If you’ve ever stood in front of your bathroom shelf holding three different serums and wondered whether they should go on in a particular order — or whether they should go on together at all — you are not alone. Skincare ingredient knowledge has advanced enormously in the last decade, and so has the science …
If you live in Edinburgh or anywhere in Scotland, you already know your skin faces something most skincare advice doesn’t account for: biting wind off the coast, relentless rain, central heating cranked up indoors, and the occasional sunny day that packs more UV than people expect. That combination quietly wrecks your skin barrier — and …
Climate Is Making Your Skin Worse — Here’s What to Do About It Read More »
Published by E&G Skin Clinic, Morningside, Edinburgh | www.egskinclinic.co.uk Why Every Edinburgh Skin Needs a Climate-Defence Strategy Right Now If your skin feels tight after a walk down Princes Street, or red and reactive after a weekend in the Highlands, you’re not imagining it. Scotland’s climate — characterised by biting winds, persistent cold, high humidity …
Morpheus8 is one of the most talked-about skin treatments of recent years, and barely a week goes by without a client asking us about it. So here’s our honest, no-fluff breakdown of what Morpheus8 actually does, what it can realistically achieve, and the aspects — including its effects on fat — that don’t always get …
You’ve probably seen it everywhere — that impossibly smooth, dewy, almost reflective skin that looks like someone turned the brightness up from the inside. Glass skin. It’s been all over Instagram for a good while now, and honestly? The hype is deserved. But here’s the thing — achieving that look isn’t just about finding the …
Glass Skin Facials in Edinburgh — Everything You Need to Know Read More »
Every week, at least a handful of patients walk in asking about collagen. Most have seen something on Instagram, a few have already picked up a product from Boots, and almost all of them have the same question: Does it actually do anything? I appreciate the scepticism. Dermatology is a field plagued by overpromising- and …
Marine Collagen: What Actually Happens To Your Skin When You Take It Everyday Read More »
If you have small, dark raised spots on your face and have been wondering what they are- whether anything can be done- you are in the right place. Over the past year, we have noticed a real shift in the questions our clients are asking at E&G Skin Clinic. Alongside enquiries about facials, chemical peels, …
Glycolic Acid: Benefits, How to Use It & When to Avoid It | EG Skin Clinic EG Skin Clinic Skincare Journal Skincare Ingredients It’s probably the most talked-about acid in skincare — and for good reason. But glycolic acid isn’t for everyone, every day, or every skin concern. Here’s an honest look at what it …
Glycolic Acid: What It Does, Why It Works & When to Leave It Alone Read More »
Skincare Through the Menstrual Cycle: which Ingredients to use at Each Phase Hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle don’t just affect mood and energy levels- they also have a significant impact on the skin. Think about how many times you know your period is coming due to that odd spot appearing on your face! Changes …
Skincare Through the Menstrual Cycle: which Ingredients to use at Each Phase Read More »
You noticed a skin tag or maybe multiple ones and started searching for a quick fix, and probably came across wart removers or at home skin tag removal kits. They are cheap, widely available, and promise fast results, seem quick and easy. But can you use these kits or wart removers on skin tags safely? …
