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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 […]

I hope this April Newsletter email finds you and your loved ones well. The news is so full of our world pandemic at the moment that I want to lift the mood a little by chatting about more ‘normal’ things. If you are finding it too difficult to do that, or this isn’t appropriate for […]

“The best thing for your skin in your 50’s is sunscreen in your 20’s.  I’m sure we all know, prevention is far better than cure!  We look at skin care for teenagers and young people, and why it is so important! Establishing routines early on is by far the best way to keep skin looking […]

I remember many people at school whose skin changed almost overnight.  They ranged from those who had the odd blemish to a small percentage who ended up with pitted and scarred skin, with large, visible whiteheads, blackheads and, for the boys, sore skin around the beard area where they were also trying to fight the […]