After returning from a fantastic two weeks in South Africa, it’s a good time to reflect on the pros and cons of good old UVA rays.

We know that the suns rays help with Vitamin D synthesis and the production of calcium for healthy bones and teeth.

We also know that the suns rays give us a ‘feel good factor’, helping us feel better on an emotional level.  Many people feels the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and feel the loss of sunlight in a negative capacity.

However, I still find it amazing, when on holiday, to witness the number of people who really do, over do their sun exposure and end up with quite serious burns, blisters and oozing skin.

Acne is a complex and frustrating skin condition, made worse by the unrealistic promises made by many of the over the counter so called ‘Acne Cures’.

Danne offers a real solution to Acne but it is not a ‘quick fix’ solution.  It takes time, patience and commitment to rediscover a skin that is healthy and glowing.

By adhering to the stringent protocols, clear skin is possible but be patient, it takes time to solve a problem that may have existed for many years.

Generally, the Danne Acne Prescriptives, consists of 12 treatments undertaken over a six month period but this is not set in stone.  Sometimes clearance can be achieved sooner and occasionally, if the Acne is complex, clearance may take longer.  It is also absolutely essential to adhere to any home care protocols and products recommended.

The Condition

Rosacea is a skin disease that causes redness and swelling on the face.  Often referred to as adult acne, Rosacea often begins with as a tendency to flush or blush easily and it progresses to persistent redness in the centre of the face that gradually involves the cheeks, forehead and chin.  As the disease progresses small capillaries and tiny pimples begin to appear on and around the reddened area.  Unlike acne, there are no comedones or milia.  When first developing, it may come and go on its own, then when the skin starts to stay reddened and pimples and enlarged blood vessels become visible, it will need clinical treatment.

The pimples cause a watery pus and the skin is usually accompanied by trans-epidermal water loss and possibly seborrhoea.  A more advanced condition, called Rhinophyma, usually affects males rather than females and involves the development of a bulbous nose and puffy cheeks.  Sometimes, with Rosacea, the eyes become gritty and reoccurring conjunctivitis can become problematic.

Face the Future is delighted to announce that we now stock the Obagi Rosaclear System for treating active rosacea.  We are one of the few exclusive clinics in the UK to stock the product.  For further details on this prescription product, that really works, please call 01132 823300.

What is rosacea?
Rosacea is a skin condition characterised by a reddening of the cheeks, nose, chin and/or forehead. It may also include the appearance of papules and pustules or acne-like pimples. While it is very common, affecting millions of people throughout the world, many of those with rosacea don’t even realise they have it.

Who gets rosacea?
For the most part, rosacea affects those with fair skin. While rosacea can affect both men and women, it’s nearly three times more common in women. Symptoms tend to appear around or after the age of 30.

We deal with hundreds of clients every month who suffer from acne. On occasions some of the people we see have medium to mild acne and advanced acne treatments aren’t needed, they just need to use the correct products.

At Face the Future, we stock paramedical skin products that actually work and by following 3 simple steps, you can have your acne looking better by following the correct program.

Using the simple regime put together by our acne specialists, we have seen many clients achieve fantastic results:

Step 1: Cleanse your face with a deep cleansing wash

With warm water, gently wash your face then, apply a small amount of a suitable deep cleansing wash and spread evenly across your face, then rinse with warm water and pat dry. A deep wash penetrates deeply into the skin to relieve the pressure and soreness of acne. Look for a natural, non alkaline cleanser for this stage.

Body acne is a very common problem for men, and especially for adolescent boys, with the main areas affected being the back and the chest. This can also be a problem for some women. This problem can often affect day to day activities and self esteem.

From our experience with body acne sufferers who have visited the clinic, from talking to them we have found they are often very self conscious and avoid taking their shirt off in public, which in the summer months when you are looking to go on holiday can be quite a problem. Acne on the body and chest can also become very painful. If the condition is left untreated, as well as pain and discomfort it can result in serious skin damage such as scaring.

Here at Face the Future, we use the latest Danné Montague King acne treatments to combat chest, back and body acne (as well as facial acne), but firstly, let’s look at the key causes to chest acne then the ways of treating this skin problem.

The Acoustic Wave Therapy Machine has been a resounding success, with some fantastic results being achieved.  To compliment this we have now bought a power plate to ensure maximum results for cellulite treatments.

The power plate works by a series of vibrations, or pulses, which the body them counteracts by using corresponding muscles to keep balance.  This constant muscle tension then helps muscles become ‘long and lean’, improving not only cellulite but also body silhouette and shape.

Just imagine having the results of liposuction without the surgery – welcome to LASER LIPO. It’s good for skin tightening, cellulite reduction, skin rejuvenation and inch loss and  can  target stomach, lower face,  hips, thighs, baby bulge, male breasts and the dreaded “muffin top” to name but a few.

Amjid from Headingley visited us three weeks ago for a free consultation to see if we could do anything to treat his acne. He had suffered from acne from the age of 15 and decided it was finally time to look for a solution that would get a permanent result. Amjid is currently a student studying law, however he is in his last year and will be looking for jobs after he has finished his course. He felt that this was the best time to invest in his skin so that he would feel more confident when it comes to finding a job in such a professional industry.

We have devised a 12 week programme for Amjid which will include treatments to stop the pustules and papules from coming and then once we have cleared these we are going to carry out a range treatments that will fade the scars that are present as a result of suffering from acne for the last 7 years.

The original 5 week trial of the latest advanced treatment for removing cellulite, Acoustic Wave Therapy, has been extended for an additional 4 weeks!

This fantastic treatments, used all over the world by celebrities such as Madonna, is available for on £39 per treatment. At clinics in London, the cost of this treatment is around £150 per treatment.

Quick Guide to Cellulite:
Cellulite, this refers to the dimpled appearance of the skin that some people have on hips, thighs and buttocks and effects people whether they are overweight or not. Unfortunately this is much more common in women than men.

The lumpiness of cellulite is caused by fat deposits that push and distort the connective tissue beneath the skin.