Skin Health

Your skin represents you, and it will fluctuate with the seasons, your diet, hormones - whatever is going on in your life. Maybe you’ve always had troublesome skin, or perhaps what you’ve done in the past no longer seems to suit?

Caring for your skin is a simple treat that can make you look and feel brighter. It goes without saying that physical appearance impacts on our emotional and mental wellbeing. So, let us help you navigate the world of skincare, and understand what ingredients your skin needs to stay healthy.

TREATMENT AT A GLANCE

Procedure Time

60-min consultation

Discomfort

Nil

Downtime

Nil

Weeks-months
(sometimes sooner)

Results Seen

Treatments Needed

Home-care & in-clinic

Lasting

As long as you commit!

  • ‘WOW! Oh my gosh, this (pHformula) skincare is revolutionary! So simple to use; even with all my travelling, my skin has been calmer, and so much better hydrated. Thank you!’

    N - West Sussex

  • ‘I have the simplest facial routine - twice a day, I apple the pHformula cleanse and moisturise, using their spot cream if I feel one coming - and my skin has looked and felt flawless ever since.’

    E - West Sussex

  • ‘I came to Wendy with overreactive, burning sore skin. Within days of a facial treatment and being put on the correct products my skin was transformed to how it used to be. Glowing, soft and healthy.'

    K - Surrey

  • ‘I was introduced to pHformula skin products [by The Lodsworth Clinic], which I love, especially the cleanser; it has such a good range for teenage skin as well. The Lodsworth Clinic is now where I go for all my beauty needs’.

    C - West Sussex

FAQs

  • Our skin is so important! The outer layer (epidermis) is waterproof, protecting us from the elements: from infection, mechanical and thermal injury, as well as reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. The dermis beneath provides the strength and elasticity; with receptors to detect pressure, pain and heat; and blood vessels, hair follicles, sweat and sebaceous glands to regulate our temperature.

  • As we age, our skin – the most visible indicator of age – undergoes changes, both naturally (intrinsic) and due to environmental exposure such as UV radiation (extrinsic). The epidermis thins, and our cells become less efficient, producing less collagen, less elastin and less hyaluronic acid. The result is tired looking, dry skin, with laxity, fine lines and wrinkles. 

  • Unfortunately, skin changes develop sooner in women than in men due to the decreased protective effects of oestrogen during the menopause. Skin becomes lax, wrinkles develop, and it becomes noticeably more dry and sometimes itchy, with a reduction in both sebaceous secretions and ceramide production. We help many women around this age to regain brighter, fresher skin, when their pre-existing products no longer meet their needs.

  • Your 60 minute consultation gives us a chance to help you to understand your skin. To appreciate how it behaves, what bothers you most, and importantly – find you a routine that suits your lifestyle, and your budget. You will be sent a questionnaire to complete in advance, then we will put you through our state-of-the-art Opatra skin scanner. This captures multispectral images of your face allowing us to examine in detail everything from pore size and hydration, to collagen, texture and sun damage. We will carry out a mini ‘consultation facial’ and from there, suggest active ingredients that will help, and in-clinic treatments that can work alongside.

  • Teens often find their skin flares up as a result of excess sebum produced when hormones are in a state of flux. Sometime over-the-counter products will suffice, but frequently we get better outcomes with a more personalised approach, controlling break-outs before scarring can set in.

  • We are experienced in treating a wide range of different skin types, including rosacea or sensitive skin, acne and scarring, premature ageing or dull skin, dry sun damaged areas and hyperpigmentation. The skincare we use is extremely versatile meaning we can tailor a treatment plan specifically to you and your needs.

  • We work with pHformula: the first pharma-cosmeceutical brand offering controlled delivery of powerful active ingredients to the skin, which stimulate collagen production and cell regeneration. The home-care products are targeted to treat a number of conditions such as acne, ageing skin, hyperpigmentation, and chronic redness. They prepare, optimise and maintain the results of the in-clinic skin resurfacing treatments, and can be tailored specifically to your needs.

  • pHformula’s brand focus is simply about delivering high-quality active ingredients in a scientifically proven manner. No unnecessary packaging. No fragrance. No gimmicks.

    Products have:

    • no added colour

    • no lanolin or mineral oil

    • non comedogenic

    • paraben-free

    • preservative system

  • Yes, we always hold stock, so you can usually purchase your skin products from us.

  • GetHarley is an online platform we are partnered with that holds all our skin care stock. They are a fabulous company to work with and it simply makes life a bit easier for you! We can set you up with an account, with the products we have decided on, and then you can order through them as and when you are running low (they will remind you which is always helpful!).