
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.
Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner Nicola Belson talks about sun awareness week and how to keep your skin from ageing and reduce your risks of skin cancer.
Walking into Lumiere Medispa you will be greeted by a member of the front of house team and escorted through to the tranquillity lounge, waiting area. A drop of Comfort Zone, Tranquillity Oil, a blend of Orange Blossom, Cedar Wood and Rose oil will be applied to your wrist. Take a deep breath in of the Tranquillity Oil a blend of oils specifically chosen to aid in relaxation to start you on your journey to relaxation.
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.
In this months journal we look at five ways to get great skin following the Covid-19 Lockdown number three (yes that’s right - number three!). At Lumiere Medispa we feel there has never been a better time to treat your face and bring back your pre-lockdown self. You shouldn’t feel the need to cover up your skin in makeup to hide what’s underneath. Wouldn’t it be nicer to spend the time and effort on treating yourself and your skin and get that snap back!?
Discover why we use LED (Light Emitting Diode in our treatments here and Lumiere Medispa).
LED therapy works by stimulating the skin at a cellular level. When the skin is exposed to specific wavelengths of light, it can trigger various biological processes. Dermalux uses three specific wavelengths: Red, Blue and Infrared. For example, red light can penetrate the skin and stimulate the production of collagen
Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner, Nicola Belson talks about one of her favourite “renewal” treatments following the winter months.
It's that time of year again when we often notice our skin looks a little dull and tired due to the environmental stresses of the winter months.
One of the ways we can revitalise our skin is with our CellRenew Micro-needling treatment.
I am often met with a look of trepidation when I advise a dermal filler treatment for a patient, and I’m not really surprised given some of the bad examples and misinformation that are out there in the media.
In this journal post, I felt it was a good idea to bust some myths and explain the facts about dermal filler treatments, addressing the real concerns that my patients have had before going on to have successful natural-looking results.
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.
There are many places in which to have aesthetic skin procedures within the Oxford and the Oxfordshire area, however, choosing the right one for you can feel daunting. Being prepared to ask the right questions will be key to helping you choose the right clinic and have a safe and successful experience. Here we discuss everything you need to take into account when you are looking to have an aesthetic procedure.
Lumiere Medispa is thrilled to introduce Emma Mills to our Oxford based skin clinic. Emma brings 15 years of experience within the aesthetic skin profession to Lumiere MediSpa and will be providing our non-injectable treatments including our CellRenew range of treatments, skin tightening with HIFU technology, and body contouring with CM Slim.
When embarking upon searching for a professional skin clinic, you will soon learn that there are many clinics, practitioners, treatments and brands of products - all with varying prices. This can certainly lead to confusion when you are trying to get the best experience and results for your money, but it could also be a risk to your safety. Below we will discuss some key considerations to use when comparing prices of aesthetic treatments, clinics and practitioners.