With our minds turning to Christmas, most of us will no doubt be busily selecting gifts, filling diaries with festive events and choosing party outfits. But what of our skin? The change in the weather, compounded by central heating, may mean we’re not looking at our best. It’s not too late to get our skin …
We all know that our skin changes as we age, but there are specific effects related to the menopause that women can also expect. We lose around 30% of our collagen when we enter the menopause and such dramatic changes in our skin can feel really challenging, even from our late thirties onwards, as collagen, elastin …
Whilst genetic predisposition certainly plays a part in the health and appearance of our skin, environmental factors are just as responsible. Dr Holly Cole-Hawkins, Aesthetic Doctor at Waterhouse Young says: “Understanding the balance between our genes and the outside factors that affect our skin is the key to healthy skin, which means we can manage …
With so many aesthetic treatments now available on the high street, it has never been more important to know that you are in safe hands. Unfortunately, the non-surgical aesthetic industry is almost entirely unregulated, which means that it’s all too easy for people to practice without medical training or experience. There has been a recent and …
What is radiofrequency micro-needling? Micro-needling with radiofrequency is a minimally invasive treatment to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, scarring and skin laxity. The addition of radiofrequency energy to the micro-needling procedure helps to further stimulate the body’s natural collagen and healing processes, revealing firmer, rejuvenated skin. There are many treatments on offer which use this …
We’re finally out of lockdown, but the last few months may have taken their toll on our appearance. Dull, lifeless skin is a problem right up there with grey roots, chipped nails and unwanted facial hair. Hopefully you’ve managed to book your salon appointments, so now it’s time to work on getting your glow back. …
As we continue to spend hours each day on video chat for work and leisure, many of us have still not got used to gazing at our Zoom face. Seriously: does anyone like how they look on a video call? Here’s the science behind why so many of us are bothered by our Zoom face… One of …
An obvious sign of ageing is your skin losing elasticity, resulting in a loss of firmness and definition and deepening wrinkles. There is hope, though! Read our ultimate guide to learn how to rejuvenate your own skin and how to fight back against the elements which threaten it. And if you want some quick answers, …
It’s not unheard of for people to jump to conclusions about cosmetic surgery. With scepticism and a lack of understanding, it’s easy to create common misconceptions about the treatment which often aren’t true. It’s not unheard of for people to jump to conclusions about cosmetic surgery. With scepticism and a lack of understanding, it’s easy …
Injectables have grown in popularity over the years and with reality television programmes promoting a range of different cosmetic surgeries that are available to us, it’s no surprise that the amount of people wanting an injectable treatment is increasing. Injectables have grown in popularity over the years and with reality television programmes promoting a range …