The Skin Nurse Blog
Your Consultation Options
1 - Pre-Procedure Video Consultation This online conversation is for us to meet and see if I can help you with the procedures I offer. If you're new to injectables, we will discuss your options and check your suitability for any suggested procedures. If you've had...
How To Get Rid Of Breakouts
How do you get rid of breakouts? Diagnosed moderate to severe Acne needs prescribed medication. No matter what you try, unfortunately won't help for long. However, if you suffer with regular or random breakouts, (which are caused by hormones generally) there are many...
How To Treat Dry Skin
How to treat a dry skin type, on the face is a question I’m often asked Dry skin lacks oil and usually ends up looking dull and sometimes a bit grey due to a build up of skin cells. Before we start, lets recap on the common signs of a dry skin type, you may have some...
Skincare Routines for Isolation – Lockdown
In this blog I’m talking skincare routines, specifically for us in isolation, during lockdown due to the coronavirus. Lots of us are seeing changes in our skin, there are many factors which will be contributing to this, go here for more on that. Keep it simple We’re...
Dry Patches AND Breakouts: Isolation Skin, Get the Low Down
So we were all expecting clear glowing skin whist were away from the pollution, stresses of work, dirt from commuting and wearing less make up, but oh no. It's like our skin is having a breakdown (and a breakout). I asked on my social media profiles and only a few...
The skin procedure all the celebrities are loving right now for glowing skin
We all want glowing skin, right? Well this might be just what you've been looking for. Ive been offering this procedure for a few years now, but in 2019 I noticed how many celebrities and online influencers are raving about it more and more, for very good reason......
Is Botox vegan friendly and cruelty-free?
I was recently asked if Botox injection were Vegan friendly or not When it comes to cosmetic procedures and products, working out whether they’re vegan or not can be more complicated than you’d first think. 'A vegan is defined as a person who does not eat or use any...
Winter Season Skin Survival Guide
Your quick and easy Skin & Health winter survival guide December is a busy ol' time for us all. All the social events, all the shopping, the lack of sleep, alllll the treats! Then before you know it, it's all over and suddenly it's A NEW YEAR! ...and so comes...
Post Party Skin Tips
Although most of my clients come to me for Botox and Dermal filler injections, I cant help but give them all my skincare advice too, it just comes natural to me and I love it. I love healthy glowing skin and that's what I want all my fab clients to have. Here are my...
Prepare your skin for your Christmas party
Pre Party Skin It's the festive season (Ho Ho Ho) we're all super busy with no extra time. We're loosing sleep here and there AND we've got so many people to see! Not to mention all the treats and chocolate that is EVERYWHERE!! As you may or may not already know,...
Are you following a skincare routine from the 80’s?
When it comes to skincare, it seems that a lot of people still follow a skin routine that was suggested back in the early 80’s (possibly 70’s!). The good old 'Cleanse, Tone and Moisturise' just won’t cut it anymore. We can do sooooo much better for our skin than that....
How To Choose The Right SPF For Your Skin Type
What sunscreen is best? Have you seen the ridiculous amount of sunscreens on the market? There are sooo many to choose from! Last week I was shopping for a SPF for my daughters school bag in a well known highstreet chemist/shop and almost walked out again after...
My Over 30’s-Only Policy
Right, I’m going allow myself to be really vulnerable with you now and tell you something: I've battled with myself and my choice of business since I started it, many years ago. Let me explain: On one hand, I love what I do. I love the difference I make to my clients...
I’m Banning the Term Anti-ageing
Why I’m Banning the Term ‘Anti-ageing’ It might seem strange for me, The Skin Nurse to take a stand against anti-ageing. I mean, isn’t that why people come to me? However, I’m not banning the idea of it, just the negativity surrounding it. Firstly, let’s just remember...
What is Active Skincare? What Are Active Skincare Ingredients?
What Are Active Ingredients in Skincare Products? Active ingredients are substances in skincare products that can make actual changes to your skin, helping to alleviate certain skin complaints. These are ingredients that work on your skin at a cellular level. Now, a...
How Will You Look and Feel Immediately After Botox?
So you’ve taken the plunge and booked an appointment to get your lines smoothed out - Very exciting! But how will you feel afterwards? And will you look OK to go straight back to work after having Botox? Immediately after, you will be very aware that ‘something’ has...
The Reality of Using Active Ingredients
There’s a good reason why a lot of skin products don’t actually do much: Despite all their snazzy marketing campaigns and big promises, most fail to do exactly what they say on the tin! Why? Because the active ingredient in the product is minimal. If you've not...
What to Expect When You Come For a Botox Treatment With Me, The Skin Nurse
So, at this point, you’ll have had your full consultation and skin analysis, (you will find all the details and booking info here), and you’ll also already know exactly what your skin needs in order to glow and stay super healthy. As a result of what you've learned,...
