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The tried and tested secrets to reversing your skin age
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The Layered guide to hair loss
Your step-by-step guide to all things alopecia: how to identify what’s happening to your hair and how to treat it
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The Layered lowdown on XERF
Kim Kardashian called this Korean skin tightening treatment her “new fave” - here’s what you need to know.
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The Layered Guide to picking the right sunscreen
We decode the sunscreen aisle, making it easier to find the right formula, texture and SPF factor for your skin type, tone and lifestyle.
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A first-timer’s guide to laser facials
From what to ask beforehand to red flags, an expert discusses laser technology as an advanced skin treatment.
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The Layered guide to Beta Hydroxy Acids
How to use them, where to find them and what they can do for your skin
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The Layered guide to Retinoids
The key skincare retinoids and how to use them for incredible results
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The Layered guide to Dermal Fillers
Types of dermal filler, where it can be used and the results you can expect
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The Layered guide to PDRN skincare
Polynucleotide skincare is having a moment, but before you swap your treatment for a serum, here's the lowdown.
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The Layered guide to prepping your bum for summer
From cellulite and acne to hyperpigmentation, here’s how to sport a smooth, even toned bum this summer.
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The Layered guide to tear trough filler
All you need to know about this injectable under-eye treatment
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The Layered guide to Sculptra
Everything you need to know about the trending biostimulator treatment that stimulates collagen and improves skin quality.
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The Layered guide to eczema
From triggers to treatments, here's all you need to know about the inflammatory skin condition.
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The Layered guide to exosomes, peptides and growth factors
Discover how exosomes, peptides and growth factors work, what they treat and which one your skin needs.
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The cosmetic dental procedures patients want most right now
What are the breakout cosmetic dentistry trends people are searching for right now? We reveal all...
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Less is more: The new era of minimal hair
Just as we're paring back our skincare, now's the time to embrace healthy, minimal hair styling and colouring.
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The Expert rules towards wearing less make-up
Layered Experts reveal the skincare ingredients to add to your arsenal if you want to wear less make-up and go bare faced.
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Home or away: is cosmetic tourism ever safe?
We speak to Layered Experts about travelling for aesthetic procedures, and whether it's something to consider
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The cosmetic dentistry trend set to dominate this year
This dentistry trend has got everyone talking - here's how to achieve super natural results.
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The smile lift and other dentistry trends to watch
Is a 'smile lift' the needle-free secret to a more youthful face? We get the lowdown from a celebrity smile designer.
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Are GLP-1s depleting your collagen?
We know the pros and some of the cons, but are GLP-1s also depleting your collagen? Our experts reveal the facts
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Are AI skin scanners worth it?
Detecting UV damage and hidden pigmentation, are AI skin scanners worth the extra clinic fee? Here's what the experts really think
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Is the weather making your skin condition worse?
Warm weather can be a trigger for common skin conditions, so choosing the right skincare is essential
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Cysteamine – is this the wonder ingredient for pigmentation?
This simple skin lightener is said to brighten and even out the complexion – but does it live up to its claims?
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Got heat rash? Here's how to identify and treat the condition
When temperatures soar, heat rash ensues. Discover how it's caused, how to identify it and how to treat it fast
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What are sebaceous filaments?
Perplexed by those tiny dots on your skin? Read on for the lowdown on sebaceous filaments and what causes them
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Here's what you should know about Black and brown skin
From ingredients to use to which ones to avoid, we've got you covered when it comes to understanding the distinct characteristics of Black and brown skin.
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The difference between sensitive and sensitised skin
Your skin may be reactive, but is it sensitive or sensitised?
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How to care for cuts, burns and bites
How to care for cuts, burns and bites to speed up healing, reduce marks and minimise scarring and redness.
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Expert approved skin cancer recovery tactics
With Skin Cancer Awareness month upon us, an expert highlights the importance of recovery post skin cancer.
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Combination skin – are we getting it wrong?
Do you have combination skin? Experts reveal the triggers, the treatments and the best approach for maintenance.
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Skin picking: what it is and why we do it
Do you have Dermatillomania? If you can't stop picking at your skin, two experts give their advice and suggestions
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Do you suffer from body acne?
Breakouts aren't just confined to the face – we reveal what causes body acne and explain how to treat it
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What actually helps with dry lips in winter?
From inner hydration to injectable lip balm, here are the tips, tricks and treatments you need to try.
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Do fungi play a role in rosacea?
A new study has focused on an overlooked portion of the microbiome that may also be involved in rosacea’s development.
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7 ways to troubleshoot sensitive skin
Sensitive skin is one of the most common concerns – our experts advise how to troubleshoot sensitive skin issues.
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The Layered guide to psoriasis
From causes to treatments, a Layered Expert shares what you need to know about the inflammatory skin condition psoriasis.
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Textured skin decoded
Smooth, glowing skin has long been a marker of health, but most of us experience periods where our skin looks anything but. Small bumps, uneven patches, enlarged pores or that...
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Post-acne scarring: what are your treatment options?
We speak to the experts for suggestions on aesthetic treatments for minor, moderate and deep scarring.
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Manage rosacea better with these lifestyle tips
Looking for extra help in managing your rosacea? The National Rosacea Society has some practical solutions.
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5 ways to give your gut a break
An IBS dietitian reveals the everyday stressors you might be overlooking when it comes to digestive symptoms
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The top 5 longevity trends
Want to jump on the longevity bandwagon? Experts share their top trends for autumn and beyond…
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The 8 hormones that affect your skin - and why
Androgens, cortisol, oxytocin… what do they actually do?
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These are the treatments to avoid when you’re on your period
Layered Expert, Dr Emmaline Ashley, shares exactly how your hormones can impact treatment results and experiences, and which to avoid on your period.
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Late-onset inflammatory response to dermal filler: An explanation
Can you have a reaction to dermal filler months post placement? Our writer discovers you can.
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The hidden way sugar ages your skin
An aesthetics expert gives us the lowdown on the sneaky nutritional enemy and the role it plays in skin ageing.
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This is how cortisol impacts the health of your skin
Stress doesn’t just have an impact on your peace of mind, it’s doing damage to your skin too shares Layered expert Dr Vincent Wong
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The rise in facial dysmorphia and appearance anxiety
Are you over concerned about the way you look? We investigate the rise of a condition that's on the increase in young women
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Why dry eye disease is on the rise and what can be done about it
Consistently scratchy, irritated eyes are a modern-day phenomenon and should not be ignored – here, experts tell us how to combat dry eyes
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Everything you need to know about Ozempic face
We asked Layered expert Dr Ahmed El Muntasar to explain all things Ozempic face and what implications weight loss can have on how you look
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Experts reveal how to improve foot circulation
Searches for “why are my feet so cold” are at breakout — here's how to keep your tootsies warm and cosy.
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder: everything you need to know
At what point does focusing on your looks become problematic? Experts shed light on body dysmorphic disorder.
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Is it time you gave your gut some TLC?
Start the year as you mean to go on - make gut health a daily routine priority, say our experts.
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Eat your way through Winter for healthy skin and hair
A beauty expert reveals the best foods for healthy skin and hair this Winter, and what to eat when its chilly.
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The truth about your lifestyle and your skin
Are your bad habits taking their toll on the state of your skin? We speak to the experts for the lowdown
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Easy ways to slow down and feel more present
Discover a mindset coaches' free and easy ways to slow down and feel more present, every day of your life.
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The tried and tested secrets to reversing your skin age
From in-clinic treatments to gold standard skin protection, discover the beauty non-negotiables for youthful skin
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Skin density: the next big aesthetic metric?
As the focus shifts from ageing to skin quality, practitioners are increasingly addressing skin density. But what does this mean?
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The transitional skin treatments experts swear by
Experts reveal the skincare tactics and treatments they deploy as Summer comes to an end
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Tried and tested SPFs for sensitive and acne prone skin
Sunscreen advice for sensitive, acne prone skin types, and the SPFs our writer recommends
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5 steps to create resilient skin
Resilient skin is the beauty buzzword everyone is talking about right now. But what exactly does this mean?
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The antioxidant skincare update
An A-Z of 10 to know about, from the familiar to new arrivals
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5 trending skincare ingredients to have on your radar
From longevity peptides to postbiotics that ‘take out the trash’, these are the buzziest skincare actives right now.
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When is skincare enough – and when is it time to consider a treatment?
When do you hand yourself over to the professionals to treat your skin issue? We have the lowdown.
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Why acne in Black and brown skin needs a different approach
From pigmentation to scarring, experts explain why acne in Black and brown skin needs a considered strategy.
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Do you need dermal filler or a therapist?
Aesthetic procedures have the power to improve your mood and your confidence. But what happens when issues are more than skin deep?
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This is how you as a Black woman can benefit from injectables
While lines and wrinkles might be less of an issue for you, there are still a number of Black skin specific concerns that injectables can treat.
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Everything you ever wanted to know about pores
What are pores and how can you treat them? Can you get rid of them? We take a deep dive into the subject and answer your questions.
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5 things that can happen to skin during menopause
If you’re struggling with menopausal skin problems, we have the expert recommended solutions to help
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Glycerin: the unfashionable ingredient derms swear by
It's not new or trending, but could this workhorse ingredient be the answer to healthier, more hydrated skin?
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Should you be microdosing your actives?
Microdosing is an approach that can work wonders for certain skin types, and can also be applied to your tweakments.
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Avoid these SPF hacks when protecting skin
Now the sun's officially made an appearance, you'll want to wise up on the SPF hacks to avoid this summer.
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Mineral vs. chemical SPF - here's everything you need to know
Wrinkles, pigmentation, accelerated skin ageing, broken capillaries and sunburn – just some of the skincare issues that arise when we skip out on the all-important SPF from our beauty regimes.But...
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Skincare SOS - does your skin need saving?
Does your skin need saving post treatment or product? We've got the lowdown on some common reactions.
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Everything you wanted to know about skincare acids
Alice Henshaw, Founder of Harley Street Injectables, gives us the lowdown on these complexion wonder workers
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The one skincare buy Layered experts can’t live without
From peptide serums to SPF, six Layered experts reveal the one skincare buy they purchase on repeat.
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Nourish your skin this spring
If Winter has left your complexion dull, dry and patchy, now is the time to rehydrate and revive your skin.
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Are allergic reactions to injectables common? Layered finds out
Everything you need to know about how common allergic reactions to popular injectable treatments really are according to the experts
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The skincare trends you need on your radar
From microneedling-in-a-bottle to cell energy boosting serums, these are the skincare trends redefining our regimes.
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Inflammaging: the experts' lowdown
If you want younger looking skin, get to grips with inflammaging, said to affect the majority of women.
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How will AI transform aesthetics?
Artificial intelligence could change the face of beauty as we know it, but how exactly will it affect you? We investigate
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Collagen banking: the forward-thinking skincare solution
It's a hot topic right now, but what does it actually mean? Experts reveal the treatments that can help to future proof your skin
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AHAs and BHAs: what’s the difference and which is best for me?
AHA or BHA? If you're wondering which acid to reach for, we reveal the differences and the skin benefits
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Hypochlorous acid: the skincare hero you should never be without
Whether reactive, itchy or in post-procedure recovery, this essential skin saviour will come to the rescue
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The best body actives to give skin a youth-boost
Not just for the skin on your face, active ingredients work wonders at anti-ageing the skin on your body too
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10 of the best New Year skincare resolutions
Layered Experts suggest the 10 best resolutions to make this January for a new year skin refresh.
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Treating sun damage in skin of colour
An aesthetics expert outlines her approach to targeting post-holiday sun damage in skin of colour
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The benefits of at home microneedling
Is it worth microneedling your skin at home, and will you achieve the same results as you would in clinic? We reveal all...
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Fine lines vs. wrinkles – the lowdown
We asked the experts to explain the difference between fine lines and wrinkles and how best to treat them
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Niacinamide for skin: how this suits-all ingredient works
Everyone's skin can reap the benefits of niacinamide—we explain how this versatile ingredient works
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How excessive product layering can sabotage your skin
Your skin doesn't necessarily need a plethora of products to make it glow.
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An experts's ultimate Winter skincare guide
Make sure your skin is protected and feeling happy during the colder months with our expert's essential guide.
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The Layered bodycare guide for GLP-1 users
Experts reveal how GLP-1 weight loss affects the skin on the body, plus the best treatments and skincare actives.
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How to support your skin in every decade
Skincare doesn't need to be complex - here's our expert-approved guide to supporting your skin through the decades.
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The super serums you need in your life
If you need to address a specific complexion concern, add a hardworking serum to your at home skincare arsenal.
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The great Autumn skin reset
We asked the experts to share their tops tips on how best to update your skincare and treatment regime this Autumn.
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The sunscreen debate: experts weigh in
Is sunscreen one of your beauty priorities? Experts explain why SPF is essential, despite what you may have heard.
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Wake up to better skin every day
We asked experts to share their top overnight rejuvenation tactics so you can wake up to better skin every morning.
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What actually helps crepey skin and what doesn’t?
The real causes of crepey skin, where it shows up first, and how to effectively treat this papery skin condition.
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The rise of GLP-1 weight loss skincare: new hope for 'Ozempic Face'?
Can a 'skin rebound' cream really counter volume loss and sagging after GLP-1 assisted weight loss?
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Heading South: the décolletage update
Our experts reveal the smart strategies for keeping this vulnerable area looking as fresh your complexion.
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Ingredients you should (and shouldn't) use in-between aesthetic appointments
We explore how to amplify treatment results and protect skin with the right topical skincare routine
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Unexpected uses for botulinum toxin
Despite being used medically for decades, these under the radar benefits continue to impress doctors today
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Is this new injectable treatment the ultimate hack?
There's a new skin booster in town, but are injectable highlighters really worth the investment?
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Layered reviews: the new EMFUSION treatment
Here's what the barrier-restoring treatment EMFUSION actually does to your skin.
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Treatments vs surgery: which facial tweaks are best for you?
From under-eye bags to jowls, experts reveal when tweakments deliver and when surgery is the smarter choice.
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Making sense of mid-face treatments
Mid-face treatments are rapidly on the rise – here’s how they can make the biggest difference in your aesthetic journey.
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Preventative injectables: are millennials really ageing better?
Does botulinum toxin hold the key to prejuvenation and looking youthful? We speak to the experts for their take.
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Laser hair restoration: an aesthetic practitioners' story
Hair thinning in women is a fast-growing concern – a leading aesthetic practitioner tells us her story.
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The new face of ageing: trends in facial rejuvenation
A leading plastic surgeon is seeing several trends among patients seeking facial rejuvenation - here he reveals all.
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5 of the best aesthetic treatments for hair & scalp rejuvenation
If hair loss is on your mind, you'll be glad to know you're not alone. We've found five innovative treatments that can help to revitalise sluggish strands.
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Why combining aesthetic treatments will elevate your results
If you are looking to maximise your regime and achieve your best results ever, personalised treatment packages are the way forward
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This combination of aesthetic treatments is the way to go for necklace lines
Our review reveals how radio frequency and mesotherapy buddy up to tighten the neck and diffuse horizontal lines
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Aesthetic treatments: What is your 'why'?
Layered Experts reveal the procedures that get to the heart of our most pressing face and body concerns.
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Layered reviews… cheek augmentation
Can dermal fillers chisel your cheekbones while smoothing lines and wrinkles? We put the procedure to the test
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6 of the best skin tightening treatments
What do practitioners swear by for tightening and lifting skin? We reveal their favourite treatments.
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4 ways to reduce the appearance of your stretch marks
Discover everything you need to know about your stretch marks and the expert approved treatment methods that will lessen their appearance.
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Fine lines vs. wrinkles – the lowdown
We asked the experts to explain the difference between fine lines and wrinkles and how best to treat them.
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5 super facials you need to know about for glowing skin
Whether you're looking to brighten, refresh or firm your skin, one of these hard working in clinic facial treatments might offer the perfect solution.
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Go-to neck tweakments to smooth, tighten and brighten
Target an overlooked, neglected neck with non surgical wonder workers that tighten and brighten.
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Social media and how it can negatively affect our body image
Impressionable minds: we take a closer look at the rise of mental health issues as a result of using social media
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Can opting for injectables early, really prevent wrinkles?
As more 20-something clients book preventive wrinkle relaxing treatments before they start seeing fine lines, the debate around when to begin heats up
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Saggy, crepey eyelids: is blepharoplasty your only choice?
We highlight the best no knife solutions for fresher, more youthful eyelids
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The Bodycare Upgrade
Bodycare has lagged behind in the skincare stakes for too long, but new formulations and treatments are upping the ante.
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These are the treatments to avoid when you’re on your period
Layered Expert, Dr Emmaline Ashley, shares exactly how your hormones can impact treatment results and experiences, and which to avoid on your period
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Everything you need to know about Blue HEV light
Anyone with even a cursory interest in looking after their body and skin will know about the damaging effects of the sun’s rays and how UVA and UVB damage the...
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Exosome treatments surge as demand grows
New search data reveals a rise in interest in regenerative aesthetic treatments, with searches for exosomes surging.
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Chemical peels: what you need to know about the world's oldest aesthetics procedure
From who they suit to the various types and what they feel like, we've got the lowdown on these effective skin rejuvenators
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How many treatments is too many treatments?
The experts share which aesthetic treatments go well together and why you can also have too much of a good thing
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5 things to know before getting dermal fillers
This speedy treatment yields majorly transformative results, but what should we be aware of before getting in on the dermal filler act? We asked our experts
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The Layered guide to Microneedling
A treatment for ageing, acne scarring and everything in between
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Polynucleotides for lips: the new lip filler?
Polynucleotides for lips is the latest treatment to try, but how exactly does it differ from traditional filler?
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Everything you need to know about skin flooding
Discover how skin flooding hydrates dry, tired skin and restores your barrier for a plumper, healthier complexion
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Can promoting aesthetic procedures on social media ever be ethical?
How do experts walk the ethical tightrope between promoting aesthetic treatments and a prospective patients' body image?
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Everything you need to know about skin boosters
Want that lit-from-within glow? The new breed of injectable moisturisers will plump, smooth and firm your skin to the ma
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Which plastic surgeries are the riskiest?
A new study reveals the plastic surgeries with the highest risk of failure – and it's probably not what you think.
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What is Skin BioLayering?
This emerging method is taking a layered, skin-first approach to injectables – but is it right for you?
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Does filler migrate as much as TikTok would have us believe?
We asked Layered Expert Dr Ioannis Liakas to set the record straight, and his answer might surprise you
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Treatments to avoid when considering a facelift
Some popular treatments can complicate a facelift - discover which ones to avoid and how long to wait before surgery.
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Exosomes: are they really set to turn back the ageing clock?
With next level skin rejuvenating power, this revolutionary science is making waves in the aesthetics field
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8 reasons why pillow face is out and precision is in
Say goodbye to exaggerated results and hello to subtle precision - we reveal the reasons for the shift.
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How to firm up a flabby chin and jawline
Want to address that double chin? Our experts reveal the latest non-invasive treatments that can help you regain a tighter jawline
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Layered reviews... Masseter muscle toxin injections
Is injecting botulinum toxin aka Botox the solution to fewer headaches and a slimmer face? We find out
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The truth about 'Botox sticks'
'Botox sticks' are everywhere, but what do they actually do, and can they really replace injectable botulinum toxin?
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Would you let someone jab your bottom?
A Layered Expert gives us the lowdown on the body contouring innovations using dermal filler and other methods
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The Layered guide to Baby Botox
Everything you need to know about 'Baby Botox', including how the treatment measures up against ‘regular’ muscle relaxing injections
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Reliable aesthetic approaches for noses
Accutane probably won’t make your nose 'smaller' – these are the aesthetic options to know about.
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A beginner’s guide to aesthetic treatments
Our experts share how to start on your aesthetic treatments journey, and how to achieve covetable results in your first year.
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What to do when dermal filler goes wrong
Whether you opt for lip, cheek or tear trough, we explain how to deal with dermal filler complications
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Purifying Enzyme Powder Cleanser
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Total Protection No-Show™ Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
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Neck Perfector Power Duo
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A dual refill system for IDENEL’s concentrated anti-wrinkle cream, designed to maintain results, reduce waste and deliver continuous performance with...
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Revitalising Boosting Serum
A high-function, micro-needle-inspired serum that opens the skin for maximum absorption at the very first step of your routine.
£49.00 -
Purifying Enzyme Powder Cleanser
A powder-to-foam enzyme cleanser that gently polishes away impurities and dead skin cells while supporting the skin barrier.
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Total Protection No-Show™ Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
No-Show™ Mineral is the sheerest-of-the-sheer, all-mineral sunscreen that blends into skin so beautifully you’ll forget it’s there. Its ultra-lightweight formula combines...
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HydroActive Cleanse
These gentle, textured cleansing cloths make quick work of removing makeup and pollutants from the skin. HydrO18 Activated water leaves...
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Neck Perfector Power Duo
Proven powerhouses team up to brighten and firm the delicate neck and chest area. SET INCLUDES ILUMA Intense Brightening Serum...
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Revitalising Nourishing Cream Refill Set
A dual refill system for IDENEL’s concentrated anti-wrinkle cream, designed to maintain results, reduce waste and deliver continuous performance with...
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