Following on from the January post regarding fake Dermamelan products, we have had more sent in, this time from someone who bought the Dermamelan in clinic treatment pack on the internet from America.

This pack is only for in clinic use by a trained practitioner, so we strongly advise against anyone buying it to use on themselves. The images below show the FAKE Dermamelan Mask, which although is in a similar container to the genuine product, the contents could be anything. Would you put this on your skin?

Here was another tampered Dermamelan mask received for verification. You can see the colour and texture difference between the authentic product and the tampered one.

Remember, only purchase Dermamelan and Cosmelan from authorised stockists and only have the mask done by a trained practitioner, many peoplemake their pigmentation far worse using fake products.

We stock the Dermamelan Maintenance cream and Cosmelan 2 maintenance cream which are suitable for home use.

Face the Future – Official Authorised Mesoestetic, Dermamelan & Cosmelan Stockists

As the temperatures drop our skin can react to the harsher, colder winds and become dry and flaky. Good moisturisers will be of some help, but what the body needs is the right nutrients to help skin cells retain their moisture and flexibility. SKIN Omegas is the ideal winter skin supplement.

SKIN Omegas is a combination of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids. These are responsible for the maintenance of the cell membrane which hold moisture in the cell – so without these in your diet the skin loses moisture more quickly. Results are fast – after taking SKIN Omegas for just 10 days many have noticed a real difference in their skin!

Advanced Nutrition Programme SKIN Omegas are currently on special offer for a limited time in our online shop – click here to visit.

For more information on Advanced Nutrition Programme SKIN Omegas, call us today on 0113 282 3300.

If you are like me, and you leave it until the last minute when buying gifts for all the major occasions or your not quite sure what to get that Mum this year, then here’s some gift ideas from Face the Future…

1. Treatments
We have a wide array of treatments here at Face the Future, with some great age management treatments such as mesotherapy, microdermabrasion, botox or fillers. You could even treat your mum to a course of laser hair removal, which we have some great offers on at the moment.

2. Products
If your mum is already a Face the Future client, then you can treat her to some of the products she might already use. Alternatively we have a great range of products in our online shop, from leading brands such as Advanced Nutrition Programme, Aromatherapy Associates and Mesoestetic.

3. Gift Vouchers
There are always our fantastic gift vouchers that you could buy for your mum. We can have a gift voucher ready for you within 1 hour of purchase. You can call us, and pay over the phone for your voucher and then you can either pick up your voucher or we will email it across to you. This is perfect for buying a last minute present!

So there are a few ideas for you, but we would recommend you that give us a call if you can’t make up your mind, or if you need some advice on any of our treatments or products.

Paul Williams, Face the Future
info@facethefuture.co.uk – 0113 282 3300

It seems the Americans are now selling collagen drinks on the pretence that swallowing these drinks will miraculously improve wrinkles and or improve the signs of aging.

This is impossible and would be an expensive mistake if the product arrives in the UK at prices similar to America. Forget the hype, good skin is achieved by good food, pure omega 3 (or fresh oily fish), exercise and a good quality cleanser and a moisturiser that actually penetrates the surface of the skin.

Here’s a case where the advert was proven to be within the law. Allergan have embarked on a massive public awareness campaign for their latest product Juvéderm® ULTRA. I wonder who lodged the complaints, I cannot believe children seeing this advert would put Juvéderm on their letter to Santa, and if they did what would anybody be able to fill on a child?

Even if the clinician had left their morals and common sense at home. The claim by somebody that Juvéderm should only be administered by a qualified medical aesthetic practitioner was also upheld because it is completely correct.

Most of the large cosmetic companies make fantastic claims with their so called “magic” creams, and this piece published in aesthetic medicine magazine this week makes interesting reading for anyone baffled by how these companies can make such claims.

Estée Lauder used a very small sample of 25 women in the study (I wonder how many women work at their head office?). They used high magnification to overemphasise the results which the human eye could not possibly detect. The A.S.A is right to disapprove of this advert because obviously, most consumers would not expect to need a microscope to see a result!!

At Face the Future we achieve excellent results with Danne Montague-King treatments and products. We use them to treat acne, premature ageing, rosacea and many more.

We stock a full range of products and one of our practitioners will see you and prescribe a skin care range suitable for you.

Many beauticians / skin specialists will diagnose your skin as dry, oily or combination, but skin is not as simple as this.

To achieve a healthy glowing skin the best way to start is by drinking sufficient amounts of water per day. The recommended daily amount is between 1.5-2 litres.

Drinking more water helps to clear toxins from the body keeps the skin fresh and healthy looking. Water is essential for the bodies growth and maintenance as it is involved in a number of processes it helps get rid of waste and regulates the bodies temperature and provides a medium for biological reactions to occur in the body.

Water is lost from the body through urine and sweat and must be replaced through the diet. If you don’t consume enough you can become dehydrated causing symptoms such as tiredness, dizziness, nausea and loss of concentration.

Well, some bright spark decided a Face the Future ‘Skin Blog’ would be a good idea (yes, you’re right….Paul, of course), so here I am.

So, the general idea is to pass on tips re Skin Health and to answer some of the common questions that come up in Clinic on a regular basis.

I’ll endeavour to put a mixture of our own general thoughts and experiences mixed with published research articles and tips from other top professionals.

Hello and welcome to Face the Future’s new blog.

We aim to bring you the latest news, updates, articles and information on many of the areas we specialise in, including Age Management, Hair Removal, Health and Skin Problems.

The Face the Future Team
www.facethefuture.co.uk