Dr Alison Warner - Skin Solutions Clinic Oxford

When I first met Dr Alison Warner i couldn't wait to get to her Oxford Clinic and find out what Skin Solutions had to offer.

Dr Warner started her carer as a GP, struggling with her own skin problems and concerns, Alison took some time in a dermatologist role and with 13 years experience and passion, decided it was the right time to start looking at launching her own specialist Bespoke Anti ageing skincare clinic. 

Whilst still practicing as a GP Dr Warner launched Skin Solutions in 2014  and has never looked back since opening the clinic doors in her South Oxfordshire Home.

What treatments are available ?
With 3 major skin and bodycare brands Dr Warner selects what it appropriate for each individual really listening to what the clients skincare concerns are and also how they want to treat their problems,

Advanced facials 
Mainly in the form of a peel are quick and simple, using the correct skincare afterwards will help achieve optium results - From superficial enzyme peels to deep down sea peels, there is peel for everyone and from personal experience and seeing great results i highly recommend a cosmedix purity peel if you have acne and spot prone skin. for more information click here

Microneedling
Treating fine lines and scaring has never been easier with AQ Solutions micro-needling treatment - by gently causing the skin to heal by piercing tiny microscopic holes into the skin this kick starts the bodies healing ability, when needled with powerful serums this will help firm the skin and help scars to heal smoother and less bumpy. for more info click here

Laser
This is one of Dr Warners most popular treatments. and the possibilities with the fractional 1540 laser are amazing.

Photo rejuvination - sometimes as we age our skin looses its luster, uneven skintone and even sun damage can all take its toll on our confidence, the optimized light targets the pigmented/damaged skin, which slowly disappear as your body process healing, revealing more even and smoother skin.

Skin firming and scar reduction - the fractional laser light breaks down the scar tissue, encouraging new tissue stimulation, this then releases collagen which helps with skins elasticity and firmness which will then make the scar less apparent, softening the colour and minimise scaring. for more information click here

Hair removal
IPL Laser hair removal is for those who don't like the hassle of standard hair removal and want a more permanent result sound good, then this is for you. click here

Food and allergy testing 
Dr Warner is really pleased to introduce the new food and allergy testing service, a simple blood test is all is required from yourself, your sample is sent off and tested and results sent back and discussed and analysed by Dr Warner. for more details please phone Skin Solutions to discuss.

Dr Warners Oxford Clinic offers some of the most advanced treatments in a relaxed environment which is 15 minutes drive from the busy city centre, a quiet little village in south Oxfordshire. For anyone who has any skincare concerns I cannot recommend Skin Solutions clinic enough!

beauty predictions 2015 Part 1

With a new year you can always expect new products and trends so what will 2015 bring.

Treating beauty from the inside out.

We are always being told to incorporate all the daily minerals and vitamins into our diet, and with many of us taking supplements to try to keep our bodies in top condition, I was not surprised that with the current booming beauty and anti ageing industry that treating the skin from the inside out will make a massive impact in 2015.

Advanced Nutrition Programme

I have been given the opportunity to try 2 products from the advanced skincare programme:

Skin Omegas +
Contains essential omega oils  including 3 & 6, high quality omega oil sourced from responsible marine habitats. Omega help reduce Inflammation, in particular Marine Omega oil compared to seed Omegas have been written about with clinical trials and medical papers backing up the positive results Marine Omega oil has on the skin and in health in general.

Vitamin A +
Vitamin A helps assist with cellular turnover and helps prevent pore blockage (spots!) Many people use Vitamin A on there skin, as it can be found in many face creams. It also helps strengthen the skins cells and helping with damage from free radicals.

Results
After taking the 2 above supplements for just under a month, i think it would be unfair for me to say if it is these supplements alone that have helped with my Acne. (I have also been having facial peels and changed my skincare regime). but i do think the supplements have played a part in my skin repair.

Advanced nutrition programme has plenty of supplements to assist with many concerns, from detoxing to Acne. But as with any supplement / medication it is important to check with your Dr that it is safe for you to do so.

If Skin Vitamins have got your interest then Reviv clinic in London will really get your heart racing! IV vitamin infusions have slowly made there way into specialist clinics in the UK, Reviv launched in October 2014 and has had some great reviews written. If you are interested see links below.

the cosmedic coach reviv-me-vitamin-injections

http://revivme.com/millie-mackintosh-latest-celebrity-join-vitamin-drip-trend/

http://revivme.com/testimonials/

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2408451/Vitamin-drip-firms-rush-cash-fad-thats-tipped-big-Botox.html

Elizabeth Arden 8 hour lip protectant sticks

Elizabeth Arden is well known within the beauty industry with 1000's of counters world wide and with the Iconic "eight hour" collection it was no shock to find them at Gatwick Duty free on my last visit, however this collection was right next to the till so as i stood patiently waiting to pay for my cosmetics i noticed the 8 hour lip set was on offer it was quickly added it to my already large stash of goodies and  excitedly i went back to see if the children were still being well behaved and burning off plenty of energy before we board our flight.

Whats in the box

The box contained 3 Lip protectant sticks, two tinted (plum & blush) and one sheer, the sheer one lived a very short life, (loved using it so much i carried it around with me in my pocket and i stupidly forget to check my pockets and a washing machine cycle later the sheer tint appeared broken and soggy). I loved the sheer tint i would wear it every night, wasn't overly sticky and you don't need much just one pass over the lips. 

Colour swatches 

Blush on the left of hand and on my lips!

 

Blush is so soft and just adds a really natural pink tint to your lips, idiot proof to apply and you can build up colour by applying more and topping up throughout the day.

Plum on me

Colour swatch on right of hand in previous photo.
I use Plum every day currently, it adds a bit of glam to even the dullest of days, a couple of passes across the lips will give you a great deep colour.

The Trio of Lip protectants really did keep my lips moist, especially over the last few cold winter days, you don't have to re apply every 10 minutes, just a few times a day was enough to keep my lips tinted and soft. and this will now become a firm favourite in my make up bag!.

If you want to purchase then individually and in more great shades  you can from the links below.

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The no pain peel !!!

When i was offered the chance to have a Cosmedix Purity peel at Skin solutions. I jumped at the chance. But i have to admit i was a little nervous, previous peels had sometimes been quite uncomftable, but i can honestly say i was impressed with Cosmedix.

My face was first assessed by Chloe Parry from IIAA using the VISA machine. Dr Alison Warner then assessed my skin and asked me some questions to ensure my skin was suitable for the Purity peel.

First my face is cleansed and to see where exactly the problem areas are. for my skin it is congestion and acne. I am currently struggling with a particularly bad and sore breakout.

Then the peel is applied, what first surprised me is it was more of a thick paste, then a liquid solution, the peel is gently pressed into the skin and left for 10 minutes. To be honest i really didn't feel much more then a tiny tingle, I had braced myself for intense stinging but this never happened. After 10 minutes Dr Warner then patted on a balm and the peel was complete. You ideally keep the peel on for at least 6 hours and then wash it off at home. The only downside is you are left with a yellow tint to the skin, so this did make for an interesting school run. As i attempted to cover my face with sunglasses, a hood and a scarf wrapped up to my eyes, but in all fairness I've had worse looking fake tans!.

that night my skin did feel dry when i washed off the peel but this is what you expect. Dr Warner had carefully selected my bespoke skincare routine (we discussed a choice of Environ products from IIAA or Cosmedix, Cosmedix products packed a bit more of a punch and less products were required, but these were more expensive then environ about £50)

Cosmedix - Purity Clean exfoliating cleanser

Only a small amount of this face wash is required meaning it is great value for money, its easy to use and gives you a very small lather so you do actually feel like you are washing your face, with cooling peppermint, lavender and tea tree oil, this helps to keep the pores unclogged and the skin fresh and blemish free!

Results RX- by Cosmedix - Anti redness serum, Reduce

This is a physician only range which means it formula is incredibly potent, the Reduce serum is designed to help calm redness so this would help me reduce the redness caused by acne, this product doesn't smell great, but only a small amount once a day in the morning is required, this is my least favourite of my new skincare.

Cosmedix - Clarity, acne and breakout control serum

Love this serum, the fresh and zingy smell is instantly uplifting, tea tree, witch hazel and calming willow, aid the skin in controlling breakouts and diminishing the appearance of scars and finally the  proprietary retinol complex really makes this a must have for oily prone skin. you only need a pea size amount, and absorbs into the skin super quick.

Cosmedix - Phytoclear clarifying moisturiser

This anti - ageing moisturiser is perfect for oily prone skin, usually oily skin struggles with moisturisers as they can clog the pores and leave the skin very greasy! Phytoclear has been special formulated with vitamin B to help fight the signs of ageing without leaving the skin dry and dull. as with the clarity serum a pea sized amount is more then enough for the face and neck.

The great thing about my new skincare routine is its the same products day and night, and simple to use. 

Post peel 24 hours 

So far i have noticed my skin has become oily, but i will give this 2 weeks as when you change your skincare products this can happen and this is what usually happens to me post peel.

Post peel 7 days

Skin is clearer, pores look smaller, skin tone looks more even, skin has slowly decreased daily in oiliness, less redness.

I have been really impressed with the Purity peel by Cosmedix and i really do think after having 3/4 peels at 2 weeks apart will really help my skin.

Really big thank you for Dr Alison Warner for managing to fit me into her busy Oxford clinic. I will be writing a separate post about Dr Alison Warner shortly.

For more informations about Skin Solutions Clinic and Dr Alison Warner see the link below

http://skinsolutionsoxford.co.uk