SKIN CONDITIONS | BLOOMS FACIALS

Acne & Breakouts

Those constant spots you love to squeeze, persistent cysts, period breakouts and the congestion that really gets you down at times.

LET’S SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON WHAT CAUSES THOSE BREAKOUTS:

over production of sebum

The most tell tale sign of sebum overproduction is an oily shine across your forehead, nose and chin. These three areas make up an area called your 't-zone'. You may also experience enlarged pores, whiteheads or blackheads on your t-zone. These are signs of congestion caused by excess oil production. It can be influenced by hormonal changes and stress.

The solution is to cleanse the skin without stripping and use topical and oral Vitamin A products to normalise the oil production. Vitamin A helps reduce the production of sebum by increasing skin cell turnover, which helps unclog pores and reduce bacteria that causes acne

EXCESS KERATINISATION.

This is a build up of dead skin cells causing the skin to look thickened & dull. The skin isn’t exfoliating itself correctly which causes a build up of cells and ultimately blocks the pore duct.

The solution is to exfoliate but don’t be tempted to reach for a granular scrub as this will only aggravate, instead go for a Beta Hydroxy Acid which will dissolve the build up in the pore rather than just the surface.

bacteria

acnes bacteria causes an infection in the pore which results into a pustule. We do need bacteria in the skin but when the bacteria is in the wrong place it is seen as an enemy and causes inflammation and infection.

The solution is to sterilise the skin, having treatments such as a professional peel and using ingredients like lactic acid, tea tree and colostrum will help to rid the bacteria and reduce the inflammation.

HORMONAL IMBALANCE

Hence why it’s common to get breakouts at the time of the month and as a teenager. The imbalance influences the oil gland to produce more oil and a thicker, stickier sebum.

The solution has to be tackled internally, DIM (or its more grown up name, diindolylmethane) is a phytonutrient which has been proven to be effective at balancing naturally. DIM can be found in cruciferous vegetables such as Cauliflower, Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale and Brussel Sprouts.

diet

Your diet can influence the skin and how it behaves. The well known no no's – alcohol, sugar, dairy and wheat can contribute to inflammation and bacteria in the skin. Try to limit or even cut out how much of these you have in your diet.

The skin heros and the things you want to make sure you get lot of in your diet is good fats from oily fish, nuts, seeds, vegetables and lots of water.

stress

An inflammatory response on the skin affecting the sebaceous gland (often when stressed) causes breakouts. Frustrating we know, and then you get stressed because you’ve had a breakout and it’s a vicious circle. If you are stressed, ensure you are doing your best to get the vitamins your body needs.

At Blooms we recommend Vitamin B (Supporting the nervous system and adrenal glands, which manage the body's stress response), Vitamin C (supporting balanced adrenal health helping with oxidative stress), Vitamin D (helping with stress levels, immune system support, and heart health) and Omega 3 (helping with anxiety symptoms, cortisol levels, and stress resilience.) We know how life gets busy,

but along side vitamins try natural methods such as practicing relaxation, eating well, getting enough sleep, and exercise. Just a 15 minute walk can increase blood flow and oxygen to the brain triggering the release of endorphins and serotonin.

wrong products

Be careful when choosing products to treat acne and breakouts. The bottle usually states for oily skin or breakouts, but often over the counter products worsen and aggravate by over exfoliating and stripping the skin’s pH.

Making sure you use the correct products for your skin is vital. For acne prone skin or those suffering breakouts, products containing Salicylic Acid has anti inflammatory properties to help calm the skin and clear away excess sebum preventing future breakouts. There are many treatments to help with oily skin, such as exfoliating facials, Microdermabrasion and even Botox. Book in for a free consultation to see how we can help.

see a skin specialist & have a consultation

We have great success with our acne and breakout clients as we look at the whole of the cause focusing on long term results rather than a quick fix.

We take pride completing a detailed consultation to get to the underlying cause of the breakout offering in salon treatments and at home products to help you on your journey of clear, balanced skin.

Those constant spots you love to squeeze, persistent cysts, period breakouts and the congestion that really gets you down at times.

LET’S SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON WHAT CAUSES THOSE BREAKOUTS:

ageing

Frown lines , wrinkles around the eyes , lines appearing on the lips , thinning skin on the cheeks, sun spots on the hands and jowls starting to sag, we sure notice those changes in our skin as we start to age. Ageing in inevitable, but the rate at which it happens is debatable.

SO WHAT HAPPENS TO MAKE OUR SKIN AGE AND WHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT IT?

CELL TURNOVER STARTS SLOWING DOWN

This is your natural exfoliation process responsible for sloughing off dead cells to make way for new cells coming through. Look at a baby, their skin is soft and plump, this is partly because it renews itself easily but as soon as we hit 25years old this all starts to slow down. The skin begins looking a little dull and not quite as smooth as it once was.

the Solution -Rather than reaching for scrubs which can aggravate and is merely a quick fix, look into adding Vitamin A topically into your regime to correct natural exfoliation and incorporate AHA’s into your routine, helping to smooth the skin.

COLLAGEN PRODUCTION SLOWS DOWN

Collagen and elastin is what gives your skin the bounce and plumpness. From the age of 30 your skin produces around 1% less collagen each year. There are lots of environmental factors that can speed this process up such as sun exposure, smoking, poor diet and stress to name a few.

the Solution - Use peptides, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Micro needling to stimulate the skins growth factors and natural collagen production.

THE SKIN STARTS TO LOOK UNEVEN

Have you noticed any darker patches forming, a few broken capillaries or maybe the skin tone doesn’t look as even as it used to? This is a result of direct sun/light exposure over the years. Believe it or not, we actually do the most damage before the age of 20. The cells become weak and breaks and tend to over produce pigment changing the evenness of our skin tone.

the Solution - All year round protection. Ensure you are using SPF daily, 365 days a year. Antioxidants both internally and externally are crucial for repair. Vitamin A & C is perfect for correcting and repairing the uneven tone. Regular vitamin facials will allow us to target even the deepest layers of the skin resulting in a visible improvement.

moisture levels drop

Is your skin feeling a little less nourished? Is it crying out for moisture? As we age, most things slow down and in particular we don’t produce as much moisture in the skin. One key ingredient the skin lacks is hylauronic acid, and when this is deficient the skin feels less nourished.

the Solution - Stimulate the natural moisture by applying hylauronic acid, using Vitamin A and internally take an omega which helps to hold moisture in the skin. Treatments such as Glass facials will greatly hydrate the skin giving it a prominent glow and much needed hydration. It will stimulate collagen production and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles amongst many more key benefits.

To maintain glass skin it is imperative to protect the skin from UVA and UVB rays with daily SPF (yes, even in the winter!) Contact us at Blooms for a free consultation, and to find out how Glass skin facials can help you.

Volume starts to thin

Is your skin looking a little thinner or starting to sag? Don’t worry, you’re not alone and we know how you feel. As we age big hormonal changes happen and the skin starts to thin, we loose volume of fat and the muscles decrease leading the jowls to drop, folds starting to appear and our biggest fear, the dreaded sagging neck. The joys of getting old? Well all is not lost, at Blooms we encourage you to book in for a free consultation where we can discuss the treatments we have available.

Microneedling can help stimulate collagen and elastin production giving a more youthful appearance and fillers can help fill out lost volume in the skin, there are many things we can do to help you feel more comfortable in your skin.

the Solution - Thicken the skin by using Colostrum gel and Vitamin A, & treatments such as Microneedling or fillers.

get results

By using a combination of topical creams, results driven treatments, skin supplements and addressing lifestyle factors we can get the results you are longing for.

SO WHAT HAPPENS TO MAKE OUR SKIN AGE AND WHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT IT?

dry & dehydrated

Feeling a bit parched, flaky and tight? Wrinkles appearing more visible than usual? Your skin may be dry or dehydrated. What is the difference you ask? Dry skin tends to lack oil and dehydrated skin lack water.

SO WHAT IS MAKING OUR SKIN DRYER OR MORE DEHYDRATED THAN USUAL?

steamy showers

Feels so good on your skin? Well it might do at the time but your skin won’t thank you for it as it’s drying out your natural oils. Spending too long in the shower strips parched skin.

soap & face wipes

A quick fix to clean your skin but these skin haters really do strip your skin of its natural oils leaving it tight and dry.

over exfoliation

Dead skin cells are there for a reason (to protect all the living cells underneath and keep everything locked in). It can be tempting to have a good scrub, but that instant smoothness you get from exfoliation actually makes your skin drier in the long term.

ageing

Naturally, everything slows down as we begin to age and in skin terms, one of the things is your natural moisture. Even oiler skin types can start to feel dry.o protect the skin from UVA and UVB rays with daily SPF (yes, even in the winter!) Contact us at Blooms for a free consultation, and to find out how Glass skin facials can help you.

lack of good fats

Don’t fear the F word, we’re talking good fats like avocado, nuts, seeds and oily fish. These are found in your diet and help to keep water locked and improve the barrier leaving the skin feeling hydrated.

lack of water

We all know we need water but your skin especially needs it to do its job of protecting you. Not enough water will leave the skin looking like shrivelled, which is not the look any of us are going for. Hydration is key.

solution

Apart from the obvious, (water!) invest in moisture rich products and moisture boosting facials. At Blooms, we have a range of facials, hyaluronic masks, skin boosters, and bespoke treatments to help you. Book in for a free consultation to find out how we can help.

SO WHAT IS MAKING OUR SKIN DRYER OR MORE DEHYDRATED THAN USUAL?

ezcema & dermatitis

Itchy, irritated, scaly, red rash eczema/ dermatitis can be such an uncomfortable skin condition. Eczema is the general term for non contagious types of inflamed and allergic type skin rash. It is a common condition that can flare up and effects children and adults. Eczema basically is an inflammatory disease which is the body’s way of saying something isn’t right.

THE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS:

SKIN BARRIER IS WEAKER

This makes the skin more susceptible to inflammation and allows allergens and bacteria to make contact with the immune system.

the Solution - Make sure you have enough good fats in your diet from oily fish, nuts and seeds and take an Omega 3 and 6 supplement such as Skin Omegas. Also be careful not to over cleanse or exfoliate the skin.

dry skin

Unable to retain moisture makes the skin more reactant and dry especially in winter.

the Solution - Use a moisturiser that stimulate moisture such as AVST Gel or AVST 1, long term this will help to normalise the moisture in the skin. You can also use rich emollients such as Super Moisturiser but these will not fix the problem only make the skin more comfortable.

IMMUNE SYSTEM OF SKIN IS IMPAIRED

Making it harder to fight infection and results in inflammation in the skin.

the Solution - Help to build the immunity of the skin by taking internal supplements such as Vitamin C and apply Colostrum gel that helps to sitmuate the skins natural immune factors resulting in a much calmer stronger skin

ESSENTIAL FATTY ACID DEFICIENCY

We need good fats to support the skin cells, when the skin becomes deficient in essential fats it becomes weaker.

the Solution - Eat more oily sigh, nuts and seeds and take an Omega 3 and 6 supplement such as Skin Omegas.

FOOD INTOLERANCE

Milk, gluten, eggs and yeast are the most common foods to cause inflammation in the skin but also stress, allergies to dust, spores and animals can contribute.

the solution - Try to eliminate what you think it may be by having a food intolerance test and cutting down on inflammatory foods.

With the right nutrition and products we can make a real difference at healing, calming inflammation and controlling flare ups. A detailed consultation is imperative and we can help adults and children.

Those constant spots you love to squeeze, persistent cysts, period breakouts and the congestion that really gets you down at times.

LET’S SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON WHAT CAUSES THOSE BREAKOUTS:

Those constant spots you love to squeeze, persistent cysts, period breakouts and the congestion that really gets you down at times.

LET’S SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON WHAT CAUSES THOSE BREAKOUTS:

Those constant spots you love to squeeze, persistent cysts, period breakouts and the congestion that really gets you down at times.

LET’S SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON WHAT CAUSES THOSE BREAKOUTS:

Pigmentation & Uneven Skin Tone

Chloasma/Melasma

Both of these types of pigmentation are closely related to hormonal changes such as contraceptive pill, pregnancy, menopause.

Freckles or Ephilides

Often a hereditary skin blemish. These are classed as pigmentation when they develop after the age of 12.

Age spots/ Solar Lentigo

Often damage from U.V exposure done in your teenage years these commonly show up years later often on the hands & face.

Post Inflammatory Pigmentation

Damage or trauma like spots, ingrown hairs, picking the skin and scars can lead to the skin being exposed to more light leading to post inflammatory pigmentation.

solution

This condition is a tricky one to treat but help is at hand at Blooms. We love to treat the root cause of this condition by retraining and repairing the damage cells with skin loving vitamin treatment and products.

It is imperative to wear a broad spectrum S.P.F daily to protect from further damage. Vitamin A & Vitamin C is essential to repair the cells that are over producing and using inhibitors to stop more production.

THOSE DARKER PATCHES ON THE SKIN THAT DON’T SEEM TO FADE, OFFICIALLY THEY'RE CALLED PIGMENTATION (OR HYPERPIGMENTATION).

SO WHAT CAUSES THESE PATCHES TO OCCUR?

U.V OR SUN EXPOSURE IS THE BIGGEST CULPRIT.

When you step out into light your skin naturally produces melanin to protect the cells from radiation. If you expose the skin to too much U.V, over time they become damaged and confused and eventually over produce melanin resulting in darker patches of pigment showing up on the skin.

There are different types of pigmentation-

THOSE DARKER PATCHES ON THE SKIN THAT DON’T SEEM TO FADE, OFFICIALLY THEY'RE CALLED PIGMENTATION (OR HYPERPIGMENTATION).

SO WHAT CAUSES THESE PATCHES TO OCCUR?

U.V OR SUN EXPOSURE IS THE BIGGEST CULPRIT.

There are different types of pigmentation-

Rosacea & Redness

Broken capillaries, flushed cheeks or even rosacea has flared up? It really is a tricky condition to manage but with the right treatment we can certainly control the flare ups. Rosacea tends to start off looking like a flushed skin but can progress to be inflamed, sensitive and pustules can begin to show.

ALTHOUGH THERE IS NO CONFIRMED CAUSE, WE DO KNOW WHAT TRIGGERS THIS, AND SOME OF THE LIKELY CAUSES

OVERGROWTH OF BLOOD VESSELS

This makes the skin look red and inflamed and makes the skin sensitive to climate changes and U.V.

the Solution - Lots of Vitamin C and Antioxidants internally and topically will help to strengthen the skin and reduce redness. C-Boost serum and Skin Vit C are the perfect pairing.

FATTY ACID DEFICIENCY

A lack of good fats can affect the immunity of the skin and barrier function making it harder to fight infection.

the Solution- Anti inflammatory foods such as oily fish, nuts and seeds and take an Omega supplement such as Skin Omegas

VITAMIN DEFICIENCY

A lack of vitamin A & C in particular can make the blood vessels sensitive to light and more reactant.

the Solution- Use AVST Gel or Face and Body oil topically and Skin Vit A and Skin Vit C internally to top up your vitamin levels.

genes

Thanks to Mum & Dad 40% of clients that suffer from Rosacea claim to have a relative that suffers from the condition.

MITES

Called microscopic dermodex mites these guys inhabit around the follicle and cause inflammation which can contribute to Rosacea.

the Solution- If the skin is inflamed we can use a light peel system to sterilise the skin such as the Environ Cool Peel treatment.

TRIGGERS

Stress, alcohol, harsh soaps, dairy, spicy foods, environment and medical conditions.

the Solution- Try to cut down on these and write a food diary for a month so you can pin point which particular foods are the culprit.

solution

This really needs an inside out solution so skincare supplements combined with effective products and treatments. A detailed skin analysis and consultation is needed to decide on the course of action but below is some of the treatments that work

ALTHOUGH THERE IS NO CONFIRMED CAUSE, WE DO KNOW WHAT TRIGGERS THIS, AND SOME OF THE LIKELY CAUSES

scarring

Acne scarring, chicken pox scars, stretch marks, surgery to name but a few. There are many types of scars but all have one thing in common, the skin has become damaged.

SO WHY DO WE SCAR?

SLOW WOUND HEALING

As we age, the skin slows down in the way in which it heals leading us more likely to scar.

the Solution- Keep the skin cells as active and normal as possible by using Vitamin A such as AVST 1 moisturiser.

COLLAGEN PRODUCTION

When you injure the skin the wound clots, it then closes and begins to heal. The healing process involves collagen to help knit the skin back together. As we age, the ability to remove damaged collagen slows down, but also flexible young collagen slows down leaving the skin scarred instead of smooth.

the Solution- Boost the cell responsible for making collagen by taking Vitamin A & C internally and topically such as Skin Collagen Support supplement and AVST 1 moisturiser. Treatments such as Microneedling are excellent for scarring. At Blooms, we can offer a bespoke treatment package to help with the appearance of scarring, book min for a consultation today to see how we can help you.

DAMAGE TO THE DNA

If the DNA of the skin becomes damaged the skin is more likely to scar and with age damage is more likely because of the exposure to free radicals.

the Solution- Antioxidants to protect and Vitamins to repair.

results

There really is no quick fix with scarring but we have seen impressive results on both young and old scars. It’s important to get a high dose of Vitamin A into the skin (alongside micro needling treatments) to get the best result.

Those constant spots you love to squeeze, persistent cysts, period breakouts and the congestion that really gets you down at times.

LET’S SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON WHAT CAUSES THOSE BREAKOUTS:

Those constant spots you love to squeeze, persistent cysts, period breakouts and the congestion that really gets you down at times.

LET’S SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON WHAT CAUSES THOSE BREAKOUTS: