Stress is a full 360-degree assault on the mind, body and soul – and quite often we see the results first hand on our skin. April marks Stress Awareness Month, and whether its work, home or simply life in general, chronic stress can take a toll on skin health, causing signs of fatigue, dark circles, promoting acne, redness and wreaking havoc with texture. As theRead Now
It’s time to ramp up and kick-start transitional skin health from the inside, as the nights begin to draw in. These are just some of the essential foods, rich in anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties to fuel and stimulate parched, under-nourished, polluted and summer damaged skin against the fight from electron-scavenging free-radicals. Reduce and prevent inflammation from cell damage. Inhibit and slow oxidation and cell breakdown.Read Now
Antonia Burrell Holistic Skincare: take a deeper, holistic look at the inspiration, which drove one of the UK’s best-loved skincare experts, Antonia Burrell, to craft a best-selling, global range of ethical, organic “pure-plant alchemy” that changes lives and skin for the better in just seven days. Happiness… “My clients inspired me to create skincare. The idea came to me as a direct result of talking toRead Now
Acne: congested pores from excess oil, dead skin cells and bacteria. It is not just confined to teenagers. Hormones for both men AND women play a part in the skin’s natural cycle, and in particular for women, the hormonal fluctuation from the menstrual cycle which can lead to painful and unsightly adult acne, cysts and pimples. Diet: When we indulge in high-glycemic foods, such asRead Now
A common and sensitive issue I often have to treat is post inflammatory pigmentation (also known as Hyperpigmentation), which can affect the skin on the face and body, and commonly happens after suffering inflammation such as acne. It can also develop after a chemical peel or laser-therapy, naturally occurring as the body produces more melanin as a reaction to external irritators, appearing in different formsRead Now
Acne and wrinkles are two inevitable fights many of us will experience at some point in our lives. Acne is often turbulent during puberty, and then stabilizes itself in the years to come. However, adult acne is fast becoming the leading skin complaint for over thirties due to hormones, what we consume, and how we take care of our skin. At the same time, ageingRead Now
Hormonal acne is more common than ever before in women aged between 30-50 years old. Why? In this blog, we will explore what causes these hormonal acne breakouts and how we can help prevent them. Let’s break this down Did you know that sebocytes (the oil making glands in the skin) are activated by testosterone, which women make in tiny amounts, primarily in the ovaries?Read Now
Did you know that within the animal kingdom we’re naturally drawn to confidence because it exudes courage, positivity, strength, leadership, power and knowledge? That’s why feeling beautiful and confident in your own skin is so beautiful. Can acne and other skin conditions affect your self confidence? The short answer is, absolutely! During my many years as a skincare expert, I’ve been lucky enough to seeRead Now
Hyperpigmentation refers to the darkening of the skin, where as hypopigmentation refers to the lightening of the skin and pigmentation is a loss of colour due to skin damage caused by skin infections, burs, blisters and acne In the deepest layers of the epidermis our cells produce melanin, a pigment which gives our skin its own unique colour. Melanin protects our skin from the sun,Read Now
Stress is one of the biggest culprits when it comes to problem skin. Did you know that stress affects your entire body, not just your mood? Stress can also have a powerful effect on your hair, skin and nails. Unfortunately work, family and financial stresses are all part of life we all have to deal with and get on with at times, but have youRead Now
