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The aesthetics industry is growing at a phenomenal rate – by approximately 15% every year, and it shows no signs of slowing. In the 80’s, the face lift was the cosmetic procedure of choice for the affluent and famous, but over the following years, less invasive and amazingly effective treatments have started to become more […]

Is it worth having just one skin treatment? In short No. Or maybe yes. Let me explain! I think the key thing to determine here is what are you trying to achieve? Do you yearn for a pampering and a great treatment that will leave you feeling on cloud nine for a few days, perhaps […]

I often get asked how do I treat pigmentation. Hyperpigmentation, sun damage, sunspots, age spots, pigment, etc, are all words used to describe the uneven skin tone, patches and marks we get as we age. Over 90% of these marks are caused by UV damage – body skin cells (melanocytes) produce pigment (melanin) to protect […]

Why do we charge for skin consultations? Sally’s knowledge, experience and understanding of the skin goes to ensure that she prescribes the right products and treatments, and gives you the right advice before you embark on your skin journey.

There are no quick-fixes, no magic potions, and I do not have a magic wand! I can’t take 10 years off you with a sunscreen and a couple of peels. I can’t stop nature in its tracks. But – what I can do is far more important! The best results come from patience, consistency and […]

Vitamin D3 – What is it and why should I take it? Vitamin D3 is actually a hormone, rather than a vitamin, but whatever it is, it is crucial to our health and well being. It is part of the fat soluble vitamin group, A, E, D and K. While we can get a certain […]

Gut health is something that is so important to so many aspects of your health. I have realised that gut health is integral to skin care and treatments – so many conditions link back to the gut, and have roots in antibiotic use, leaky gut syndrome, long term dieting, fad diets, eating disorders, and food […]

Over the last 7 years, I have had many, many transgender clients come into the clinic for laser hair removal and skin treatments. Some – most, actually, are there for facial hair removal. Facial hair is such a fundamentally masculine trait, that more often than not is the treatment that these clients first opt for. […]

Hi all! I hope all is well in Lockdown 2 – the sequel! I wanted to talk to you about Skin care and treatments at home. It’s, as ever, a strange time, and I know I have been a little absent – it’s an odd one trying to run a business when you can’t actually […]

Skin Problems and mask-wearing If you missed my live last week about skin problems and mask-wearing, I thought I would jot a quick blog for you! I’m seeing so many skin problems associated with masks, that I felt it really needed addressing as a subject in its own right. First of all, we need to […]