BEAUTY
Surrey’s Premier Lifestyle Magazine
Valentine’s gift
A recent survey revealed that a high proportion of women would appreciate beauty treatment, including anti-wrinkle injections or fillers, as a special gift for Valentine’s Day. Jacqui Casey of Epsom Skin Clinics found out more.
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Valentine’s Day is a perfect excuse to dress up and spend time with a loved one, whilst looking and feeling in tip top condition. Unfortunately, for some people, hearing the word ‘wrinkle-relaxing injections’ paints a picture of a woman with a frozen face. This is perhaps due to the obsession with ‘beauty’ within the media, causing certain celebrities to look ‘overdone’.
To start, it is very important to research the clinic and therapist administering these injections and choosing a certified and experienced doctor is paramount. Our tip is to have a few different consultations with nurses and doctors at a recommended practice to really understand any procedure beforehand.
Pucker up for smooth lips
All Epsom Skin Clinics’ injectable fillers are based on a naturally-occurring substance called Hyaluronic Acid found in the body which helps to lubricate joints, nerves, hair, skin and eyes. The ability to produce hyaluronic acid declines with age, making the skin drier and more wrinkled. Injected ‘HA’ is a crystal-clear, non-animal gel, helping to bind water and hydrating skin from within whilst maintaining a youthful, dewy glow to create a natural enhancement which is gentle and safe to the skin. The result is instant and long-lasting, but not permanent: over time hyaluronic acid is absorbed by the body and gradually disappears.
A favourite product to achieve super soft lips is Jane Iredale’s Sugar and Butter Lip Exfoliator/Plumper. The exfoliating side uses Turbinado Sugar to gently remove any dull, dry skin, while the tinted lip plumper infused with Shea Butter restores moisture to thirsty lips.
To start, it is very important to research the clinic and therapist administering these injections and choosing a certified and experienced doctor is paramount. Our tip is to have a few different consultations with nurses and doctors at a recommended practice to really understand any procedure beforehand.
Pucker up for smooth lips
All Epsom Skin Clinics’ injectable fillers are based on a naturally-occurring substance called Hyaluronic Acid found in the body which helps to lubricate joints, nerves, hair, skin and eyes. The ability to produce hyaluronic acid declines with age, making the skin drier and more wrinkled. Injected ‘HA’ is a crystal-clear, non-animal gel, helping to bind water and hydrating skin from within whilst maintaining a youthful, dewy glow to create a natural enhancement which is gentle and safe to the skin. The result is instant and long-lasting, but not permanent: over time hyaluronic acid is absorbed by the body and gradually disappears.
A favourite product to achieve super soft lips is Jane Iredale’s Sugar and Butter Lip Exfoliator/Plumper. The exfoliating side uses Turbinado Sugar to gently remove any dull, dry skin, while the tinted lip plumper infused with Shea Butter restores moisture to thirsty lips.
Dare to bare, don’t forget the cleavage
The effects of too much sun, lack of SPF cream and perfume can all contribute to a wrinkled, mottled cleavage. For those concerned with the décolleté area, don’t panic as there are changes available to prevent the skin from worsening and to bring back some life to the skin.
Combination treatments are highly recommended, but there are only a few which can be combined effectively without damaging the skin. Enhanced Skin Rejuvenation is a revolutionary skin treatment using multiple laser wavelengths to eliminate and reduce pigmentation, broken capillaries, wrinkles and improve skin tone. It is most often performed on the face and neck, but the décolletage, hands and arms can be treated as well. A series of three to six treatments spaced two to four weeks apart is our standard recommendation.
During a course of treatment for pigmentation, thread veins and the general mottled look to the décolleté or chest, our newest ‘SupErficialTM Laser’ can be applied two to four weeks before or after Enhanced Skin Rejuvenation. This revolutionary laser is a gentle resurfacing laser ‘peel’ that offers a pearl finish to skin.
Immediately after this treatment, the skin will benefit from a Dermalux. This light-based treatment uses three, evidence-based wavelengths of near-infrared, blue and red light which are absorbed into the skin at different levels. The wavelengths provide energy and stimulate a variety of natural processes within the skin to help produce vitamin D and serotonin, whilst encouraging cell growth and collagen rejuvenation to heal and repair skin post laser and minimise down time. Each treatment lasts approximately 20 minutes and is a pleasant, relaxing experience.
To prevent further damage and protect the rejuvenating process, always apply a good sun protection factor every day as part of a daily routine. Heliocare was designed to protect users against damaging UVA and UVB sun rays and taking a supplement such as Heliocare Capsules will boost protection. The key ingredient is Polypodium leucotomos, a fern extract, which studies have shown helps guard skin from UV damage and even decreases redness after sun exposure. No supplement could ever replace the need for sunscreen, so it is advisable to use topical application to maximise sun protection.
From within
Skinade™ is the next generation liquid food supplement that boosts the body’s natural collagen production and improves the appearance of skin in as little as 30 days. Skinade™ has been developed by leading UK scientists and is manufactured in the UK using only the highest quality EU-approved ingredients. Skinade™ provides a perfect ratio of liquid ingredients working to create one of the most advanced, anti-ageing skincare products on the market today.
So book with Epsom Skin Clinics for a consultation now to find out how to get the best out of skincare.
The effects of too much sun, lack of SPF cream and perfume can all contribute to a wrinkled, mottled cleavage. For those concerned with the décolleté area, don’t panic as there are changes available to prevent the skin from worsening and to bring back some life to the skin.
Combination treatments are highly recommended, but there are only a few which can be combined effectively without damaging the skin. Enhanced Skin Rejuvenation is a revolutionary skin treatment using multiple laser wavelengths to eliminate and reduce pigmentation, broken capillaries, wrinkles and improve skin tone. It is most often performed on the face and neck, but the décolletage, hands and arms can be treated as well. A series of three to six treatments spaced two to four weeks apart is our standard recommendation.
During a course of treatment for pigmentation, thread veins and the general mottled look to the décolleté or chest, our newest ‘SupErficialTM Laser’ can be applied two to four weeks before or after Enhanced Skin Rejuvenation. This revolutionary laser is a gentle resurfacing laser ‘peel’ that offers a pearl finish to skin.
Immediately after this treatment, the skin will benefit from a Dermalux. This light-based treatment uses three, evidence-based wavelengths of near-infrared, blue and red light which are absorbed into the skin at different levels. The wavelengths provide energy and stimulate a variety of natural processes within the skin to help produce vitamin D and serotonin, whilst encouraging cell growth and collagen rejuvenation to heal and repair skin post laser and minimise down time. Each treatment lasts approximately 20 minutes and is a pleasant, relaxing experience.
To prevent further damage and protect the rejuvenating process, always apply a good sun protection factor every day as part of a daily routine. Heliocare was designed to protect users against damaging UVA and UVB sun rays and taking a supplement such as Heliocare Capsules will boost protection. The key ingredient is Polypodium leucotomos, a fern extract, which studies have shown helps guard skin from UV damage and even decreases redness after sun exposure. No supplement could ever replace the need for sunscreen, so it is advisable to use topical application to maximise sun protection.
From within
Skinade™ is the next generation liquid food supplement that boosts the body’s natural collagen production and improves the appearance of skin in as little as 30 days. Skinade™ has been developed by leading UK scientists and is manufactured in the UK using only the highest quality EU-approved ingredients. Skinade™ provides a perfect ratio of liquid ingredients working to create one of the most advanced, anti-ageing skincare products on the market today.
So book with Epsom Skin Clinics for a consultation now to find out how to get the best out of skincare.
essence info
Epsom Skin ClinicsWebsite: www.epsomskinclinics.com
Telephone: 01372 737280 (Epsom) or 020 8399 5996 (Surbiton)