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iS Clinical with Alison Clarke, Southwold

Alison Clarke is a qualified Nurse Prescriber, based in Southwold, Suffolk. She has over 35 years experience in her field beginning her career training at Hertford County Hospital. Expanding her knowledge as a nurse in the Royal Navy, Alison went on to gain a wealth of experience working in prominent London hospitals: The Westminster, St James’ and Queen Mary’s.

​​Throughout the entirety of her career, Alison has developed a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of medicine and general care. Vaccinating several generations of newborn babies, children and adults, she has built up a firm reputation as a trusted family nurse.

Following the demand for pain free, cosmetic procedures Alison is now specialising in aesthetic and skin treatments. Starting her self titled clinic in December 2016, Alison has created home practices in both Stevenage and Southwold, ensuring a relaxing and welcoming environment for her clients.

​Alison is fully registered with the NMC and insured by Hamilton Fraser.

Offering a range of treatments from aesthetics to skin, Alison also recommends various professional skincare systems to use. One of which is iS Clinical, which I have been using for purpose of review.

If, like me you are pretty obsessive over looking after your skin all months of the year, keen to use a high SPF to protect your skin to its maximum; you will really love this product. A great cream to use under make-up as its matt and great for holidays and prolonged periods in the sun to decrease the risk of skin cancers and early signs of ageing.

This product is so great for that burst of hydration, a spritz suitable for the face and neck. Such a joy to refresh with, especially lovely in the months where your skin requires that hydration fix, defending against those visual signs of aging, whilst smoothing and firming.

    Alison’s Coastal clinic is based at Alison’s home in Southwold, Suffolk. Offering clients treatments in the privacy of her home in an informal yet clinical environment. The clinic runs once a fortnight with weekday appointments available upon request. There is free parking.

    Please email alisonmclarke@icloud.com or visit the contact page via her website for appointments and product information. All initial consultations are free of charge.

    Have a great afternoon and happy skincare!

    Emily x

    *Products were gifted for purpose of review.

    Beauty

    24 Hour Brightening with Green People

    If you have been following my blog for while you will know, by now, I have a lot of love for Green People. From the 100% biodegradable packaging that it arrives in {with corn starch packing nuggets that can be thrown into compost piles after use; how cool is that?} to the ethos and expertise that the team have. Pioneering personal care products since 1997 and championing the cause for organic beauty way before it came into mainstream. Producing natural and organic ingredients for the whole family, each product is fortified with organic ingredients and clinically proven plant actives; designed to nourish, nurture and balance the skin. I love the fact that they don’t bulk out their products with high levels of water, drying alcohol or synthetic fillers and they contain more than 90% natural and organic ingredients, 100% vegetarian and 100% cruelty free! Amazing.

    I’ve recently discovered the Age Defy + range and quite frankly I’m in love. Skin regeneration, moisture balance and deep hydration are targeted in this unique skin care regime for women 35+, containing the beech bud extract from the Everlasting Youth Tree {honestly this REALLY exists} stimulating the metabolism of cells. So what are the hard facts; clinical trials revealed that a 40% increase in protein synthesis, a 30% increase in hydration AND a 10% DECREASE in wrinkles {whoaaah I hear you say!}.

    So, the Age Defy + 24 Hour Brightening Moisturiser why do I love it? Its giving me a winter glow and making my skin feel super fresh, its increasing the hydration of my combination skin; giving me just the right balance so my skin doesn’t look oily but glowing. It’s a great base for makeup, smoothing the skin {which at 37 is a real bonus as those pesky fine lines have started to make an appearance} and throughout the day I have that much desired healthy glow. Bliss..

    With ingredients such as cucumber, white mulberry, hibiscus, beech bud and pineapple, this really is my new ‘go to’ day cream. I think you’ll love it!

    You can claim a free sample of this wonder moisturiser by emailing organic@greenpeopleuk , plus free UK delivery on all orders and if you sign up to the newsletter you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You can thank me later!

    Enjoy the glow,

    Emily x

    *{AD} This post is sponsored by Green People UK, items were gifted for this review.

    Beauty

    Luxury Facial with Blush & Glow, Southwold

    When I was invited to Blush & Glow Beauty Boutique in Southwold, I could hardly refuse. January is a month of grey days, dark mornings and tired looking skin after the festivities of the Christmas period. I think we all suffer a little from Seasonal Affective Disorder, that desire to close ourselves from the world and hibernate, ideally waking up in Spring like the garden hedgehog. Lets face it, thats not reality. Instead we strive to engulf ourselves in ‘feel-good’ factors {that don’t involve copious amounts of Bailey’s on ice and Christmas pudding with as much brandy butter one could physically consume!} For me, exercise and self care is my January prescription.

    Blush and Glow is a new luxury Beauty Boutique based in the picturesque, quintessential, famous chic seaside town of Southwold in Suffolk. Renowned for its beach lined beach huts, The Swan Hotel and bespoke shopping.

     

    With beautiful {very inst friendly} interiors and three beautiful treatment rooms, the salon oozes elegance and class. In fact I could hardly believe what was hidden behind the pretty pick door off the high street.

     

    Their ethos is ‘Enhancing your own natural beauty, not covering up. Helping you be your own kind of beautiful’ ‘ sums up nicely the professional approach I received in the salon.

    I selected the Luxury Facial which is 75 minutes long {indulgent I know!} I wasn’t quite prepared for how utterly relaxing and rejuvenating this was going to be {and I’ve had a few facials over the years} Using the award winning REN Clean Skincare, the facial really was special; smelling divine. Each stage of the facial was given with so much care and time, I battled keeping my eyes open {although I am a great fan of the afternoon power-nap, finding the time to do this is tricky; honestly the struggle is real} Afterwards, I felt uplifted, glowing and revitalised. Best prescribed as a course of treatments, fortnightly or monthly ideally, I felt even as a one off my skin really did shout “Hooray”. Such a treat for tired skin.

    Offering a range of treatments, from facials to hands and feet, waxing, tanning and body care, brows and lashes, makeup and bespoke spa packages, the salon owner Chelsea has created a haven for the discerning; whatever your age.

    I will certainly be back, probably for a pedicure next, my winter feet have seen better days…..

    As always, feel free to ask me any questions and I will endeavour to answer!

    Here’s to a GLOWING January ✨

    Emily x

    *This post was sponsored by Blush and Glow Beauty Boutique.

     

    Beauty

    A Beauty Advent with Green People UK

    When Green People offered to send me one of their brand new beauty advent calendars I was VERY happy to oblige, fast becoming top of my favourite skincare brands; from the products I have already tried, I have found them to be fabulous (and it’s a real bonus that they are organic).

    Comprising of twelve beautifully filled beauty drawers, to count down to Christmas, this advent is my favourite way to experience and try the wonders of a skincare brand, or new products if you are already familiar with Green People.

    This ‘Green Regime’ is designed to offer fifteen pampering treats, including three full-size products. Including classics like the Gentle Cleanse & Makeup remover and VitaMin Fix 24 Hour Cream, plus two newcomers to their range; the Velvet Matt Lipstick and Damask Rose Facial Oil. I was thrilled to find a new personal favourite, the Age Defy+ 24 Hour Brightening moisturiser, I have been using this under my makeup every morning and it is GORGEOUS! It gives me a great healthy glow, without being oily {as a sufferer of oily to combination skin, oiliness is the last thing I want!}.

    I was really surprised that included is three full size products, the Volumising Black Mascara (which is super soft on the lashes- it feels nourishing but really adds volume and separation), Illuminating Eye Palette Duo (which from a non eye shadow wearer its encouraged me to try out the more natural brightening shades, it looks so pretty) and the Velvet Matt Lipstick in Damask Rose – such a great universal natural colour which would suit any skin/hair colour type.

     

    Pop over to Green People to buy your advent calendar (psssst and if you sign up to their newsletter you get 10% off!)

    Happy adventing & a Merry Christmas (8 weeks and counting….)

    Emily x

    Beauty

    Natural Skincare with Lyonsleaf

    For me skincare is an essential part of my self care routine {and lets face it, being a Mum of two relatively young children, the time I have to spend on myself is limited}. My skincare system has to be simple, affordable and more importantly quick to apply!

    Having oily/combination skin, I have always battled with balancing my skin so that it doesn’t produce an excessive amount of oil throughout the day, which can leave me with very shiny skin. Since learning a little more about skincare, I have realised that starving oily skin, like mine, of moisture can in fact worsen the over production of this sebum; so its essential to add not only a moisturiser but often an oil too.

    Lyonleaf kindly gifted me some products for review and as always, Im here to offer you an unbiased opinion {Im not a skincare specialist, I just provide you with a personal review}

    Beauty Balm

    This award winning cleanser is an ‘all in one cleanser and moisturiser’. Designed to rebalance dry oily and combination skin. So in theory, covers all bases. The product has  a ‘like dissolves like’ approach, the idea being, that a waxy thick product will respond to dirty excess sebum, using its plant oils and will dissolve make-up {even waterproof mascara}. So, no need for cleansers, soaps, or anything else which could strip the skins natural oils.

    I have been using this product for around three weeks now, applying morning and evening as a cleanser and a moisturiser. It does remove my makeup effectively. For me, I have found the balm a little rich, especially when using for both a cleanser and moisturiser {I rub all over the face and remove with a hot cloth when cleansing}. I do feel that in comparison to other products I have used, the balm hasn’t reduced the excess sebum/oiliness quite as much as I would have hoped. My opinion is that the balm is best suited to those with a dryer skin type, looking for an increase in moisture.

    Soften & Rejuvenate Facial Oil

    Containing pure plant oils, home grown herbs and obsoloutely nothing else. Pretty appealing? A completely ‘free from’ product, this facial oil is naturally scented {contrary from is marshmallow name!} and is designed to soften. I have tried a number of facial oils and this one is certainly one that I would use again. Its light and easily absorbed, but rich enough to feel that its making a difference. I only ever use facial oils in the evening, as I find daytime they are a little too oily under make-up. I really enjoyed, not only the scent and texture of this oil, but my skin really did feel softer in the morning. A really lovely oil that I would use again.

    100% Natural Body Butter

    This award winning body butter is designed to intensely hydrate and neutralise free radicals. It works with the skins balance of natural oils and water, in order to maintain the balance more harmoniously. Unlike many high street water-based moisturisers, this undiluted balm is focusing on repairing the skin barrier more effectively and naturally.

    I really enjoyed using this product, a little goes a long way, due to the consistency of the balm and the skin remains soft and hydrated all day. The balm has a natural but pleasant smell and is amazing just after the bath or shower; it soaks in gloriously and feels very indulgent. A great product that I would certainly use again.

    For more information and to buy the full range of Lyonsleaf products click here

    Have a great evening,

    Emily x

     

     

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