Shabana Bashir - The Skin Consultant

If you are struggling with excess body hair then now is the time to get it permanently removed!

Read one of my clients testimonials below on her experience of how it helped her be hair free and have smooth silky skin.

To book a laser consultation & patch test using link in comments below 👇🏻

Here's my go to daily AM skincare routine for the summer for a superior brightening complexion

1. Exfo Cleanse
A 3-in-1 gentle daily cleanser. Acts as an exfoliant and can be used as a hydrating mask. Soothing enough to use around the eyes too

2. Mela Concentrated Serum
This brightening serum not only intensely hydrates with hyaluronic acid but provides daily protection against UV radiation and powerful antioxidant properties keeping pigment from forming at bay

3. Eye Lift Serum
Scientifically formulated with age defying
Lapacho bark extract and Hyaluronic acid to assist in smoothening out fine lines and wrinkles and brightening up dark under eye shadows

4. Post Recovery Cream
Contains Niacinamide, Lactobionic acid, Hyaluronic acid and Glycyrrhetinic acid to intensely hydrate, reduce inflammation and redness whilst bringing a healthy radiant glow to the skin

5. CC Sun Protection Cream
Leaves the skin with a hydrating and glowing finish whilst maintaining skin's moisture levels and protecting against environmental damage

This is one treatment that I recommend for all skin types and conditions as it's good for young and old skin.

It's especially a great treatment option before a special occasion or event.
A course of 5 treatments is recommended for best results.

Facial appointments be like 🥰

If there ever was a reminder as to why you need to book for a facial then this is it!

DM me to see what facial is best suited for your specific skin concerns and needs

For great looking skin it’s important to have a great skincare routine no matter what your age.

If skincare confuses you then take a look at the posts below to see what you can expect to be using that’s right for your skin and its appropriate age.

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Treatments Alone Won’t Get You Results

Since working with skin over the last decade I have found that you can’t really only fix it with treatments alone, but need to look at what affects the skins function.
After much diligent research and testing I identified 4 main key areas that need to be addressed to ensure rapid results.
These are diet & lifestyle, supplements, advanced skincare products and clinic treatments. When these 4 elements are combined it truly gives you the best and lasting results!

Sure, skin treatments are fantastic tools for improving the appearance and health of your skin, but they can't achieve lasting results on their own.

Here's why:

They Address Only the Surface Instead Of The Root Cause -
Most treatments work on the outermost layer of your skin, exfoliating, hydrating, or stimulating collagen production. While these can be very effective, they don't address underlying issues that may be causing problems in the first place.

Internal Factors Play a Big Role -
Your skin is a reflection of your overall health. Factors like diet, stress, hormones, and gut health can all significantly impact your skin's appearance. Skin treatments can't magically fix internal imbalances.

Short-Term vs. Long-Term Effects -
Many treatments offer immediate, visible results, but these may be temporary. Without addressing the root cause of your concerns, issues like acne, wrinkles, or dryness can return.
Think of it this way, Imagine your skin as a beautiful garden, skin treatments are like watering the plants and weeding out some weeds. They're crucial for maintenance, but if the soil is depleted of nutrients or pests keep returning, the garden won't thrive.

So here is what you need to consider for lasting results:
💫 Holistic Approach: Combine skin treatments with a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet, stress management and adequate sleep.
💫 Internal Support: Consider supplements that address deficiencies in vitamins and minerals known to benefit skin health.
💫 Gut Health: A healthy gut microbiome is linked to better skin health. Explore ways to improve gut health through diet or probiotics.
💫 Consistency is Key: Skin treatments, like any healthy habit, need to be done consistently for optimal results.

By combining effective skin treatments with a holistic approach, you can achieve and maintain the healthy, radiant skin you want and deserve.

If you need assistance in finding the correct solution for you then you can book a 60-90 mins skin strategy consultation £99, in clinic (link in comments) and let me be your personal skin advisor 🥰

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How to dramatically improve your skin

There are no quick fixes when it comes to your skin but you can dramatically improve your skin and its appearance by applying the following 4 vital elements.

These are-:
Eat quality nutrition daily -
This is a major part and highly important for overall health as well as your skin. Eating quality foods will allow for better and improved skin texture, reduce inflammation and skin sensitivities, reduce acne and rosacea symptoms, reduce skin blemishes, dullness and improve lines & wrinkles.

Use quality cosmeceutical products day & night -
There are two parts to this.
Number one, establish a skincare routine daily both in the morning and the evening just like brushing your teeth. It’s an essential step especially if you want good skin.
Number 2, if you have ever wondered what makes some skincare more effective than others then it’s about getting the correct ingredients to the right place where they need to be.
This is where cosmeceutical (aka medical grade) skincare comes in. Using highly potent ingredients with the right formulations is the key to driving faster results.

Have regular treatments -
Having regular facials will not only keep your skin looking and feeling healthy but it will also help deal with any specific skin concerns you have ie. the onset of ageing; lines wrinkles, loose skin, dullness, acne, scarring.

Take quality corrective supplements -
Supplements can be used to bridge the gap between dietary needs. Of course they don’t replace healthy sources of nutrition, but because of our busy schedules, hectic, sometimes stressful lives and modern lifestyles, supplements can be the key to healthy well-being and an increased quality in skin health and vitality.

Start with the most simplest of steps and build from there.

Comment ‘help’ below if you need assistance in choosing the right skincare plan for you.

With the current temperamental weather I’ve seen a lot of impaired skin barriers in clinic and whilst that’s something I can help repair with specific facial treatments, it’s also important that you are looking after your skin and maintaining results at home.

So this weeks product highlight is the SOS Rescue Oil. Containing a natural blend of unique oils that infuse the skin with a healthy glow and youthfulness.
The SOS Rescue Oil is a great product to use for many different skin types & conditions including sensitive skins; to help protect the skins outer barrier to the more mature & dehydrated skins; that lack moisture and have lines and wrinkles.

With continued use of the SOS Rescue Oil, collagen production increases which helps soften the look of fine lines and wrinkles whilst visibly improving the firmness of the skin.

Available to purchase in clinic.

Why it takes multiple treatments to see results

I always say one facial is never enough to make a real difference to anyone’s skin and the number one thing I find with most skins is that the outer layer (the skins barrier) is impaired.

So in order to fix this and before moving onto correcting the actual skin concerns, a minimum of 2-4 barrier repair facials are necessary.
This is because you don’t want to encounter more problems along the way and your skin will respond more quickly to the corrective treatments which means you will get better and faster results.

Send me a PM to find out how many facials you may need to help with your skin condition and concerns 💕

The pHformula Dermabrasion is a cream-based formulation for home skin resurfacing.

It contains a gentle combination of salicylic acid and retinol to assist in superficial exfoliation, cell renewal and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Available to purchase in clinic.

Read below to find out why you are getting an oily t-zone and remember to tag someone who needs to know this.

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Sometimes you need to do nothing to help give your nervous system some relief.
This is something I see a lot in clinic when treating skins that are stressed due to busy daily lives. A lot of people run on empty adrenaline which surely catches up from time to time.

Giving yourself a break from the never ending to-do-lists will help reserve some energy so go for it. Put your to-do-list down and enjoy doing nothing now and again.

When it comes to skincare there should be no compromise because not all brands are the same. The quality, potency and efficacy of products is the most crucial factor when choosing your skincare brand.

This is why at The Skin Consultant Clinic I use pHformula as it comprises of the highest quality of ingredients, the correct formulations and delivery systems that are targeted to the needs of your skin type and condition – whether that is anti-ageing, hyperpigmentation, chronic redness, acne, wrinkles, or even if you are looking for an instant boost there’s a solution for you.

A package of integrated support products can be used at home, guaranteeing the best possible results and maintenance.
The ‘outside in’ and ‘inside out’ philosophy ensures powerful nutrients are put to work inside, while your skin is rapidly restored on the surface.

Different treatments can also be combined in a specially-designed program that will allow you to achieve superior results without the hassle of downtime.

The best way to get to know which skincare products are most suitable for your skin type and condition is by booking in for a skin consultation.

Use link in bio to book yours today.

PHformula skin resurfacing what’s it all about?

PHformula treatment system is based on the technology of regenerative medicine which is an innovative concept of creating controlled chemical skin resurfacing.

This method of controlled skin resurfacing is totally different to the traditional methods of peels.

Whilst chemical peels mainly cause skin exfoliation and carry a higher risk of irritation, skin resurfacing actively stimulates the cells to regenerate layer by layer. In this way each cell within the epidermis (upper layer of skin) and the dermis (middle layer of skin where collagen, elastin, hyaluronic acid is present) repairs, regenerates and rebuilds the skin.

PHformula skin resurfacing also reduces superficial irritation and trauma that is normally associated with traditional peeling methods making it a more comfortable experience for clients. It works synergistically with the daily home skincare, thereby providing a more effective treatment solution for a variety of skin conditions and concerns.

Comment ‘help’ below to let me know that you have a specific skin concern and I will message you directly

Do you suffer from enlarged pores?

This normally happens with the onset of the ageing process and also younger oily skins can also experience their pore size becoming more noticeable, as they start to hit their 20’s.

So what can you do to help with this.

Using a combination of ingredients such as Salicylic acid and Retinol in your home skincare products is beneficial. Salicylic acid helps with unclogging pores, reducing inflammation and promotes new skin cell growth whilst Retinol helps to address a range of skin concerns, it primarily is important for a faster skin cell turnover. Retinol is effective in tightening pore size and decreasing oil production and when combined with salicylic acid it enhances the absorption of retinol.
However, it is important that the correct doses are used in order to prevent irritation and dryness.

Many of our PHformula products contain the right combination of these ingredients making them not only more effective but less likely to cause irritation whilst using them.

The best treatment solutions include a combination of both chemical peels/resurfacing and Microneedling treatments.

Chemical peels help speed up the process of skin shedding (a natural process of the skin) revealing new skin cells giving an instant glow, improving texture, addressing signs of ageing, helping to reduce acne and breakouts and refining pore size.

Microneedling is primarily a collagen inducing treatment but has many benefits including rejuvenating the skin and improving the skins surface by reducing fine lines, wrinkles, enlarged pores and acne scarring.

Let me know if you’ve considered these treatment options below 👇🏼

This is how I helped my client to go from ‘dull, severely dehydrated, leathery textured and glycated skin’ to this ‘smooth evened out texture, hydrated, healthy and glowing’

This client came in with lots of ageing skin concerns. These results happened after a combination of home skincare, supplements and regular facial treatments: PHformula resurfacing, Microneedling and Mesotherapy treatments.

Ageing skin concerns can be identified from the onset of premature lines, wrinkles, pigmentation spots (aka solar lentigo), discolouration to the more loose, sagging, leathered textured skin with deeper lines & wrinkles. These are just the few things you may be experiencing. But the one thing to remember is, how did your skin arrive to how it looks and feels now?
There are several factors that prominently affect the skin ageing process. These being environmental impact; UV damage, lifestyle factors, smoking to dietary habits and the onset of peri menopause to menopause itself.

So, as skin ageing is a process it will therefore take time, but with the right help and a holistic approach that works on multiple levels is what will be required to help you achieve your desired results.

Want to achieve results comment ‘ME’ below and I will send you a direct message

Gift Vouchers available for any occasion.
You can now treat family and friends to a facial or another treatment.

Vouchers can be purchased from my online booking site, link in bio.

I’m so grateful to receive testimonials like this from clients! 😍

Results come when working in partnership with you so if you have any questions and concerns around your skin let me know by messaging me directly and we can discuss what options are best for you.

Need help with your skin?
Message me today 😊

Why you need to wear SPF if you have sun spots!
(Or want to prevent them)

Sun spots (aka as liver spots or solar lentigo) develop on the face, neck, décolletage, arms and back of hands.
These usually develop as small isolated dark spots which can vary in size and shape and the main reason for their development is ‘prolonged exposure to sunlight’.
Even going through one day in the sun without the use of SPF is damaging to the skin, as UV radiation causes damage to the DNA of the cells as well as rapid collagen deterioration.
It also triggers the pigment producing melanocyte cells, to become overactive and when this happens it leads to the creation of pigment spots.

The most important factor is that you use a broad spectrum SPF that protects against both UVA and UVB rays to firstly control any current sun spots from getting darker and larger and secondly to prevent getting them altogether.

Remember, use SPF 365 days of the year!

Let me know in the comments if you’re using SPF everyday?

Microcurent Treatment Benefits

The Microcurrent Facial Treatment is a fantastic option to lift, tone and contour the facial skin that looses its elasticity due to the ageing process.

Microcurent Technology has been around since the 1980s and was originally used to treat a medical condition called Bell’s palsy and muscle paralysis. After noticing improved results in patients with atrophied, sagging facial muscles, micro current was then adopted as an anti-ageing tool.

Just like doing weight resistant training on your body to tone and tighten it, this is a muscle workout for the face which gradually increases and improves the facial contours with consecutive treatments.

As with all exercise the greatest benefits are achieved through regularity. A course of 6-10 treatments once a week is recommended for best results.

A gentle exfoliation and firming mask is also added to invigorate dull complexions.

Book using link in bio.

Incase you hadn’t noticed 🥶

Stay warm 🥰

The one that resonates with me the most is
‘Putting Yourself First’ because this is something I struggle with a lot, but I am trying to learn to do more of it.

Comment below which of these resonates with you the most 👇🏼

Indulge Yourself With Our Winter 🆘 Facial Treatment And Save Your Skin!

This treatment is tailored to your skin needs and condition and there’s no prior preparation required. Just pure indulgence, relaxation and lots of skin saving, from the effects of harsh winter weather 🥶

This 60 mins facial treatment includes -
• Cleansing
• Skin Preparation
• Tailored Resurfacing unique to your skin condition
• Vitamin infusion massage on face, neck décolletage & shoulders
• Hydrating Mask specifically selected to your skin needs
• Vitamin C boost treatment
• Nourishing recovery cream
• UV Sun Protection Factor application (yes 365 days a year)

PM to book this facial treatment

Top Tip ➡️ Acne Breakouts ➡️ Spot ON Blemish Active

This is one of my favourite acne/spot rescue products.
Contains fast acting anti microbial Ingredients; mandelic acid, salicylic acid, azelaic acid, tea tree, PH-DVC, that eliminate the acne causing bacteria in the skin.

When applied on the breakouts up to 2-3 times a day, it rapidly soothes and clears acne breakouts without leaving the unwanted blemishes behind.

Try it you will love it too.

Any questions let me know below 👇🏼