the skin. It works by opening up the pores and closing them an hour later. This forces the skin to naturally repair itself and produce collagen. The result? Healthier looking skin with a youthful glow. It may sound invasive but it really isn’t and it isn’t painful either, it just provides you with a natural way of reminding your skin you want to stay looking young!

3. Moisturisers. There are many moisturisers on the market and finding a good one that works for you skin is vital. We bet Kate Moss has a great moisturiser! Unlike what some experts claim, a cheaper moisturiser isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it probably does just as good a job as more expensive brands on the market. You need a decent moisturiser to keep skin hydrated, which is important especially if you live inner city where pollution and the environment can make skin dry and painful. If you have spots, you may think you don’t need a moisturiser, however, it is important to keep hydrating the skin otherwise it can lead to even worse acne (skin will produce sebum if it is dry that can clog pores and cause more breakouts.)

Are you a similar age to Kate Moss? Don’t despair if your skin is looking its age –there are many tricks to staying looking young without the price tag!

For further information on our treatments please visit:
– Hydrating Microdermabrasion
– Dermaroller 

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We all skip steps in our beauty regime to save time, but if you want to keep your complexion radiant and red carpet ready like your favourite celeb, then now is the time to check our list of bad habits and make 2014 the year that you kick them for good!

1. Missing Moisturiser

If oily skin does not receive adequate hydration it will try and compensate by increasing its sebum production, so make sure you use a light moisturiser every day.

2. Wiping Not Washing

Busy women may prefer to save time in the evening by using a facial wipe before hitting the sack. However face wipes rarely remove all make up and impurities, and can actually leave an irritant residue behind, so make the time to fully wash your face in water each day.

3. Skipping Heat Styling Protection

Most hair will require heat styling at some point , so make sure that you apply a heat protecting spray or serum whenever you style. If using heated tongs or straighteners to recreate Taylor Swifts tousled ringlets, try to keep the temperatures as low as possible and avoid using them every day to prevent your locks being damaged.

4. Using Dirty Brushes

Make up brushes frequently get ignored, yet they can harbour bacteria and mould which could easily infect your skin. If you want to try out the latest make up trends as seen on fashion forward starlets in 2014, make sure you wash your brushes at least once a week to prevent contamination of your new products.

5. Ignoring Eye Brows

2013 was all about the power brow, and 2014 looks set to be no different! Celebs know the importance of framing the face, so follow the example of power bro pros such as Catherine Middleton and Cara Delevigne by having your brows professionally shaped and fill them in daily with a brow pencil.

6. Not Changing Make Up Seasonally

Sticking to your old faithful foundation is not wise, as your skin’s needs change with each season. Summer makeup should be lighter and contain SPF, whereas winter products include richer moisturisers and heavier bases to counteract colder climes.

7. Not Using Your Spatula

Each time you dip your finger into a pot of cream you are introducing unknown quantities of bacteria so use a clean spatula every time you apply your product to prevent nasties from contaminating both the cream and your face.

8. Ignoring Your Decolletage

Good skin care does not finish at your face. Your neck and chest are just as exposed to the elements and will quickly show signs of aging unless you take care of the skin right now.

9. Saving Time In The Shower

Despite thoroughly rinsing away your shampoo and conditioner, hair products can leave a residue on skin so make sure that you always wash your face with facial cleansers after washing your hair.

10. Skipping SPF

Modern make up frequently contains SPF, but the concentration is not nearly enough to completely protect you from harmful UV rays, so ensure you always apply a separate high SPF to protect your skin from premature ageing and skin cancer.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

After a brief break from our screens, Kirsten Dunst is back with a brand new look, as seen in the recent sultry campaign shot taken ahead of her movie title release later this month.

Kirsten will be starring in the hotly anticipated thriller, The Two Faces of January, and the stunning actress is seen sporting some seriously chic retro outfits in this movie set in the 1960’s.

Kirsten’s flawless porcelain complexion, bright blue eyes and hair like golden spun silk lend themselves perfectly to the era’s ultra-feminine fashion, making us all want to don our twin set and pearls and go back in time to relive the super sixties.

Kirsten has long been admired for her strong sense of style and has been a regular presence at major fashion shows since she first burst on to the scene in the nineties. Kirsten’s effortless beauty has provided the perfect accompaniment for many fashion forward frocks on the red carpet, and this is no doubt one of the many reasons that L’Oreal Professionnel have crowned the stylish star as their first ever global spokesperson.

In a recent interview, Kirsten shared that she was proud to be part of this new project stating that she felt ‘very close’ to L’Oréal Professionnel and its strong connection to the fashion industry. Kirsten said that she admires the brands commitment to product development using the latest technology to help women across the world achieve the current on trend styles.

Celebrities like Kirsten inspire women across the globe to try a whole new image, whether it is dabbling in new make up trends or a complete hair makeover. So how can you recreate Kirsten’s classic look and seemingly effortless beauty at home? Well, firstly you need to take great care of your skin to match her blemish free English rose complexion, and with L’Oreal products available at most high street stores you can even use the same products as the sassy starlet.

Kirsten’s medium length hair is in exceptional condition, and as an actress Kirsten’s hair will be continually styled and restyled on set, so it will require extra care. To keep your locks in tip top condition, use professional quality shampoo and conditioner specifically designed for coloured or processed hair to nourish it from root to tip. High quality styling serums are the savvy stylists secret to sealing and prevent split ends and be sure to use heat styling products to protect your hair from heat damage.

Kate Middleton has been all over the press the last few years with her perfect complexion and wavy locks. She has stunned the world with her style and look, much like the late Diana Princess of Wales did. Since she married Prince William, it seems we just can’t get enough of her! And with it being Kate’s birthday today (Happy Birthday Kate), we thought we would dedicate this piece to helping readers in achieving her style.

And don’t despair – it isn’t just royalty who can afford to look great, even really close up! These ideas are cost effective and a great investment in your skin.

If you would like to get Kate Middleton’s style, these skin treatments might help you achieve the look of her flawless skin. This includes:

1. A good skin care regime. First and foremost, we bet that Kate has a strict regime for keeping her skin looking great. A trusted cleanser, toner and moisturiser is essential, so make sure you invest in one!

2. Hydrating microdermabrasion. This exfoliation treatment is carried out with a unique serum to stimulate deep into the skin. This serum includes lots of good stuff, like essential vitamins and anti-oxidants. The treatment also encourages new cell growth, as well as a hydration. If you have any skin abnormalities, this treatment may also help. What’s great about this treatment is that it isn’t invasive and you can feel it working – the results speak for themselves.

3. Dermaroller. The Dermaroller helps combat ageing problems like wrinkles or age spots. The treatment has been developed to stimulate the collagen in the skin (which provides the skin with elasticity). The Dermaroller itself has about 192 surgical steel micro-needles in it.

Don’t worry, it isn’t as painful as it sounds! The needles allow the pores, which lay on the top layer of the skin, to be opened and then closed again an hour later. The skin treats this as damage (even though it doesn’t actually damage the skin) which means the skin is naturally encouraged to produce collagen to result in healthier looking skin. This treatment is beneficial as the skin does the work for you, and after a session you can immediately see a glow to your skin which wasn’t there before.

4. Skin peels. Skin peels have become really popular and offer many advantages. They can help with wrinkles, sun damaged skin, troublesome skin and acne, rosacea and stressed skin. Many celebrities have been known to choose skin peels. Skin peels are 100% natural, with no nasty chemicals, and can be customised to your unique needs and skin conditions. Your skin will end up looking fresher and more youthful after a skin peel.

So, if you are thinking you want to look a little more like Kate in 2014, why not choose one or more of the treatments to give yourself the skin glow you always wanted!

For further information on our treatments please visit:
– Hydrating Microdermabrasion
– Dermaroller 

 

 

Which Beauty Skin Treatment Should I Use?

There are many treatments and products which hit the news for their anti aging properties, but which of these really work and which should you ignore? If you are looking for the latest in cosmetic therapies to improve skin tone and reverse the effects of ageing then perhaps Sublative Rejuvenation is one procedure you might want to look into.

This treatment relies on cutting edge technology to combat a wide range of skin conditions from acne scarring, stretch marks and sun damage as well as providing a complete rejuvenation of the skin to improve tone and smoothness.

Sublative rejuvenation uses innovative fractionated bi-polar energy to penetrate deep into the skin tissues where the body’s natural protein, collagen, is formed. By stimulating the collagen production in these layers, the body is then better able to heal, repair and restore damaged or weakened areas with long lasting results.

Other Skin Treatments

Many skin treatments involve abrasive and aggressive processes where the skin is forced to repair itself by irritating the top layer through chemical burns via a chemical peel or by overheating the top layer of skin with a powerful laser.

Why Choose Sublative Rejuvenation?

Sublative rejuvenation is different because it is safe, gentle, has a minimal downtime, and will not cause damage to your delicate skin layers, but rather simulates the natural stimulation process to help the skin to regenerate itself without the need for invasive fillers or implants.

The treatments are ultra quick and require no recovery time whatsoever, so you need never tell anyone your secret to looking so young. You can pop in to have this treatment in your lunch hour, and it easily slots into your daily routine.

Invest In Your Beauty

This FDA approved treatment is extremely effective almost anywhere on the body and is popular with both men and women who wish to improve their skin condition and retain a youthful appearance. Cost wise, this treatment acts as an investment. No need to continually purchase new creams and serums to get the look you want – which can add up to a lot of money in the long run. This treatment allows you to focus on other things in life, without the constant worry and concern for your skin!

 

Ageing is a fact of life, and whether we like it or not, we all have to accept that our face and body will change as the years go by. However growing old gracefully need not mean that you throw out the beauty creams and sacrifice your looks. With some care and attention from your twenties onwards you can delay the ageing process and retain youthful skin that belies your actual age.

Make Sure To Stay Hydrated

The key to looking skin is good hydration. All the lotions and potions in the world cannot replace adequately hydrated skin, so by making sure you get your minimum 2 litres of water a day you will be giving your skin a boost from the inside out.

Good Skin Care Routine

The second most important step in preserving your looks is a great skin care routine. Even for those blessed with blemish free skin, cleansing, toning and moisturising your face twice a day is vital to remove impurities and oils built up over the day and replace lost moisture. Invest in age appropriate quality products with a high percentage of their active ingredient to help protect and nourish your skin to look its very best. To achieve a radiant glow, it is important that you gently exfoliate your skin at least once a week, as this will remove the dead skin cells from the top layer of your skin that create a dull complexion.

Non-Invasive Beauty Treatment

Few people have completely problem free skin, and there are many beauty clinics who can provide professional advice and treatments to tackle tricky areas. But before you consider an invasive treatment why not look at non-invasive skin rejuvenation treatments such as laser therapy? By stimulating collagen production beneath the skin surface, lasers can be successfully used to gently resurface large areas of skin to give a more even, smooth complexion. Laser treatment is particularly effective at reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and acne scarring, and the effects are very long lasting.

Get Your 8 Hours Of Sleep Every Night

A good night’s sleep is the secret to beautiful skin as it is during the night that your skin works hardest to repair and restore any damage sustained during daily life. Coupled with good hydration and a three step skin care routine, eight hours shut eye will allow your skin to cleverly combat the signs of ageing so that you can keep everyone guessing about your actual age.

 

Snow Reflects Around 85% Of The Sun’s UV Rays

Although it may seem hard to believe in the freezing cold weather, it is still very important to wear sun cream to protect your skin. Don’t be fooled into thinking that because it isn’t warm, you don’t need to take steps to protect your skin from the sun’s UV rays. In fact, it is just as easy to get sunburn in the winter as it is in the summer! Most people forget that the snow reflects around 85% of the sun’s UV rays so it can be very easy to get burnt.

Can I Wear Any Sun Cream?

Experts advise that you should wear a sun cream with an SPF of at least 15 if you want to keep your skin looking young and fresh and wrinkle-free. However, it isn’t a simple case of making use of the sun cream you bought for your summer holiday. Look out for ones specifically created for the winter weather. These will contain different products which will help protect your skin from the icy elements as well as shielding it against UV rays. If you don’t want to spend money changing sun creams every season then look for ones which are multi-functional, such as a daily moisturiser which contains SPF 15; these can also be easily incorporated into your daily beauty regime meaning you are less likely to forget about applying them.

But What About Acne?

Don’t avoid wearing sun cream either under the illusion that it will cause you to have an acne breakout or clog your pores. Look for products which are oil-based as these will not only provide an extra layer of protection for your skin but should also leave your pores clear which will reduce the likelihood of having problems with spots.

Protect Against Sun Damage All Year Around

Most of all though, sun damage can be bad for your skin and you should work hard to prevent it if you want to keep your skin glowing and healthy looking. Not only is there a risk of cancer but you can cause significant wrinkling and ‘leathering’ of your skin by going outside unprotected. Despite all that we know about the risks of the sun’s UV rays on our skin people still choose daily to not use sun cream before going outside. Should you already be victim of sun damaged skin there can be ways to repair it but doesn’t it make more sense not to put your skin at risk in the first place and to simply choose to wear sun cream when you go outside, in all seasons?

Why Not Treat Yourself This Christmas?

Christmas is coming and with it there will be numerous invitations to parties and functions to celebrate this magical time of year. Many of us will be hitting the high street to find the perfect party outfit to dazzle during the festive season, so why not treat yourself to a beauty treatment at the same time to make sure you are looking your best?

Make up can enhance our natural beauty and help us to achieve a more glamorous image this yuletide, however a smooth base is a must for products to sit correctly to achieve a flawless look. Any acne scarring, pitting or fine lines and wrinkles will be highlighted by heavier make up during the party season as foundation or powder will sit in the uneven areas. To get your skin party ready indulge in an advanced skin peel that works at cellular level to combat common skin conditions using the highest quality pharmaceutical-grade ingredients.

 

Sublative Rejuvenation

If you like your technology, then super sublative rejuvenation is the perfect treat to tackle problem wrinkles. Using fractionated bi-polar energy via a light or laser, this treatment to penetrate deep below the skin to stimulate collagen production and simulating cell re-growth with amazing results in just one treatment. If its rosacea that you are battling, then fret no more thanks to the phenomenal photo rejuvenation. This treatment involves Intense Pulsed Light, which will safely treat rosacea, birth marks, broken veins and sun damage in a non-invasive way with immediate results in many cases.

Laser Hair Removal

A bodycon bandage dress will not look quite as attractive if you are also displaying some excess hair so make sure that you are smooth and fuzz free this Christmas by preparing your legs and underarms with the latest in laser hair removal technology. You will be amazed at the results and after as little as a course of 6 treatments saving you hundreds of pounds in waxing sessions over the years.

AWT – Cellulite Treatment

Once you are primped and preened, and found the dress to impress, you may be thinking of investing in a fabulous pair of spanx to complete your smooth sexy silhouette. But why not make a more permanent difference and remove any unwanted lumps, bumps and cellulite with non-invasive cellulite reduction treatment. Using cutting edge Acoustic Wave Therapy (AWT) technicians apply acoustic sound waves to areas of cellulite to stimulate the skin layers, improve elasticity, breakdown fat deposits and tighten the connective tissue. You don’t need to be a celebrity to enjoy these premier treatments so get ready to look truly fabulous this Christmas.

 

The winter months can be very harsh on the skin, especially the face. Not only do you have to combat the freezing temperatures and cold winds, you may also catch one of the many illnesses that arrive at this time of year. However, there are a number of ways you can look after you skin and keep it looking healthy and fresh, no matter how chilly it is outside.

Moisturise Well

It is important to moisturise more frequently in the winter months, especially on areas which notoriously become dry such as your hands and face. Make sure any moisturiser you are using is oil based as the oil will provide a protective layer on the skin helping to keep moisture locked in which will shield your skin from the colder elements.

Products which contain almond, avocado and mineral oil are ideal choices as are any moisturising products which contain vitamins E and C.

Protect Your Skin

Remember that the sun is still present, even in winter. You should make sure that you are wearing suncream when you go out if you want to keep your skin looking great. Of course, you may already be suffering with sun tanning damage from the summer months. If this is the case then you could consider laser treatment to painlessly remove the wrinkled or blemished skin, leaving it looking healthy and fresh. Just remember to apply that sun cream in future!

Watch Those Lips

Lips can be a real problem area in winter with many people suffering from cracked and chapped lips. This happens because we automatically lick them when they start to become dry in an attempt to keep them hydrated. However this is counterproductive as licking your lips will actually cause them to become chapped in the first place as the moisture dries out in the cold air. Invest in a good lip balm and apply it whenever you feel like licking your lips.

Eat Well

Having the right diet during winter can also be a great help to your skin. Buy foods which are high in vitamin A such as sweet potatoes and vitamin C such as cauliflowers. Foods which contain vitamin E are also great as it is known for its antioxidant properties which is perfect for soothing skin in the cold weather. If you are struggling to find the right kinds of foods you could also consider taking a vitamin supplement to boost your natural intake.