Attention all skincare enthusiasts! It's time to find out what really goes on with those creams, serums, and lotions that we slather onto our faces every day. Did you know that not all skincare ingredients can penetrate your skin? And that that you don’t always want them to?

Let’s do a little dive into the science behind your skincare.

Profhilo and Polynucleotides are the two biggest skin booster treatments in the aesthetics world right now. While similar, in that they have an amazing ability to improve skin quality, it may be confusing when you’re trying to figure out which treatment to get when.

So we’re going to break it down for you.

In the world of cosmetic treatments, laser technology has emerged as a gold standard treatment, offering precision and efficacy that was previously unattainable.

But what exactly underpins this advanced technology? Let’s cover the basics principles of laser that both aesthetic clinicians and patients should now.

For the longest time Botox has dominated the aesthetics market when it comes to botulinum toxin - so much so that its name is ubiquitous and basically synonymous with the treatment. But there are other brands out there, and for the longest time there have been three main ones competing.

However, the past year has seen a plethora of new brands. The different brand names and characteristics become confusing to both patients and clinicians, so we are going to set things straight. Most importantly, for safety reasons it is vital to know which products are licensed for use here in the UK, and how to recognise you are getting illegal or counterfeit products injected.

The concept of neurocosmetics represents a fascinating convergence of neuroscience and skincare, marking a significant shift in how we perceive beauty and wellness. This emerging field, also known as psychodermatology, delves into the intricate relationship between the skin and the nervous system.

We all know I love a little bit of medical history - but I thought I would change it up a little in this article and focus on a pioneering woman in beauty history.

In the late 19th century, Sarah Breedlove—later known as Madam C.J. Walker—emerged as the first self-made female millionaire. The first child in her family born into freedom after the Emancipation Proclamation, Sarah’s early years were steeped in adversity. Yet, from these humble beginnings, she rose to become an emblem of resilience, ingenuity, and empowerment for African American women across the nation.

Tweens and teenagers are diving headfirst into the skincare scene. They’re flocking to beauty counters with their enthusiasm for elaborate 10-step routines once reserved for adults. But behind the glossy facade of 'Sephora kids' and their viral TikTok skincare sagas lies a problem.

There have been a number of articles and social media posts linking fillers and cancer in the headlines, which I find both misleading and incredibly irresponsible.

Not only is it potentially scaring and upsetting people for clicks and likes, it also contributes to this overall trend we see of science misinformation and a lack of interest in critical appraisal or nuance, because that’s what gets people riled up on social media.

A fascinating discovery has recently been reported - that the greying of hair, a common sign of aging, can be reversed! At least temporarily. This revelation challenges the long-held belief that greying is a permanent and irreversible process.