Skin Explained Blog

Blemishes Explained

Whether it’s occasional blemishes, the odd pimple or more long-term spots, blemishes are no welcome guest to anyone’s complexion. While they’re often more prevalent in teenagers, they can occur at any age; alarmingly common before an important occasion, just when we want to look our best. However, it is possible to reduce and even prevent blemishes if armed with a little knowledge, a good skincare regimen and, on occasion, professional help. Follow our failsafe guide to understanding and preventing blemishes for clearer, more even-looking skin.

Personalised skincare with D.O.S.E. technology

Technology in beauty and skincare Learn how D.O.S.E technology is helping to enhance the results of professional in-clinic treatments.

How to cool and soothe skin in summer

How to cool and soothe summer skin

From longer, brighter days, to warmer weather and trips to the seaside, there’s so much to enjoy in the summer months. But if you find that more time outdoors and greater exposure to the sun is problematic for your skin, then you aren’t alone. In fact, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, the summer months can present a host of concerns – from skin irritation, itchiness and sensitivty.

But with a little forward thinking, you can help to prevent such problems from occurring and leave your summer skin feeling cool and soothed. Here’s how…

Top 5 Anti-Ageing Cosmetic Treatments

Dr Stefanie Williams is a leading dermatologist and the Medical Director of Eudelo Dermatology & Skin Wellbeing in Central London, one of the country’s very few ‘fusion’ clinics offering both medical and cosmetic dermatology. Here, she tells us what the top five anti-ageing treatments offered at Eudelo are currently.

The best serums for addressing fine lines and wrinkles

The best serum for addressing fine lines and wrinkles

Ageing is a natural process that’s caused by a mixture of genetic and environmental factors such as our lifestyle and environment. The result? Fine lines, wrinkles, discolouration and a loss of fullness in the face.

And, while we can’t completely stop the clock, we can prevent premature ageing in the skin and also help to restore lost radiance and moisture with the right skincare. Serums, for example, are an effective way of addressing ageing signs due to their low molecular weight and ability to deliver powerful active ingredients directly to the skin.

Read on to discover the best serums for mature skin from the SkinCeuticals range and the specific concerns they can help with.

Discover the Brightening Skin Routine

Find out how our recommended Brightening Skin Routine can help to address discolouration and dullness. If your skin is prone to dark spots, hyperpigmentation and discolouration, you’ve probably found it tricky to restore a more even tone to your complexion. That’s why we developed our Brightening Skin System that effectively targets these concerns with formulas enriched in triple-action antioxidants and gentle exfoliants that accelerate skin cell turnover. Discover how each product in the system works and the way its ingredients work together to help you achieve visible at-home results.

What is Retinol?

Pure retinol cream formulations can be used as part of an evidenced-based skincare regimen to help to improve the visible effects of photoageing. A form of vitamin A, retinol is one of the most widely researched and proven skincare ingredients available today. Retinol is a potent ingredient that helps promote cell turnover to diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone and blemishes. Formulated with pure retinol and bisabolol (derived from chamomile), SkinCeuticals retinol creams are designed to ensure efficacy while minimising irritation commonly associated with the use of retinol creams.

Benefits of using more than one serum in your routine

Benefits of using more than one serum in your routine

Serums are a big part of the SkinCeuticals range and can help you to achieve the results you desire – from ageing signs, to blemishes and discolouration. Layering serums together can also be a really effective way of treating multiple concerns at once such as ageing and oiliness, or dehydration.

Here we take a look the cult SkinCeuticals serums to invest in, differentiated by skin concern, and how they can complement one another.