Skin Consultation

Why have a skin consult?

In my opinion people can ignore their skin believing that it will always be luminous and defend our bodies.  However in reality skin as an organ is like a machine which becomes less effective with age and exposure to outside elements.

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When looking at skin on its own, it's amazing to understand how the skin is regenerated and the automatic cycle of regeneration that occurs without our knowledge.  On the surface of the skin is microflora which are thought to provide a defence mechanism to pathogens.

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There are lipid based structures such as Natural Moisturing Factor (NMF) which lubricates the skin to prevent water loss.  Our skin also has an epidermal clock which mainly repairs during the night and is the reason why we use active ingredients at night.

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My belief is  that one of the most important aspects of looking after yourself and presenting the best version of yourself  is if the skin is maintained as best as possible in terms of luminosity and texture.  Unfortunately the industry has resulted in volume where it should not be and in areas where skin was not made to hold such volumes.  Volumisation on its own is a last resort and very often not required when skin issues are addressed.

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We aim to use the principles of cosmetic dermatology as detailed by renown Dermatologist Dr Baumann.  This requires a consultation where we can assess the skin to determine what the issues are, ie:

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• Oily/Dry

• Sensitive/Non sensitive

• Wrinkled/Tight

• Pigmented/ Non pigmented.

Individuals fit into different combinations.  By assessing these factors it provides a foundation from which we can develop appropriate protocols for your skin.

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It is not a one size fits all and therefore best discussed during a consultation.