AQ Skin Solutions was developed by Dr Ahmed Al-Qahtani, Professor, scientist and immunologist, Dr. Al-Qahtani. AQ Skin Solutions products are based on Growth Factors (GF) – cells that are found within our own body – to repair and renew ageing and damaged skin. As we age, we lose collagen and elastin and our skin becomes thinner and lines and wrinkles are formed. Growth Factors are essential to regulate cell renewal to keep skin healthy and hair strong. They help to increase the production of collagen and elastin and regular topical application has been shown to improve skin texture and slow…
Teoxane is a brand that prides itself on innovation. It is a supplier of high grade injectable fillers to the medical profession (Teosyal) and has since adapted it’s injectables into a much sort after topical skincare range that is one of the best skincare ranges on the market. The Teoxane skin care range is aimed at skin rejuvenation. It is anti-aging, plumping and repairing. It combines specifically formulated hyaluronic acid that penetrates deep into the skin to hydrate, plump and firm. As we age we produce less hyaluronic acid which can make our skin lose firmness. Teoxane products, launched in…
What is Tixel® Tixel® is a relatively new device which is used for skin rejuvenation. Launched in 2017 by the German company Novoxel GmbH it is based on Thermo-Mechanical Ablation (TMA) technology. This means it uses heat to create collagen production to enhance the appearance of the skin – reducing fine lines as well as deep wrinkles. It can also help reduce pigment spots and even the tone of the skin. It is suitable for use on the face, neck, decolletage, hand and around the eyes and, unlike laser or needling treatments, it can be used on the eyelid and tear trough…
What are the top 5 ingredients you need in your skincare regime? Rosie Taylor finds out. There are thousands of skincare products out there and the list of ingredients can be baffling. But there are some key ingredients that experts agree are vital for smooth, clear skin and to fight signs of ageing. Here’s our list of the 5 essentials for great skincare: 1. VITAMIN C What is it? Vitamin C (also known as ascorbic acid) is a naturally occurring antioxidant which we need for cell growth. We get it through our diet – citrus fruit, berries and dark leafy…
It’s said gold was part of Cleopatra’s arsenal of beauty tools, but can a pot of face cream containing this precious metal really help your skin? Eitan Benson finds out. It’s alluring isn’t it, the idea that smearing a shiny golden cream on your face will transfer to your skin the same luxurious perfection that elemental gold seems to radiate. That this rare element, so revered throughout history, so singular in its uses in science, engineering, medicine – and mysticism – would have abilities to revitalise skin, remove wrinkles, eradicate spots, correct sun damage, to name but a handful of…
What is Microdermabrasion? Microdermabrasion is a skin rejuvenating procedure where the top layers of skin are gently ‘sanded’ to reveal smoother layers underneath. Known as the ‘lunchtime peel’, the procedure is quick and has minimal side-effects. It is said to help reduce wrinkles, acne scarring and age spots, leaving skin looking smoother, revived and fresh. Developed in Italy in 1985, microdermabrasion is a treatment where the skin is ‘sanded’ using a machine which blasts it with tiny crystals. The handheld machine should be operated by a trained skin professional, dermatologist or plastic surgeon, who slowly passes it over the treatment…