Sunscreen

A blessing in a bottle, sunscreen protects the skin from UV rays, the number one cause of premature ageing. It defends against fine lines, sagging skin and pigmentation and is an essential in your skincare routine.

Whether you’re spending your day indoors at your desk or out and about, it’s recommended you use at least SPF30+ every day, reapplying every two hours or more depending on your activities.

Cleanser and moisturiser

Along with sunscreen, using a cleanser and moisturiser daily will keep your skin clean and hydrated.

Moisturisers come in different consistencies, dependant on your skin type. We recommend applying a moisturiser to not only the face, but neck and décolletage area, too.

Serum

Using a suitable serum – a highly concentrated product with active ingredients – is also key. They can work to hydrate, brighten, exfoliate, repair or renew, depending on your needs and the type of serum you use. They are some of the most effective skincare products and can even help transform the complexion in a matter of days.

Treatments

While maintaining an at-home skincare regimen is highly beneficial, preventative skin treatments are a great way to step up your beauty game.

Commonly labelled a ‘miracle worker’, microdermabrasion is a non-invasive procedure that stimulates blood flow, increasing the nutrition delivered to skin cells. It also improves cell production, skin elasticity and texture. It’s the perfect ‘entry level’ treatment.

Peels

Peels are another great treatment to begin in your 20s. They’re optimised to combat specific skin issues and offer minimal recovery time. In general, peels lift dead skin cells and encourage the body’s natural mechanisms to regenerate new skin.

LED light therapy

Painless, efficient and effective are three words often used to describe LED light therapy, a non-invasive treatment where a panel of LED lights is positioned over the face to target deep into the skin cells.

Originally used to fast-track the recovery of post-surgery scars and to heal wounds, it effectively rejuvenates skin, decreases fine lines and works to minimise bacteria on the outer dermis. It can also maximise the benefits from other treatments.

With three different LED colours available – red, blue and yellow – this gentle treatment suits various skin concerns

At The Harley Clinic, you’ll work with a professional and qualified medical experts who can help you determine the best products for your specific skin type and needs. Our range includes Aesthetics RX, Cosmedix and Aspect Dr. Book now for a free consultation.

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What is Pigmentation, and How does it happen?

The second and lower layer of skin is known as dermis. This layer is responsible for giving us our pigment called melanin, that when over stimulated, can result in excess pigmentation.

The over stimulation of melanin can be caused by excess sun exposure and/or hormonal changes, or even certain medications. This is the brown discolouration that people see on the cheeks, chin, forehead and upper lip. It primarily appears on women but man can also suffer from it also.

Sun exposure is the leading cause of pigmentation, as it’s sunlight that triggers the production of melanin in the first place. Melanin acts as your skin’s natural sunscreen by protecting you from harmful UV rays, which is why people tan in the sun. But excessive sun exposure can do the opposite, leading to hyperpigmentation.

Hormonal influences are the main cause of a kind of hyper-pigmentation known as melasma. It’s particularly common among women, as it’s thought to occur when the female hormones oestrogen and progesterone stimulate the overproduction of melanin when skin is exposed to the sun.

Goodbye pigmentation. Hello Harley Clinic peels!

The answer to summer’s skin woes are medical grade chemical peels from the Harley Clinic. Peels have the ability to brighten dull lifeless skin, diminish congestion and breakouts and give your skin the rejuvenation it needs. Your skin will have a greater ability to hold moisture and remove the build-up of dead skin cells. So, calm the skin down, reduce and lift any superficial pigmentation through use of facial peels!

The harsh local summer can cause slightly more prominent pigmentation. For such cases, a multiple course of more active peels will benefit by working on the deeper layer of pigment, breaking it down and extracting it from the deeper layers of the skin. So lighten, brighten, and break up pigmentation for a more even skin tone.

The Harley Clinic has a range a peels suitable for all skin types, treating from the surface to the deeper layers of the skin. Call to book your free skin consultation today to find out best treatment for you!

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