The sun has disappeared and temperatures have dropped, but there's no reason why we shouldn’t show off our pins, ensuring they look their best though: smooth and moisturised with a hint of tan. Now’s the best time to start thinking about laser hair removal: organise a laser session prior to the party season and then add a hint of colour ready for the main event.

Here at Epsom Skin Clinics, we love Jane Iredale Tantasia, a two-in-one moisturising, natural bronzer and self-tanner for face and body which activates a beautiful, natural-appearing, long-lasting colour. This sensitivity-tested formula makes it ideal for use on face and body: a good exfoliation and application a few days prior is all that is needed.

For those who require a facial that isn’t going to cause too much downtime, but will encourage a healthy glow, opt for a skin peel. We are often asked: “If I opt for a skin peel, am I going to look like Samantha (Sex and the City) did when she had one?” Our answer is that this is all dependent on the strength of the peel. It’s very important before having any treatment to ensure there is full understanding of any procedure being undertaken.

Our skin peels here at Epsom Skin Clinics work superficially and usually contain combinations of lactic, salicylic, glycolic or mandelic acids which are designed to exfoliate skin and encourage it to refresh itself. This treatment can be used to refresh hands and the neck as well.

If Christmas is a booze-filled fest, or perhaps the New Year is anticipated as the start of a ‘new you’, joining a gym, booking a holiday or taking care of physical appearance may be top of the list in 2017.

Taking vitamins is beneficial to everyone. However, when actually swallowing a vitamin, the natural absorption process can make up to 85% of it useless. This means only 15% of active nutrients find their way into the bloodstream. Receiving vitamins and minerals through an ‘IV’ Vitamindrip means they enter the bloodstream directly and immediately. Intravenous therapy is a treatment which uses nutrients such as vitamins or minerals administered directly into the bloodstream typically through a vein in the arm.

Stuck for make up inspiration?
The internet is filled with bloggers showing how to recreate any look. A smokey eye is a timeless and classic style that's always glamorous, sophisticated and seductive. We love Jane Iredale’s In the Blink of a Smoky Eye Palette to create the ultimate smokey eye. Start with a sweep of ‘Bone’ just under the browbone and apply a dusting of ‘Pure Gold’ over, and then add ‘Dawn’ in the crease of the eye. Finish with Ebony Black blended from the lid to crease.

For those concerned about fine lines around the mouth for that cheeky kiss under the mistletoe, then dermal fillers can naturally redefine and enhance lips for effective and long lasting results.

If the New Year typically starts with resolutions, why not consider a course of the Fotona 4D facial laser system? This treatment provides up to four dimensions to work on deeper, medial and superficial connective structures of the skin, whilst targeting different skin imperfections. Combine all four treatments in a one hour session or pick the favourites, planning and leaving enough time to recover before any party to be picture perfect ready.

Exclusive Christmas offers from Epsom Skin Clinics to essence readers

• Buy three, get two free on any therapist treatments
• Purchase a microdermabrasion or skin peel* for £30 when spending over £50
• Buy two retail products and have a third half price
• 20% extra on vouchers, for example, buy £100, get £120
* excludes Enerpeels Offers end 31 December 2016.

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Epsom Skin Clinics
Website: www.epsomskinclinics.com
Telephone: 01372 737280 (Epsom) or 020 8399 5996 (Surbiton)