Vellus hair is the fine, downy hair that appears on the sides of the face, upper lip and chin. It often occurs when women are pregnant, menopausal or suffering from severe stress and can be difficult to eradicate permanently. Most women keep it at bay with waxing or threading it, but it usually grows back.
IPL will not work on white, blonde, grey or red hair due to the lack of dark pigment. Until recently, electrolysis was the only technology that could be used to treat these hairs, but it can be a painful and time-consuming technique.
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Skin conditions affect people of all ages – both men and women – and extreme skin problems can have a profound affect on various aspects of everyday life.
There are two main skin conditions that commonly affect both men and women. Although these conditions are treatable, they are not necessarily curable. However, there are some fantastic expert treatments and homecare protocols that will help you to successfully keep them at bay.
I talked about Rosacea in the last blog. Now it’s time to talk about Acne.
Is your skincare routine is a bit hit or miss? Do you actually know what type of skin you have? If you are unsure whether you are using the right products – particularly if you are concerned about ageing – or would just like to know what the skin on your face is like so that you can ensure you are looking after it properly, it’s time for a skin consultation and individually tailored facial.
If the pigment is in the epidermis then it can be treated with skin peels. We often combine microdermabrasion with skin peels as a way of penetrating the peel ingredients deeper into the skin to the area of pigmentation.Read More
Terminal Hair: Intense Pulse Light (IPL)
Terminal Hair, thick dark hair that can grow anywhere on the body, can be affected by hormones, certain medical conditions and medication. If it contains dark pigment it can be treated with IPL.
IPL emits a light which is attracted to pigment in the hair and converts this light to thermal heat at the base of the hair follicle, heating it to 70 degrees which then destroys the root. Hair in the Anagen stage will not grow back when treated, but hair at other stages will have to be treated again.
IPL usually requires six to 12 treatments at four to six weekly intervals.
Look out for our next hair removal blog post if you have light-coloured, red or grey hair.
Skin conditions affect people of all ages – both men and women – and extreme skin problems can have a profound affect on various aspects of everyday life.
There are two main skin conditions that commonly affect both men and women. Although these conditions are treatable, they are not necessarily curable. However, there are some fantastic expert treatments and homecare protocols that will help you to successfully keep them at bay.
I will talk about Rosacea in this blog and then in a future blog, I will look at Acne.
Rosacea
Rosacea is a skin condition that is characterised by its red-faced, acne-like appearance. It is becoming more widespread and is thought to be affected by stress, diet and harsh cosmetic ingredients. It can also be hereditary or caused by environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold.
The symptoms of Rosacea include high colouring on the cheeks, broken capillaries, small white heads and pustules on the surface of the skin. GPs usually prescribe antibiotics to help relieve some of these symptoms, but they often reoccur when the antibiotics are stopped. In any case, antibiotics can only be prescribed for a limited period of time and do not offer a long term solution to the condition.
In order to treat Rosacea effectively, it is necessary to treat the individual symptoms. To reduce redness, I usually recommend a gentle skincare routine using products from the Pevonia RS2 range which is specifically designed to treat Rosacea symptoms using green tea, liquorice and rose oil to calm, soothe, decongest and desensitise the skin.
Once the skin is calmed and strengthened, broken capillaries can be reduced with advanced cosmetic procedures that cauterise them, minimising congestion and pustules.
Chemical-free, mineral make up, which contains Vitamin K, will not only strengthen broken capillaries with everyday use, but it can also be worn to camouflage the condition and reduce inflammation. Glo Minerals Anti Redness Powder is great for toning down redness and reduces inflammation almost immediately.
Dealing with loose skin
If you are beginning to feel your age, the harsh weather we’ve been experiencing may have been a contributory factor. Our skin suffers in the cold and wind and can often look particularly tired and grey during during the winter months. Now that the sun has finally made an appearance, Tight Light can give your skin a much-needed boost to help bring out your natural ‘sun-kissed’ glow. This revolutionary treatment will do wonders for loose skin on the jowls, eyelids, tops of arms, inner thighs and tummy areas.
Tight Light uses the Cutera Titan infra red laser technology to heat up the collagen fibres in the deeper layers of the skin to contract and tighten loose fibres leaving a firmer, tighter appearance. Treatment can be carried out in your lunch hour or after work and is painless and relaxing, working on even the most stubborn areas.
Results can be seen immediately with improvements continuing as treatment progresses. A course of three to six treatments is usually recommended and results can last up to two years if the skin is in good condition.
Visit the Anti Ageing Clinic and wear your bikini with pride this Summer!
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After
So you’ve started the process of getting your body ready for the Summer holiday, but if you want to give yourself a real kick start – it could be time for a detox.
Have you over-indulged? Did those New Year’s Resolutions get forgotten soon afterwards? If you are drowning your sorrows after Murray’s loss at Wimbledon and the strawberries and cream is taking its toll, why not kick start your Summer holiday preparations with a Harley Body Wrap? This medical body wrap was devised by doctors to draw out excess fluid and toxins from between the fat cells, leaving the skin looking smooth and the figure firmer.
A specially trained therapist will measure all areas of concern and then apply a detox solution to stubborn areas, such as the tummy and back of thighs. They then wrap the you in detox bandages that encase the whole body, gently drawing out toxins whilst a relaxing facial and scalp massage aids relaxation.
The Harley Body Wrap guarantees a five to 10 inch loss from stubborn areas, leaving you feeling fresh and toned. The treatment is a great complement to your Endermologie, ensuring you really do see results.
The Anti Ageing Clinic is the only clinic in the area to offer i-Lipo Ultra, the very latest laser lipolysis machine for inch loss and body contouring. I-Lipo is perfect if you want to get rid of stubborn areas of fat before the summer.
The treatment is a non-invasive, pain-free version of liposuction. It uses a cold diode laser to break down the triglycerides in the fat cells so that they are emptied into the lymphatic system. A period of exercise post treatment ensures that the body metabolises and eliminates the freed fatty acids for permanent results. Results can be seen immediately after each treatment as the fat cell contents are released.
Your treatment begins with a thorough medical consultation and then your therapist will measure you before placing laser pads on various points around your tummy and thigh and any other stubborn areas of fat. The only sensation you will feel is a warmth where the pads are situated. These are moved every 10 minutes.
After the treatment, exercise will get rid of the fat that has been freed by the i-Lipo and inch-loss will be immediately noticeable. Just two treatments a week for one month will help reduce your tummy significantly so that you are ready to sport your bikini and hit the beach!
STOP PRESS! DON’T FORGET!
We are having an exclusive Dermalogica Face Mapping Evening on:
Wednesday 27th June from 5-9pm.
Book yourself in for just £10 (redeemable against products bought, or treatments booked on the night) and receive a free goody bag.
We are very excited to be launching our Overnight Repair Serum at the event, so don’t miss it!
In the meantime, here are some tips from Carolina on how to get rid of wrinkles whilst you sleep:
1. Sleep on a silk pillowcase to prevent skin creases
2. Take two to three collagen capsules just before you go to sleep
3. Use a serum at night to repair the skin – for example our new Overnight Repair Serum
4.Exfoliate the skin before bedtime to remove dead skin cells
5. Use a eyecream to moisturise the delicate eye area
6. Don’t forget neck and chest cream to repair the skin at night
7. Take 1000mg of vitamin C daily to stimulate collagen production
8.Take Omega 3 and 6 in the winter to prevent dry, dehydrated skin
9. Always use a nail oil at night to treat your nail bed and stimulate growth
10. Get at least eight hours sleep for fresh, more radiant skin.