Kymberley Dench

Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, “I look tired”, even when you've had a good night's sleep? You may have healthy skin, a good skincare routine and very few wrinkles, yet still feel that your face — particularly around the eyes — looks tired, heavy or less refreshed than it used to. The reason may not be your skin. As we age, changes occur in the skin, collagen, facial volume and the tissues surrounding the eyes. These changes can alter the way light and shadow fall across the...

Ageing is something every skin experiences, but facial ageing is much more complex than simply developing wrinkles. As we age, changes occur throughout the skin and the underlying structures of the face. Collagen and elastin gradually change, the skin can become thinner and less resilient, facial volume can shift or decrease, and changes occur within the deeper tissues that support the face. Environmental factors, particularly cumulative UV exposure, can accelerate some of these changes. This...

You may have noticed that your skin looks calmer after treatment, only for the redness to gradually return. This can be frustrating, particularly when you have invested time and money into improving your skin. The reason is that facial redness is often influenced by more than one factor. Some redness is associated with visible blood vessels, while other redness can be related to inflammation, rosacea, acne, sensitivity or environmental triggers. Understanding what is contributing to your...