More British women are turning to skin peels as an affordable cosmetic surgery treatment in the recession.
The Press Association reports that skin peels are now more popular than face lifts among patients looking to hold back the years, with the number of chemical peel treatments tripling in 2009 compared to the previous year. (more…)
The Bespoke Peel
The new-to-the-UK Obagi Blue Chemical Peel uses a special blue dye that allows a dermatologist to see how deeply the peel sinks into a patients skin, before deciding how much solution is needed. ‘Most peels have a “one size fits all” element to them, meaning that everybody – regardless of their age and skin sensitivity – has the same amount of solution applied’, says Lisa Littlehales from The Harley Medical Group. ‘But the Obagi Blue Chemical Peel is much more bespoke.’ (more…)
I saw somebody walking down the street in cropped leggings and ballet shoes the other day. That can only mean one thing – we’re finally leaving winter behind! Which also means that it’s about time I started to step up my preparations for summer and get my beauty regime under control. I’ve been paying extra attention to revitalizing my dry winter skin already and it’s certainly perked me up a bit, but now it’s the thought of baring my arm pits and shins in summer dresses that’s on my mind. Shaving every day is more hassle than I can be bothered with, and I hate the smell of creams so I’m going for laser hair removal this year. (more…)
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