What Your Skin Needs This Summer (Hint: It’s Not Just SPF)

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If we’re being honest, summer skincare advice is starting to feel a bit repetitive... Yes, we all know the #1 rule we should never break: wear your SPF. Once you’ve ticked off the basics, what else can you really do to support your skin during the warmest months of the year?

Sunshine is a natural mood booster but it’s not always your skin’s best friend. And summer heat, humidity, UV exposure and even air-conditioned rooms will most likely trigger dehydration, irritation and breakouts. If you’re already dealing with other skin concerns such as premature ageing and pigmentation, summer won’t really give your skin a break. That’s why this time of year is ideal for treatments that work a little harder.

Hydration

If your skin’s feeling parched, dull or rough and your moisturiser isn’t quite cutting it, let me introduce you to HydraFacial. It’s one of the most requested treatments in our clinic because it goes way beyond your standard facial. It combines lymphatic drainage, peel, extractions (the satisfying kind), intensive hydration, LED light therapy and a booster serum tailored to your skin’s needs. HydraFacial boosters can treat anything from pigmentation to sensitivity to wrinkles.

HydraFacial feels like your whole month skincare routine compressed into 45 minutes, but with results you can see immediately. Clients say it feels like pressing a reset button on their skin, especially when done as a course, not a one-off.

Peels Are Not Just for Winter

There’s a common myth that skin peels are off-limits in summer. But not all peels are aggressive, and not all of them make your skin peel. When following proper pre and post care instructions, you can experience the benefits of skin peels year round. Our Signature Lift Peel, for example, is a gentle but effective enzyme-based peel that focuses on brightening, smoothing and calming the skin with no downtime. Good for that fresh-faced glow we’re all chasing.

When done regularly, our peels can tackle dullness, uneven tone and pigmentation, making it a great way to keep skin looking luminous even on makeup-free days.

A Lift Without Surgery

If you’ve been feeling like your face has lost some of its definition and noticing things like a soft jawline and tired neck, this might be the summer you try HIFU.

High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound works by sending targeted energy deep beneath the skin all the way to the SMAS layer (yes, the one surgeons lift in a facelift). After treatment, your skin will tighten, collagen builds, and contours come back all without needles or downtime. It’s one of those treatments where you still look like you, just fresher and rejuvenated.

HIFU is especially good if you're not one for frequent appointments because a single session gives long-lasting results over several months.

Summer Body Goals

For those stubborn areas that just won’t change no matter how much exercise you do or how many salads you eat, our body contouring package brings together the best of non-invasive technology - fat freezing (cryolipolysis), ultrasound cavitation, radiofrequency and shockwave therapy - to sculpt, tone and tighten. It’s not about chasing perfection though, it’s about feeling good in your skin, on your own terms.

If You’re Not Sure Where to Start

If you’re curious about treatments but not sure what you need, or maybe you’re new to all of this, we offer consultations which is a great way to know what we can do.

We hear it every year: summer gets busy, then suddenly it’s September and you didn’t get around to doing what you wanted to do. So if you’ve been thinking about finally trying that treatment you’ve had on your wishlist for ages or giving your skin the attention it deserves, here’s the nudge you need.

We’ve put together some Summer Offers with really great savings that are available for a limited time only, just until the end of July. You can browse the offers here, or book a consultation and we can help you decide what your skin needs.