Fashion & Skin care

iPixel Laser is the latest generation of Fraxel Erbium Yag laser. It is an advanced laser skin resurfacing treatment for refining the appearance of the skin on the face, neck, decolletage and hands. It can also be used to improve scarring and stretch marks on areas of the body. This state-of-the-art technology is superior to previous resurfacing laser techniques. Unlike traditional ablative laser resurfacing this new generation of iPixel laser is much less aggressive on the skin surface, thus minimizing redness and downtime. The depth at which the ablative element of the iPixel penetrates the skin, creates heat deep within the skin to trigger the body’s natural healing response. In turn this stimulates the growth of new healthy skin tissue, including the production of new collagen, to deliver a smoother, firmer and more even skin texture. If you are looking to achieve a healthy, more youthful skin and improve the many signs of skin ageing – including brightening dull skin, increasing ...

Thousands of precise microscopic perforations are painlessly made through the skin surface to the basal layer, activating production of new collagen and elastin to repair them. Active ingredients are then driven into the microscopic channels where they are utilized as nourishment for the cells, to promote healing and to further promote production of collagen. Skin becomes firmer and more elastic with a noticeably rejuvenated appearance due to the fading of fine lines and wrinkles, pore refinement, and stimulated blood flow. The face, neck and décolletage can be rejuvenated in this way, and scars (such as acne scars) and individual deep wrinkles can also be treated by varying the modules and active ingredients used. Your practitioner will advise and discuss this with you as part of your treatment programme at the time of consultation. Collagen and Skin Remodelling is completely safe and virtually painless, and has no downtime apart from mild redness for approximately two hours after tre...

 Restore your skin’s balance and harmony All of Andresa’s facials are more than just “feel-good facials”. They are for people who want results, and they can address most types of skin problems, including signs of ageing, lack of radiance or health, acne and rosacea. Our Botanical Stem Cell facials and Enzyme facials will restore your skin to natural vitality and radiance, whilst our Signature Facial combines several effective therapies into one treatment. BABOR High Skin Refining (HSR) anti-ageing Facial This wonderful, luxury 60 minute HSR Facial is perfect for 40+ skin, and instantly provides radiance and hydration. It refines skin texture and boosts collagen to reduce fine lines and refine facial contours. Comprised of six steps, the treatment includes facial massage to improve circulation, a deep cleanse with BABOR’s renowned Hy-Ol, gentle skin-refining and resurfacing for a refreshed appearance, and an enzyme mask to lift the skin and reduce fine lines. Results can be seen aft...

Laser treatment is safer than ever for blacks - here's what you need to know before booking a session Twenty years ago, laser treatment for darker skin tones was almost a taboo, but advances in technology have made this service more accessible to women of color. In the world of skincare, lasers are the ultimate tool we can use to truly optimize skin health: from stimulating collagen to fading excess melanin for a more even skin tone to reducing unwanted hair. Lasers basically work on the principle of a beam of light detecting darker freckles or hairs on light-colored surfaces - something that is quite difficult to do in the daytime with dark spots or hairs on dark surfaces, as in the case of black leather. . This meant the technology was too risky and out of reach for black women because the chances of burns and scars were quite high. Fast forward to 2022 and lasers are a common tool in the skin care industry, but in my experience, a large number of black women are still unsure wh...

IPL is a skin rejuvenation treatment , similar to laser therapy, and is sometimes referred to as photo-rejuvenation. It reduces the appearance of superficial pigmented lesions, such as sun spots, and superficial vascular lesions, such as broken capillaries, on the surface of the skin, whilst improving skin texture through collagen stimulation and reduction of pore size. It is commonly used on the face, neck, chest and hands. After a short treatment programme, muscles are more toned with an average increase in muscle mass of up to 16%. Patient satisfaction following the Emsculpt treatment is 96%. A handpiece is used to deliver an intense pulse of broad-spectrum visible light waves, with filters being used to block any harmful UV rays. The light beam passes through the skin and is absorbed by either haemoglobin in small blood capillaries, or melanin in pigmented lesions, which then get fragmented. The pigment particles are then absorbed by the immune system. IPL also exerts a gentle stim...