Did you know that almost half of women experience challenges with their skin during menopause? [1]. Menopause and perimenopause can throw your skin into a spin. The skin changes during menopause in several ways, all related to other changes in the body. When this happens, our skincare regimes can need a shake-up. Understanding what skincare is best for menopausal skin and why the skin changes during menopause is one small way to ensure wellbeing at a time that can be unnerving.

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) photorejuvenation is a non-invasive cosmetic procedure that uses a powerful light source to improve the appearance of skin. It is a popular treatment for a variety of skin concerns, such as sun damage, age spots, freckles, and rosacea. The light energy penetrates the skin and is absorbed by the pigmented areas, causing them to break down and fade over time.

IPL stimulates collagen production, which can improve the overall texture and tone of the skin. This treatment can be performed on the face, neck, chest, and hands and other body areas. It is suitable for most skin types.

By only treating the outside of the skin with topical creams, you are only doing 50% of the work. By feeding the skin from the inside, you are nourishing the skin from head to toe, achieving 100% skincare.

Did you know the human body makes 200 million skin cells an hour? We make skin cells from food, vitamins, and nutrients. In fact, the food you consumed yesterday has already entered your bloodstream and, in one week, will be in the outer layer of the skin (the stratum corneum). Advanced Nutrition Programme's science-led ingredients work to feed your future skin from within.

Naturopathy is a great way to help nourish your skin from the inside out. There are many natural treatments that could be beneficial for your skin, such as dietary and lifestyle changes, herbal medicine, and supplements. The skin and gut axis is a connection between the two systems that is based on the bidirectional flow of information. This connection is important for maintaining the normal functioning of each system and the overall health of the body. The skin and gut axis is regulated by the immune system and hormones, which play a role in controlling skin health, digestion, and metabolism. By understanding the mechanisms of this connection, researchers are able to better understand the relationship between skin and gut health and develop treatments that can improve overall health.

Glutathione is a tri-peptide, which consists of a combination of 3 types of amino acids such as glycine, glutamate, and cystine. Glutathione is a moisturising and brightening component that improves the skins tone by inhibiting formation of eumelainin in the skin.

Glutathione is an effective active ingredient that leads to a brighter skin complexion with reduced pigmentation.

It is effective yet safe ingredient without any free radicals or toxins that are harmful for the skin.

What Is Product Sandwiching And Should You Try It?

The idea behind this trend mainly lied within trapping moisture into the skin to prevent transepidermal water loss, and keep the skin looking glowing and hydrated. It is recommended that the skin is damp from the first cleanse prior to applying active and hydrating products. The flow of each product supports an enhanced result that locks in moisture and “sandwiches” the accumulative benefits of the formulations. Retinol sandwiching on the other hand is quite literally sandwiching your retinol between two layers of moisturiser to help avoid retinol burns or irritation.

Bioremodeller the most revolutionary anti-ageing and skin-rejuvenating treatment available on the market. High concentration, ultra-pure hyaluronic acid, allows it to spread like honey under the skin once injected. It provides an enormous hydration boost to the skin after only one treatment and stimulates the regeneration of collagen and elastin. After the recommended two treatments, skin is firmer, tighter, and plumper. Visible signs of ageing including crepey skin, fine lines and wrinkles, dehydration and dullness are all significantly reduced.

How can we safely and effectively reduce and even reverse the effects of ageing?

When it comes to ageing, a significant factor that leads to wrinkles, fine lines, and joint pain is due to inadequate collagen levels. Collagen is the main structural protein found in your skin and other connective tissue. Collagen literally holds our bodies together.

LED light therapy works by killing acne-causing bacteria at the source, deep beneath the skin’s surface. As we are always searching for more natural, chemical-free alternatives to traditional medical solutions, light therapy fits in at Facial impressions perfectly. Blue LED light therapy emits specific, clinically-proven wavelengths of light to trigger an all-natural effect in human tissue, killing acne-causing bacteria, decreasing inflammation, and improving skin tone, texture, and clarity from the inside out.

How Does Light Therapy for Pain Work?

In the same way that plants grow by getting their energy from the sun during photosynthesis, Infrared light therapy -- or “low-level light” therapy -- uses specific, proven wavelengths to stimulate a natural response in human tissue that can increase circulation, accelerate tissue repair, ease muscle pain, relieve joint stiffness, and enhance overall cell performance on a microscopic level. Infrared light therapy works by boosting cellular energy to encourage and enhance the body’s natural healing abilities.

Light therapy has been shown to accelerate tissue repair, decrease wound size and accelerate wound closure as well as other beneficial effects. These mechanisms have been demonstrated to promote dermal wound healing as well as reduce the pain associated with the healing process. The Celluma is intended to be used for dermal wound healing referring to the treatment of surface wounds existing at the outer 2mm of the skin and including normal, acute post-surgical and chronic wound healing including but not limited to diabetic ulcers.

For what purpose is LED light therapy used?

• Mild to moderate acne vulgaris

• Superficial, benign vascular and pigment lesions

• Periorbital wrinkles and rhytides

• Sub-optimal local blood flow and circulation

• Minor muscle and joint aches

• Minor muscle and joint pain

• Pain and stiffness associated with arthritis

• Minor arthritis or muscle spasms

• Minor chronic neck and shoulder pain of a musculoskeletal origin

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Formulated specifically for stressed and problem skin, Skin Clear Biome™ is a pioneering supplement harnessing the benefits of microbiome technology. Four strains of beneficial bacteria and yeast, which work in synergy to balance and clear the skin from deep within. Featuring patent-pending biome technology Skin Clear Biome™ is a next-generation skin supplement, formulated by Advanced Nutrition Programme™ experts to nurture the close connection between a healthy gut and balanced skin.

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HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) is the world’s most advanced non-surgical skin tightening and lifting technology; HIFU is safe, fast and effective procedure to erase wrinkles, lift and tightening and tone sagging skin.

Research has shown the benefits that vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants can help support overall skin health. On a topical level, vitamin C is revered for its skin-saving properties with serums recommended to brighten, lighten, and smooth the complexion.

The inherent qualities of ingested vitamin C offer notable support to our skin, and Skin Vit C is powered by a researched fusion of three ingredients: vitamin C, zinc and acerola cherry.

This synergy of nutrients simultaneously works to:

• Brighten dull-looking skin,

• Support normal blood vessels*,

• Protect cells from oxidative stress**

• Support collagen formation*.