The Skin Salon Nottingham

Your skincare shouldn’t stop at your jawline… 🤎

One of the most commonly neglected areas when it comes to skin treatments? The neck.

And it’s an area I’m no longer happy to overlook.

Your neck is exposed to many of the same environmental factors as your face - including UV exposure - yet it’s often the first place we start noticing changes in skin texture, firmness and visible signs of ageing.

So going forward, when we’re microneedling the face, the neck will be included as standard.

Not as an optional extra.
Not something you have to remember to ask for.
Just part of the treatment.

Microneedling works by creating controlled micro-injuries within the skin to stimulate the skin’s natural repair process and support collagen and elastin production. So if we’re using this treatment to work on the quality and appearance of the skin on your face, it makes sense to give the neck the same attention.

This is also something I’m incorporating into my new Derma 2.0 facial treatments as I gradually introduce the range into the clinic.

Because when you’re investing in improving your skin, I want us to look at the whole picture - not just the part that’s easiest to see. 🤎

Please note: this update applies to new treatments and bookings going forward. Existing treatment packages and previously purchased treatments will remain as originally agreed.

That post-microneedling glow 🤎✨

Look at that skin.

Microneedling isn’t just about creating that lovely immediate glow — it’s a treatment I use to encourage the skin’s natural regenerative processes and improve the overall quality of the skin over time.

We’re working on things like texture, firmness, fine lines, scarring and overall skin quality, depending on what your skin actually needs.

And this is why I don’t just microneedle everyone in the same way.

Your skin, your concerns, your barrier and your goals all need to be taken into consideration before deciding what treatment is right for you.

The glow is the bonus… the long-term improvement in your skin is the goal. 🤎

If you’re wondering whether microneedling would actually be suitable for your skin, that’s exactly what we establish during your consultation. 📲

YOUR SUMMER SKINCARE ROUTINE MAY NOT BE WHAT YOUR SKIN NEEDS GOING INTO AUTUMN 🍂

As we move from warmer summer months into cooler weather, you may start noticing your skin behaving differently.

Cooler temperatures, lower humidity and indoor heating can all affect the skin — which means the routine that worked perfectly for you in July might not be what your skin needs now.

Here are 5 things I’d be reconsidering going into autumn 👇🏼

1️⃣ HYDRATION

If your skin is suddenly feeling tighter, drier or more dehydrated, it may be time to focus more on hydration and barrier support rather than simply adding more actives.

2️⃣ HOW OFTEN YOU’RE EXFOLIATING

If you’re using multiple acids, scrubs or other exfoliating products, now is a good time to reassess whether your skin actually needs that much exfoliation.

More isn’t always better — especially if your skin is becoming dry or sensitive.

3️⃣ YOUR TREATMENT PLAN

Your skin’s needs can change throughout the year, so your treatment plan shouldn’t necessarily stay exactly the same either.

Autumn can be a great time to start thinking about more targeted corrective treatments, but your skin needs to be healthy and your barrier in a good place first.

4️⃣ YOUR SPF

Please don’t ditch your SPF just because summer is over.

UV exposure doesn’t suddenly stop because it’s colder or you’re not sitting in the sun. If you’re working on pigmentation, acne marks, ageing or overall skin health, SPF is still a daily essential.

5️⃣ WHAT YOUR SKIN ACTUALLY NEEDS NOW

This is probably the most important one.

Don’t automatically carry on using the same products, treatments and routine simply because they worked for you a few months ago.

If your skin has changed, reassess it.

Your skincare routine should be based on what your skin needs now, not what it needed in the summer.

Save this as your little autumn skincare reminder 🍂🤍

Acne before & after 🤎

This result wasn’t about finding the strongest acid and throwing it at her skin.

It was about stepping back and looking at the bigger picture.

When she came to me, we didn’t just talk about what products she could put on her face. We looked at her skincare, her daily habits, what she was eating, hydration, lifestyle and what could be going on beneath the surface.

Rather than constantly trying to strip the skin back and “dry out” the acne, we focused on calming her skin barrier down and giving her skin what it actually needed.

Her homecare was tailored to her skin rather than just being a collection of strong acne-focused products.

And alongside that, we worked on the everyday things that can have an impact on how the skin behaves — including the food she was putting into her body, hydration and the habits she could realistically maintain.

Because sometimes when you’re dealing with acne, the instinct is:

“I need something stronger.”

Another acid.
Another exfoliant.
Another spot treatment.

But stronger doesn’t always mean better.

Sometimes we need to stop looking at the skin in isolation and start asking why is this skin behaving this way in the first place?

That’s the approach I take in clinic.

I’m not here to just look at your skin, tell you what products to buy and send you on your way.

I want to understand you, your skin and the bigger picture, so we can create a plan that actually makes sense for you. 🤎

And this is exactly why your consultation matters.

I don’t expect you to know what it is you need — that’s my job. 📲