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
Men’s skincare is one of the biggest beauty trends of the 21st century, and with good reason. The modern man is equally passionate about achieving complexion, and a well-groomed appearance starts with clear, hydrated and radiant glowing skin. Men, just like women, deal with skin issues like ageing, pigmentation, sensitivity, and acne. Choosing the right method of skin care can depend on factors like skinRead 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
As a skincare expert, one question I’m asked a lot is, how do spots and pimples actually form? With the recent heatwave and many more gorgeous sunny summer days ahead, it’s a great time to talk about summer skin, and the fact that ANYONE can get summer acne – eek! In addition to the three stages of how a pimple forms below, excess sebum, dirt,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
As a facial expert for over twenty years, I’m often asked to share my secret weapons in the quest for beautiful, glowing and happy skin. One ritual I absolutely swear by is sleep, sleep, SLEEP! They definitely don’t call it beauty sleep for no reason! When you’re tired and deprived of sleep, your body makes more of the stress hormone Cortisol. Raised stress hormones are badRead Now
A skin conditioner (also known as a skin softener) is an essential step to deeply moisturised, flawless skin and at Antonia Burrell Holistic Skincare it’s our ultimate secret weapon! Find out why…. Forest Dew Skin Conditioner is quite simply my secret weapon to deeply hydrated, flawless skin. It’s a multi-tasking hero that solves a multitude of skin problems – from dehydration and dryness to inflammationRead Now
A scar, quite simply, is a mark on the skin where a wound has healed. It’s highly probable that the majority of people have at least one scar (unless you’ve been swaddled in bubble wrap your whole life). A scar is made up of tissue bound together by healing hero, collagen. They are permanent, but they can fade significantly over 2 years, sometimes until theyRead Now
The ‘Dark Side’ of Oxygen.. Oxidative stress is a major cause of skin ageing, skin inflammation, skin allergies, skin problems and is an outward manifestation of oxidative stress. Oxidative stress (OS) occurs when the available supply of the body’s antioxidants is insufficient to handle and neutralize free radicals of different types. As the outermost barrier seperating internal tissue from the environment, THE SKIN is regularlyRead Now
