With Christmas fast approaching, our diaries are filling up, social calendars are getting busier and many of us are starting to think about looking and feeling our best for the festive season.
But when it comes to your skin, my advice is simple: don’t leave it until December.
November is an ideal time to review your skincare routine, consider professional treatments and give your skin the attention it deserves before the festivities begin.
Why start your skin preparation now?
Healthy-looking skin is rarely achieved overnight. Whether you’re concerned about dullness, uneven texture, fine lines, dehydration or blemish-prone skin, achieving visible improvements often requires a little planning.
Starting early gives us time to understand your skin, identify your priorities and choose treatments that are appropriate for you.
At Blackabey’s, I believe in a skin-first approach. Rather than simply selecting a treatment from a menu, I take the time to understand your skin and create a bespoke plan based on your individual needs.
Which treatments might be right for you?
There are several ways we can support your skin in the lead-up to Christmas.
Medical facials can help refresh the complexion, improve hydration and target specific skin concerns. They involve full treatment for the face, neck and chest region. Medical facials often involve a combination of microdermabrasion, cryotherapy, oxygen infusion and cosmetic microneedling.
Chemical peels, including our professional Dermaceutic Laboratoire and Alumier MD treatments, can help improve skin texture, tone and radiance. The right peel depends on your skin condition, goals and suitability, so a consultation is important.
Microneedling can be considered for clients looking to address concerns such as uneven texture, fine lines and overall skin quality. It is important to allow adequate recovery time and follow an appropriate treatment plan. At Blackabey’s, we provide a full range of microneedling treatments from cosmetic to medical, face and body. Mesotherapy solutions are applied to the skin and microneedled into the skin surface in order to target a wide range of different concerns including dryness, fine lines, pigmentations and scarring.
CACI acts as a form of physiotherapy session for your face and neck. Using a range of movements with electrical currents, muscles are stimulated to contract and tighten giving a lifting and tightening effect to the contours of the face and neck. This can provide an instant lift to the facial features without the need to go under the knife. Long term, regular CACI facials can improve the contour of the face.
Professional skincare at home is just as important. Sometimes a few carefully chosen changes to your daily routine can make a significant difference. We work with professional skincare brands including Dermaceutic Laboratoire and AlumierMD to create routines tailored to your skin.
Don’t forget your homecare
Professional treatments are only one part of the picture. What you use at home plays an important role in supporting your skin between appointments.
A suitable cleanser, targeted treatment products, moisturiser and daily SPF can help maintain your skin and support your treatment results.
There is no need to have an overflowing bathroom cabinet. The aim is to find products that work for your skin, not simply follow every new skincare trend.
Let’s make a plan for your skin
At Blackabey’s The Happy Skin Company, every skin journey starts with understanding you and your concerns.
Whether you’re completely new to professional skincare or already have an established routine, November is a great opportunity to review what you’re doing and decide what your skin needs next.
If you’d like to feel more confident in your skin this Christmas, I’d love to help you get started.
Book a consultation with Dr Victoria at Blackabey’s and let’s make a plan for your skin.
Blackabey’s – The Happy Skin Company, Collingham, West Yorkshire.
