{"id":2294,"date":"2022-02-16T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-16T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/?p=2294"},"modified":"2023-03-20T15:37:33","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T15:37:33","slug":"tweakments-trends-and-future-skincare-helen-wyre-of-no-23-skin-clinic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/tweakments-trends-and-future-skincare-helen-wyre-of-no-23-skin-clinic\/","title":{"rendered":"Tweakments, Trends and Future Skincare: Helen Wyre of No.23 Skin Clinic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/202202-16-Copy-of-Tweakments-trends-and-future-skincare-Helen-Wyre-Charkham-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2385\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow 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Wyre of No.23 Skin Clinic<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>True confidence is based on how you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/community-wisdom-how-does-good-skin-make-you-feel\/\">feel<\/a>, not just how you look. That said, your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/myth-buster-what-does-healthy-skin-look-like\/\">best skin<\/a> can give you freedom to focus on the other things in life that really matter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Satisfaction with our skin \u2013 and the myriad of ways one can set about achieving that&nbsp; \u2013 encompasses education, commitment, self-compassion and well, a nice bit of pampering. Zero judgement zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s not forget that while clinically-proven science comes first, skincare can be both functional<em> and<\/em> fun. And when people find what works for them&nbsp; \u2013 whether that\u2019s powerful custom-made <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/our-ingredients\">active ingredients<\/a> or a glow-boosting tweakment, it can be profoundly transformative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skin + Me spoke to Founder of<a href=\"https:\/\/no23skin.co.uk\/\"> No.23 Skin<\/a> Clinic in Kensington, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/\">Skin + Me<\/a> subscriber, Helen Wyre, together with her Medical Director, <a href=\"https:\/\/no23skin.co.uk\/about-us\/\">Dr Cherry Armstron<\/a>g for an insightful take on modern, personalised skincare<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skin + Me: <\/strong><em>Hi Helen! Tell us a bit more about you and why you founded No.23 Skin with Medical Director, Dr Cherry Armstrong.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Helen: <\/strong>I\u2019ve always worked in healthcare clinics and corporations. When I started my own business with <a href=\"https:\/\/no23skin.co.uk\/\">No.23 Skin<\/a>, taking ownership of the customer journey was a big part of it for me. I wanted to create somewhere friendly and welcoming, because opening up about your skin can be daunting, but getting the treatment right can be transformative confidence-wise. That\u2019s what we strive for. We offer skincare advice alongside an aesthetic and medical journey to support each individual treatment plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No.23 Skin sits between a high-end aesthetic clinic and hub of medical expertise. We\u2019re CQC registered. We combine clinical professionals and cosmetic doctors in a single welcoming space.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Medical Director, Dr Cherry Armstrong was at the top of my list to work with. She has vast medical and aesthetic experience but she\u2019s approachable and down to earth \u2013 Cherry prioritises the health of our clients\u2019 skin before anything else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skin + Me: <\/strong><em>There\u2019s a whole world out there beyond powerful active <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/our-ingredients\"><em>ingredients<\/em><\/a><em> that you can apply topically. It&#8217;s a personal choice how clients want to reach their goals. One thing <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/\"><em>Skin + Me<\/em><\/a><em> emphasises is that great skin takes commitment and a marathon is better than a sprint. And that prevention (hello, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/what-is-spf\/\"><em>SPF<\/em><\/a><em>) is better than cure. What are your feelings around this?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Helen: <\/strong>We have the same ethos \u2013 that moving towards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/myth-buster-what-does-healthy-skin-look-like\/\">healthier skin<\/a> is a gradual progression that takes time. Skincare is like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-can-the-gym-cause-breakouts\/\">exercise<\/a> in that you have to maintain health regularly. You can\u2019t just jump on a bike or go for a run once and then see results long term.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to identify skin\u2019s needs based on individual assessments and partner with people throughout their skin evolution. Skin changes to respond to every <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/how-to-look-after-your-skin-at-every-stage-of-your-life\/\">life stage<\/a> \u2013 think <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/a-dermatologists-guide-to-pregnancy-safe-skincare\/\">pregnancy<\/a> or menopause \u2013 your skincare should respond to that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><em>\u201cEveryone\u2019s skin is different. It\u2019s why I think personalisation is such an important part of skincare.\u201d&nbsp;<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You should always start with skin type and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/myth-buster-what-does-healthy-skin-look-like\/\">skin health<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-dr-jason-thomsons-skincare-routine\/\">routine<\/a> should follow that. At the clinic we have clients come in to see an aesthetician for a facial, a doctor for their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/acne-treatment\">acne<\/a> or a simple procedure like getting a skin tag removed. They learn more about skincare and their journey starts there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We build trust, empathise with every concern and put the health of skin first. Oh, and we always recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/what-is-spf\/\">SPF<\/a> as the first line of defence against ageing and a lifestyle that supports healthy skin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr Cherry: <\/strong>Absolutely. Prevention is far better than cure. There are no instant fixes for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/myth-buster-what-does-healthy-skin-look-like\/\">healthy skin<\/a>. You have to be committed. It\u2019s easier to commit to simple regimes, just keep it simple and achievable. The longer you stick to it, the more you\u2019ll see the benefits, and your incentive to continue will grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s simple: Eat healthily, drink plenty of water, use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/what-is-spf\/\">SPF<\/a>,&nbsp; moisturise and <em>always<\/em> take your make-up off before you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/how-to-brighten-tired-skin\/\">sleep<\/a>. That\u2019s it. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/dermatologist-recommended-skincare-routine\/\">Basic skincare<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\" id=\"let-s-talk-tweakments\"><strong>Let\u2019s talk tweakments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skin + Me: <\/strong><em>Can we talk about tweakments (minimally invasive facial treatments) please? First up, microneedling. We hear that it combats <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/skin-ageing\"><em>ageing skin<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/hyperpigmentation\"><em>pigmentation<\/em><\/a><em> and rough skin texture. Tell us more.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Helen: <\/strong>Microneedling is awesome. We use SkinPen, an FDA approved device and a microneedling pen which stimulates collagen production from lower levels of skin to stimulate collagen production.&nbsp; It\u2019s an excellent treatment for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/hyperpigmentation\">pigmentation<\/a>, scars, fine lines and gives an all round plumping effect. Be aware that results can look similar to sunburn the following day but it\u2019s worth it afterwards when it settles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another approach could be a peel, a facial and then microneedling a few weeks apart depending on the client\u2019s needs to best stimulate skin cells for collagen production. And removing dead skin cells \u2013 think glowing skin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An LED light facial stimulates healing and also treats signs of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/skin-ageing\">ageing<\/a> for a great glow. We also offer a deep cleanse with extractions by hand for best results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skin + Me: <\/strong><em>We\u2019ve heard lots about Profhilo recently, where an anti-ageing injectable made from hyaluronic acid is used to boost collagen and rejuvenate the skin. Why do you think this kind of treatment is growing in popularity?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Helen: <\/strong>Profhilo is a great step between a topical skincare and injectables. It\u2019s a treatment where we inject hyaluronic acid on the lower part of the face, hands, neck or body \u2013 it gently spreads like honey underneath the top layer of the skin and is really effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hyaluronic acid stimulates maintenance of water moisture by the skin and gives a great, plumping effect \u2013 particularly in the lower part of the face. Imagine the glow you\u2019d get after a facial <strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 the results are similar to that but they last longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr Cherry:<\/strong> Profhilo is growing in popularity because it really does give your skin volume, hydration and a glow. It\u2019s not like a filler even though it contains Hyaluronic acid. Profhilo acts to draw water in, hydrate the skin and<strong> <\/strong>stimulate your own skin cells to produce <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/do-collagen-supplements-actually-work\/\">collagen<\/a> and elastin. Newbies to cosmetic skincare who are tentative about going straight to fillers and Botox can use this as a stepping stone to start with. It gives a natural look and people feel comfortable with that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\" id=\"skin-health-prevention-is-better-than-cure\"><strong>Skin health: Prevention is better than cure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skin + Me:<\/strong> <em>It\u2019s not a surprise that anti-wrinkle injections (Botox) and fillers are your most popular treatments. What do people need to know before asking for these?&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr Cherry:<\/strong> Ideally prevention is better than cure so I\u2019d always ask if they\u2019ve tried other options for skincare such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f0f6fb\">+ Make sure you look after your skin by stopping smoking, drink plenty of water and exercise regularly. Reduce alcohol intake.<br><br>+ Wash and cleanse your skin in the morning. Take your makeup off at night and moisturise for hydration.<br><br>+ Use SPF at least factor 30 when you\u2019re out in the daytime.<br><br>+ Understand active ingredients in skincare that tackle signs of ageing such as retinoids, Vitamin C, They help to reduce pigmentation, smooth out fine lines and rejuvenate your skin.<br><br>+ Regular facials and peels can help.<br><br>+ Don\u2019t over-exfoliate. This can strip your skin of its natural oily protective layer causing skin irritation, redness and reactions.<br><br>+ Don\u2019t use too many active skin products. They can interact with each other and cause skin reactions and irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with a good lifestyle and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/dermatologist-recommended-skincare-routine\/\">skincare routine<\/a>, due to natural ageing, sun exposure and genetic predisposition, it\u2019s still reasonable to consider Botox and fillers. Botox and fillers, if done well, can give you a natural look that can help you look fresher and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/how-to-brighten-tired-skin\/\">brighter<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before embarking on treatment, read up on it and understand the pros and cons of each treatment. There is a lot of misinformation out there so it always helps to seek advice from professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skin + Me: <\/strong><em>Do you think there\u2019s been a generational movement towards better education around skincare? Do younger people feel more empowered to come into your clinic looking for advice?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Helen: <\/strong>We see much more savvy customers over the last ten years. They come in for advice or ask about a routine that has worked for someone else. We\u2019re often re-educating people that not everything works for everyone. Some information can be inaccurate and difficult to decipher unless you have a clinical background. It\u2019s often about learning what specific ingredients that work for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Profhilo and Botox are brand names for the actual medication, but customers come in directly asking for them and some know more about them than others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the flipside, tweakment trends can be scary for people. There\u2019s misunderstanding around what results may look like because of reality TV and social trends. Of course, this can be useful as a guide but really it\u2019s about honesty, education and knowing what works via experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re mindful to be empathetic to every skin concern no matter how big or small. Our ethos is around identifying the right treatment pathways to realistic, natural results and more confident clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\" id=\"helen-s-skin-me-story\"><strong>Helen\u2019s Skin + Me story<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skin + Me: <\/strong><em>You\u2019re a Skin + Me subscriber. That makes us so happy! Tell us more about your personal skincare journey and the products you use.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Helen: <\/strong>My acne started in my early teens. When I was 14-years-old, I tried my mum\u2019s foundation and covering it up with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/community-wisdom-makeup-tips\/\">makeup<\/a> became my solace. Never felt it was bad enough to get treatment but I struggled with it on a daily basis. Later, my GP gave me medication but nothing seemed to work long-term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/acne-treatment\">acne<\/a> persisted into adulthood, I tried everything. I wasn\u2019t true to myself addressing it properly until I contacted a dermatologist and aesthetic doctor who gave me the right prescription and suggested a new skincare routine. I now use my Skin + Me <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/daily-doser-spotlight-2\/\">Daily Doser<\/a> and get peels every month, plus microneedling for my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/acne-treatment\">acne<\/a> scarring. I\u2019m also a big fan of a little botox to smooth out lines on my forehead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also treat my pigmentation from pregnancy and a bit of sun damage. My Daily Doser contains <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qa-app.intern.skinandme.com\/our-ingredients\">niacinamide<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qa-app.intern.skinandme.com\/our-ingredients\">azelaic acid<\/a>, (it has no <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/our-ingredients\/tretinoin\">tretinoin<\/a> since I\u2019ve been breastfeeding). It\u2019s the ultimate effective, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-dr-jason-thomsons-skincare-routine\/\">fuss-free skincare<\/a>. It delivers the exact amount, and zero stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also use Epionce moisturiser. It\u2019s developed by US dermatologists to nurture the health of the skin and support prescription skincare use. And SPF, naturally.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skin + Me:<\/strong><em> How does good skin make you feel?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Helen: <\/strong>Just being able to go out without <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/community-wisdom-makeup-tips\/\">makeup<\/a> sounds so simple but it\u2019s revolutionary. I don\u2019t feel the need to cover my skin up. It\u2019s such a freedom that I can go without \u2018the mask\u2019<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skin + Me: <\/strong><em>Interpretation of beauty has cultural context. How do you feel about getting asked for the \u2018look of the moment\u2019 (such as reference to a certain celebrity) or similar?<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cherry: <\/strong>It\u2019s easy here to go along the downward spiral and end up looking like clones. Personally, I don\u2019t want to look like someone else. I want to look like me, with a little tweak here and there and rate celebs who keep their look natural.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We really need to embrace individuality and champion becoming a better version of ourselves rather than have a template of a look we want. That\u2019s the key to confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE: <\/strong>If you plan to undertake any additional treatments or tweakments alongside your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/daily-doser-spotlight-2\/\">Daily Doser<\/a>, please consult your Prescriber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f0f6fb\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#edf5f8\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f0f6fb\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>New to Skin + Me? <\/strong>Get your first month of personalised skincare for \u00a34.99 with promo code DOSE \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/consultation\/sign-up\/create-account\">complete our quick consultation here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Looking for a routine refresh? <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/login?back=%2Faccount-summary%2Fmanage-upcoming-orders\">Add the Dream Routine to your Skin + Me subscription<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In need of a restock? <\/strong>Head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/shop\">The Skincare Shop<\/a> for one-off purchases of your Routine Essentials.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Read Skin + Me subscriber and Founder of No.23 Skin Clinic, Helen Wyre-Charkham on tweakments, cosmetic trends and finding freedom from makeup. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":179265348,"featured_media":2385,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[1374,1615,1829,1831,1411,1595,1832,1382,1362,1830],"class_list":["post-2294","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest-articles","tag-acne","tag-anti-ageing","tag-botox","tag-clinic","tag-dermatologist","tag-doctor","tag-profhilo-vitamin-a","tag-skin-me","tag-skincare","tag-tweakments"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2294","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/179265348"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2294"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2294\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4345,"href":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2294\/revisions\/4345"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2385"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2294"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2294"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2294"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}