Skin that looks tired, flat or grey, even when you feel fine, is usually a combination of three things: dehydration in the upper layers, a build-up of dead cells on the surface that scatters light instead of reflecting it, and a slowing of the rate at which the skin renews itself. The good news is that all three respond quickly to treatment, and glow is one of the easiest things to restore.
Why skin loses its glow
Healthy skin turns over roughly every four weeks, shedding dead cells from the surface as new ones rise from below. From the thirties this slows, and the surface becomes slightly thicker and rougher, which dulls the way it reflects light. Dehydration, poor sleep, stress, a diet low in protein and high in sugar, central heating and sun damage all add to it. Smokers and people with very dry skin tend to notice it first.
What helps
For a quick, visible lift, a HydraFacial cleanses, exfoliates, extracts and deeply hydrates the skin in one session, with no downtime. It is the treatment to have before an event, and many patients have one every month or two as maintenance.
For longer-lasting change, the aim is to speed up renewal and rebuild hydration and collagen from within. Medical-grade chemical peels remove the dull surface layer and stimulate fresh skin over a short course. Profhilo and polynucleotides improve hydration and elasticity across the whole face over a couple of sessions. SkinPen microneedling triggers the skin’s own repair response and improves texture and tone over a course of treatments. A structured protocol usually combines two or three of these over a few months, with a simple home routine to maintain the result.
What a consultation involves
We will look at your skin with our skin scanner, which shows hydration, texture and sun damage beneath the surface, and ask about your routine, diet and sleep. You will get a plan matched to what your skin actually needs rather than a list of everything we offer.
