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How to choose a tweakment practitioner that's right for you

The market for minimally invasive non-surgical cosmetic procedures, or ‘tweakments’ is booming. The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) found that demand for Botox treatments ...

THE PRE-PARTY SEASON TREATMENTS THAT ACTUALLY WORK

A well-chosen in-clinic treatment can make a huge difference to how we look and feel. Most of us are frazzled at this time of year but obviously want to look our best for the upcoming social gather...

The lowdown on the skin cancer jab: what exactly is it and who can have it?

 An important trial of the world’s first vaccine against melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is currently under way in the UK.  The jab is in its final stages of trials at University Colle...

7 Things That can Help Eczema Flare Ups

Like acne and rosacea, eczema is a common skin condition that can have a huge impact on someone’s life. October is Eczema Awareness month so we asked Consultant Dermatologist, Dr Ophelia Veraitch f...

Is it possible to reverse sun damage?

Summer has come and gone and our garden umbrellas, beach towels and swimwear for most of us are destined to remain in storage until next year. But as the weather cools down, some vestiges of the su...

7 Ways to Help Deal with Frizzy Hair

While most of us were battling end of summer frizz in the relentless drizzle, Amal Clooney was a picture of groomed frizz-free perfection at the Venice Film Festival earlier this month. Admittedly,...

The sensitive skin guide: how to calm flare ups and manage skin sensitivity

There’s a lot of confusion surrounding sensitive skin, probably due to the fact that everyone’s skin, has at some point been sensitive or had a reaction to something. And considering the amount of ...

THE COSMETIC TWEAKMENTS MEN CAN BOOK TO NOT GET PILLOW FACE

Every so often another article surfaces heralding the ‘rise in male tweakments’ claiming that men are catching up with women as regards booking cosmetic treatments to look their sharpest and freshe...

Melanoma skin cancer cases are rising and how my diagnosis nearly 20 years ago makes me still vigilant about protecting my skin today

Last month, Cancer Research UK released research that said melanoma skin cancer cases are set to surpass 20,000 for the first time this year. The charity predicts 2024 will see a record of 20,800 p...

Save v Spend: the skincare products Dermatologists recommend you should invest in and the products you can spend less on

The journey to establishing an effective skincare routine can often be a long (and expensive) one. As soon as one skin concern is sorted it can sometimes be the case that there’s a new skin issue t...