Monthly Archives: November 2022

Winter is the perfect time to address those thread veins & age spots

Posted on 15/11/2022 by Kirsty

Winter is a great time for cosying up indoors in front of the TV 📺. But did you know it’s also the perfect time to tackle your thread veins? It’s because of one big reason – the sun! ☀️ You can’t have laser treatment when the sun is out, so winter is the perfect time to get started Facial thread veins or broken red veins are small, superficial red, purple or blue veins that appear around the nose and across the cheeks and chin. They may be hereditary or as a result of sun damage, wind and temperature exposure. Although facial veins/spider veins are quite common, they can cause some distress and make you feel self-conscious about your appearance. Campbell de Morgan Spots tend to occur in people over the age of 40. These small, red or purple areas, also … Continue reading →

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Stress: How to combat its impact on your skin

Posted on 07/11/2022 by Kirsty

This week is International Stress Awareness Week, so it seemed about time I addressed the impact of stress on your skin. We all know stress is bad for us. But actually, that’s not 100% true. SOME stress can actually be quite good for us. Think about the singers that talk about their pre-show nerves or the sports stars that get pumped up for every match. A little bit of stress can actually help us perform at our best. HOWEVER, a lot of stress is not good for any of us. According to the experts at the Mental Health Foundation: “When we encounter stress, our body produces stress hormones that trigger a fight or flight response and activate our immune system. This helps us respond quickly to dangerous situations. Sometimes, this stress response can be useful: it can help us push … Continue reading →

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