SKIN CONCERNS

AGEING SKIN

When it comes to premature ageing, most people think of lines and wrinkles, however there are many factors that affect our youthful appearance such as loss of firmness, loss of elasticity, uneven skin tone, lack of radiance, loss of volume and lack of hydration.

Intrinsic ageing, also known as the natural ageing process, is a continuous process that normally begins in our mid-20s. Within the skin, collagen production slows and elastin, the substance that enables skin to snap back into place, has a bit less spring. Dead skin cells do not shed as quickly and the turnover of new skin cells decreases between the ages of 20 and 60. While these changes usually begin in our 20s, the signs of intrinsic ageing are typically not visible for decades. Our genetic makeup controls how quickly the normal ageing process happens.

A number of extrinsic or external factors can act individually or together on the normal ageing process to age our skin prematurely. Most premature skin ageing is caused by sun exposure. Other external factors that prematurely age our skin are repetitive facial expressions, gravity, sleeping positions, diet and smoking.

Treatments:

• Micro Needling is a very effective anti ageing treatment, it helps to restore normal cell function and increases collagen production, plumps skin reducing lines and wrinkles and reduces the appearance of large pores.
• Healite II LED Light Therapy is ideal for anyone wanting a non-invasive and proven anti-ageing treatment. Using optimised wavelengths of light for tissue regeneration, reduce inflammation and accelerates healing.
• Peels helps to trigger collagen production, smooths texture, minimises fine lines and wrinkles, plumps the skin surface.

PIGMENTATION

Pigmentation is a common condition which occurs when patches of skin become darker than the surrounding skin.  It is caused by excessive amounts of melanin, leaving the skin darker in appearance and uneven in tone. Causes of pigmentation include sun damage (including sunspots, freckles), hormonal changes caused by the contraceptive pill, pregnancy, menopause.

Treatments:

• Peels helps to minimise melanin production, fades pigmentation, minimises the formation of further pigmentation.  A series of which would be recommended depending of the depth of the pigment.
• Micro needling is also a very effective treatment for hyper pigmentation because it restores normal cell function and increases cell-to-cell communication, helping to regulate the production of melanin.  
• Advanced home care regime is highly recommended to follow in-between treatments. 

REDNESS

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that is categorised by erythema / red-flushing, broken capillaries & inflamed papule. Pustules may also be present. Some suffers also experience an itching or burning sensation in the skin. 

The cause of redness can often be a combination of factors including; heredity (genetics), environmental impact (pollution, extreme changes in temperature, sun damage), vascular dysfunctions, diet and lifestyle choices, medications, or a reaction to the demodex mite (a microscopic mite that naturally occurs on the skin).

Treatments:

• Micro Needling
• Healite II LED Light Therapy is an excellent option. Supporting skin function by increased collagen production. This also helps to strengthen the skin, supporting the extracellular matrix and the capillary walls. Used in conjunction with the Benefit Peel treatment, they work hand-in-hand to make skin more resilient. Red light therapy is also very healing and anti-inflammatory. Helping to reduce redness and flushing within the skin
• Advanced home care regime is also recommended to follow in-between treatments. Which would be discussed as part of your aftercare. With an anti-redness serum and a high factor physical sunscreen an absolute must for Rosacea & Sensitive skins

ACNE & SCARRING

Acne is commonly characterised by the presence of spots/pimples ranging from blackheads & whiteheads to inflamed lesions such as papules (no pus) or pustules (containing pus) and nodules (cysts). Inflamed acne is more severe and can lead to scarring due to the depth of the lesion.

Treatments:

• Healite II LED Light Therapy
• Peels
• Micro Needling is very effective for acne scarring because it increases collagen production in the skin. For best results, micro needling can be used alongside peels as part of an overall treatment process to address any active acne, prior to treating the scaring.
• Advanced home care regime is also recommended to follow in-between treatments. Which would be discussed as part of your aftercare.