Often recognised by sight but not necessarily by its name, Xanthelasma is an unpleasant skin condition which, for many throughout the UK, can have a significant impact on self-esteem. Helping to shed some light Here Vicki Smith, Clinical Director of … Continue reading
US plastic surgeon and skin cancer expert, Dr Justin Piasecki MD, has the rare distinction of being the only surgeon who is double-board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Facial Plastic … Continue reading
A new non-invasive treatment claims to give you smoother and tighter skin without injections and anaesthetic.
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Rather than enjoying later life, Britains babyboomers are taking on more and more worries, reveals a new study by Astral, the all over hydrating body moisturiser, loved and used by millions of British women. With female babyboomers set to … Continue reading
London: As the nation prepares for summer, think twice before soaking up the sun or jumping on a sun bed to accelerate your tan as you could be one of the many people having to seek help from a cosmetic … Continue reading
London: Shiseido, the Japanese luxury skincare company, has scored a first in skin care technology with the launch of a new anti-ageing serum that stimulated the skin to produce younger cells. Bio-Performance Super Corrective Serum, with a relatively cheap price … Continue reading
London: Fuller and firmer lips help a woman look younger, according to new research by scientists. The scientists, in a study funded by Unilever, studies the faces of 102 pairs of white Dutch female twins aged 59-81 and 161 Individual … Continue reading
London: Earlier this year Anne Butcher underwent the new Deka Smartxide laser skin rejuvenation. She has kindly given us permission to publish her diary and to show the pictures of her treatment. Her diary and pictures take you through the … Continue reading
Paris: French scientists have used human embryonic stem cells to grow human skin cells, a report in the medical journal Lancet reveals. Scientists working for Inserm , France’s medical research agency, treated the embryonic cells and grew them on a … Continue reading
London: BOOTS is to launch a new range of anti-ageing skincare aimed at the more mature woman in the New Year. Boots is planning a huge TV and print campaign for No 7 Lift & Luminate which will be fronted … Continue reading
London: A new skin cleansing gadget, called the Clarisonic, which uses sonic sound technology has gone on sale in the UK. The gadget uses sonic sound technology to brush away dirt and skin debris without harming the integrity of the … Continue reading
London: The world’s first salon-grade radio-frequency anti-ageing skin device is now on sale in the UK. This is yet another amazing anti-ageing gadget from those technical innovators in Israel. Priced at just £470 (Euro 490) it is a mini version … Continue reading
London: Scientists claim that long term use of the Boots No7 anti-aging serum reduces facial wrinkles. In a study carried out by Manchester University, tests on 60 volunteers aged between 45 and 60, showed that the serum can fight sun … Continue reading
New York: Controlling concentrations of a protein known as RHAMM could potentially eliminate wrinkles and rejuvenate the skin without surgery or neurotoxin injections. Research at Berkeley Lab suggests that a protein linked to the spread of several major human cancers … Continue reading
New York: US health watchdog, the Food & Drug Administration, is to investigate whether anti-wrinkle injections should have new warnings about potential side effects. A panel of outside advisers to the FDA will meet this week to review reports of … Continue reading
London: Claims for an anti-wrinkle cream from Johnson & Johnson have been judged misleading by the UK advertising watchdog, the Advertising Standards Authority, which ordered that ads for the product should not appear again in their current form. The ASA … Continue reading
London: Clinique has unveiled its new weapon in the war against anti-ageing, Superdefense SPF25 Age Defense Moisturizer. This latest version of Superdefense aims to help combat the internal, psychological stress that ages skin in a similar way as external stresses … Continue reading
Permanent cosmetic implants could cause allergic reactions such as arthritis, according to a report published in the Archives of Dermatology journal. Doctors have reported that some patients developed problems over a year after the fillers or implants were placed. The … Continue reading
Skincare expert Alison Bowser and Dermatologist Ed Seaton discuss the symptoms and treatments of Rosacea. Chat date: Tuesday 22nd April 2008 Chat time: 6:30pm (UK time) Do you suffer from patchy or blotchy skin? Is your poor complexion affecting your … Continue reading
Elle Macpherson has signed up as a global brand spokesperson for cosmetics giant Revlon and will feature in print and TV advertising campaigns. The 44-year-old supermodel’s role will also involve her promoting women’s counselling services and breast cancer research. “Revlon … Continue reading
London: Renew Medica the market leader in non-surgical cosmetic procedures, Laser Hair Removal and Advanced Skin Treatment in London and the South East is offering three special deals this Spring all aimed at pampering your face in time … Continue reading
A skincare breakthrough is set to challenge Botox® and theres not a needle, frozen look or health risk in sight. In a discovery that has challenged conventional thought on the wrinkling process, a cream containing a harmless mirror ingredient to … Continue reading
Dermalogica has launched a new range of anti-ageing skincare with a powerful mix of ingredients to fight the biochemical causes of skin ageing. AGE Smart which flew off the shelves after its recent US launch contains innovative technology and ingredients. … Continue reading
London: New statistics show that skin cancer is now the fastest growing cancer in the UK, and as early detection is crucial in its treatment, the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) is launching a campaign to raise awareness of the … Continue reading
London: A new range of collagen based supplements, proven in tests to thicken the skin, has been launched in the UK. The new range, Skin Deep includes Skin Deep 100% Pure Collagen Capsules which were originally developed to alleviate joint … Continue reading
