Help! I’ve got all these skincare products and I’m not sure when to use them and in what order?
Dr Martin Wade, Consultant Dermatologist at London Real Skin discusses what skin care products you should be using and when you should be using them. What skincare do you recommend that people should be using? The skincare I recommend patients use depends on a person’s skin type and whether or not they have any underlying
How can I soften lines?
How can I soften lines? Dr Wade has given his suggestions… Botox is a good starting point for treating the vertical frown lines on the forehead which is a very safe procedure in experienced hands and is a good starting point for the people who may wish to soften these lines, particularly for men. Friends
Do micro beads damage the skin?
Our dermatologist Martin Wade helps educate us as on why micro beads might not be as beneficial to our skin after all… “Micro beads are found in a variety of skin products including scrubs, exfoliators, cleansers, moisturisers and even some makeup items. Although a popular ingredient, I would recommend against using products that contain micro
Does my hair need suncream?
Dr Nicola Clayton recently told the Telegraph how important it is to protect our scalps… “Sunburn to your scalp can cause skin cancer and therefore it’s essential to protect it from both UVA and UVB rays. Moreover, these rays damage the hair cuticle and keratin, leading to cosmetically undesirable effects such as bleaching, loss of lustre
Turn that frown upside down – how Botox is used to treat frown lines
For many people considering botox© injections, the most common area of concern is the vertical lines between the eyebrows (the glabella complex). These lines form from overuse of the muscles which allow us to frown and tend to develop in people who are very expressive with their facial expressions, people who subconsciously contract these muscles
What areas of the face do we treat with Botox and why?
Botox© (Botulinum toxin injections, now referred to as neuromodulator injections) can be administered in a number of different sites on the face and neck to relax the facial muscles. The main areas treated with Botox© are found on the upper half of the face and in my opinion this is where the treatments work the
HOW TO KEEP BACK AND NECK SPOTS AT BAY
The team at London Real Skin give their top tips on helping to keep back and neck spots at bay… Make sure you always use clean towels and clothes, also try to opt for clothes that have breathable materials especially when working out Use an anti-bacterial shower gel to unclog pores and thoroughly clean the
SAVE YOUR SKIN AT THE GYM!
Wouldn’t it be great to have clear skin and a great figure?! Well, the team at London Real Skin can help with the skin stuff, going to the gym will then be down to you! Below are their top tips for looking after your skin whilst working out…. Tip one Remove makeup especially if you are
TREATMENT OF THE WEEK: TATTOO REMOVAL
With tattoo’s still on the rise in the UK, tattoo removal is also a very popular treatment for people seeing out an effective method to removal inking they have lived to regret! And fear not at London Real Skin we offer We Harmony XLi Laser with 1064 and 532 laser hand pieces to treat unwanted tattoo. The
Seven things you need to know if having Botox for the first time
If you have been thinking about having a Botox treatment then here are seven important things you need to know from Dermatologist Dr Martin Wade.
Laser hair removal and laser resurfacing in Summer?
Dermatologist Dr Martin Wade explains which laser skin treatments you can have during summer. When looking out the window at another rainy day in London, I think we are all thinking are we even going to get a summer? Many people think that laser skin treatments can not be performed over the summer months due
TREATMENT OF THE WEEK: THE LONDON EYE LIFT
We have developed a NEW anti-ageing eye treatment to eliminate eye hooding and to reduce the signs of ageing by lifting the eye and minimising eye wrinkles. The eye area is a notoriously difficult area of the face to treat with skin being very thin and extremely sensitive; The London Eye Lift uses non-invasive and
