I am a HUGE fan of peels, both within professional treatment and at home. They really can change the skin for the better, if used in the correct way. I have used skin peels within my clinic for over 15 years; they can treat so many different skin concerns, from dullness, pigmentation, the appearance of […]

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Tried & Tested philosophy at home peels

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People often ask me if Botox stimulates collagen. Unfortunately, the answer is no. Botox prevents muscle movement to give the appearance of reducing wrinkles and smoothing skin. This is my guide to Botox and skincare alternatives. How to look after your skin if you have Botox If you have Botox, then your other skincare and facials are […]

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Botox versus other skincare alternatives

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Originally contributed to online lifestyle magazine Sheerluxe.com, keep reading to find out what my personal skin care routine looks like in the morning and evening.

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My personal skin care routine

This piece on how to treat pre-event breakouts originally appeared on the John Lewis Christmas blog in 2020, but it is relevant all year around! We all know the fear of the pre-event break out so here is a guide to why this happens, how to avoid it and what to do about it. Why […]

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How to treat pre-event breakouts

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When it comes to combating the first signs of ageing along with spots and acne, retinol is heroed as the magic skincare ingredient. Vitamin A (from which retinol is derived) is scientifically proven to reverse the signs of ageing with continued use. However, with great power comes great responsibility! It’s important to make sure to […]

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Retinol: A beginner’s guide to using it

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It’s so easy to forget about some parts of our body, when applying products, from our armpits to our bottoms! But how can we keep these areas of skin exfoliated, moisturised and healthy? Read on for my top skin tips. 1. Our armpits It’s such an important area of our body, yet we regularly neglect […]

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Skincare tips for forgotten areas

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The change of season is often a good time to review your at home skincare routine, so here are my skincare tips for October.

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Skincare tips for autumn

LED light is a broad light treatment, it has proven to be effective with treating many skin issues such as acne, sun damage, skin injuries, boosting collage, speeding healing, reducing the appearance of fine lines and much more. Because it is only light that is used in a treatment, it is totally non-invasive and can be easily added on to almost any other treatment, its one of the best face treatments available.

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LED light therapy

Skincare mistakes you need to know about in your twenties. With everything that’s going on in your twenties taking care of your skin might not be at the top of your to-do-list, however the choices you make in your twenties when it comes to your skin can create a greater impact later down the line. Trust me, I know!

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Skincare mistakes in your 20s

Treating the skin from the Inside Out….. Did you know our gut and our skin actually have a lot in common? They are both large organs which form part of our body that connects with the external environment and they both have really important immune roles. They keep harmful bugs, bacteria, pollutions out of the […]

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Gut health and your skin

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