Retinol has long been a skincare staple, praised for its ability to smooth fine lines, boost collagen, and improve skin tone. However, new UK and EU regulations are set to limit its concentration in over-the-counter products, aiming to reduce the risk of irritation and long-term skin sensitivity. While this doesn’t mean an outright ban, it does mean changes in how consumers access and use retinol. At Lumière MediSpa, we’ve always advocated for professional guidance when using high-strength skincare, ensuring safe and effective results. With these regulations shaping the future of skincare, now more than ever, expert supervision is key to making the most of powerful ingredients like retinol.
Read moreWhat Is Hyperpigmentation And How Can It Be Treated?
Hyperpigmentation
If you have unwanted dark spots on your skin, then read on…
This year we have had a long beautiful summer and has seen one of the hottest days on record. Covid restrictions have also been lifted and travel to far-flung destinations has been a must for lots of us. It won’t be a surprise to hear that enjoying all this sunny weather, we have seen an increase in facial sun damage - also called Hyperpigmentation and Melasma. As the weather has now turned, it is the ideal time to tackle any stubborn pigment marks that may have come out, so I’ve created this journal post for you to find out more.
As the weather has now turned, it is the ideal time to tackle stubborn pigment marks, so I’ve created this journal post for you to find out more.
Read moreThe Peel Deal - The Risks And The Benefits Of Chemical Skin Peels
You have probably heard of chemical peels before. Or maybe you have caught an episode of extreme makeover and wondered why on earth the persons skin is falling off (yes that was most likely a chemical peel in "extreme"). Did this put you off or entice you to find out more? This article is going to explain the risks and the benefits of a chemical peel, in particular to the Perfect Peel and the AlumierMD skin peels that we provide at Lumeire MediSpa in Headington, Oxford.
Read moreOnly The Best Will Do For Our Patient's Skin - SkinPen Precision Microneedling
We have yet to meet a patient who is not seeking to improve their skin in some shape or form, whether that is for wrinkle reduction, to thicken and tighten crapey skin, reduce pigmentation or acne scars. The best part of this is that at Lumiere MediSpa in Headington, Oxford, we have one tool that can help all these areas - The SkinPen Precision microneedling pen.
Read moreThe Perfect Skin Peel In Oxford
The Perfect Peel - Not only is it scientifically backed, its utilises a secret formula with a blend of superficial, medium and deep peel acids that make it safe for all skin types, whilst effectively lifting hyper pigmentation and melasma, reducing acne and acne scarring, as well as improving the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and ageing skin.
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