As a natural part of the ageing process, skin on the face and neck can lose its strength and elasticity, due to a natural decline in collagen and elastin levels. This decline can be worsened by factors like genetics, fluctuating weight, UV exposure, and gravity.

As skin loses its collagen and elasticity, it starts to droop. Sagging necks, jowls and eyelids are all common concerns on the ageing face.

Acne is a common inflammatory skin disease caused when pores get blocked with sebum (oil), old skin cells and bacteria. Triggers are often hormonal, meaning those going through puberty or pregnancy are more prone to breakouts than others.

Most people will have occasional breakouts, whereas others will have much more severe outbreaks. It is vital to treat acne effectively and as early as possible to prevent scarring.

Dark circles can make us look tired and older than our years but it’s not just lack of sleep that causes them. Other culprits include:

Age – skin around our eyes becomes thinner as we age due to a loss of fat and collagen. The thinner skin makes the bluish vessels under the eyes more prominent.

Sun exposure – UVA/UVB rays can be harmful for the skin, especially around the delicate eye area. Sunlight can also increase the natural pigmentation of the skin which makes the dark circles even darker.

Dehydration – dark circles are also worsened by dehydration, smoking, caffeine and alcohol.

Puffy eyes are caused by a build-up of fluid around the eyes. Whilst some degree of puffiness can be normal, it can also suggest an underlying problem such as an allergy to your skin products or makeup, or an environmental allergy like hay fever. Other culprits can include nasal congestion, too much salt in our diet and alcohol.

A scar is an area of fibrous tissue that replaces normal skin after an injury. This can be an injury after an accident, surgery or inflammatory process. Scars result from the biological process of wound repair in the skin and are a natural part of the healing process.

Uneven pigmentation or dark patches can appear on the skin for a number of reasons. Factors such as age, hormones, inflammation and sun exposure can all be triggers.

Once uneven pigmentation appears on the skin it can often be difficult to treat. But we offer the latest innovative pigmentation treatments to target dark blemishes, leaving you with a brighter, clearer and more even-looking complexion.