skin care

 Below is a run-down of some of the different skin treatments we offer in the salon, what they involve, and what they are good for:

• Proto-Col collagen facials: these are lovely traditional facials, like you might have at a spa day. They are performed using collagen-based products, and they include deep cleanse, steam, massage, and much more. They are suitable for all skin types, to keep the skin balanced, hydrated, and healthy.

•  The galvanic non-invasive facelift is a relaxing lifting treatment which uses a galvanic current to help a collagen-based gel penetrate the skin. A small handheld device is used to massage the gel into the skin. It is a comfortable and relaxing treatment, and the combination of the gel and the massage will leave your skin feeling lifted and refreshed. This treatment is a good alternative for those not ready/suitable for more invasive anti-ageing treatments such as injectables.

• Chemical peels are perfect for refreshing tired dull skin. They are full of antioxidants and are also great for acne prone skin, pigmented skin including melasma, and anti-ageing. Chemical peels use a variety of different mild acids, all perfectly safe for use on the skin. We offer a range of chemical peels, a mild peel which requires no downtime and can be performed in your lunch hour with no adverse effects, some people experience a mild itching sensation while the peel is on. And more advanced peels that provide a deeper action, and may produce some redness and irritation, and can result in mild flaking of the skin after a few days. All peels include a deep cleanse and moisturise.

• Dermaplaning is a deep cleansing facial treatment where the client will have a consultation, the skin is cleansed before dermaplaning using a sterile disposable surgical blade, enzyme peel applied, another cleanse followed by a relaxing facial massage. It immediately transforms the skin by removing the vellus hair (peach fuzz) and 2-3 weeks of the outermost layers of dead skin cells. It leaves the skin smooth, vibrant and glowing and allows deeper penetration of the facial products that we use making them more effective. It also helps to minimize the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars and numerous other skin complaints.

We sell the Proto-Col collagen-based skin-care range here in the salon and online and can make recommendations if requested. You can view the shop here.