Looking After Your Skin This Summer

By Doctor Hayley Elsmore THE COURTYARD AESTHETIC CLINIC

Spending time outdoors in the sunshine is great for our mental health, and who doesn’t love having a healthy, sun-kissed glow?

However, as great as a natural tan makes us feel, UV rays are the primary cause of premature ageing, causing us to look older than we actually are.

The signs of skin damage and premature ageing can begin early in life. Some people see the signs appear in their teens or early 20s. Symptoms of damage include:

• The appearance of freckles or age spots

• Leathery skin and a rough texture

• Wrinkles, especially around the eyes

• Loss of skin elasticity

• Spider veins on the nose or chest

• Red and blotchy skin

A quick way to determine whether sun exposure is causing premature ageing is to compare skin in an area that hasn’t been exposed to the sun with the skin in an area that has.

Seeing the effects sun damage has it’s clear to see why regular SPF is the most important thing you can do for your skin. If you start to take care of your skin early in life, it will take care of you later in life. This is why a daily SPF is our number one tip for long-lasting, youthful skin.

The second tip is to avoid sun exposure when the sun is highest in the sky. This is usually between 11 am and 3 pm. It is when you are exposed to more intense light, so always try and stay in the shade as much as possible and slather on the sunscreen for midday activities.

The third tip is to invest in some good quality sunscreen that not only protects your skin from harmful rays, but also has additional targeted active treatments.

At The Courtyard we supply an award-winning sun protection range, Heliocare 360°, that provides high-level, broad-spectrum protection against UVA, UVB, Visible Light — including Blue Light from digital devices and Infrared-A.

With additional intelligent ingredients, Heliocare 360° goes beyond sunscreen to help boost overall skin health and prevent premature skin ageing from within.

Every person’s skin is different. That’s why Heliocare 360° offers a diverse range of clinically proven sun protection products with unique formulations designed to help prevent and correct various skin concerns including sensitivity, dryness, hyperpigmentation, redness, and blemishes. With something for all skin types and products suitable for skin of colour, there’s a Heliocare 360° for everyone that will protect and support your skin this summer.

You can come try the whole range for yourself at The Courtyard Aesthetic Clinic.

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Ruby is the official birthstone for July. At the same time, a Ruby Anniversary represents 40 years of marriage.

Diamond Pop Ring. One of our latest diamond bubble ring designs available online and from our showroom. Set with 0.85 carats of natural diamonds, available in a choice of precious metals. Price £3600.

Peridot and Diamond Halo Ring. A bespoke version of the ‘Eleanor’ diamond halo ring featuring August’s birthstone peridot set within a halo of sparkling white diamonds. Price depends on the chosen gemstone.

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‘Aura’ Twist Engagement Ring.

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Silver Sealife Necklace. Just one of our sealife necklace designs, available from our ready-made showroom collection. Order online or buy directly from our showroom. Price-£50 in-store.