Described by a client recently as the 'best facial I've ever had, this 1hour 45 minute treatment is sure to make your skin brighter and you'll leave feeling super relaxed.. 

Using a range of different facial techniques and methods to deep cleanse, exfoliate, stimulate blood circulation, encourage new regeneration and hydrate the skin, this treatment is the ultimate in skincare.

This signature facial includes:- Lime foot cleanse, Cleanse, exfoliation, Facial steam, Dermaplaning, High frequency, shoulder, face and scalp massage. Hydration, Ice globes and Led light therapy.

The signature facial costs £97.00 for a single treatment and is carried out at the Apothecary Skincare Clinic.
 

 

With so many products available to buy off the shelf, it's good to understand what ingredients you are putting on your skin to ensure you get the best results from your skincare.

Take a look at the most popular ingredients listed below.

Hyaluronic Acid
This ingredient holds the key to smooth, hydrated skin. Roughly half of the hyaluronic acid in your body is present in your skin where it binds to water to help retain moisture. This ingredient can speed up the healing time of a wound by regulating inflammation levels and helps the body to build more blood vessels in the damaged area.

Retinol
Also known as retinol, vitamin A is a powerful multi-tasking ingredient, used a lot in anti-ageing products for good reason. Retinol increases the appearance of firmness, softens fine lines and wrinkles and significantly improves uneven skin tone. Retinol will also smooth and refine the surface of the skin... Add this to your skincare routine!

Vitamin C
This ingredient re-charges the radiance of your skin. As far as your skin is concerned vitamin c is a “potent antioxidant that can neutralise free radicals”

The benefits of vitamin C are...

• Aids natural skin regeneration
• Repairs damaged skin cells
• Keeps skin strong and firm
• Helps prevent sun damage
• Evens out skin tone 
• Improves signs of ageing
• Healing 

Collagen
Collagen is a protein present in all the body’s organs and tissues and it sustains the body’s structure. As the most abundant protein in the body, collagen is available in your muscles, skin, blood, bones, cartilage, and ligaments.

The benefits of collagen are...

• Promotes skin elasticity
• Smoothed, plumps and tightens skin
• Slows down the signs of ageing
• Reduces dryness in the skin

Glycolic Acid
The holy grail for exfoliation! Glycolic acid effectively removes the outermost layer of dead skin cells from your complexion. This ingredient is often used to treat scarring, skin discoloration and signs of aging revealing a brighter, fresher skin. Its also a super blemish-fighting ingredient.  

Salicylic Acid
A powerful acne-fighting ingredient, it visibly reduces pimples and blackheads, is anti-inflammatory and works miracles on calming down red, inflamed “angry” skin.  It works by reducing the number of skin cells within the pores which prevents pimples from forming.
 

AHA - Alpha hydroxy Acid
They help visibly brighten the skin through exfoliation. They help reduce surface lines and wrinkles. They promote blood flow, minimise and correct discolouration they also increase product absorption. 

After reading about the most popular ingredients to put on your skin, why not consider some 'me time' and book yourself in for a relaxing facial. Unsure which facial to choose?, I'm here to guide you on the best facial for your skins needs.