RESIDENT WINCHESTER RESIDENT OCT NOV 19 WEB - Page 30

Wellbeing
Great skin starts at any age
A
CNE is a common skin
condition for individuals
with oily skin which can
cause much anxiety and sadness
for those dealing with it. Without
treatment it can affect many people
throughout their lives if the cause
is not managed. For those prone
to spots, the build-up of oil creates
an environment where bacteria can
multiply, leading to inflammation
and spots and those inflamed spots
cause damage which may leave
pigmentation and scarring.
When we talk about acne many
people picture teenagers or young
people with very problematic skin,
but the variety of people who suffer
and the effects they might see is far
wider.
Acne and troublesome skin can be
frustrating and life altering, but the
good news is that it is completely
manageable if you work with a
professional to understand your skin
and develop a unique plan of action.
There is a solution.
First, you need to stop your skin
producing the spots, which involves
ABOVE: Before and after acne treatment.
clearing pores and removing the
bacteria. Many washes and scrubs
are available on the high street; sadly
the NHS does not fund aesthetics
treatments as a way of managing
acne, however these are hugely
effective.
Once we have spent time working
to stop spots appearing, we can
move to the treatment of marks
Prepare
your body
‘By failing to prepare, you are
preparing to fail’ said Benjamin
Franklin, and it is still so very true.
The summer holidays have
passed and autumn/winter is well on its way. For
some of us that means winter sports, namely skiing or
snowboarding, but how do we prepare for such unique
sporting pursuits?
Easy, and it’s not rocket science, you need to get
active in a specific way; for example, If you are going
to run a 10k race, you go running. If you are new to
either skiing or snowboarding there are local teaching
establishments which are ideal for both learning and
practising. Indoor and artificial slopes are available in
Southampton, Basingstoke and further afield at Hemel
Hempstead.
If you have already been away skiing, you’ll know the
kinds of movement patterns needed, such as squats,
lunges and core work. Find a circuits’ class, or a specific
‘ski fit’ class to attend and make the effort.
My point is, to really enjoy your time away, prep in the
correct way to make it so much more rewarding and
safer.
Advice: Andy McNeil
macksfitness.co.uk
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or scarring. Chemical peels, micro
needling and non ablative laser
resurfacing therapy work together
to tackle post inflammatory
pigmentation and scarring, gradually
bringing it back to an even tone,
colour and texture by stimulating
cell renewal and producing new
collagen and elastin fibres for
smoother, firmer and glowing skin.
The market is flooded with
medications, face washes, non-
medical treatments and products
to cover acne or create a short
term effect, but they do not
tackle the underlying cause. Every
face is individual, and only by
understanding the person, their
skin, using the right combination of
treatment and effective aftercare
will you be able to achieve tangible
results.
Advice: Sharron Gordon (skincare
expert, pharmacist consultant
and aesthetics practitioner), who
has recently rebranded her clinic
as secretgardenwinchester.co.uk
(previously coutureaesthetics.co.uk)
YOU MAKE THE
DIFFERENCE
ALL
LEVELS
Call Andy for
further details on
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