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 …
The All Party Parliamentary Group on Beauty, Aesthetics and Wellbeing (the APPG), Chaired by Carolyn Harris MP and Judith Cummins MP, published its final report into botox, fillers and similar aesthetic non-surgical cosmetic treatments last month, making 17 recommendations to Government to regulate the treatments. The report is the culmination of a year-long inquiry in response to …
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 …
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 …
While the summer sun is shining, it can be easy to forget the impending cold months. Find out how to prepare and take care of your skin this winter in our latest blog. Fix That Sun Damage Ask anyone and they’re likely to agree, we’ve had a pretty hot summer this year. With temperatures soaring …
Your Cosmetic Acupuncture Questions, Answered by WY Managing Director and Registered Nurse Anna Silsby of WY answers all your questions about cosmetic acupuncture and WY’s Natural Lifting Facial skin treatment. When it comes to thinking of ways to relax your body and mind, one treatment you may not have considered is cosmetic acupuncture. More than …
Skincare Beyond the Face: WY’s Neck Remodelling Treatment WY is so much more than a facial clinic. Our Neck Remodelling treatment rejuvenates the skin on the neck through hyaluronic acid – read on to learn more. When we think of the most significant visible signs of ageing, characteristics like crow’s feet, frown lines and forehead …
Here, the experts at WY’s skin clinic in London explain why you should take Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to practice self-care and de-stress your skin. Valentine’s Day is meant to be an occasion for you to express to your loved ones just how much they mean to you – but this Valentine’s Day, you …
For many women, the menopause can be a time of uncertainty as the body enters a new phase. In addition to classic symptoms such as hot flashes and mood swings, women going through the menopause are likely to experience significant changes in the quality of their skin. With so much information available online, it can …
In May of this year, I was invited to an event to learn about ProLon, a Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) which uses a specially designed food programme to keep the body in a fasting state. At WY, we’re keen to investigate anything which can enhance our life spans and age us more healthily – it’s …