5 Good Reasons to Exfoliate
There are 3 main ingredients which can be found in exfoliators, which you may be familiar with. They are Salicylic, Glycolic and Lactic acids. These are also commonly known and found labelled on products as AHA’s (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) and BHA’s (Beta Hydroxy Acids). Lactic Acid which is an AHA has a large molecular weight, which means it mainly works on the top layer of the skin and is also a gentle acid, buffing away the surface layer to promote turnover.
Why is SPF so important?
SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor, commonly known SPF’s are labelled SPF 15, 30 or 50. The number addresses how well the product protects you against sun burn, indicating how long you are able to stay out in the sun or how many times you may need to re-apply the product on the skin throughout the day. There are two kinds of SPF. There is UVA and UVB.
What are the benefits of Hyaluronic Acid?
Our body naturally produces Hyaluronic Acid and contributes to the skin's natural health, aiding in wound healing, keeping the skin youthful, providing long lasting hydration, maintaining the supple softness of the skin and structure. Hyaluronic Acid retains moisture in the skin as it can hold up to1000x its weight in water. When the skin holds moisture the skins cells bind together keeping the firmness and elasticity of the skin strong. Hyaluronic acid acts as a cushion for the tissues which is how we keep our skin lovely and plump.
Why is it important to shave before laser hair removal?
To get maximum benefit with the least adverse reactions to your laser hair removal session it is best to make sure you have close shaved all the hair in the areas we are treating 24 hours before your appointment.
There are several reasons why this is so important….
What are the benefits of Retinol?
Retinol is a compound derived from Vitamin A and falls under the category of Retinoids and can come in a cream, gel or serum formula, as well as supplements. Retinol has a diverse range of benefits, helping many skin concerns. The most common skin concerns for those who use retinol suffer from acne, acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles, and improves the overall texture of the skin.
Best Laser Hair Removal Clinic?
When it comes to laser hair removal it can be very overwhelming trying to find a suitable clinic for treatment as the internet is swamped with information and also mis-information. Laser hair removal is currently a very popular treatment and growing in popularity due to the vast choice of clinics offering this service with competitive pricing.
I have dark skin, is Laser Hair Removal suitable for me?
At KLYNIK we are able to treat all skin types for laser hair removal. As we use The Quanta Thunder MT laser which has 2 gold standard lasers in 1 device. It has the Alexandrite laser which mainly targets the hair colour and is usually best for light skin tones and the Nd:YAG laser which mainly targets the roots of the hair and is best for dark skin tones.
What are the benefits of Microneedling?
Microneedling is a very popular treatment as it has very little or no downtime and the results achieved after a few sessions are excellent.
It works by the insertation of tiny pinpoint needles being inserted into the skin creating microchannels, which the body naturally responds by thinking there is a trauma.