If your skin is showing signs of ageing but is also dry, reactive, red or prone to breakouts, skincare advice can become very confusing. You may feel you should be using stronger “anti-ageing” ingredients, but your skin does not always tolerate them. You may have bought products with excellent reviews, only to find that they sting, feel too rich or make your skin less settled. I see this often in my Banbury skin studio. The answer is rarely to keep adding products. A simple s

Does your skin feel tight after cleansing? A little rough, more like sandpaper than smooth? Maybe it looks red, feels sore, or just refuses to settle. You’re not alone. Winter is one of the hardest times of year for skin, and it’s something I see every single day in clinic. Cold air outside, heating indoors, hot showers and lower humidity all quietly dry the skin out. Even people who normally have no skin issues can suddenly feel sensitive or uncomfortable at this time of

If you’re using moisturisers with retinol and suddenly your neck is feeling extremely sore and itchy - it’s likely you’re having a retinoid reaction (put on a scarf or chunky metal necklace, you’ll soon know!). Read on to know why this is happening, and how to remedy it: Retinoids speed up how your skin renews itself – which is great for long-term results, but if you’re not going low and slow with the amount you’re using, your skin can become overwhelmed – especially with th

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Microneedling (also known as Collagen Induction Therapy), involves creating controlled micro-injuries in the skin's surface using a...

At Serenity I use Environ Skincare for their proven, science-backed vitamins (A,C,E, peptides, hyaluronic acid etc) along with Slow...