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Red, Itchy Neck or Eyes In Colder Weather? It’s Likely You’re Having a Retinoid Reaction

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

Jo Plumley-Dack

Oct 30, 20253 min read

Are spa days still the luxury we think they are?

An honest reflection on how true luxury comes from connection, care and experience - not big-brand spas I recently spent the day at...

Jo Plumley-Dack

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Microneedling

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

Jo Plumley-Dack

Aug 25, 20253 min read

Serenity At-Home Skin Routine

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

Jo Plumley-Dack

Aug 17, 20253 min read

Red, Itchy Neck or Eyes In Colder Weather? It’s Likely You’re Having a Retinoid Reaction

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

Jo Plumley-Dack