Loss of Elasticity

Simply put, skin elasticity is your skin’s ability to stretch and then bounce back. Loss of skin elasticity is known officially as elastosis – the degeneration of skin tissue due to ageing and other factors. And solar elastosis occurs to areas of the skin which have too much exposure to the sun and appear more weathered as a result.

Demystifying Skin Elasticity

  • Young skin contains plenty of collagen and elastin, the proteins which give skin its structure and ability to stretch.

  • As we age, these start to decline due to hormonal changes and our ability to heal also slows down, leading to decreased skin elasticity.

  • This loss of elasticity is also accelerated by decreased production of natural oils and oxidative stress from sun exposure, smoking, pollution, lack of sleep and poor nutrition (including excessive sugar consumption).

  • Gravity has an impact too. As skin stretches and loses its elasticity — compounded by the loss of structure from underlying fat, muscle and bone – skin starts to show signs of ageing, from fine lines to sagging.

Can skin elasticity be improved?

 
 

  • Increasing your collagen and elastin reserves (and hyaluronic acid too) will help repair loss of skin elasticity.

  • Doing so long term will prevent further loss and encourage good skin elasticity in future.

  • A recipe for success includes a targeted skincare regimes and treatments as well as managing lifestyle factors – prioritising good sleep, exercise, nutrition and covering up in the sun.

Skin Treatment consultation

15 minutes | Redeemable with products | 10% off for first purchase over £50 upon consultation

We will gather all the information we need about your skin prior to the virtual consultation. We will arrange a time to call you and talk about your skin, understand your skin care goals, recommend the right products for you and how best to use them.

We will contact you to arrange a time within 48 hours after receiving your order. Our preferred method of communication is a Whatsup video call or Zoom call but we understand some clients might prefer just a phone call.

15 mins · £15

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Dermalogica Pro Power Peels

 

Pro Power Peel30 Treatment

£55 – 30min

The Dermalogica Pro Power Peel redefines the peel experience. Our strongest and fastest peel yet, the Pro Power Peel collection, features a full suite of peel products, including Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) and Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHAs). In this express 30-minute treatment, we will create a customised peel to instantly rejuvenate and refresh your skin. With a unique system of three different acids for a deep exfoliation personalised to you, it is ideal for targeting lines and wrinkles, uneven pigmentation, or breakouts.

*Patch test required before treatment.

Pro Power Peel60 Treatment

£85 – 60min

Want to experience a truly transformative treatment? This effective and customized 60-minute treatment combines our Pro Power Peel 30 treatment benefits with additional advanced techniques and technologies. Peel results are dramatically enhanced by a supplementary deep treatment process incorporating powerful IonActive Serum™, a customised masque, LED light therapy, and relaxing massage to ensure your skin is left clear, smooth, and glowing.

*Patch test required before treatment

Pro Power Eye Peel

£25 - 30 mins

Specially contoured to treat the undereye area and crow's feet, our new Pro Power Eye Peel is a concentrated eye patch that exfoliates and hydrates in a single step.

New Pro Power Eye Peel is a concentrated eye patch that brightens the undereye skin, helps even skin tone and texture, and minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This powerful yet gentle eye peel features ingredients that encourage cell turnover – resulting in an epidermal renewal similar to Glycolic or Mandelic acid.

 

Dermalogica Pro Facials

 

ProSkin 30 Facial

£42 – 30min

Our intensive 30-minute treatment is designed by our experts specifically for you and your most pressing skin concern. This bespoke service combines key steps of professional exfoliation and deep serum treatment with results-intensifying technology, such as Iontophoresis and Microcurrent, to provide you with visible results fast.

Face mapping, double cleanse, exfoliation, mask and moisturise. Formulated without artificial fragrances and colours.

Complimentary Skin Consultation 10 minutes | free

Your therapist will discuss any skin concerns you may have, advise you on recommended professional skin treatments to have in the salon, as well as help and advice on any skincare and home care regimes.

ProSkin 60 Facial

£60 – 60min

The ultimate Dermalogica experience, customised
with advanced products. Sixty minutes in the hands of an expert skin therapist who will not only personalise a skin treatment just for you but will also calm your mind and soothe your body
in a world of relaxation.
Professional microsonic double cleansing, ultrasonic exfoliation, face mapping skin analysis, aromatherapy massage, treatment serums, masques…it’s all on the agenda.

Complimentary Skin Consultation 20 minutes | free

Your therapist will discuss any skin concerns you may have, advise you on recommended professional skin treatments to have in the salon, along with help and advice on any skincare and home care regimes.

ProBright Facial

£72 –45min or £200 for 3 treatments (save £16)

Dermalogica's new ProBright treatment is a high-intensity,
three-step treatment which addresses pigmentation challenges
and boosts absorption of Vitamin C for brighter, smoother skin.

ProBright works in three steps:

Resurface: Advanced, professional strength Lactic Acid
formulations brighten skin by delivering deep exfoliation,
removing dead skin cells, and allowing fresh, bright cells to
come to the surface.

Infuse: BioLumin-C PRO Serum is applied with penetration technologies and tools, to facilitate Vitamin C absorption.

Bio-Activate: Cooling Contour Masque locks in the Vitamin C
and helps firm as it cocoons the face.

 

Skincare Tips

Look out for:

  • Broad spectrum sun protection

    • The biggest aggressor to the skin is exposure to UV rays from the sun; daily protection is therefore essential for good skin health and in preventing premature ageing.

  • Moisturiser

    • When your skin lacks moisture, it isn’t able to repair itself and is vulnerable to damage from free radicals in the environment. Using a good quality moisturiser will help hydrate the skin, keeping it supple and radiant, and enable it to fight back.

  • Collagen

    • Given its essential role in the maintenance of skin elasticity, it makes sense to prioritise products which encourage collagen production. Skincare doesn’t contain collagen as such so instead look for the ingredients we mention which stimulate its production.

  • Antioxidants

    • Antioxidants may be the unsung heroes of skincare. Using products with a combination of antioxidants – such as vitamins A & C along with coenzyme Q10 – your skin will build up its defence against damaging free radicals. They are easily absorbed by the skin, neutralise free radicals and improve skin elasticity and texture.

  • Hyaluronic acid

    • Hyaluronic acid is naturally produced by your body and is an extremely popular skincare ingredient due to its amazing capacity to hold on to 1000 times its weight in moisture.

  • Retinol & retinoids

    • Retinol – a form of vitamin A – and retinoids, such as tretinoin, have been shown in numerous studies to be particularly effective in boosting collagen and reversing the signs of ageing. Over-the-counter skincare products contain small amounts of the ingredient but the most potent form is retinoids, available on prescription from an aesthetic doctor like one of our team. Using both topical retinol and vitamin C has been found to be particularly effective at improving skin elasticity.

  • AHAs / hydroxy acids

    • Studies have shown that anti-ageing skincare containing AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) and vitamins significantly improves the skin, including lines, wrinkles, texture, and elasticity, without significant adverse effects. The acid promotes cell renewal, stimulating collagen and elastin production to improve skin elasticity, minimise wrinkles and imperfections, whilst deep cleansing pores.

  • Provitamin B5

    • Used topically, dexpanthenol (also known as panthenol) acts like a moisturiser, improving hydration, reducing water loss, maintaining elasticity and softening the skin to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. It also heals and protects.

Dermalogica Recommendations:

  • Intensive Moisture Cleanser 15ml

    • Dermalogica's Intensive Moisture Cleanser is a light, creamy cleanser that removes impurities while actively nourishing dry, depleted skin. Who is it for? Perfect for dry skin.

  • Antioxidant Hydramist 10ml

    • A refreshing peptide toner that creates a hydrating, anti-oxidant shield over skin to help reduce fine dryness lines and prevent the signs of aging. Mist over skin after cleansing and throughout the day to help firm, rehydrate, and minimise skin aging triggers.

  • Phyto Replenish Oil (2 sachets)

    • This feather light treatment oil rapidly absorbs to reinforce the skin’s protective barrier. Wear it alone or layered under foundation for all day dewy skin. Next generation formula takes a three phase approach to replenishing protective lipids that are depleted by aging and environmental stress. First, phytoactives from camellia and tamanu oils help restore the skin’s natural barrier. Then, an essential lipid blend that includes orchid flower and chia seed oil smoothes visible lines and locks in critical moisture. Finally, sunflower, rice bran and rosemary extracts create a luminous antioxidant shield against free radical damage. Ideal for daily use on normal to dry skin. Strengthens the skin's natural barrier. Hydrates to help smooth the appearance of fine lines. Shields skin against free radical damage.

  • Super Rich Repair 10ml

    • Deeply nourishing skin treatment cream combats chronically dry, dehydrated skin. Help insulate skin from extreme environmental assaults and replenish critical moisture levels as powerful peptides help stimulate collagen production.

  • Biolumin-c serum

    • High-performance Vitamin C serum that works with skin's own defences to brighten, firm, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

  • Overnight repair serum

    • Powerful peptide serum with Argan and Rose oils that helps promote skin repair overnight.

  • Overnight retinol repair

    • Concentrated customisable nighttime Retinol treatment cream accelerates skin renewal and reduces the appearance of skin ageing.

No need to book four separate facials - one HydraFacial should do the trick!

Hydrafacial

 

At a Glance

  • Duration of treatment: 30 minutes skin preparation Hydrafacial and 60 minutes bespoke medicated Hydrafacial

  • Anesthesia Required?: None

  • Contraindicated: Active skin infection, Anyone on Roaccutane (or finished a course less than 6 months ago), St. Johns wort, Recent waxing. Avoid for 2 weeks after injectable treatment and laser treatment.

  • Downtime: None

  • Expected Results: Skin immediately looks hydrated, brighter, and is more radiant.

  • Number of Treatments: Results are visible after one treatment but a course is recommended.

  • Price: £165 per session. 0% finance available here.

The Six Steps to HydraFacial

 

  1. Detox

    Lymphatic drainage helps to clear your body of harmful toxins.  Blood flow is increased helping the body naturally hydrate and clean your skin from the inside out.

  2. Cleansing & Exfoliation

    The surface of your skin is cleaned, removing dead skin cells and other debris, whilst simultaneously infusing a natural serum to nourish your skin.  Revealing new clean healthy and hydrated skin.

  3. Brightening Agent

    The brightening agent helps to gently loosen debris from your pores before the extraction stage, whilst immediately brightening your skin tone.

  4. Extraction

    Blackheads, dirt and other impurities are smoothly extracted from your congested skin pores, which immediately makes your skin look and feel cleaner and healthier.

  5. Hydration

    Hydration of your skin is achieved with a cocktail of the most advanced and powerful antioxidants and peptides.  That leave your skin looking hydrated and fuller.

  6. Rejuvenation

    Finally, to encourage your skin’s natural production of vitamin D you relax under a red LED light.  This part of the treatment naturally helps to reduce inflammation.  In addition to stimulating your body’s production of collagen, that returns structure and shape to your skin.

HydraFacial helps rosacea because it uses massage techniques, and vortex fusion technology and contains skin-renewing ingredients that help to soothe inflamed, red skin and correct uneven pigmentation.

The first step of HydraFacial is massage-based to help improve the natural circulation of the lymphatic system. This helps to increase blood flow and oxygen levels in the skin which may relieve the tightness often experienced with rosacea. By also encouraging the fast removal of toxins and waste through the lymphatic system, it may reduce the development of bumps and spots experienced alongside chronic redness.

The other stages of HydraFacial, like the cleansing and exfoliating stage, work to remove dead skin cells and promote overall stronger skin health which always makes your complexion look brighter.

As certain exfoliants can irritate rosacea, and worsen redness, this step is a very gentle process that contains natural botanical extracts and ingredients to nourish the skin. Some of these ingredients used are:

  • Lactic acid – an alpha hydroxy acid specifically used to treat hyperpigmentation and uneven complexion

  • Glucosamine – for regenerating skin cells, improving hydration, and inhibiting the development of red pigmentation

  • Antioxidants – to repair, and reduce inflammation, of the skin as well as fine lines and wrinkles

During stages 3, 4, and 5, you can expect your skin to be deeply clarified and all the impurities removed. Then your skin will be rehydrated and flooded with essential brightening agents, more antioxidants, peptides, and hyaluronic acid to leave your skin feeling rejuvenated and glowing.

These steps help to reduce the appearance of rosacea, as they work to restore the pores to their normal size – which can improve the appearance of visible blood vessels. HydraFacial’s gentle skin resurfacing properties also help fade away the redness.

In the final stage of HydraFacial, a hand-led, infrared light device is passed across the skin which has large benefits in pigmentation correction. The light energy targets and accelerates the repair of broken blood vessels and helps to prevent excessive flushing which are prominent symptoms of rosacea.

Other Treatments To Consider

 

Belotero Filler Treatment

BELOTERO® offers a comprehensive range of hyaluronic acid fillers that deliver predictable and natural-looking results1 which responds to the individual needs of each patient.

The BELOTERO® portfolio has seven products that can be used in combination for facial rejuvenation. Each product has its own characteristics and intended use.

The BELOTERO® range is versatile enough to address multiple areas of concern including lip volumisation, softening fine lines, smoothing contours and restoring structure.

Some of the benefits of BELOTERO® are:

  • Natural-looking results1

  • Predictable and harmonious results for high patient satisfaction and trust2

  • Established safety profile

Learn more here.

Starting @ £300 (1st Treatment) | £250 per follow-up

 

Belotero - First Treatment

Belotero (Follow-Up Treatment)

 

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy

Simply put, a PRP facial uses your own blood’s platelets and plasma on your face. The natural chemicals in your own PRP are slathered onto your face and then micro-needled into the skin during a short procedure. Once the plasma is in, it begins to do its work of rejuvenating your entire face, tightening wrinkled areas, and smoothing the overall look. It’s able to do that because PRP’s essential chemical components stimulate collagen growth.

Some people opt to have just one facial while others undergo a regular series of procedures. The more often you have a PRP facial, the longer the results of each treatment will last, which is about three to six months.

Ideal for ideal for: acne scarring, sun damage, dull skin tone, fine lines & wrinkles, crows feet and dark circles.

Pricing starts at £450.

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