Skin, Aesthetics & Healthy Ageing Journal
Evidence-based advice from Dr Caroline Warden, NHS GP and aesthetic doctor in Hale, covering facial ageing, menopause skin, regenerative aesthetics, skincare and natural-looking aesthetic treatments.
Is Beauty Sleep Real? What Sleep Actually Does to Your Skin, According to the Studies
Beauty sleep is one of the few beauty claims that has been tested in a laboratory and passed. What the experiments show, what your skin does overnight, which features give away a bad night, and the habits that actually help.
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How Stress Affects Your Skin: Cortisol Face, Breakouts, Sensitivity and How to Reverse It
“I look tired all the time, even when I’m not.” If that sounds familiar, stress may be the reason. An NHS GP and aesthetic doctor in Hale explains exactly what cortisol does to your skin barrier, breakouts, redness and collagen, what “cortisol face” really is, and the twelve-week plan that reverses it.
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Do Collagen Supplements Actually Work? An NHS GP and Aesthetic Doctor Reads the Evidence
Collagen supplements are a multi-billion pound industry, and almost every patient asks me whether they work. The answer is more interesting than yes or no. An NHS GP and aesthetic doctor in Hale explains what the trials show, why the funding behind them matters, and how to choose a supplement if you decide to take one.
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IV Peptides, The Next Frontier in Regenerative Aesthetics? A doctors honest opinion
From social media to longevity clinics, IVpeptides are being positioned as the future of regenerative medicine. But what does that actually mean, and more importantly, are they safe, effective, and appropriate within a medical aesthetic setting?
3 min read