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From what to ask beforehand to red flags, an expert discusses laser technology as an advanced skin treatment By Rebecca Barnes Laser facials have become a regular part of the modern skin conversation, but for first-timers the choice can feel surprisingly difficult or overwhelming.

Hair thinning in women is a fast-growing concern - a leading aesthetic practitioner tells us her story By Rebecca Barnes Hair thinning in women is becoming one of the fastest-growing concerns seen in aesthetic and dermatology clinics, driven by everything from chronic stress and hormonal changes to the increasing conversations around GLP-1-related shedding.

A leading facialist reveals the biggest lessons she's learned over 25 years in the skincare industry By Rebecca Barnes London-based super facialist Kate Kerr has treated thousands of faces-she's seen skincare trends come and go, brands rise and fall, and consumer habits transform entirely. Yet many of the biggest lessons she's learned have little to do with the latest viral product or aesthetic treatment...

A leading plastic surgeon is seeing several trends among patients seeking facial rejuvenation - here he reveals all By Rebecca Barnes According to Dr Dirk J Kremer, Specialist Plastic Surgeon in Facial Rejuvenation, patient attitudes towards ageing and facial rejuvenation are changing rapidly, with three clear trends emerging in his Harley Street clinic.

An aesthetics expert gives us the lowdown on the sneaky nutritional enemy and the role it plays in skin ageing By Rebecca Barnes We already know that too much sugar isn't great for your waistline, but what many people don't realise is that it can quietly wreak havoc on your skin, too. From dullness and fine lines to loss of firmness, your sweet tooth may be ageing your skin in ways even your most expensive serums simply can't fix.

By Rebecca Barnes A recent report on trending cosmetic dental procedures found that dental botulinum toxin is one of the most requested treatments right now. A new study by Zental Dental, a UK-based dental practice, reveals which smile fixes patients are asking for most often these days. The research examined dental market data and search trends across cosmetic treatments to find which smile fixes patients want most.

Target an overlooked, neglected neck with non surgical wonder workers that tighten and brighten By Rebecca Barnes As we head into months of higher UV exposure, there's a growing blind spot in many skincare routines-the neck. While faces are layered with SPF and actives, the neck is frequently overlooked, despite being one of the first areas to show fine lines, laxity and pigmentation.

How to care for cuts, burns and bites to speed up healing, reduce marks and minimise scarring and redness By Amerley Ollennu If you get a small cut, it's likely you'll treat it with antiseptic and stick on a plaster. A bite might get some Savlon, and a light burn the same. Most of us don't pay too much attention to minor issues, but whether it's major or minor, aesthetically the results can be the same.

With Skin Cancer Awareness month upon us, an expert highlights the importance of recovery post skin cancer By Rebecca Barnes With Skin Cancer Awareness Month upon us, we hear from Doctor, Neuroscientist, and Regenerative Aesthetics Doctor at CULTSKIN, Dr. Zeluleko Sibanda, who shares her insights on skin recovery post skin cancer, including the knowledge gap in treatment for darker skin.

Now the sun's officially made an appearance, you'll want to wise up on the SPF hacks to avoid this summer By Rebecca Barnes With Skin Cancer Awareness Month and sunnier days upon us, it's more important than ever to ensure that you're applying SPF liberally and often. But with SPF, there is often more damaging advice than useful, so we spoke to Bruce Green, Chartered Chemist and Founder of SOS Serum Skincare, who shares the most common SPF mistakes, and the SPF hacks to avoid.