First and foremost, most skincare is a must to help slow down any further ageing. Skincare should be tailored to you and your personal skincare needs; skincare is not a one size fits all. Individuals have unique skin profiles which can change with age, season and time. Skincare isn’t just about the ingredients within the product, it is about the concentration and how it is delivered to the right layer of your skin, making the ingredients within the formulation active. I only use and recommend medical grade skincare; this is science-based skincare products to ensure the best results for you. A key product that should be focused on is SPF of at least 30 or above; UV rays are responsible for around 80% of skin damage and ageing.

Synergy 6 by interdermology is a big hit here at Essence clinic near Maryport, it's not only suitable for all skin types it protects against environmental factors, infrared, heat and contains anti-ageing peptides. What more could you want? Available to purchase from the clinic.

Micro Needling uses tiny microneedles that cause tiny wounds in the epidermis and dermis of the skin. When the skin is injured, it heals itself and as it does so it makes new collagen and elastin. Thus, boosting the thickness of the dermis, plumping the skin and helping reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improving skin laxity. It is also great for treating open pores, scarring and pigmentation. Here at Essence clinic, Maryport Wow Fusion is used. This is an innovative device that allows a personalised skincare cocktail to be added to a glass vial and then gently stamped into your skin via 20 very fine titanium gold plated needles. This allows your skincare cocktail to penetrate below the protective layer and really work on a cellular level to improve your skin health. This bespoke treatment gives you the benefits of micro needling with the addition of mesotherapy.

As you age the fat pads begin to shrink, the skin begins to sag and the faceless fuller, this can often lead to hollowness around the eye area and an obvious eyelid to cheek line.

This is where fillers can be used, dermal fillers are generally made up of hyaluronic acid which is injected into layers of skin tissue to add volume, reduce hollowness, and provide instant rejuvenation of the face. Hyaluronic acid will naturally break down over time between 6 -18 months but will differ from person to person.