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Gut health and skin problems I have spent so long ‘doing’ skin now that I realised I was speaking to people about gut health on a regular basis and was starting to see the link with Gut Health and skin problems. There was clearly a link with conditions such as Acne, Rosacea, and even dry […]

Wow! Fusion – right here near Lichfield! Having trained just as we were going into lockdown, I am so happy to finally be able to offer this amazing treatment! A minimal-downtime, bespoke microneedling facial treatment that packs a hell of a punch – the Wow! Fusion treatment is brilliant for so many things – general […]

Laser Hair Removal While frustration is building over the current Covid-19 restrictions, I have taken the time to work on what treatments we can actually carry out in the clinic! Facial laser hair removal is a huge part of what I do here, as unwanted facial hair can be quite traumatic for any woman, so […]

What is a WOW Fusion treatment? The WOW Fusion® device is a small medical device with 20 very small (0.6mm) and very fine needles. The treatment is a fusion of microneedling, mesotherapy and skin nutrition. We will make a personalised, sterile skincare solution using various skin-loving ingredients! The WOW Fusion® device is lightly stamped onto […]

So, What’s it really like at Xodos? I thought my blog this week could be from a slightly different perspective as I received a lovely email from one of my clients who perfectly described her experience of an online consultation and what happens when you get in touch with me (and indeed how people find […]

So it’s a bit of a long, technical word but hyperpigmentation basically describes darker patches of skin.  They can be caused by excess melanin (pigment) production but you might wonder what causes this?  Well everything from acne scars, sun damage, hormone fluctuation, inflammation or injury to the skin can cause this (including over-treatment with lasers, […]

Uncovering the myths of chemical peels There are many myths of chemical peels, so I would like to lay some of them to rest! Facial peels mean I can’t go out for a week Like you, I have seen many scary pictures bandied about on social media that portray chemical peels as though you are […]

Our current situation is a strange one – and things are all very different to normal. Because we can’t do things how we would usually, our online skin consultations are definitely the answer! What are online skin consultations? One of the key things to remember is that we don’t sell products like you would buy […]

When you visit me for a skin consultation you may be surprised that I ask lots of questions so that I can get to know more about you, not just the issue that you are in front of me for. There are a few top tips on keeping your skin healthy that I want to […]

We are talking about skin blemishes – it’s not all about the cover up of spots, at least not entirely. In my mind there is a fundamental difference between a blemish and acne, and that is a blemish is generally a temporary spot that comes up and goes without too much impact. Acne, while it […]