Concerns

Acne is very common. Most people are affected by congested skin or acne at some point in their lives. Often thought of as a teenage skin condition, acne and acne scarring also affects adults, causing pain and damaging self-confidence.

Acne appears on affected skin initially as oily skin with large pores, developing into breakouts of spots, pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, nodular acne and cystic acne spots. Unfortunately more severe acne can leave skin with acne scars and acne scarring.

Acne can cause permanent scarring when the body’s natural healing process over produces collagen. Acne scars can be flat, others raised or depressed, however they leave altered skin texture and can cause awareness and reduced self confidence.

Eczema is a dry skin condition causing the skin to become red, itchy cracked and sore.

Dry skin is usually genetic, sometimes a result from medical skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis.

Hyperpigmentation is a common skin condition characterised by the darkening of certain areas of the skin due to excess production of melanin, the pigment responsible for the skin colour. It can appear as spots, patches, or uneven skin tone.

Age spots are small areas of discolouration that frequently appear on the face, hands and other parts of the body regularly exposed to the sun. Most often they are caused by sun exposure and can be known as sunspots, sun’s kisses or liver spots.

Dark under eye circles are caused by the expansion of blood vessels showing beneath the shin skin in the under eye area.

Dry lips can be caused by a wide variety of factors, dehydration, diet, medication, the weather, certain lip products and changes occurring due to ageing.

Pigmentation refers to the colouring of the skin, which is primarily determined by melanin, a natural pigment produced by cells called melanocytes. Pigmentation can be even or uneven, and changes in pigmentation can lead to conditions like hyperpigmentation (dark spots) or hypopigmentation (light spots).

Rosacea is a common relapsing skin condition mostly affecting fairer skin, causing redness, dilated blood vessels, stinging sensations and sometimes spots and sebaceous gland hyperplasia (enlarged oil glands).

Large pores refer to the visibly enlarged openings on the surface of the skin, particularly noticeable on the face, especially around the nose, cheeks and forehead. Pores are small openings of hair follicles, which allow sebum, the skin's natural oil, to reach the surface and keep the skin moisturised. However, when these pores become enlarged, they can be more noticeable, giving the skin a rough, uneven texture.

Melasma is a common skin condition characterised by dark, discoloured patches that typically appear on the face, particularly on the cheeks, forehead, nose and upper lip. These patches are usually brown or grey-brown and are caused by an overproduction of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin colour.

Loose/sagging skin refers to skin that has lost its firmness and elasticity, often resulting in droopy or wrinkled appearance.

Neck wrinkles are lines and creases that form on the skin of the neck, often as a result of aging, sun exposure, and repetitive movements.

Sun spots are flat brown, or dark patches that develop on the skin due to prolonged sun exposure.

Wrinkles are lines, creases and folds that develop in the skin, commonly associated with aging. They form as the skin loses its elasticity and becomes thinner over time, largely due to decrease in collagen and elastin production.