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So... magazine love The SkinBase Facial

April

Everyone's talking about SkinBase - even more so in the areas of Brighton, Surrey, Essex and Tunbridge Wells after we received rave reviews in all four of the local premium lifestyle magazines 'So...'

As if you needed anymore convincing, our SkinBase treatment was tried and tested by the Beauty Editor of all four mags befre the write up - we confess we got a little nervous when we found the review was out! But as usual, the treatment did the talking and even the beauty editor herself said that her skin was noticeably clearer and brighter after just one session - amazing!

The review:

If you're looking for a really quick, painless alternative to chemical peels to reduce the risks of pigmentation, signs of ageing, acne scarring and even stretch marks, this is for you. The SkinBase Facial is an safe, controlled treatment that intensively exfoliates and resurfaces the skin. A fine jet of abrasive crystals gently removes dead skin cells layer by layer and a vacuum action hoovers away the debris, stimulating the blood flow and encouraging collagen and elastin formation. Result? Firmer, revitalised and youthful looking skin.

Sounds good? Feels good too! A bit tingly but skin appearance after just once session was clearly improved, imagine what a full course could do for you! Costs around £30 a session or £150 for a course of 6.

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So, looking for microdermabrasion in Essex, Surrey, Tunbrisdge Wells, Brighton or anywhere else in the UK for that matter? Find your nearest SkinBase therapist here.

London Magazine says SkinBase is "Really quite incredible..."

March 2012

Editor of Luxury Guide 'The London Magazine' Olivia Skinbase reviews the SkinBase Facial, resulting in an amazing outcome...

The London Magazine's what, where, and why guide

What: SkinBase Microdermabrasion, The latest 'lunch break' facial to sweep London

Who: The SkinBase campaign is fronted by 90s ladette to lady, Zoe Ball but developed (thankfully) by scientists.

Why: Promising to pummel unruly skin into submission, as well as effectively treat acne scars, open pored and fine lines, this facial sounds like something special. After a consultation with a therapist, a fine jet of abrasive crystals is applied with a wand, gently removing dead skin cells layer by layer, while a vacuum action lifts away the debris. It’s certainly not uncomfortable although ladies-what-spa might find it on the rough and ready side. A relaxation treatment this is not (although it’s always nice to lie down for 40 minutes). The crystals are worked over the entire face (eye area excepting), stimulating blood flow to the skin and encouraging collagen and elastin formation.

Unlike traditional facials that layer product over product, this one actually strips away the worn layers of skin so that your fresher skin is revealed and creams and potions can penetrate further. After a 30-minute treatment my skin was a little pink, but incredibly soft. Any swelling was hardly visible and I was ready to get back to the office. The next day, my face was taught and smooth, and any fine lines had either retreated to some deeper level where they couldn’t be zapped, or they had actually been erased. Quite incredible. This was the first treatment, and SkinBase recommend a course of up to eight. I signed up the next week.

How much: It varies from salon to salon, but around £40 for an individual treatment and £99 for a course of three.

Would you go back? I’ve already paid in full.

Book in now. Find a SkinBase therapist here.

London Beauty Review features SkinBase Microdermabrasion Facial

March 2012

London Beauty Review: The SkinBase Microdermabrasion Facial

Having tried a microdermabrasion facial quite some time back, I jumped at the chance to try one from another brand, SkinBase.  My previous experience was of clear, gorgeously smooth skin after an hour's painless exfoliation and a moisturising mask.

SkinBase, I found, is a different kettle of fish to the other microdermabrasion treatment I tried - the machine looks and sounds much the same, and the microdermabrasion material is a similar crystal based product - but that's where the similarity ends.  Where the former facial was akin to someone vacuuming my face, the SkinBase machine felt much more intensive - there was still the tickly feeling, but also a bit scratchy, and on areas of thinner skin (such as my neck).

As before, particular attention was paid to my more, ahem, congested areas.  I was surprised to find that the treatment included my neck - I'd never really considered having it treated the way my face is pampered, but I did find that my neck felt much firmer after the treatment - worth the little bit of pain!  Overall, my face felt incredibly firm, and incredibly smooth (again, much like I'd applied a silicone based primer), and not at all red or irritated. 

Microdermabrasion facials often show their effects a few days after you've actually had them, and this certainly was true of the SkinBase offering - my skin looked steadily clearer and brighter for a few days afterwards, to the extent that a friend noticed my glowing complexion and asked what skincare I was using!  I did find that a couple of tiny spots surfaced after the treatment, presumably as it deep cleansed my face so effectively, but there were no major breakouts.

Incredibly, the treatment took an very speedy forty minutes including a ten minute cooling mask - combined with the lack of redness I experienced, this quick turnaround time makes this the perfect lunch time pick me up, or special occasion prep for the busiest of girls about town.  For those with scarring or uneven skin tone, SkinBase recommend a course of treatments a week apart to totally revitalise the skin.  I wouldn't hesitate to have another SkinBase microdermabrasion facial, as it refines and maximises the brightness of my already reasonably clear skin.

SkinBase microdermabrasion facials are available at salons nationwide - costs vary, but my facial cost around £40 for a 30 minute treatment and a 10 minute mask.  Tried SkinBase, or any other microdermabrasion facial?

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See the article here

Sheerluxe gives rave review of The SkinBase Facial

March 2012

Sheerluxe, the ultimate in online luxury magazines has published a wonderfully complimentary review of The SkinBase Facial.

Telling readers it's the 'way to get model skin' and touching on the quick results for the likes of fine lines, acne, acne scarring and sun damage the magazine have now also asked to write a blog about the treatment, sending one of their beauty writers for a course of facials.

To say we're delighted is an understatement - make sure you get booked in now as SkinBase continues to prove it's the best facial available!

Look our for the blog in a few weeks time.

Thanks Sheerluxe! x

You can see the full article here.

SkinBase in Vogue magazine

January 2012

Vogue loves The SkinBase Facial.

As word continues to spread through the beauty world that the SkinBase Facial is the only treatment worth having - this month we've been reviewed and featured in the fashion and beauty bible that is Vogue magazine.

If there was ever a magazine which proves just how simply fabulous the SkinBase microdermabrasion treatment is, it's this!

Vogue published an article entitled 'Vogue loves...The SkinBase Facial' in a feature on everything you should treat your mum to on Mother's Day (18th March!)

So get yourself, your mum and your friends booked in. It's been approved by the very best in beauty.

Book your course of SkinBase treatments here now