During the summer, we wanted to continue bringing you clinic-grade products when you couldn’t visit us. After all, it’s still important to keep stimulating that collagen and feeling your best. So we launched our new business: The Virtual Aesthetic Clinic. Dr Ros explains how The Virtual Aesthetic Clinic works. We’ve put all our ZO products […]
Hot on the heels of our article on regular Chemical Peels we want to introduce you to something a little special: Nanotechnology Peels. Nanotechnology basically means that the active ingredient is encapsulated, so that it can be taken deeper into the skin, down to the dermis layer where it’s most effective. This also means there […]
If you’re looking to add more structure to face and considering injectables, you need to know about Profhilo. The new injectable nourishes the dermal cells as well as restoring the firmness of the skin. What is Profhilo? Profhilo is a specific hyaluronic acid filler that stimulates the body to produce its own HA as well […]
Advertising is very clever. It makes us believe that products work. Claims such as, ‘9 out of 10 people felt their skin was smoother/softer/less wrinkled’, simply after applying a product are meaningless. There is no scientific evidence to back them up. Our skin simply doesn’t have time to change in the short periods the ‘studies’ […]
Chemical peels are liquids brushed onto the face to remove dead skin cells and stimulate the growth of new cells. They work for any age and any skin type, helping to reduce blemishes and even out skin tone. Peels were the number one cosmetic procedure in the late 90’s but went out of fashion […]
What is the difference between Botox and Dermal fillers? Find out which may be the right treatment for you. What is Botox? The general shape and expression of our face is managed by our muscles. When we smile or frown, a series of muscles tightens. This will pull and crease the skin. Over time, these […]
Most people know that Botox can reduce wrinkles. But did you know that different injectables and other treatments suit different areas of the face and skin concerns? Read on to find out when Botox makes sense. A good rule of thumb to remember is that, generally, Botox is used from the eyes up & dermal fillers […]
Having a facial is a great way to feel pampered. They are wonderfully relaxing and leave your skin feeling beautifully clean. But ordinary facials do little more than cleanse and help you unwind in the short term. Simply cleaning your skin may not help with underlying issues, and using the wrong skin care products may […]
Many of you, like us, think of September as the ‘New Year’, a time for reflection and planning. Katie and I have spent the summer looking at how far we have come in that last 10 years, especially the last 4 1/2 years since opening Radiance Aesthetic Clinic. Now we have such superb therapists in […]
We are all becoming much more savvy about skincare and want results when we invest in our beauty regime. Let’s cut the buzzwords, bogus claims and ‘au natural’ ingredients. We want a different approach. Starting with an evidence based skin care regime is definitely the way forward, at any age. The most effective, proven skin […]