The Healthy Skin Room

Sun exposure can damage the skin and cause premature signs of ageing, such as wrinkles, sun spots, and hyperpigmentation. To repair sun damage, we use IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) to rejuvenate the skin with minimal downtime.

IPL treatments are a gentle and effective way of restoring youthful skin. IPL treatments can reduce sun damage, age spots, and pigmentation problems, both red and brown.

Here, we can see the results on my own skin after just one IPL session.
It did flake off a little bit, and I applied SPF every day with an extra layer on the treated area.

I am very pleased with the results!

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Results after just one session of Facial Sculpting Massage.

More than a natural method of facial rejuvenation, facial massage helps improve the blood flow - bringing more oxygen and nutrients to the skin - lymphatic draining and tones muscles.

On top of that, it's a very relaxing experience as we target facial tension, thus releasing all stress from the face.

Results after one IPL session to remove thread veins/capillaries on the nose area.

✨️ New year, new treatments ✨️

I have exciting news !

I will now be offering BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE facials to my existing treatments!

About the brand:

Biologique Recherche is a natural high-end French skin care line known for the incredible textures of its products and high concentration of active ingredients.

Your skin is left beautifully glowy and healthier after each facial. Facials are always based on the client's Skin Instant ®, meaning that each treatment is tailored to your unique skin needs, which can vary depending on the weather, lifestyle, hormones, environmental stressors, etc.

Why BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE?

I've been working with the brand since 2019 and I always loved the results after each facial. I learned a lot from my experience and met inspiring people when working at the flagship store .of.beauty in London. This is why I am very grateful and excited to be able to offer these beautiful treatments at The Healthy Skin Room.

To celebrate this occasion, I will be offering 20% off on all Biologique Recherche facials until 31st January.

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas time and look forward to seeing you this month for your maintenance facial 😊

I will be posting later this week the offers for January!

Claudia 🤍

Happy New Year !

Thank you for all your support this year!

I wish you a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year.

I can't wait to see you in 2024 ✨️

With lots of love,

Claudia

At The Healthy Skin Room, in partnership with .lhr.room, we offer the latest IPL treatments with the all-new Stellar M22™. All IPL devices are not the same. The Lumenis Stellar M22 IPL is the safest and most effective on the market.

➡️ BENEFITS OF IPL:

• Removes or reduces broken facial capillaries

• Reduces fine lines and wrinkles

• Minimizes redness

• Smoothes rough skin

• Erases skin irregularities

• Improves skin discoloration

• Shrinks pores

➡️ HOW DOES IT WORK ?

An IPL photofacial treatment uses specific wavelengths of light energy to pe*****te into the skin, targeting redness or broken vessels. When the blood under the skin’s surface absorbs the device’s light energy, it generates heat that causes blood vessels to constrict and shrink without harming the surrounding skin tissue. The body reabsorbs the damaged vessels, reducing the appearance of redness.

As the skin continues its healing process, facial redness, visible blood vessels, and other rosacea symptoms will begin to fade, revealing smoother skin with a more even skin tone.

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Sculped Inside out

This two hours rejuvenating massage experience combines lifting, sculpting, toning with the detox and anti-puffiness effect of Lipo-Oval treatment from . On top of that LED red light is also used to stimulate collagen and elastin.

Affer this treatment the skin is left fresher, healthier, slimmer and rejuvenated.

A pure relaxing and effective experience in which all you need to do is to relax and let the healing power of hands to their work ✨️

Sharing the final results 2 weeks after treating pigmentation with IPL skin rejuvenation therapy.

➡️ How does it work?

Brown spots, also referred to as “lentigines” in medical terms can be treated with Intense Pulsed Light.

Using a broad-spectrum light, and a series of gentle pulses, this light pe*****tes through the skin and is selectively absorbed by brown pigment particles within the skin (the melanin) and breaks them down. The pigment will then flake off in a few days, leaving a beautiful, flawless complexion. This method is safe and very effective.

➡️ Why does pigmentation occur ?

Pigmentation is the result of an excess of melanin in the skin. The cause may be hormonal, due to trauma, sun damage or ageing. 
The absence of regular use of sun protection can make the pigment go darker over time.

➡️ How many sessions are needed ?

In most cases, 3 to 6 sessions are required, but everyone is different. After that, some people may need occasional maintenance treatments to keep their skin looking young and healthy.

📧 Email or DM for more information or to book a demo consultation:
[email protected]

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⛄️MY WINTER ESSENTIALS ❄️

Winter is here and it's when you want to add extra hydration and protection to your skin.

Skin care tips :

- For all skin types: using skincare with hyaluronic acid helps hold moisture into the skin. Choose serums that contain HA in different molecular sizes to hydrate at different layers of the skin.

- Swap your light moisturiser for a more richer texture. Ex: moisturisers with shea butter, beeswax, squalane, macadamia oil, evening primrose oil, to prevent TEWL (trans epidermal water loss) and form a "shield" to protect your skim from environmental stressors.

- Use a nourishing facial cleanser, such as milk cleanser, gel, or balm if you have dry skin. Forget about foaming cleansers ! They highly dehydrate your skin.

❤️ My favourite product to keep my skin hydrated and nourished without feeling "heavy" on the skin:
Vita-Long oil.
Unlike other face oils, this one is applied BEFORE your moisturiser and creates a perfect shield of protection.

Other product benefits:
- Its blend of natural oils mimics our protective mantle of natural lipids.
- Contains powerful epigenetic anti aging ingredient. By maintaining DNA stability and protecting it from mutations, it slows down the aging process.

Get 20% off with code HSR23.

➡️ Treating sun/age spots with Intense Pulsed Light.

Showcasing before and after pictures following an IPL treatment for pigmentation.

On these pictures, you can see the dark pigment falling off the skin one week after the first session.

Final results coming soon.

How it works ?
IPL light is absorbed by the melanin in the skin. The pigmented lesion is broken down, forming micro-crusing on the skin's surface, up to 48h after treatment.

Interested about IPL treatment? DM or email to book a consultation!

[email protected]
07927 462252

Hello ! I'm Claudia, I specialise in holistic facial therapies.

🌸 Natural & hands-on approach:

I strongly believe in face massage as a natural way of skin rejuvenation. It helps you look good and feel good. It also stimulates your lymphatic system, which is so important, along with regular exercise.

🔬Combining science & technology:

For more demanding skin's, I combine face massage with targeted skin care products and/or technology such as LED Light therapy, galvanic therapy or IPL.

🧐 Personalised approach:

No treatment is the same because we are all different. This is why I always personalise my treatments to your unique skin concerns.

Where to find me?

📍Inside SK Hair and Beauty in 161 Ebusy Street, Belgravia.
📆 Wednesday --> Saturday

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

The new introduction of Intense Pulsed Light - used on its own or combined with the protocols - allows me to create bespoke treatments to target skin conditions such as facial redness, pigmentation or acne.

When treating rosacea and facial redness, Meder Beauty treatments target inflammation and restore a healthy microbiome, while the energy generated by the IPL machine breaks down undesired redness and dilated capillaries.

Not sure if IPL is for you?

➡️ DM for more information. I offer FREE skin consultations in London, Belgravia.

OCTOBER OFFER :
IPL skin rejuvenation
50% off on small areas (example: facial veins around the nose, dark spots).

🗓 Offer valid until 31st October.

Please note that a patch test is required 24h-48h prior to your treatment.

"Use your sunscreen every day, even in the winter."

Yes, I keep repeating this to every client when they come see me. Because it's my role to advise you on how to keep your skin healthy.

This is why, whether you book a face massage or a bespoke facial with me, I always recommend what I think is best for your skin needs, your personal concerns, if you have any.

I believe that the better your lifestyle and skincare routine is, the better your skin quality will be, and the less you will spend in expensive invasive treatments. And if you do choose to have invasive treatments, the longer the results will last if you take good care of your skin.

Here are some skincare tips I always give:

- Do not smoke
- Don't sunbathe
- Always wear sunscreen,even in winter
- Use a non-foaming cleanser

What is Telangiectasia?
Also known as "spider veins" or "thread veins", telangiectasia are dilated blood vessels located near the surface of the skin or on the corner of the nose.

Causes? This can be sun damage, frequent rubbing, extreme temperatures, harsh skin care, and irritation. Other factors include genetics, pregnancy, rosacea.

How to treat ?
Laser and IPL are the most common solutions. At The Healthy Skin Room we use Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) to treat them.

How it works ?

The haemoglobin present in the blood vein absorbs the pulsed light, which converts to heat and coagulates the vessel. The vein will instantly disappear or gradually break down over a number of days until it disappears.

As blood can no longer circulate it ceases to colour the capillaries. After the treatment the dilated capillaries are re-absorbed by the body's lymphatic system within a few days. IPL is a safe and effective treatment with no damage to the surrounding tissue.

What to expect ?

The results of IPL treatments are cumulative. We usually recommend 4 to 6 IPL sessions spaced four weeks apart. This timing will allow time for your body’s natural cell turnover process to occur.

Does it come back ?

The treated blood vessels will not return as they are destroyed during treatment.

However, there is a possibility that the body may develop new thread veins in the future if the underlying causes persist. We cannot therefore say that results are permanent, but most patients experience good results and do not need further treatment.

What IPL technology do we use ?

Lumenis Stellar M22 IPL machine is one of the most advanced technologies that enables us to safely and effectively treat:

➡️ Vascular lesions : Non-invasive treatment for spider, dilated capillaries, rosacea, and redness.

➡️ Pigmented lesions: Non-invasive treatment to reduce unwanted pigmentation such as sun pots, age spots, and freckles.

➡️ Acne: A gentle IPL treatment that addresses both the p.acnes bacteria, as well as the pigmentation and redness of the skin, associated with acne.

DM to book your IPL "demo" consultation.

Claudia

I'm very excited to announce that I am now offering IPL treatments for skin rejuvenation!

What is it for ?

✅️ Sun damage/age spots/sun spots
✅️ Facial redness / rosacea
✅️ Dilated blood vessels /spider veins
✅️ Acne

For better results, protocols combining IPL & advanced skincare will be also available, depending on your skin needs and objective.

How can I book ?

Please DM to book an IPL consultation first, do make sure you are a suitable candidate!

rejuvenation

Every wound or trauma triggers an inflammatory response in order to activate the skin healing process.

Wound healing is a complex process that involves cellular regeneration, components of the extracellular matrix (collagen, glycosaminoglycans, fibronectin), angiogenesis (growth of blood vessels from pre-existing vessels) and scar tissue remodeling.

🌱 Certain plants, vitamins, and oligo-elements can support wound healing by:

- Reducing oedema (swelling) and bruising post-surgery or post other aesthetic procedures

- Improving scar tissue quality

- Activating tissue regeneration

- Prolonging the effect of cosmetic procedures (injectables, facial surgery, etc.)

- Reducing inflammation (body inflammation, facial redness, weakened blood capillaries)

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•Turmeric (powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory)

•Bromelain, extracted from pineapple (anti-inflammatory, anti-bruising)

•Papain (anti-inflammatory)

•Arnica (anti-inflammatory, anti-bruising). For topical application only. Do not use on open wounds.

•Red vine leaves, strengthens blood vessels, contains resveratrol (a polyphenol rich in antioxidants), anti-inflammatory

•Red vine seeds, contains flavonoids (antioxidant)

•Selenium (protects from free-radical activity)

•Omega-3s (antioxidant and anti-inflammatory). However, not recommended post surgery as it prevents platelet adhesion.

•Coenzyme Q10 (protects cell mitochondria and cell DNA from oxidation)

•Zinc (supports tissue repair and wo (und healing)

•Vitamins A. C. E (antioxidants)

•Vitamin B1 (essential for glucose metabolism and healthy nerve, muscle, and heart function)

💆‍♀️🧴Healing and anti-inflammatory skincare

One of the reasons why I choose to work with brands such as and is because they use many antioxidant and healing ingredients to support skin. One of my favorite products is the Q Flavonoid Complex serum, which I recommend to everyone (except for active acne, due to is slightly oily texture).

It's all about passion and care 🤍

When you book 90 mins facials with me, I take the time to massage your arms and hands for a better relaxing experience.

I like to use different types of masks.

sheet masks are made of organic bamboo fibre. Soft on skin, ethically sourced and recyclable. Thanks to an innovative technology, each mask contains 30 ml of active gel. 

💡Tip for busy people : it's designed so that you can secure it around the ears and chin, allowing your mask to stay in place whatever you do. 

Meder Beauty products: Get 20% off with code THEHEALTHYSKINROOM

Oxidative stress is when there is an imbalance between production and accumulation of oxygen reactive species (ROS) in cells and tissues and the ability of our body to detoxify these reactive products.

Under conditions of oxidative stress, reactive oxygen species (ROS) become toxic oxidants and can accelerate aging and the development of many chronic diseases.

What are symptoms of oxidative stress?

Wrinkles and grey hair
Decreased eye sight
Fatigue
Memory loss and/or brain fog
Muscle and/or joint pain
Headaches and sensitivity to noise
Susceptibility to infections

How do you get rid of oxidative stress?

Eating a balanced, healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables
Eating essential fatty acids
Limiting intake of processed foods, particularly those high in sugars and fats
Exercising regularly
Quitting smoking
Reducing stress
Using SPF daily and avoid excess sun exposure

Using antioxidant skincare (vitamin C, vitamin E, flavonoids, centella asiatica, green tea extract, etc.)

It is well known that sun exposure and smoking have damaging effects on the long term on the skin.
Studies also show a strong connection between diet & skin dryness and aging signs. A balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables and minerals, low in saturated fats and sugar, limit the appearance of wrinkles and improve the skin quality.
Thus, the oxidative stress caused by the environment and lifestyle modify the skin condition. As a consequence, our proteins, and especially collagen - which represents 75% of the dry weight of the skin - will be considerably impacted by this stress. Studies show a link between the protein's oxidation and skin radiance.

How to prevent oxidative stress?

A good, adapted and regular skincare regimen is beneficial to the skin. Antioxidants serums and SPF can protect from UV damage.
Targeted skincare will enable us to address common skin concerns such as sebum regulation, pigmentation, pore size, fine lines, etc.
Make-up (preferably mineral make-up) can also help blur your little blemishes, but does not solve your skin issues!

My skincare recommendations:
Antioxidant serum: NRJ Soin serum
If you have a sensitive skin → meder_beauty Soin Apax serum

Experience the ultimate back skincare treatment that's just like a facial but tailored for your back! Suitable for everyone, including teens, men, and women, my back facial cleanses, exfoliates, and tackles congestion to reveal a summer-ready, glowing complexion. Revitalise your skin today!

Thank you Chantal for the lovely review 🤍

I use products in many of my treatments.
If you would like to use these treatments at home too then do take advantage of our 20% discount code THEHEALTHYSKINROOM

A special eye treatment you can add to any of my facials if you are concerned about dark circles, or maybe puffiness or fine lines.
In this targeted treatment I use ingredients to strengthen and protect this delicate area, such as arnica, vitamin K and bioflavonoids.
Depuffing and lifting massage techniques are performed and galvanic current to push line
smoothing peptides deeper into the skin.
If you are pregnant, treatment will be adapted accordingly.

Facial massage is a natural and non-invasive way to promote healthy skin and to relax facial muscles, which undergo constant stress.

During facial massage our main objective is to work on the fascia of your face, neck and shoulders, breaking down built up tension, providing a more relaxed and fresh appearance. Fascia is a tissue which surrounds muscles, bones, organs. It’s the body envelope and when it gets stuck it compromises muscle movements, facial expressions, causing the body to lose its physiological adaptive capacity. We call this “binding down” of fascia.
Poor posture, stress, injury, trauma, or surgical procedures restrict the fascia, compromising its elasticity and suppleness. Skin cells do not receive much nutrients giving our face a dull appearance and speeding up the aging process .
Many people clench their teeth or strain their eyes in front of a screen for prolonged periods of time, these actions contribute to build up tension on the face resulting in headaches, frowning and other disorders.
Facial massage helps to release this tension on the face, neck and shoulders allowing blood and lymphatic circulation to be more efficient.
Improvements can be noticed after only one treatment, however for a longer lasting result it is suggested to get weekly appointments for the first weeks followed by monthly appointments to keep your face looking fresh, toned and glowing all the time.

It is well known that sun exposure and smoking have damaging effects on the long term on the skin.
Studies also show a strong connection between diet & skin dryness and aging signs. A balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables and minerals, low in saturated fats and sugar, limit the appearance of wrinkles and improve the skin quality.
Thus, the oxidative stress caused by the environment and lifestyle modify the skin condition. As a consequence, our proteins, and especially collagen - which represents 75% of the dry weight of the skin - will be considerably impacted by this stress. Studies show a link between the protein's oxidation and skin radiance.

How to prevent oxidative stress?

A good, adapted and regular skincare regimen is beneficial to the skin. Antioxidants serums and SPF can protect from UV damage.
Targeted skincare will enable us to address common skin concerns such as sebum regulation, pigmentation, pore size, fine lines, etc.
Make-up (preferably mineral make-up) can also help blur your little blemishes, but does not solve your skin issues!

My skincare recommendations:
Antioxidant serum: NRJ Soin serum
If you have a sensitive skin → Soin Apax serum.