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The Hidden Impact of Stress on Your Skin (And How to Reverse It)
skincare, Skin Quality & Rejuvenation, aesthetics Caroline Warden skincare, Skin Quality & Rejuvenation, aesthetics Caroline Warden

The Hidden Impact of Stress on Your Skin (And How to Reverse It)

Modern life places huge demands on the body, and one of the first places stress shows itself is the skin. Whether it’s feeling overwhelmed at work, juggling family responsibilities, or dealing with unexpected life events, prolonged stress affects far more than your mood, it disrupts your hormones, inflammation levels, healing ability and even how your skin ages.

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“Beauty Sleep”. Is it Really a Thing?
Caroline Warden Caroline Warden

“Beauty Sleep”. Is it Really a Thing?

When you think of “beauty sleep,” you might assume it’s just a cute phrase. BUT mounting scientific evidence tells us: yes, sleep really is a foundational pillar of skin health and aesthetic longevity. At Dr Caroline Warden Skin & Aesthetic Clinic in Hale (serving Altrincham and beyond) I often emphasise treatments, serums, injectables and skincare but I cannot overstate this:

What happens overnight dramatically influences the skin you see in the mirror.

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Do Collagen Supplements Actually Work And Which Ones I Recommend as an aesthetic doctor
Caroline Warden Caroline Warden

Do Collagen Supplements Actually Work And Which Ones I Recommend as an aesthetic doctor

I’m often asked by my patients: “Should I take a collagen supplement to improve my skin and hair?”

It’s a reasonable question as collagen is the structural protein underpinning much of what we treat in clinic (skin firmness, texture, youthful radiance, hair quality) BUT (as with most things, the answer is nuanced).

Bottom line is yes there is now evidence that certain oral collagen supplements may provide modest skin benefits. However choosing the right formulation, dose and setting realistic expectations are key.

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