The SkinBase™ Beauty Blog
Would you like to have healthy glowing skin? The perfect physique? A healthier diet?… of course you would. Lucky for you we scour the web so you don’t have to and post some of the best ways to get that perfect lifestyle right here in the SkinBase™ blog.
Monday morning blues? There’s only one thing for it…
Book yourself a facial! If you’ve never had a facial, we promise your mood will be absolutely transformed by the next-level pampering provided by our exceptional therapists. Just imagine, a whole hour of uninterrupted indulgence with luxurious products, provided by an...
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The importance of wearing sunglasses
It’s Sun Awareness Week this week and today’s blog is all about protecting your eyes from the sun. Did you know that UV rays affect your eyes just like they affect your skin? Overexposure to harmful rays can increase the risk of developing cataracts and even cancer....
Get a flawless finish for your big day
Many of our therapists recommend a course of Microdermabrasion before your wedding day. Why’s that you ask? Because many of our therapists are also makeup artists and it makes their job so much easier – makeup glides onto skin after a course of microdermabrasion for a...
Sun Awareness Week – Make sure you’re not risking your health
This week is Sun Awareness Week. We’re all aware that getting too much sun is one of the biggest risk factors for skin cancer yet it doesn’t seem to stop us soaking up the rays for a golden tan. But did you know that sun damage is also the biggest contributor to...
Wedding Planning? Make Time for Great Skin!
Have you booked a professional make-up artist for your wedding day? That’s fantastic, and we know they’ll make you feel and look wonderful. But trust us when we say that they will thank you for investing in your skin before the big day. Why? Isn’t a makeup artist...
Are you overcomplicating your skincare routine?
We’ve seen a picture of a client this week, who won’t take the advice of her therapist and is exacerbating her skin issues with too many products. Are you overcomplicating your skincare routine? Your skin is a living organ that reacts to its environment; what’s put on...
Looking to improve blemish-prone skin before your big day?
Preparing for your wedding can make you more aware of skin concerns than you ever have been before. Do you have unruly skin that often breaks out in spots? Or spots that won’t go away but don’t seem bad enough to go to the doctor about? How about scarring and...
What are Retinoids and why are they good for the skin?
There has been a lot of talk recently about the effectiveness of retinoids in skincare. Many dermatologists now believe that retinoids may be the key to anti-ageing. But what are they and how do they work? Vitamin Power All retinoids are vitamin A derivatives, but...
Think a facial is ‘too expensive’? Think again!
Have you ever said “That’s too expensive” about a facial? Try rephrasing it to “My skin isn’t worth that”. It doesn’t sound so reasonable now, does it? Whilst nails, brows and waxing are all big business in the beauty industry, we’re surprised how reluctant people are...
Calling all 2018 Brides!
Our microdermabrasion facials are fantastic for achieving a flawless complexion ahead of your big day. But looking after your skin should start months in advance so that you can get your skin looking its absolute best on your big day. It’s never too early to start...
What is a ‘Photofacial’?
Photorejuvenation is fast becoming the facial treatment of choice for people who want a non-invasive, convenient and extremely effective solution for ageing skin, by treating wrinkles, lack of firmness and pigmentation. But what exactly is it? Intense Pulsed Light IPL...
Start investing in your skin today
Ageing is a fact of life, and not something to dread or fear. However, how well you age is something you can control. Start investing in your skin today, for firmer, more radiant skin in the years to come. Invest in Skin Health There are so many treatments, creams and...
Everything you need to know about Salicylic Acid
With so many acid products on the market today, it can be tricky to know which is the best one for you, so here’s everything you need to know about salicylic acid to help you decide if this is the one for you! How does salicylic acid work? Salicylic acid is a...