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SKIN CARE GUIDE – LONDONCITYSKINCLINIC
At London City Skin Clinic, we will give you a bespoke plan including personalised skin care advice.
Skin health is directly linked to the proper function of the skin cells and your body’s own immune mechanisms.
Genetics, sun exposure, smoking, hormones, medications, diets, disease and use of topical skin products can all affect the of ageing. The of any is dependent upon regulating, stimulating and proper skin cell function.
Our skin, as the largest organ, is to damage, in particular sun damage. Inherent processes within our body are also attacking our skin from within. Extensive research has shown that high quality cosmeceuticals (i.e. married with products) can anti-ageing benefits their protective, and action. These can be used for a variety of skin and in both women and men.
What steps should I take for good skin care?
A cleanser should remove impurities and make-up without damaging the skin, as well as controlling sebum . This is for oily skin as sebum reduces the effect of other topical agents.
Cleansers
Acne skin use an exfoliating wash which combines acids, e.g. Foaming wash (AHA 20) by NeoStrata, or Blemish and Age cleansing gel by Skinceuticals
Normal or dry skin a light cream with a formula to gently cleanse the skin and leave it textured, e.g. gentle cleansing cream by Skinceuticals, or Cream Cleanse by Medik8
Toners
If make-up is heavy or your face feels oily, a toner can remove any last traces of debris and balance skin, as well as improving the of treatment creams and serums that follow its .
Combination skin toner by is a fragrance-free, oil free toner, and combines Hydroxy acids with botanical extracts such as rosemary, witch hazel, aloe and .
Acne skin and age toner by Skinceuticals removes surface cells, pores and skin
Normal, dry, ageing and sensitive skin – Rejuvenate Toner by SkinMedica, contains AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) that create a mild exfoliation that excess oil and impurities
Over time, regardless of lifestyle, skin begins to change and signs of ageing may appear. Fine lines, wrinkles, discolouration, and loss of elasticity can become more visible. These signs can be the result of collagen breakdown, slower cell turnover, and loss of moisture. Damage is intensified by sun exposure, environmental elements, and smoking. A strong preventative is to help prevent further damage from these .
The preventative action of is well and documented.
Free are generated from biochemical reactions in the skin and stress such as exposure to pollutants and UV radiation, as well as ageing which can deplete the skin of anti-oxidants.
As the outermost organ directly to the environment, the skin needs help to against these free radicals, and to prevent damage to skin cells. Anti-oxidants can œmop up these free radicals, and thus are an important group of agents to prevent and reduce the severity of skin damage and skin ageing.
Although there are many known substances, the effect is limited if they fail to penetrate the skin, and hence not all are the same.
Anti-oxidants :
Dry and more ageing skin: Skinceuticals CE Ferulic, delivers upto 90% of anti-oxidant protection, 8 x photoprotection and 96% sunburn cell .
Younger and oilier skins: Skinceuticals CF, this comes as a gel or serum – but both provide the same broad-range .
AOX + Eye gel by constitutes a powerful triple anti-oxidant to combat photo ageing and signs of fatigue around the eyes
Serum 10 is an for younger and more sensitive skin
Resveratrol B E is a night time anti-oxidant by which helps target the visible signs of ageing and helps to reinforce the skin’s natural protection against free radicals, as the skin loses its to effectively repair at night.
Tip: You can use the CE Ferulic or Phloretin CF preparation is the morning, and the Resveratrol at night after cleansing.
Corrective products restore a and more youthful . This category includes products specifically for areas such as eyes, and for the improvement of conditions such as dry skin, and pigmentation.
Ageing and dry skin – and serum such as Skinceuticals retexturing activator has been proven to help reduce the appearance of surface lines and wrinkles, as well as help reinforce the skin’s natural barrier for healthier, more radiant looking skin. For the thinning of mature skin caused by ageing processes such as glycation, you can try A.G.E interuptor by Skinceuticals.
Pigmentation by  has been proven to be in to correct the of skin discolouration, the appearance of hyperpigmentation and an uneven looking skin tone.
The most skin for complete transformation of will be the Obagi Nu-Derm system, although this incorporates a commitment to a 7 step .
Redness skin prone to redness/ may benefit from by La Roche-Posay, or Neutraliser by Skinceuticals. SkinMedica’s Redness Relief CalmPlex contains a bioactive that redness, and is also useful for redness to sun exposure, acne, or .
(Another effective for Rosacea can be the Obagi ZO Medical or the Obagi Rosacea kit which contains a cleanser, moisturiser, gel(prescription) and sun protection)
Eye Area Obagi can help for firmer, more resilient-looking eyes to help with elasticity around the finer eye area, by helping elastic fibres in the skin around the eyes.
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Moisturisers should be formulated to help nourish the skin and help to restore an elastic to the skin.
B5 gel by Skinceuticals is to be used with C treatments (anti-oxidants) to maximise its benefits. with vitamin B5, Hydrating B5 the skin and is a serum which contains acid, present in the body, and water to improve its ability to .
Normal or oily skin Daily by Skinceuticals. This pore-minimising moisturiser is enriched with a of natural extracts.
Sensitive or very dry skin Emolience by . Formulated with a selection of natural extracts and oils, this rich moisturiser is perfect for use on dry or skin.
Moisturising Facial cream by PRIORI is another recommendation
I cannot enough the importance of skin protection from UV radiation which can have catastrophic effects in the skin. Unfortunately the human skin is a very target for UV radiation. IS A SIGN OF SUN DAMAGE.
UVA ( Ageing) radiation is responsible for ageing damage to the skin, makes up 95% of UV radiation and into the deeper layers of the skin accelerating ageing by triggering free radicals. UVA rays are present during all hours and throughout the winter months. UVA also glass and clouds, so even when we think we are safe we should still be applying topical UV protection.
UVB (burning) radiation is responsible for and can induce skin cancer.
UVC (cancer inducing) radiation is highly carcinogenic, but is mainly by the . However with ozone depletion, UVC radiation may become a more important factor in skin cancer in the future.
The SPF rating is a measure of sunburn-producing UV rays blocked, e.g. SPF 15 means 1/15 of the burning radiation will reach the skin, assuming the cream is and . You can determine the effectiveness by the SPF factor by the length of time it takes for the burning process without sunscreen. So if a person develops a reaction in the skin after 10mins with no sunscreen, the would be by 150 (10mins x 15 ) mins if wearing a with an SPF of 15.
Sunscreens can be (organic) or mineral ( or inorganic), the main being that suncare contain UV ingredients that take time to be absorbed by the skin (hence apply 20mins before exposure). By contrast mineral UV creams contain ingredients such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide and form a barrier on top of the skin. With skin allergies or sun creams may not the skin as much.
Broad sunscreens ( UVA and UVB protection) should be part of all regimes
Recommendations:
HA daily SPF 30 by PRIORI
Mineral Radiance Defence SPF 50 by Skinceuticals
Heliocare UV 50 technology
Sheer Protection SPF 50 by NeoStrata
D deficiency is important as requires sunlight and through the skin, hence you may wish to take a daily to replace this, but check with your Dr and the level can be confirmed by blood testing.
A is a group of compounds that includes retinol, retinal, acid. Vitamin A has functions, but is a agent to renew and turn over skin cells. A successful anti-ageing skin should definitely include a Vitamin A based product, along with an anti-oxidant and sunscreen.
It is most effective for acne and sun damaged skin, but can be used by nearly everybody, as the the side such as skin sensitivity or irritation.
Vitamin A in the forms of acid, tretinoin and isotretinoin are strong tissue stimulators and available only Champagne On Ice – Deep Cleansing .
have a that helps to reduce the of fine lines, and dark spots. Retinol 0.3 contains 0.3% pure retinol. The retinol is activated in the skin into active retinoic acid but in milder .
Skin Care for younger skin in your 20’s and 30’s : Obagi 360 is a good treatment which has an cleanser, with SPF, and a night time .
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