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 moreLooking For The Best Facial In Oxford? Skin Peels and Stem Cells, LED Dermalux
So let’s get real here for a minute. You want actual skin changes and improvements right? Then I am so sorry to say that you need to forget about those lovely, relaxing, oil -laden facials that we all love so much. Yes that’s right! Even I am a sucker for a bit of a pamper, and absolutely if this is what you are looking to achieve from a facial by all means do so. The relaxation alone does actually have skin positive effects. But if you want your facial to focus on improving the health and function of the skin, and ultimately the fresher appearance of it, then you need to look to medi-facials. And regularly!
Read moreMy Visit to Calecim Professional In Singapore
Cell Research Corp is the Biotechnology company that powers Calecim Professional.
This time last week I had arrived in Singapore, feeling groggy and tired after a 16 hour journey to this tropical urban mecca of Asia, and homeland of Cell Research Corp and Calecim Professional. What an honour to have been invited to visit their science labs and meet the team responsible behind Calecim’s success.
Read moreHappy New Year! Back To Business In Our Brand New Botox Clinic
Well Hello and a Happy New Year to you!
I hope the holidays have been a time of joy and merriment for you whether spent as a raucous season of partying or relaxing at home with family. We closed over the holiday period after a really busy december helping our lovely patients with Botox, dermal fillers and skin peels to look their best for the festivities. We also began creating a new clinic space for the new year with extended clinic hours. Take a look
Read moreBeware Miracle Creams BUT Rely On Retinoids And Daily Defences
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Beware Miracle Creams BUT Rely On Retinoids And Daily Defences
We've all done it, we've all regretted it, and we've all repeated this cycle over again. Buying overpriced deliciously scented face creams has become somewhat of a habit for the general population in the search for eternal youth in a pot. Marketing campaigns and celebrity endorsements fuel the habit making us believe this further. In reality, you are most likely paying over the odds for what is essentially a moisturiser that smells great, but is failing to deliver real skin changes.
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