Truly effective anti-ageing skincare doesn’t need to be expensive. As I have said in my earlier blogs, scientific research indicates that the essential components of an anti-ageing facial regime are a Vitamin C serum, a retinoid and a hydroxy acid. To these three add a sunscreen, moisturiser & cleanser and you will not need anything Read more…

For significant improvements in the signs of facial ageing and UV damage I have put together a 16 week intensive programme of facial rejuvenation combining skin enhancing techniques with active cosmeceutical products, all of which have results proven by scientific research. The key is the careful selection and combination of techniques to produce maximum results Read more…

In Skin Deep 1 and Skin Deep 2 I covered ascorbic acid and the retinoids; this time I will consider the alpha-hydroxy acids. They are the third cornerstone of the Cosmeceutical management of ageing and photo-damaged skin. The alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) include glycolic, lactic and citric acids. They occur in nature and are often called Read more…