Biofilm: Potential For Groundbreaking Innovation
Even if you are not familiar with the term “biofilm”, you have encountered it on a regular basis: the plaque that forms on your teeth and causes tooth decay, the “gunk” that clogs your drains
Anti-ageing: Should the term be banned?
For a few years now, the beauty lobby and the press have been working against the tide of ageism in skin care. But, as some campaigns suggest, should the term anti-ageing be banned? As a
Personalized Lifestyle Medicine: Time To Pay Attention
Personalized lifestyle medicine is a subject area I believe will play an important role in skincare in the future and I am very excited to be attending the Mastering the Implementation of Personalized Lifestyle Medicine
Skincare: Science-based or emotional choice?
Skincare science or emotion? This is a debate which will be discussed at the In-Cosmetics 2019 Exhibition in Paris, which I am going to this week. Overall, the event should reveal the new ingredients and
Personalisation in Skincare
Personalisation in skincare is essential. As a clinician, I treat people from all walks of life – different ages, skin types and concerns – on a daily basis. There is a range of skin types
The Science of Massage for Different Skin Types
Merck, as a large personal care ingredients manufacturer, aim to be at the forefront of innovation, debating scientific topics that are relevant and on trend. Their annual forum brings together primarily scientists from the
Ageing Well and Living Forever Chic
A new book about ageing well from my favourite writer, Tish Jett, has been published in New York by Rizzoli International Publications. Tish writes beautifully about the Frenchwomen's art of living well, incorporating good habits and
Asian Skincare – How It’s Different
Online shopping driven by trends and recommendations does not always translate to the desired beautiful, clear and youthful looking skin. Skincare routines have to be personalised, particularly for the sensitive and blemish prone skin types.
Awards Shortlisting for New Serum
I am very proud to announce that my 9 Radiance Eye and Lip Serum has been shortlisted in the Pure Beauty Awards, just months after it was launched. This new product has been shortlisted in the
The Ageing of the Delicate Eye Zone
The under eye zone is one of the most delicate areas of the face. The skin is very thin, prone to lines and wrinkles, dark circles and pigmentation, eye bags and swelling. A number of
How Touch Enhances Wellbeing
One of my favourite areas of interest in skin science is how touch can have a beneficial effect in a person’s skincare regime and on their wellbeing. The effectiveness of a product goes beyond simply
Personalised Facial Yoga: May Offer
Learn personalised Facial Yoga for lifting and relaxation (60 minutes) Individual session £40 Group of 3 people £15 each You will learn how your unconscious feelings are displayed in the face and why facial muscles
The Benefits of Facial Massage
In preparation for my talk on touch at the Anti-Ageing Conference in London, I am looking at evidence for facial massage. Massage appears to influence the entire face and this may be one reason why
Interview with The Eco Well. Episode 2.
In this episode, we took a deep dive into cosmetic products. We spoke about what a cosmetic product is, effective active ingredients for different skin types, cultural differences in how we treat our skin, building
Interview with The Eco Well: Episode 1
My interview with The EcoWell in Canada on skin biology and skin ageing. Enjoy! In this episode, we covered skin biology, including the structure of your skin as it relates to cosmetics, skin conditions like
How To Have Radiant Skin in Winter
Lightening & Brightening skincare should reflect that the skin is challenged by transition from cold outdoors to warm indoor temperature in winter. The range of brightening skincare products is overwhelming - and reading the INCI lists essential. Traditional
A New Year, A New You in 2018
New Year's Resolutions? Approach your skin with a long-term view in 2018. Understand trade-offs of your chosen therapies. Small step by step changes bring significant improvement in the long-term - focus on skin health, facial
Shortlisted: Pure Beauty Awards 2017
"I’m very proud to have reached the final of the Pure Beauty Awards with my 4 Anti-Ageing Serum. I’m competing against big budget international skincare brands.” I am delighted that my signature serum has been
M&S Absolute Ultimate Sleep Cream Review
The UK skincare market is price conscious and focused on feel-good textures. At times, the 'feel' can only be achieved by adding non-natural, texture forming ingredients within the manufacturing process. There is nothing wrong with that but the feel of the
Mindfulness and Facial Massage
As I am putting final touches on the Mindful Evening Facial Massage Chart, I refer to the work done by Professor Mark Williams in Oxford on Mindfulness Meditation. Stress