Month: May 2024

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Say I Do To The Best Skin Of Your Life

So here it is, Wedding Season is upon us, a love-filled tornado of fancy outfits & enough cake to start a bakery, a global buffet of love, witnessing two people promise forever in a whirlwind of romance, fun & laughter. We all want to look and feel our absolute best to enjoy the celebrations together, nobody more so than the bride herself.


Wanting to look & feel your best on your wedding day is a given, it’s a (hopefully!) once in a lifetime moment where you takes centre stage in celebrating love and commitment.

Feeling confident, happy & radiating with happiness just adds an extra sparkle to the entire celebration, making it even more magical for everyone involved.

Along comes HYDRAFACIAL and here is why it is something you should not overlook.

Radiant Skin: – HydraFacial deeply cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates the skin, leaving it with a radiant glow. Brides all want to look their best on their special day, and glowing, healthy skin enhances their overall appearance in wedding photos and in person.

Customisable Treatment – HydraFacial treatments can be customised based on the bride’s specific skin concerns, whether it’s acne, fine lines, hyperpigmentation, or dullness. This tailored approach ensures that the bride receives targeted skincare benefits leading up to her wedding day.

Immediate Results – Unlike some other skincare treatments that require downtime, HydraFacial delivers noticeable results immediately after the session. Brides can enjoy smoother, more hydrated skin right away, without worrying about redness or irritation.

Stress Relief – Wedding planning can be stressful, and self-care is essential for brides to relax and unwind. A HydraFacial session provides a pampering experience that allows brides to de-stress and indulge in some well-deserved “me time” before the big day.

Long Term Benefits – Regular HydraFacial treatments can improve the overall health and appearance of the skin over time. By starting a HydraFacial regimen before the wedding, brides can achieve long-term skincare goals and maintain a glowing complexion beyond the wedding day.

HydraFacial for brides offers a comprehensive skincare solution that addresses immediate concerns while promoting long-term skin health, making it an excellent choice to enhance bridal beauty.

Get in touch with us here at Surrey Laser Clinic, we would love to help you in the preparations for your big day – Call our team on 01932 731762.

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Laser Hair Removal Skin Care

Hormonal Imbalance & How it Can be a Facial Hair Problem

Hormonal imbalance can indeed lead to the development of facial hair problems, particularly in women.

Increased Androgen Levels – these are male hormones present in both men and women, but women typically have lower levels. When there’s an imbalance, such as an increase in androgen levels, it can lead to excessive hair growth in areas where men typically grow hair, including the face.


Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is another factor, a common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age, characterised by imbalanced sex hormones, including elevated androgens, with one of the symptoms of PCOS being hirsutism, which often manifests as excess facial hair growth.


Menopause – menopausal women experience a decline in estrogen levels. This hormonal shift can sometimes lead to an increase in androgens relative to estrogen, resulting in facial hair growth.


Medications certain medications, such as anabolic steroids or certain corticosteroids, can cause hormonal imbalances that result in facial hair growth.


Thyroid Disorders – hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism can affect hormone levels, potentially leading to hirsutism as a symptom.


Facial hair growth due to hormonal imbalance can vary in severity, ranging from fine, light-colored hairs to coarse, dark hairs.

Treatment options often focus on addressing the underlying hormonal imbalance, which may involve medication, lifestyle changes, or in some cases, cosmetic treatments like Laser Hair Removal

Consulting with a healthcare professional is crucial for proper diagnosis and management and we can help you with this – book in with one of our specialists for a consultation and we can go from there.

There are also some things that you could do help with any hormonal imbalance and facial hair, and that is to increase certain foods within your diet, they may help by increasing the estrogen (hormone) levels in the body and reduce unwanted facial hair naturally. Soya is a good one, this helps in balancing hormones, along with –

Foods such as

Sunflower Seeds

Sesame Seeds

Flax Seeds

Garlic

Peaches

Oats

Dried fruits

Barley

Mung beans

Lentils

Rice bran

With Laser Hair Removal at Surrey Laser Clinic we can treat body hair from when our client has had thier first period, please get in touch with our team at the clinic and we can advise you further. You can get in touch with us on 01932 731762

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Skin Care Skin Care For Men

The Benefits of Combining Antioxidants and SPF

Why do we need to protet our skin? – What are we protecting it from?

Well, there are THREE key reasons

Firstly, for our health. Skin cancer is on the increase and there are different types of skin cancers. There are those that occur mainly on exposed areas such as the neck and chest, to the very serious types of cancers that can spread throughout the body and cause very high mortality rates.

Secondly, it is to protect the skin from environmental factors which create a lot of different skin issues – not just ageing signs such as wrinkles but free radical damage which can cause inflammation and lead to breakouts, hyperpigmentation, darkening in the skin and an uneven skin tone.

Thirdly, your confidence. Breakouts, uneven skin tone, sagging skin, pigmentation, and premature ageing can all impact our confidence which makes protecting our skin important.

We are genetically programmed to age. This is deeply influenced by our genes which impact how our hormones will behave and regulate. The second part is just the way we naturally age. This part, is extremely important as it’s the part you have control over through your lifestyle and environment.

Sugar intake has a direct impact on our skin ageing process, as well as stress, and of course, UV and radiation. Studies have shown that 90% of premature ageing is secondary to environmental damage. Of that 90%, 75% is due to incidental damage from just walking around and being exposed to our environment – even on cloudy days.

Some people think that we don’t need to protect our skin if we don’t need live in a warm climate, but that isn’t true”.  

When it comes to the outside world, there is a significant reduction in collagen when we are exposed to various environmental factors. We need to protect the skin from this kind of damage as well as cellular damage.

How can antioxidants help to protect the skin? 

In order to be active and biologically active, antioxidants need to be stable enough to penetrate the upper levels of the skin and get into the cells that need protecting. When looking to add an antioxidant such as vitamin C  to your skin routine, you should look for certain formulas, our range of Alumier could help, ask for a skin consult with us here). Antioxidants such as this will help to protect the skin from environmental damage. 

An antioxidant serum and protective broad-spectrum sunscreen are two of the most powerful products in any skincare routine – no matter your skin type. But, when used together, their effectiveness increases and provides the skin with double the defence against environmental aggressors.

Please get in touch or book in with one of our Experts here, if you want to have a quick chat, please do give us a call on 01932 731762



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Skin Care Skin Care For Men

How To Make SPF Work For You

We’ve all heard that daily SPF is a skin essential, but often in our cloudy climate it’s easy to think we’re safe, there’s not much sun, let’s just skip it.

But wait, what’s that? Oh, it’s the sound of every skin professional in the land roaring PUT ON THE SPF!

Why is that? Turns out, UVA rays speed up the ageing process and these rays are always present, no matter the weather and can even reach us through windows. UVA damages skin cells in almost all the layers of our skin which leads to visible signs of ageing such as wrinkles, fine lines and uneven pigmentation. UVB rays are the ones that cause sunburn and suntan and damage the top layers of skin. Only sunscreen labelled broad spectrum will protect your skin from both UVA and UVB rays. As well as helping to protect against skin cancer, broad spectrum sunscreen helps prevent premature skin ageing every.single.day.

So, with all that in mind, we’ve put together a fuss-free guide on how to turn SPF application from a chore into a lovely pampering part of your skincare routine.

Find your formula
First up, find a formula you love applying and that loves your skin right back. Some of us will remember the sticky 1980s sun oils that smelled like cocktails and caused almost instant breakouts. Fortunately, that’s all in the past! The latest formulations are lightweight, smooth, and contain ingredients that work to improve the look and feel of skin too.

At Surrey Laser Clinic we have Alumier, thier physical sunscreens include a combination of micronised zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to protect the skin from damaging rays and come in six different varieties so you can find your perfect daily blend.

The varying textures are a joy to apply, and all are packed with antioxidants to help diminish signs of damage. For a more tailored approach, we always recommend chatting with a skin expert for advice that takes into account your skin’s needs, your goals and lifestyle.

Join the SPF Everyday club

Next, join the SPF everyday club, by making your sunscreen a non-negotiable part of your morning routine; as second-nature as cleaning your teeth or making that first cup of coffee (shout out to the caffeine fans out there!).

Apparently, it takes about 21 days to form a new habit, so try setting an SPF alarm for the first month of usage, and it will soon become automatic, especially if you ensure you have a sensorial product that you love applying.

There’s a lot of sunscreen options out there these days, physical, tinted, clear, matte, moisturising and many more. It’s also worth making sure your SPF is in a visible position –next to your toothpaste, or right beside your makeup, definitely not hidden away at the back of a cupboard.

Get your application down to a fine art

Thirdly, if you’re going to use it, use it well and ensure you’re applying enough. The current guidelines suggest half a teaspoon for face and neck. It does seem a lot but try layering rather than rubbing it all into the skin in one go. Vigorous rubbing can also contribute to a breakdown of some ingredients, so definitely one to avoid.

The recommended application is to smooth your chosen sunscreen all over the face and neck, wait a couple of mins and apply a second layer the same way. For the best advice on application, contact our skin professionals for a one-to-one, not only will they cover what your skin needs, but they will also show you exactly how to apply all your skincare for the best results.

Top up for skin success

Finally, keep your SPF handy for top ups. Reapplying sunscreen every two hours is the ultimate self-care for skin and will ensure you’re well protected from those damaging UVA and UVB rays all day long. Keep a tube in your beach bag and (skin insider hack) set an alarm on your phone so you never miss a top up.

Please get in touch or book in with one of our Experts here, if you want to have a quick chat, please do give us a call on 01932 731762

Thank you so much to our friends at Alumier for this Blog.

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Hydrafacial Skin Care Uncategorised

Top 3 Reasons Your Skin needs a Pre-Holiday Hydrafacial


Holidays are Go-Go!

Amidst the anticipation of holiday prep like shopping for your sun cream, getting a few little outfits & stocking up on beach reads, not to forget scouting the best spots for drinks and dining, don’t forget to give your skin some TLC before you even set foot on that plane.

With the upcoming challenges of air travel, hot climates, and late-night revelries, your skin deserves some pampering too.

By taking some proactive steps before your departure, you can ensure your skin remains fresh and radiant throughout your holidays.

The Game Plan is Simple – Treat yourself to a HydraFacial

Here’s why it’s a non-negotiable part of your pre-holiday routine:

1. Instant skin rejuvenation for picture-perfect moments

Experience instant skin rejuvenation with our HydraFacial

A comprehensive facial treatment that deeply cleanses, exfoliates, extracts impurities, and hydrates your skin. Bid farewell to dullness and welcome a radiant complexion, ensuring you’re selfie-ready for every holiday snapshot.

2. Intense hydration for the summer heat

Sun exposure and warm weather can leave your skin parched. The HydraFacial replenishes moisture with specialised serums, keeping your skin plump, supple, and resilient even in the hottest climates.

3. Tailored solutions for your skin concerns

Whether you battle acne, uneven tone, fine lines, or dullness, the HydraFacial can be customised to address your specific needs. From gentle exfoliation to advanced treatments like LED therapy, it’s all about boosting your confidence and letting you fully enjoy your vacation.

We currently have an offer on our Hydrafacial, if you want to have a quick chat and get booked in, please do give us a call on 01932 731762