Ageing gracefully is fabulous, but who doesn’t want to wake up looking a bit fresher and younger some mornings?
And more importantly, can we really get results from skincare and skin treatments, without turning to drastic measures?
We chat with our skin therapist Lucy about her top tips for plump, glowing and youthful-looking skin, the natural way!
There have been some massive advances in science and technology involved with skin, and it’s still progressing. Back in the day, the focus was on increasing hydration levels in the skin and nourishing the skin with oils and masks, which doesn’t really cut the mustard now.
These days, we can do so much more! In-clinic, advanced skin treatments such as Dermapen microneedling, LED light therapy, advanced peels, IPL skin rejuvenation and skin tightening can all work to achieve incredible outcomes.
These treatments target multiple and deeper levels in the skin, and allow our results to be much more targeted and specific.
Active, medical-grade skincare lines such as O Cosmedics and DP Dermaceuticals have quality potent active ingredients in them, plus advanced delivery and release mechanisms, allowing products to work at much deeper levels in the skin than traditional beauty brands.
All of these advancements enable us to help our clients achieve amazing results when it comes to more youthful skin.
Yes, 100%! Skincare is such a massive market, so with all the research, skin science, education and active ingredients around, skincare is only getting better, more specific and more targeted to achieve visible results.
However, it’s important to remember it won’t happen overnight. You need to be committed to following a quality skincare routine and daily SPF (and reapplication when needed).
A good quality, mineral SPF30 (my favourite is the O Cosmedics Mineral Pro, tinted of course!) throughout the day will be your best friend in fighting off ageing. Sun damage from those UV rays, even in cold weather, are one of the main contributors to ageing skin.
It’s not only about what you do to put on the skin but also what’s going on internally. Lifestyle also plays a role, keeping the water intake up and limiting alcohol, sugar and inflammatory foods will help too, as will regular exercise to keep that blood flow pumping.
Bad health, illness or nutrient deficiencies can have a negative impact. The healthier we are internally, the healthier our skin will be, and that’s where internal supplements can help.
The Kiki Health range of natural internal supplements are fantastic for this – my go-to products for keeping that youthful glow from this range are the Krill Oil, Collagen Powder and MSM Flakes.
Advanced treatments combined with active skincare products can achieve phenomenal results. Science has come such a long way with new technologies and products coming out constantly.
This means we have a wide range of options to use and incorporate together to treat the skin, improve the structure and functioning of the skin and tailor treatments and products to individuals needs, allowing us to achieve a more youthful and glowing complexion.
I often get asked about fillers and injectables to treat signs of ageing. Fillers and injectables are great temporary fixes, but do not improve the skin structure or function. Incorporating advanced skin treatments and skincare products with fillers and injectables actually enhances their effects.
At Nicola Quinn we offer advanced anti-ageing treatments including Dermapen microneedling, O Cosmedics Peels, IPL skin rejuvenation, skin tightening treatments and LED light therapy.
Dermapen microneedling is one of our most popular treatments for signs of ageing as it rejuvenates the skin, thickens the epidermis and stimulates collagen production, resulting in healthier, more youthful skin.
IPL is another great high-tech modality, working to plump the skin, reduce pigmentation and improve skin tone resulting in a more radiant complexion. Skin tightening works to reduce sagging and crepe-like skin.
A good place to start is with the popular O Cosmedics peels and LED light therapy treatments, they are extremely beneficial in reducing signs of ageing, as they help improve the function of the skin. They are also a little more relaxing than Dermapen and IPL treatments, if you’re an advanced treatment beginner!
To achieve the best results with these treatments we recommend you commit to a series of sessions over a few months, as the results are cumulative. The great part is, we offer skin memberships and can create a skin plan tailored to your needs.
We are so lucky these days, as there are some really active products out there and we can be so targeted in our approach to treating the skin.
We can create the perfect skincare routine that focuses on delaying signs of ageing and boosting youthfulness.
My favourites would have to be the O Cosmedics Retinoic Oil (for skin repair, resurfacing, rejuvenation and regeneration) and DP Dermaceuticals Antioxidant Cocktail (with Vitamins C and B3, hyaluronic acid, argireline and aloe vera to hydrate, tighten and protect the skin).
I also love the O Cosmedics Hydra Plus Sleep-in Mask for its super hydrating and anti-aging effects due to hyaluronic acid, a V8 peptide complex, SNAP 8, venuceane, vitamin B3 and shea butter. Pop it on at night and wake up with silky smooth, plumped and refreshed skin!
