Pigmentation

AUTUMN going into Winter is the ideal time to tackle pigmentation problems as we can stay out of the sun while having treatment. Dark spots, age spots, sun spots, dark patches are more likely to be found on the face, hands and any body areas…

Dehydration – Cause and Remedies

Our skin has a very clever built in barrier that locks in moisture. However, if this barrier is damaged or impaired in any way the skin will struggle to retain moisture. Signs that the barrier is damaged are dull grey looking skin, increased…

Are you sunscreen savvy?

Every year I write a little reminder in my editorial about of the dangers of over exposure to the sun’s rays. I am still amazed that a large number of our population think that the sun in this country is less damaging than when they are in…

The Power of Peptides

Skincare advice with Jane Bryant, from the Hough Green Clinic A peptide is a short chain of Amino Acids that act as cell communicators, triggering a precise response in certain skin cells. That instruction is specific to the order that the…

Hough Green Clinic has a newly refreshed website!

This year marks 38 years since I started the business at Hough Green. So much has changed, particularly in marketing. My message and passion for what we stand for, though, are still the same – “Helping you to love your look, no matter what…

Skin Tags, Seborrhoeic Warts, Campbell de Morgan Cherry Spots, Common Warts, Verrucae

We can be affected by one or many of the above during our life and although none are life threatening they can be unsightly and many will grow in size if left untreated. Verrucae can be painful too. Seborrhoeic keratosis warts can grow…

The menopause and effects on our skin

Hot flushes, weight gain, night sweats, forgetfulness, mood swings - as if the menopause was not challenging enough, women also have to deal with problems and changes with their skin. As women approach the menopause, average age around 51,…