Get a Better Skin Tone & Texture with Microdermabrasion - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

Our skin becomes vulnerable to a fair amount of damage throughout the years, some things like injury scars, sun damage and pock marks left over from acne, as well as the loss of collagen and elastin due to general ageing, and all these things can make the skin start to look tired and worn.

Skin damage builds up and over time and it can cause your skin texture to become uneven, the skin's surface can show scars and can even start to look discoloured. You can vastly improve your skin by exfoliating, making the skin look softer, and giving it a more even surface, and this will help any cosmetic skin treatments to work better and will also provide a better base to apply your make-up on.

We can exfoliate the skin in different ways:

We can use a traditional exfoliating scrub twice a week. A facial scrub has tiny, sand-like particles which will smooth away any rough areas as you gently apply it, and this will remove any dead skin cells on your skin and uncover new ones, leaving your skin feeling soft and looking flawless.

Liquid exfoliators use acid to take away the dead skin, dissolving the glue-like substance that bonds the dead skin cells. These acid based products clean deep within the pores and some of them can boost hydration, cell turnover and collagen production. The skin naturally sheds cells daily, however, by applying face products and make-up every day means we sometimes halt this process, but using acids every day can copy the natural process.

Microdermabrasion treatment at a cosmetic clinic can go more in-depth, going deeper than your typical facial scrub. The treatment uses medical grade crystals that we vacuum across the outer surface of the skin at a high speed, using a hand-held device. The superfine crystals will smooth away fine lines, and reduce pigment irregularities on the surface of the skin, stimulating an increase in cell turnover, and giving you a brightness to your complexion.

Microdermabrasion is one of the most popular cosmetic medical procedures performed today. It's an ideal treatment for the skin because it uses non-allergenic crystals, which is good for any skin that's sensitive to chemicals. Microdermabrasion is a safe non-surgical treatment which doesn't present any risks when it's performed by a qualified practitioner. This treatment can easily be done in a lunchtime and is one which will allow you to return to your normal activities on the same day

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Mags.
Clinic Manager.

Freshen Your Skin With Microdermabrasion & Peels - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

The harsh winter winds, freezing rain and lack of sunshine can affect your skin condition, making your complexion look dull and lifeless. The end of winter is an ideal time to spring-clean your cosmetics and skin care products. There are a great number of creams, lotions and serums for the skin, and it's important to reassess your products and adapt your facial routines to suit the season we are in.

There are some things you can do to make your skin look it's best, and sorting out your facial products is a start. Firstly, you should decide which cosmetic items you no longer want or use and throw them away. Check out the expiry date on all of your creams and lotions, as any that are old or past their sell by date could actually be harbouring harmful bacteria, which can lead to clogged pores and dull skin. All skin care products have a certain shelf life, so if you don't use them, get rid of them. Accessories can also store unwanted germs and viruses, so you should ideally wash your make-up brushes weekly with hand soap, using a hair-dryer to dry them out.

Daily skin care products you wear in the winter months are thicker and heavier than you use in the warmer months, because in spring and summer you tend to use moisturisers and creams that are lighter in texture. You should also change the type of products you use, as what worked for your skin in your twenties, won't necessarily work as well for more mature skin as you get older.

To stimulate cell turnover, to get rid of dead skin cells and to make your skin smoother and healthier so it's ready to absorb your moisturiser and face creams, you should exfoliate your skin two to three times a week. A deep exfoliation treatment will strip away dull, tired skin, revealing the new fresh skin underneath. Removing the outer skin cells which are dead and damaged, will show the new skin, just in time for spring.

If you feel that your skin is looking dull and tired, a visit to a skin care professional for a deep cleansing facial treatment will revitalise your skin and brighten up your complexion. Chemical peels and microdermabrasion treatments will strip back the skin's dead layers, targeting sun-damaged skin, blocked pores and fine lines, getting your skin ready for creams and lotions to penetrate deeper, as well as giving your skin a revitalising treatment, and leaving you looking rejuvenated.

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Mags.
Clinic Manager.

Smooth The Skin's Texture Using Microdermabrasion - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

The look and texture of the skin can change over the years making treatments such as microdermabrasion ideal for refreshing and rejuvenating the face. The mild exfoliation of the skin will help to erase fine lines and wrinkles, as well as unclogging and minimising the pores. The treatment can lessen age spots, hyperpigmentation and superficial sun damage, whilst medical microdermabrasion, which give a deeper medical exfoliation, is ideal for mild acne scars.

At Selston Cosmetic Clinic our experienced practitioner can easily give professional skin treatments such as a chemical peel or microdermabrasion, treatments which can penetrate deeper into the skin than similar products that people use at home. These treatments will cause the dull, dead skin cells to turnover faster and can also treat a great number of other skin concerns.

Exfoliating at home - do's and don'ts;

*  Don't exfoliate every day. People think it will leave them with a clearer skin, but over-exfoliating can damage your healthy skin cells, leaving the skin irritated, dry and red. Instead, exfoliating twice a week is more than enough to keep your complexion looking bright.
*  Do use a good quality exfoliator with active ingredients, as this will encourage new cell turnover, whilst helping to take off any dull and dead skin cells from the skin's top layer. This will help to unclog and clear the pores, leaving you with a brighter, fresher complexion.
*  Don't exfoliate irritated skin. You should stop exfoliating straight away if it's causing skin irritation or has made your skin over-sensitive, as it's important not to damage the skin's barrier. Only start using exfoliation once your skin has returned to normal.

At a consultation at our clinic you'll meet your practitioner and they will assess your skin and suitability for treatment. After explaining  the microdermabrasion procedure, recovery, likely outcomes and costs, they will go through your past medical history and answer any questions you might have. The microdermabrasion treatment uses a light mist of crystals on the upper layer of the skin, which will gently and painlessly dislodge the dead and dull cells, whilst its vacuum suction will simultaneously remove both the crystals and dead cells. This results in a polished, smooth and glowing skin.

Microdermabrasion is one of the simplest and least disruptive skin treatments and is ideal even for people with sensitive skin. The treatment can help you improve any skin conditions or imperfections such as; fine lines, mild acne scars, enlarged pores, oily or dull skin and pigmentation. Microdermabrasion gives fast and long-lasting results.

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Mags.
Clinic Manager.

Hold Back Facial Ageing With Chemical Peels - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

We can't change the natural ageing process, but there are things we can do to influence just how it ages. Although it's our genes that mostly control these changes and when they occur, there are lots of other things that make the face look older over time; our skin getting thinner and drier, loss of volume in the face and visible lines and wrinkles appearing on the face.

Nobody wants to look any older, however our skin faces many challenges as we age, things like; sun exposure, harsh weather and lazy cleansing habits, but there are steps we can take to help our skin stay supple and fresh-looking.

* Cleansers - using strong cleansers can strip essential moisture from the skin, causing dead skin to build up.

* Eye wrinkles - use eye creams to keep the eyes hydrated and nourished, which can help to prevent ageing eye wrinkles.

* Healthy skin - regular facials, exfoliating, face scrubs and chemical peels can all help to remove dry, dead skin cells, allowing new fresh skin to replace it.

Taking care of your skin from an early age can make a world of difference in how wrinkles form on your face later on. We can't go back in time and change the way we've treated our skin, however, there are some things we can do that will keep your complexion looking radiant and make you feel more youthful.

• Sun screen - The main cause of skin ageing is exposure to the sun. Using sunscreen every single day and not just when the sun is shining is the best way to prevent this.
• Don't smoke - Smoking causes damage to collagen and elastin, and when collagen in the face becomes less elastic it allows the soft tissue features of the face to sag.
• Exfoliate - This will remove the dead skin cells, and you can either exfoliate manually, use a facial scrub or have a chemical peel or microdermabrasion treatment at a cosmetic clinic or beauty salon.

Exfoliating the skin using medical chemical peels, helps to increase the skin cell turnover, shedding dead skin cells and pushing newer ones to form. The peels penetrate into the dermis of the skin and stimulate the fibroblasts deep within the skin to produce new collagen and elastin. This results in improved skin texture and skin tone, giving your face a fresher, smoother and youthful appearance.

Chemical peels are non-invasive treatment for ageing skin and they are suitable for all skin types. 

They penetrate into the skin without irritation, instantly giving a smooth, tighter feel to the skin, and giving your skin a youthful glow.

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Mags.

Clinic Manager.

Rejuvenate Dull Skin with Chemical Peels & Microdermabrasion - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

Sometimes products that we use on our face don't seem to work as effectively as they should, and dry skin and blocked pores can prevent our skin creams from absorbing into the skin. We all wish for a flawless complexion, and we usually resort to wearing foundation make-up to cover up the true condition of our skin. Over time many of us have experienced some sort of skin problem and whether it's a blemish, pigmentation, sunburn, hormonal changes or acne scarring, these changes, especially on the face, can sometimes make us feel embarrassed and self-conscious.

There are treatments we can have that will clear our skin of a build up of dirt, dead skin and blocked pores, and will give us a renewed, healthier and clearer complexion. Chemical peels are ideal for removing older, and damaged skin, helping to improve the quality and revealing clearer, brighter and smoother skin underneath.

Pigmentation is the colouring of a person's skin. Healthy skin will appear normal in colour, but the colour may change because of illness or injury and become darker (which is hyperpigmentation) or lighter (which is hypopigmentation) In some women, higher levels of hormones during pregnancy can cause a darkening of the skin across the upper lip, nose, cheeks and forehead, and it can also happen through taking the contraceptive pill.

Liver spots, mottled brown patches and large freckles on the face, chest and hands affects millions of women. Liver spots occur because of damage caused by the sun's ultraviolet radiation, and the best way to prevent this happening is by using a high factor sun cream on exposed skin from an early age.

Unique non-invasive chemical peels can give dramatic results:

• Dull lifeless skin - a deep exfoliation, helps to stimulate production of new collagen.
• Ageing - can cause irregular skin texture, because the cells on the skin's surface don't shed as quickly.
• Sun damaged skin - sun exposure will cause the breakdown of collagen and elastin which contributes to uneven skin texture.
• Irregular pigmentation
• Improves fine lines and wrinkles
• Active acne

Microdermabrasion treats an uneven skin tone. Treatment promotes growth of new skin and collagen, which thickens the dermis and improves resistance to the effect of ageing, and it's popularly used for the face, neck, chest and hands.

Microdermabrasion treatment

• Microdermabrasion improves:
• Blotchy, uneven skin tones
• Dull lifeless skin
• Enlarged pores/blemishes
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Sun damaged skin/age spots
• Acne scarring
• Blackheads and white heads

Microdermabrasion is not only a great treatment for normal skin, but it also treats premature ageing caused by sun damage, fine lines, dry skin, acne, mild scars and sunspots.

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Mags.
Clinic Manager.

Smooth the Face & Reduce Acne Scarring with Microdermabrasion - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

Acne is an embarrassing condition, no matter what age you get it. It's bad enough getting a face full of spots, but it's even worse when it leaves your face with pock marks and minor scars. Those with acne on their face know how much discomfort and embarrassment it can cause, but the scars that get left on the skin can also make us feel very uncomfortable.

Even if you no longer have active acne, there's a good chance you'll have acne scars somewhere on your face. Having acne and living with its after-effects isn't just confined to our teenage years, the scars and pock-marks left on our face can last a lifetime. None of us are perfect, we all have flaws, but over the years we still spend large amounts of time and money trying to disguise them. But fortunately, you don't have to suffer permanently as there are treatments available to help repair the damage.

The top layer of our skin replaces itself about every 28 days through shedding, which is known as exfoliation. Microdermabrasion treatment speeds up the rate at which the skin normally renews itself, revealing new, fresh glowing skin. Medical grade microdermabrasion machines will offer treatments, for mild exfoliation to deeper medical treatments, and this translates into more impressive and lasting results to you.

Medical microdermabrasion is a safe, controlled treatment that will intensely exfoliate and resurface the skin. It smooths the skin, removing small scars, uneven skin tone, birthmarks, sun damage and liver spots. The treatment polishes the outer layers of the skin, revealing a healthy fresh complexion, while helping to reduce acne scars and skin imperfections.

Microdermabrasion treatment is suitable for all skin types, and it helps to promote the growth of new skin and collagen which thickens the dermis and improves resistance to the effect of ageing. Recovery time is negligible, you can return to work, or your normal activities immediately after your treatment.

Microdermabrasion was first developed in Italy in 1985, and today there are hundreds of microdermabrasion machines available. They all have the same basic design, to exfoliate dead skin cells, creating a smooth, even skin texture and providing a perfect surface for applying make-up. If the procedure is done regularly it will promote collagen and help to stop future acne breakouts.

Medical microdermabrasion is a safe procedure for women and men and it can treat specific skin conditions or be done as a facial treatment to keep the skin in good condition.

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Mags.
Clinic Manager

Refresh Your Skin With Treatments at Selston Cosmetic Clinic - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

We can't stop our face from getting older, but it's hard when you can see the noticeable signs of ageing such as fine wrinkles around the eyes or lips, or maybe pigmentation spots when we look at ourselves in the mirror. Sometimes though, there are ordinary things apart from ageing, which over time can take a toll on the skin and add years to our face. 

Acne marks and scarring ruin the texture of the skin and leave it looking uneven, so try hard not to pick at your spots. Given the amount of germs and bacteria that's hidden on the hands and under your nails, it's just not sanitary to touch and pick at your spots, it can cause breakouts and make existing spots even worse. Picking at your spots, ingrown hairs, blackheads or anything else on your face can have permanent effects and even leave scars.

Cleanse - Gently wash your face morning and night, avoiding cleansers with a high alcohol content and drying agents.
Exfoliate -  The complexion becomes dull and uneven as dead cells accumulate, so make sure you exfoliate your skin weekly. Using a gentle facial scrub which will help to keep the skin smooth, healthy and fresh.
Moisturise -  Apply moisturiser over your face twice a day, not forgetting to treat the neck and the back of your hands. Dry skin loses its elasticity and this is when wrinkles begin to form.

Exposure to the sun is the number one reason for skin ageing, so always wear sun screen. Over time too much excess sun damages the skin, causing wrinkles, loss of elasticity, visible blood vessels, hyper-pigmentation and even skin cancer. Even if you aren't sunbathing you should still protect your skin by wearing sun cream every day.

Not doing so can result in:

• Losing elasticity in the skin
• Translucent, thinner looking skin
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Dry, rough skin
• Liver spots on the face, back of hands, arms and body
• Broken veins and capillaries
• Skin cancer

It's said that a third of women go to bed, at least twice a week, without removing their make-up. Stale make-up can clog up the pores making them look larger, resulting in a decline in the collagen and making the skin less supple. Leaving make-up on through the night can result in an overgrowth of bacteria on your face, it can cause acne and give the skin a dull, unhealthy look.

At Selston Cosmetic Clinic we can soften the effects ageing with non-surgical cosmetic procedures. There are many cosmetic procedures for the face, such as botox, to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, lip augmentation and fillers to plump up your lips, laser treatment to remove blemishes, moles and thread veins and chemical peels and microdermabrasion to smooth the surface of your skin.

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Mags.

Clinic Manager.

Skin Treatments for all Weathers - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Nottingham

The weather has a huge effect on the health of our skin, no matter which time of the year it might be. The sun isn't the only thing that can cause damage to our skin; the cold, rain and wind also play their  part. If it's too hot or dry outside, our skin will let us know. Squinting in the sunshine and scrunching up the face against the blustery wind and rain can cause the unwanted appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Skin is our body's largest organ, and it's extremely vulnerable to external elements like heat, cold and moisture. Our skin is the outer layer that we expose to the world every day, and we want to keep it looking as healthy as we possibly can, but with each new season, we get new skin concerns.

In spring, however weak the sunshine, it can still cause sunburn, which increases the risk of premature skin ageing and skin cancer, so always apply sun cream. Legs, and other body parts have no doubt been covered up throughout the cold winter months and ignored, but when springtime comes around and the days begin to get warmer, it's time to think about shaving and waxing again. Laser hair removal is an ideal alternative if you want to avoid any razor burns, rashes or irritations.

Summer is the time for outdoor activities but over-exposure to the sun can lead to not only sunburn, but can also cause facial damage, such as fine lines, wrinkles and uneven skin pigmentation. Sun exposure can make some skin conditions such as rosacea worse, however some sunlight is good for acne. Throughout the summer a high factor sun cream will protect your skin from the sun.

When cold, wet, windy weather arrives in Autumn, it's not only unpleasant, it can also be harmful to the skin, leaving it feeling drier, tighter and dull. Taking good care of the  hands and face is essential, as they get exposed to the cold and wind the most. Moisturiser applied to the skin twice a day is advisable and wearing gloves when out and about will protect them from drying out.

Winter's icy cold temperatures, low humidity and cold wind can wreak havoc on the face and body. Chapped lips, sore red patches and flaky skin become a daily occurrence in winter, when we have freezing temperatures outside and the central heating turned up inside. It's important to exfoliate at least once a week to rejuvenate and show fresh new skin. It's important to keep the skin hydrated, so apply a moisturiser morning and night after exfoliating, Skin conditions like eczema and rosacea can flare up in colder weather.

At Selston Cosmetic Clinic procedures such as botox, dermal fillers and other face enhancement treatments can help you say goodbye to wrinkles. Laser hair removal for the legs, armpits and bikini line are ideal for unwanted hair. Chemical peels can work wonders on skin complains like rosacea, acne and pigmentation and microdermabrasion can refresh and rejuvenate tired, lifeless skin.

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Mags.
Clinic Manager.

Look Your Best with Face & Body Treatments at Selston - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

We all like an evening out, getting dressed up in a beautiful dress and our make-up applied to perfection, but it's underneath the glamour where the hard work has happened to get us looking great. High-definition photo's that we put on our social media, means that every detail of our face and body is there for everyone to scrutinise.

There are lots of treatments and procedures available that can get us looking fabulous.

Laser hair removal
High definition cameras will pick up embarrassing facial hair, making laser hair removal an ideal treatment to have before a special occasion or a big night out. Hair removal on body area's such as the legs, bikini line, facial hairs, arms and armpits are easily treated, making the skin smoother. Laser treatment is a safe and effective way to reduce unwanted body and facial hair.

Lips
Sometimes lips are thin; maybe thinning because of ageing or they might have always been a bit flat, but they don't have to stay that way. To get plumper lips just a small amount of hyaluronic acid can make a big difference, and as well as adding volume, lip fillers can also improve the lip borders and give the lips definition.

                       

Vaser lipo
When you're on an evening out wearing a tight fitted dress, any small pockets of fat on the tummy and hips will show, but they can easily be removed with vaser lipo, so there aren't any noticeable lumps and bumps. Vaser can also remove fat from a double chin, and take fat away from the upper arms, helping to stop those bingo wings from flapping.

Microdermabrasion / Chemical peels
Procedures such as facials, microdermabrasion, or chemical peels will take the dead cells from the face, revealing rejuvenated new skin. Regular facial treatments will give the face a youthful and radiant complexion.

Botox and Fillers
Injectable fillers can help to plump up lips and cheeks and a skilled cosmetic doctor can strategically inject botox to erase forehead creases, the frown lines, the lines between the eyebrows and the crows feet around the eyes, giving a natural, softer and relaxed look to the face. Botox injections between the eyebrows can raise them, giving the eyes a more open and less stressed look. Botox isn't only for the face, it's also used to inject into the armpits to prevent sweating, putting an end to perspiration stains around the armpits of your clothing.

So if you have a big night out coming up, or a special occasion where you need to look your best, then Selston Cosmetic Clinic provides lots of cosmetic procedures which will make you feel like a million dollars.

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Mags.
Clinic Manager.

Younger Looking Hands with Dermal Fillers - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

Lots of women's beauty routines tend to focus on applying face creams and body lotions, but sometimes they forget about their hands, which is the part of the body that shows unwanted signs of ageing the fastest. Most women notice their hands looking older usually when they reach their 40's, but the signs of ageing skin can begin showing a lot earlier if they neglect to use sun protection in their younger years.

The skin on the back of the hands is naturally thin and as they're exposed to the weather throughout the seasons, they experience wind, rain, cold and worst of all excessive sun exposure. Too much sun on unprotected skin causes blemishes, pigmentation and can destroy the collagen and elastin in the skin. 

We start to see ageing in the hands, with things ranging from; wrinkles, liver spots, prominent veins and dry flaky skin, and whilst we all grow older, we don't want to feel that our hands look older than our face. Of course no matter what we do, our hands will age regardless, whether from loss of volume in the natural course of ageing, sun exposure or excessive immersion in water which can lead to dehydration.

Many things make hands look older;

Age spots

• Age spots are actually nothing to do with age, they are the result of sun exposure. Our hands are constantly exposed to the weather, and even if you've been meticulous with your sun screen applications, discoloration and sunspots will eventually appear. Prevention is always best, making it essential to use sun protection daily and remembering to reapply throughout the day. A professional chemical peel treatment will improve the skin tone, soften the skin, remove dead skin cells and take away brown spots.

Wrinkled skin

• Wrinkles are an obvious sign of growing older. The hands have very little fat, causing the skin to look paper-thin more quickly and giving the backs of the hands a crumpled look. Because they are often immersed in water, which contributes to dried out and wrinkling skin, the hands need more moisturising than the rest of the body. Professional laser treatments can promote collagen production, which will help plump up your skin.

Dry flaky skin

• Gentle exfoliation on flaky and dull hands can remove dead skin cells. With those dead cells gone, any moisturisers will be more easily absorbed. Exfoliating the skin with a professional microdermabrasion treatment will remove dead skin cells and your skin will feel softer and look brighter, and will also help to even out the skin tone.

Stained Nails

• If your hands are starting to look their age, you don't want to have discoloured nails as well. If you do have discoloured nails, as long as it's not because of a fungal infection, it's very likely a harmless side effect of wearing dark nail polish. Using a base coat application on your nails before applying your nail varnish should keep your nails looking better.

If you’re inclined to opt for a more invasive treatment, dermal fillers with hyaluronic acid can help to smooth out the wrinkles and fine lines on the hands, and return some of the plumpness which will improve the skin's quality.

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Mags.

Clinic Manager.

Laser Technology, Microdermasbrasion & Face Peels for Acne & Acne Scarring - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

Spots, pimples and blemishes are problems we hoped we’d grown out of, but acne isn't something that just happens to teenagers, it can strike at any age, whether you’re 15 or 55. It can also affect women going through the menopause, the truth is; it really doesn't make any difference if you’re male or female, what age you are or what type of skin you have.

Those with oily skin tend to suffer with acne breakouts more than others, but there are some ways to help those affected by spots.

Before & after laser treatment for active acne

Cleanse daily

• Those with oily skin will find that washing the face at least twice a day will be beneficial. However, once a day for normal skin might be all the skin can tolerate, as too much cleansing can cause excessive dryness and irritation, ultimately making breakouts worse.

Exfoliate

• Gentle exfoliating will keep your skin in a good condition and will remove the dead skin that can lead to blocked pores and acne.

Products

• Too many face cream and moisturising products will overload the skin and might cause spots. You will need some moisturiser, so maybe use a lighter one to control your acne breakouts.

Sweat

• If you take part in activities that cause you to sweat more, then take a shower! Your acne will get worse when oil produced from sweating just sits on your skin, because the chances of blocked pores will increase. A quick shower will help you to avoid making acne breakouts worse.

It doesn't matter what age you are, the cause of acne is the same. Acne is a skin condition caused by the hormones in the body triggering the sebaceous glands and producing excess oil. When the skin cells don't shed properly they plug the pores trapping the oil and bacteria. As oil and bacteria accumulate, it then inflames and pushes outwards, forming whiteheads, blackheads and spots.

Laser treatment on acne - Before & After

The acne problem can easily be made worse by piling on make-up to try and hide the spots and by picking at the breakouts. When you wake up to a facial breakout you want to hide your face from the world, and when acne scars the face it's very demoralising to accept that the skin will never look smooth or look flawless. Fortunately, these days there are plenty of solutions that can help.

At Selston Cosmetic Clinic we use the most advanced laser technology which is very effective for adult acne, adolescent acne and various grades of acne - severe, moderate or mild. The laser light activates the body's natural acne fighting defences, which reduces the severity of breakouts, now and in the future.

Microdermabrasion and chemical peels are also great treatments for acne scarring. They work by removing the top layer of dead skin and  revealing new, fresh and radiant skin underneath. Both treatments help clients get rid of unsightly acne scars, fine lines, uneven skin tones and blocked pores.

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Mags.
Clinic Manager.

Help Yourself To Achieve Beautiful Skin - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield Chesterfield

As we get older, our skin's collagen and elastin fibres diminish, and the body's hyaluronic acid reduces, causing the elastic in our skin to become rougher and dryer. We can't change some of the things that cause this; such as genetics and ageing, however, changes to our skin care routines and lifestyle can make a big difference, to help manage our skin problems.

Often we don't have enough time in the morning to carry out a thorough skin care routine, nor do we want to indulge in a long beauty routine before bedtime. All the same, as we age, we all want fabulous, healthy skin to help give us confidence to face the world each day, because although they say that beauty is only skin deep, we all know that really, skin care is also about what is on top of the skin as well as underneath it.

Cleanse thoroughly
It's important that you cleanse your skin, whether it's in the morning before you apply moisturiser or in the evening when you take off your make-up. Thoroughly removing old make-up or dirt is essential, as anything left on your face can clog up the pores if it's not taken off completely. Use a cleanser that suits your skin type; oily, dry or sensitive skin. Always wash your face in lukewarm water, as cold and hot water can cause spider veins.

Remember your neck
Most of us concentrate on our facial skin care routine, but we tend to forget about our neck. It's a big giveaway if you are showing an older neck with wrinkly crepe looking skin, but your face is looking youthful. When you are applying products to your face, make sure your skin care routine extends to your neck as well.

Lose your skin
It's important to exfoliate on a weekly basis in order for our skin to keep that youthful glow. It doesn't have to take much time out of our daily routine; a facial wash, cleanser on a wash cloth or a body scrub while you shower. Exfoliation removes the dead skin and boosts cell-turnover at all ages, but we should exfoliate more regularly as our skin ages.

Professional microdermabrasion 

No smoking
Smoking is one of the worst things you can do to your skin, and there are many reasons why smoking is bad for our skin, It speeds up the ageing process and causes wrinkles on the face and around the mouth and can give the skin a sallow tone. Inhaled smoke constricts your blood vessels and can deplete oxygen and essential nutrients that we need for healthy skin. It reduces collagen and elastin, which are responsible for keeping the skin soft and elastic.

Don't forget the basics of skin care

• Cleansing, moisturising, exfoliating and application of sunscreen.
• Use natural skin care products without added chemicals.
• Always remember to remove your make-up at night to avoid clogged pores.
• Don't touch your face unnecessarily.
• Water keeps your skin cells hydrated, glowing and free of acne. Drink plenty of water every day.
• Watch what you eat, as a healthy diet compliments a good skin care routine.
• Alcohol, smoking and drugs can do major damage to your health and your skin cells.
• Get enough sleep and don't stress yourself out. 
• Exercise, as this allows blood to circulate through your cells, deterring early ageing.

It doesn't take much to get and keep beautiful, healthy skin, it really isn't rocket science. If you follow a basic skin care routine, your skin will glow and look its best. Professional procedures such as chemical peels and microdermabrasion offer deeper treatments which translates into more impressive and lasting results.

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Mags.
Clinic Manager.

Achieve a Brighter Fresher Complexion with Microdermabrasion - Nottinghan, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

Microdermabrasion treatments can improve the texture and quality of the skin. It's a controlled surgical treatment that removes the uppermost damaged skin layers, which triggers the growth of new youthful looking skin. Microdermabrasion is perfect for reducing fine lines and wrinkles, and it can also help to fade any spots or hyperpigmentation, as well as any mild scarring or acne. By removing the outer layer of cells, microdermabrasion can make your complexion look brighter and fresher, and if you have uneven skin tone, the treatment will help to create a more even tone.

Microdermabrasion can banish common skin problems such as:
Fine lines and wrinkles
Uneven pigmentation
Clogged pores
Enlarged pores
Sun damaged skin/age spots
Uneven skin texture
Dry and flakey skin
Post-acne scars

Microdermabrasion is a non-chemical, non-invasive procedure, which exfoliates the skin taking away the top layer. Approximately six treatments spaced four weeks apart are usually necessary to get great results.

There are many questions people often ask about microdermabrasion treatment, such as;

What's involved in a microdermabrasion procedure?
The skin gets cleansed to remove any oil or dirt, then a light mist of crystals will gently and painlessly dislodge dead and dull cells from the upper layer of the skin. A vacuum suction simultaneously removes the crystals and dead and dull cells, resulting in polished smooth and glowing skin.

Can medical microdermabrasion make the skin dry?
Dryness after treatment is rare, but if it does happen, you should nourish your skin with a replenishing serum. Everyday moisturising creams and make-up will work more effectively once the dry cells on the skin’s surface are gone.

How effective is microdermabrasion on wrinkles?
Microdermabrasion works on fine wrinkles. The skin's texture gets evened out through abrasion of the top layer of skin. The effect is a reduction or even total removal of superficial wrinkles.

Is microdermabrasion safe if you have eczema?
You shouldn't use microdermabrasion if you suffer from eczema, as the procedure is somewhat invasive to the skin and can worsen this condition. This applies if you are using microdermabrasion at home as well, despite its mild effect.

Can you have microdermabrasion if you have rosacea?
No. The exfoliation process will worsen the redness, itchiness and flaking symptoms of rosacea. However, there are other cosmetic treatments available for rosacea, just not microdermabrasion.

Does microdermabrasion help to treat scarring?
Microdermabrasion will even out the skin texture and help to remove superficial scarring by removing the top layer of skin, however, deeper scars will need more invasive non-surgical techniques, like deep chemical peeling or laser facial resurfacing.

Will microdermabrasion make the skin look healthy?
Healthy-looking skin needs elasticity and density, which are both achievable through skin cell renewal. As well as removing the dead skin cells, exfoliation will unblock the pores allowing creams and serums to penetrate deep into the skin. Removing the dead skin cells from the top layer of the skin and encouraging growth of a new layer, enhancing new collagen production, will increase skin thickness, tightness and will improve the skin tone and texture.

Is microdermabrasion painful?
There's no pain during a microdermabrasion treatment, although you might feel some slight tickling or tingling when the crystals make contact with the skin. There will be some slight redness after the procedure for about 24 hours.

Microdermabrasion takes no more than 20-30 minutes and it can successfully be used on the face as well as the body, neck, chest, back and hands. One major advantage is that it only removes the top layer of skin, which is why it's considered the least invasive cosmetic procedure. It doesn't need anesthetic and has almost no down time after treatment. All skin types and colours can have this treatment without any risks or side effects.

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Mags.
Clinic Manager.

Image Skincare Range For All Your Skin's Needs - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

As well as transforming your face and body with a variety of cosmetic treatments, at Selston Cosmetic Clinic we also offer a range of skin care creams, lotions and serums so that you can rejuvenate your skin in your own home.

The Image Skincare range has a variety of clinical skin care products, and it's one of the fastest growing skin care brands in the world. All the Image range of products are free of parabens, petrochemicals and chemical preservatives, they aren't tested on animals, they are unperfumed and all of the product fragrances consist of 100% essential oils.

The Image Skincare range has;

• AHA's/ BHA's - to exfoliate dead skin
• Retinol - to plump up collagen
• Peptides - stimulates collagen production
• Stem Cells - extends cell life
• Lightening Agents - to keep skin spot free and even toned
• Anti Oxidants - to prevent damage to the cells
• SPF Moisturisers - slows the fibres from breaking down

Image Skincare's aim is simple; cleanse, anti age, protect and repair. It's suitable for skin of every age, and all the products are colour coded for each skin condition, making it easier to choose which one to use for your skin.

Vital C Serum
Use this hydrating serum morning and night under your moisturiser. It's targeted at skin that's dehydrated, has rosacea, and is sensitive, stressed or fatigued. The Vital C Serum will nourish, creating healthy, glowing skin, and it's renewing properties will immediately minimise and soothe damaged skin with its pharmaceutical grade vitamin C, and it will rejuvenate even the dullest skin.

Daily Defense moisturiser
Daily Defense Hydrating Moisturiser suits dry or dehydrated skin, and sensitive skin that's prone to rosacea. It provides protection against the ageing effects of the sun, while hydrating the skin, and the sheer formula spreads easily and evenly without leaving any residue. Hydrating Moisturiser SPF 30 is enriched with vitamins and anti-oxidants, as well as green tea as an anti-inflammatory agent.

Image Clear Cell
This acne lotion is a blend of everything needed to show an effective improvement. The lotion kills bacteria, soothes and heals sore acne lesions and it's safe enough to use twice a day. It makes an ideal spot treatment.

Image Skincare targets five major problems:

• Wrinkles
• UV damage from the sun
• Rosacea
• Acne problems
• Prematurely ageing skin

The Image Skincare is amazing, combining quality, versatility and effectiveness. Give us a call or come and see us at Selston Cosmetic Clinic and let us show you our range of skin care products. We can advise you which products are suitable for you and your skin care needs.

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Mags.
Clinic Manager.

Botox, Microdermabrasion & Chemical Peels For Fabulous Skin - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

Now that summer has waved farewell and the nights are drawing in, it's time to pack away the summer clothes, bring out the woolly jumpers, and turn up the central heating. Although, it's not just about changing your wardrobe and warming up your home, it's time to think about how we can look after our skin through the long, colder months ahead.

There are many things which affect our skin, from colder weather, taking hot baths and central heating, to eating comforting foods that are probably not be as healthy as they might be. Colder air temperatures are drier, and this tends to take the moisture from the skin, sapping the skin of its natural oils, causing dryness and flaking which can make any existing conditions like dry skin or eczema even worse.

It's easy to get a bit slack with our skin care routine when the days are cold and it starts to get dark really early. We tend to prefer mostly staying indoors in the evenings, warm and snug, watching movies and eating treats. In the summer we cleansed, toned, exfoliated and cared for our facial skin but come winter, we make do with washing our face while in the shower or taking off our make up with a wet wipe. All the dedicated skin regimes from the summer seem not to matter as much in winter, and this results in our faces looking dull and lack-lustre.

But in the colder months we should really take more care of our skin, as we are more likely to experience our skin cracking and flaking, we'll notice roughness and redness, or maybe even start to see deeper, more noticeable fine lines and wrinkles appearing on our face. However these are all common skin care problems that we get in the cold weather, and we can still easily maintain a glowing, hydrated skin right through the coldest winter months.

Microdermabrasion treatment

• For skin blocked up by dead cells, using a hydrating cleanser, toner and moisturiser can help. Cosmetic treatments such as microdermabrasion are also a great way to dislodge dead and dull cells from the top layer of the skin, resulting in a polished smooth and glowing skin.
• Your mouth suffers terribly with the cold. Chapped, flaky lips not only look unsightly, but the uneven surface makes it nearly impossible to achieve a smooth lipstick application. Slather on a good lip balm during the day, every day, to keep them hydrated, locking the moisture in.

Chemical peel treatment

• If you don’t exfoliate regularly, then now is the time to begin, and you should start by increasing your exfoliation routine to two or three times a week. Gentle exfoliation can help to remove dead cells, allowing fresh cells to reach the surface more easily. Try not to use a scrub that is too abrasive, as winter skin is often sensitive and a harsh scrub will likely cause skin irritation. The surface texture of your skin can easily be restored through exfoliation, as the treatment promotes new skin-cell turnover allowing your face to look its best. Alternatively, a chemical peel treatment will improve the skin's texture and tone, while promoting the growth of new skin.
• Don't forget your hands, feet, elbows or knees. Thick socks and gloves can only offer so much protection, but our hands and feet are vulnerable, growing drier and rougher in the cold weather. At night, applying intensive moisturising cream to the feet and then putting on socks, will help the cream penetrate the skin. Applying hand cream throughout the day will stop the hands getting dry and chapped. After showering, when you lotion your body make sure you don't forget your elbows and knees. Stop them getting rough and scaly by using an intensive body cream.

Botox treatment

• The cold, windy weather outdoors and the heat from indoors can damage the skin, causing dryness, redness, irritation and even wrinkles. Botox treatment can dramatically soften facial expression lines and wrinkles, which will leave you looking younger. Botox injections will block nerve transmission which temporarily reduces the contractions of the facial muscles that cause wrinkles and frown lines.

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Mags.

Clinic Manager.

Microdermabrasion Treatments For A Smoother, Healthier Skin - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

At Selston Cosmetic Clinic, treatments such as microdermabrasion and medical microdermabrasion are used for mild exfoliation to deeper medical treatments, to reduce wrinkles, fine lines, mild acne scars and they can also help to unclog and minimise the pores. The treatment can lessen age spots, hyperpigmentation and superficial sun damage.

Exfoliation leaves your skin in fantastic condition and is an important part of your skin care regime. It takes away all the old, dead skin cells, leaving your skin looking fresh and bright.

Pigmentation before and after microdermabrasion treatment

When we are exfoliating our skin, there are some things we should, and shouldn't do;

• Many people exfoliate every day, thinking it will leave them with a clearer skin, but in fact over-exfoliating can damage healthy skin cells, leaving the skin irritated, dry and red. Exfoliating twice a week is enough to keep your complexion looking bright.
• Use a good quality exfoliator with active ingredients which encourage cell turnover. This will help to take off any dull and dead skin cells and help to keep the pores unclogged and clear, leaving you with a brighter complexion.
• A professional exfoliation treatment such as chemical peels or microdermabrasion can penetrate deeper into the skin than products used at home. The expert treatments will cause the dull, dead skin cells to turnover faster and can also treat a great number of skin concerns.
• Don't exfoliate irritated skin. It's important that you don't damage the skin’s barrier, so if exfoliating has caused skin irritation or made the skin over-sensitive, then you should stop exfoliating. Once the skin has returned to normal, then you can introduce exfoliation back into your skin care regime. 

Different products may work better for you than others, depending on your what your skin type is and what skin concerns you have. Find out your skin type to find out which exfoliator is best for you.

The microdermabrasion treatment uses a light mist of crystals on the upper layer of the skin, which will gently and painlessly dislodge the dead and dull cells, whilst its vacuum suction simultaneously removes both the crystals and dead cells. This results in a polished, smooth and glowing skin.

Microdermabrasion improves;

• Blotchy, uneven skin tones
• Dull lifeless skin
• Enlarged pores/blemishes
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Sun damaged skin/age spots
• Acne scarring
• Blackheads and white heads

Microdermabrasion treatment can help you improve any skin conditions or imperfections such as; fine lines, mild acne scars, enlarged pores, oily or dull skin, and reduce blackheads and pigmentation. Microdermabrasion gives fast and permanent results.

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Mags.

Clinic Manager.

Regain Your Glowing Complexion With A Chemical Peel - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

Sometimes we feel that our skin has lost its youthful glow and a lot of us put this down to age, believing the skin will automatically begin to get dull and wrinkly as we get older. However, achieving a glowing complexion and a flawless skin is possible whatever our age. There are many ways to improve the skin's condition, and one of the best treatments to do this, is a chemical skin peel.

Chemical peels come in many forms and can work wonders. They are ideal for those looking for a treatment that can reduce lines and wrinkles, as well as plump and restore the radiance in your skin.  There are no needles, injections or surgical procedures involved, making it an easy and painless way to achieve youthful skin.

Chemical peels are most commonly applied to the face; however, the neck and hands can also be treated. They can also help:

• Reduce the fine lines around the eyes and mouth
• Improve mild scars
• Treat certain types of acne
• Treat wrinkles caused by sun-damage and ageing
• Improve the look and texture of the skin
• Reduce age spots, freckles, and pigmentation on the skin

At Selston Cosmetic Clinic we offer revolutionary medical skin peels which are an easy and stress-free procedure. Firstly there's a thorough cleansing of the skin, before we apply the chemical solution. The peel solution creates a controlled wound, and this will let new and healthy skin form in its place. Chemical peels are pain-free, there's no skin shredding, no skin flaking, no irritation and no redness. They promote growth of new skin, collagen and elastin, which thickens the skin and improves resistance to the effects of ageing. They will make your face look fresh and youthful, improving the skins texture and tone.

Chemical peels can benefit :

Fine lines
They work by dissolving dead skin cells. The solution causes the surface of the skin to peel away and after it heals, it will reveal healthier, tighter layers of skin.
Acne
Penetrating the surface layer of the skin will aid in the shedding of dead skin cells. Chemical peels are effective in treating acne, also helping to reduce acne scarring.
Uneven Skin Tone/ Pigmentation
Many people are prone to hyperpigmentation. Too much melanin in the skin is responsible for patches on the skin, which can easily be treated with skin peels.
Problem skin
Chemical peels can restore the texture of dry, sensitive or oily skin. Getting rid of the unwanted dead skin cells will give fresher skin, and tighter brighter and smaller pores. It's a good treatment to bring new and fresh skin cells to the surface.

After treatment don’t :

Pick at the skin -  picking off dry, flaky skin before it's ready to come off, can result in scarring and redness.
Exfoliate - Facial scrubs will only cause more irritation to the treated skin and this could result in scarring.
Over moisturise - The whole purpose of a chemical peel, is to peel the skin, so to hydrate the peeling skin when it's shedding, won't give you the best benefit.

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Mags.
Clinic Manager.