SKIN lounge Aesthetics

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The only ways to reverse eye ageing!

Don’t you hate it when people say ‘you’re looking tired.’ Most of us are concerned with the affects of ageing around our eyes. I know I am! When I wake up in the morning my eyes seem to be the last thing to recover from the night before, this can be due to lack of… Read more

Vitamin C Facts and top tips!

Due to the fact we lose 1% collagen every year from when we turn 21 (depressing I know!) To stimulate new collagen (the key to making the skin look young) we require some outside help. L-ascorbic acid (the most potent form of vitamin C) is essential for collagen synthesis (making new collagen.) Something the body… Read more

All your Vitamin C questions, answered!

What is Vitamin C? Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant ingredient that is commonly used within cosmeceutical, professional strength skin care products to protect, brighten and improve skin tone. What does Vitamin C do? L-ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) is a powerful antioxidant that protects cells from free radical damage caused by the sun and pollution.… Read more

Rachel’s Top Tips To Help With Winter Skin

With the skin already being under the day to day pressures of stress, lack of sleep, pollution, poor diet, alcohol, and the sun; the winter just adds to the stress our skin goes through every day. Lack of sunlight, freezing cold winds, icy rain, and severe temperature changes when going from outside to inside all… Read more

Understanding Retinol Part 2

When should I not use retinol in my products? During the day. Retinol is only for nighttime use it is extremely important to only use retinol at night, this also applies if you are going on a sunny holiday. Stop using your retinol products two weeks before sun exposure and during your trip. Retinol can… Read more

Understanding Retinol Part 1

What is retinol? Retinol is a derivative of vitamin A that is commonly used as an ingredient within cosmeceutical, professional strength skincare products to transform the skin. What skin types should use Retinol? Depending on the product’s strength of retinol, it can be used successfully on most skin types. An extremely impaired or sensitive skin… Read more