Permanent hair removal is proving extremely popular this summer with scores of women booking in for their underarms, legs and bikini lines zapping with our IPL machine.
Unwanted haircan be a real pain for women, and men, all year round, not just ahead of the summer holidays. Shaving is tedious, waxing excruciating and sugaring, well, too faffy.
Long lasting hair removal can in the long term be permanent, and it can be months instead of weeks before you need another treatment. One word of warning, you cannot expect to be hair-free after just one or two treatments. You will need a programme of treatments over time for best results and then you will need the occasional treatment to maintain your hair and ensure you keep those persistent few hairs at bay.
Stick with it and you will definitely see fantastic results!
Cellulite treatment has come on leaps and bounds and we’re proud to have our very own SmoothShapes Cellulite treatment machine at SkinGenesis Chester giving you another way to tighten, tone and reduce the orange peel effect!
We’ve all heard the stats that 85% of women will develop cellulite at some point in their life. The good news is that the SmoothShapes treatment gets great results so you no longer have to live with it!
You can watch the review with Lorraine Kelly on GMTV by going to the SkinGenesis channel. While you’re there feel free to leave a comment and why not subscribe.
It’s that time of year when all the lifestyle programmes and magazines start telling you what to do and what not to do in the sun, making the topic of sun protectiona bit of a minefield.
Our very own Peter Beard featured on BBC Radio Leeds’ breakfast showyesterday, giving advice to all the listeners on staying safe in the sun. (Listen at the link above at 1hr 50 mins approx.)
Now SkinGenesis has come up with a really simple Sun Protection Guideto give everyone the low down on sunscreens, UV rays – both A and B – nutrition and even what to wear!
The Guide can tell you approximately how many minutes you can remain in the sun for before burning. It even explains why your diet is extremely important in the summer months, for example, did you know that topping up your folic acid or eating more tomato ketchup can stop you from burning…
Taking a little extra caution in the sun, could save you from a lifetime of skin problems and complications. The Guide provides all the information you need to stay safe this season, so that you can concentrate on having fun!
We’re all probably aware of the predicted ‘heatwave’ that’s meant to be hitting the UK, although judging by the dull days up here in the North, we don’t have too much to worry about just yet!
As a precaution however, it is important to make sure that you avoid ill health or skin damage by being just a little more vigilent than usual during the hotter, sunnier weeks.
It’s also important to take care of your skin when the sun is blazing, no matter how tempting it is to top up your tan! Remember, a sunscreen only protects you from UV rays and doesn’t block them completely, which means you can still tan safely by wearing a high factor sunscreen. This way you can avoid premature agingand protect against skin cancer.
It is predicted by the NHS and the Met Office that many will fall ill with sunstroke this summer, particularly the elderly, children and other ‘higher risk’ groups. Make sure that you check on your elderly relatives and friends and follow the points below to ensure that you stay safe this summer:
Keep your house cool by opening windows and buying a couple of fans
Keep a jug of water in the fridge so that you don’t become dehydrated
Wear a high factor sunscreen if exposed to the UV rays
Cool showers will soothe the skin and take the edge off a muggy, humid atmosphere
Wear a hat outside to shade the delicate skin on your face – you can still catch the rays under a fashionable wide-brim sunhat!
There have been stories in the news this week about that sensible, ‘goodgirl’ salad you reach for everyday on your lunchtime, could be as menacing as a big fat greasy Big Mac!
Research has shown that many salads that you buy from the highstreet contain as much, if not more fat, than your average junk food burger. In fact you might say that you would be healthier eating a Big Mac everyday for lunch than some pre-packed salads.
However before you ditch the rabbit food in favour of your favourite burger joint, how about making up your own fresh salad each morning? That way you know exactly what is going into your lunch and can keep tabs on how many calories you’re consuming everyday. Fatty foods can have a devastating effect on your skin, making it dull, greasy and can lead to clogged pores. We all know what that means… ADULT ACNE ALERT!
To prevent breakouts and lead a healthier lifestyle, check out our tops tips on nutrition. Making small changes to your daily routine can dramatically improve your appearance, all it takes is a little extra effort!
Skin health checkscan identify where you need to make changes too, or take a look at our chemical peel demonstration below, which is great for people who want better skin.
We invited the cameras into our SkinGenesis Manchester clinic to give a demonstration of the Expert Skin Analysison two volunteers, which is a highly effective method of detecting earlysigns of skin cancer and skin damage, measuring moisture content and pH and putting a stop to premature ageing.
If you’re worried about skin damage and are wondering what you can do to start to restore its goodness and elasticity, the first step is to see a skin specialist who can analyse your skin and devise a new regime to rectify any damage that’s been done.
Leave us a comment below and we’ll advise you on the next steps to achieving a flawless complexion.
Waking up late and running out of the house with no make-up on can be a thing of the past thanks to micropigmentation!
What if you no longer had to get up half an hour early on a morning to put on your make up before you leave the house? What if you could go on holiday and sunbathe without wondering whether your make up has smudged in the heat? And what if you could go on a night out with the girls knowing that you looked fabulous all night, even at 3am whilst you’re queuing for a taxi?!
Well now you can.
Semi-permanent make-upprovides a way to enhance your image and look gorgeous, 24 hours a day – that’s right, even when you’re sleeping!
You can now permanently wear eyeliner, lipstick and even have fuller-looking eyebrows or eyelashes in one simple treatment. Just think about how much money you spend on make up a month, and how much time and effort you spend each morning applying it.
Guide prices are as follows, and all include a second application after 3 months.
Brows from £360
Eye treatments from £370
Lip treatments from £425
Refresher treatments/upkeep are just £200*
Perfect for short eyebrows, thin stumpy eyelashes and thin, ageing lips… Tell us what you think about semi-permanent make-up!
*Prices refer to those charged at SkinGenesis only. Other clinics will vary.
It was announced today that homeless people across Edinburgh will be given free high factor sunscreens this summer to protect their skin against sun damage and skin cancer, by charity Sunwise.
It is important for everyone to protect their skin and we feel that because homeless people spend so much time outdoors, it is extremely important for them to seek shade and cover up in what has so far been quite a hot summer already.
Skin cancer is on the up according to recent figures, so it makes sense to hand out free suncream to those who can’t afford it themselves. Ideally it would be great if this could be rolled out amongst all the major UK cities and even other groups of people in addition to the homeless - whether it will or not is another question.
As leading skincare experts, we would advise everyone to wear at least a factor 20 sun lotion and to make sure it protects against both UVA and UVB rays. There are many varieties available in the chemists and you don’t always have to go for the ‘best brand’ or most expensive. Check out reviews, as there are usually many at this time of year.
In addition to cancer, the sun can wreak havoc on the skin by causing free radicals, which are the little menacing little things that cause wrinkles, fine lines and crows feet – meaning you will have to spend oodles of money on anti-ageing treatments. Pigmented skin, sun spotsand the need for freckle removal can also be caused by too much sun, which can too be treated by specialist skin treatments.
Are you looking forward to your summer holiday, but absolutely terrified of sporting that brand new skimpy bikini?
Fat reduction treatments can help give you the confidence to wear what you want, including bikinis, by the method of targeted mesotherapy, which over a course of treatments can take inches off the waist, thighs and hips!
And it’s not just women who can benefit from this miraculous treatment, take a look at how Lewis had Isophoresis mesotherapyat SkinGenesis to shift his stubborn fat.
Mesotherapy is the technique of introducing concentrated natural ingredients, such as amino acids that are normally found in the body, in very small quantities. These target precise areas of the body where they go to work mobilising the troublesome fat.
No needles, no liposuction and no risk of burning, bruising or scabbing – most people resume normal daily activities after leaving the clinic.
