Skincare Superhero: Retinol

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Retinol is a vitamin, vitamin A1. It’s found naturally in foods including liver and other animal products and is often used, in the form of carotenoids extracted from vegetable sources, to fortify foods such as margarine, bread and cereals.

Retinol has superb anti-oxidant properties and is known to have a role in maintaining healthy, youthful-looking skin. It comes in various forms including Alpha-Hydroxy

Acids and Beta-Hydroxy Acids.

Retinol has found its way into high street beauty brands like Olay and Boots No.7, which contain low levels of the active ingredient. Higher concentrations are used in skin clinics and specialist product lines. These can generally only be purchased after a consultation because retinol can cause skin sensitivity. It’s best to start with a product that has a low dose of retinol so your skin becomes accustomed to it, then work up to a more powerful version which will improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage and dark spots. Results become apparent after about a month’s worth of use.

Locally, there are several specialists who offer higher dose retinol skincare lines and treatments after consultation. Fit & Skin offer a retinol-based Vitamin A boost facial and carry the Alumier MD product line. NY Skin Clinic have Dr. Zein Obagi’s ZO skincare line which includes an excellent dual action scrub and a retinol skin brightener which contains 0.5% retinol. Alpha Clinic also carries the ZO line as well as the more powerful Obagi Medical line. They also offer their own range of skincare products Alpha Clinical, this includes a great soothing daily moisturiser and a broad spectrum SPF50 sunscreen that work well to provide protection when using retinol based treatments.

Retinol is an anti-aging superhero, a powerful weapons in the ongoing battle to keep skin looking younger and fresher.

NY SKIN CLINIC Beautiful skin, whatever your age

It’s now simpler than ever to avoid looking your age, thanks to the treatments offered at NY Skin Clinic.

At NY Skin Clinic we have the amazing morpheus 8, one of the few in Scotland to offer this world class famous treatment with outstanding results.

Morpheus 8, non surgical face lift treatments combine micro-needling with radio frequency treatment, which stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, plumping and tightening the skin. It’s superb for fine lines, wrinkles, sagging skin, eye bags, uneven skin tone, acne scars and reducing the appearance of jowls.

NY Skin Clinic offers a wide range of innovative treatments including Teoxane Dermal Fillers, Anti Wrinkle treatments, Profhilo, SuneKOS, Non-surgical Liposuction, Chemical peels, Laser hair removal, IPL for pigmentation, Rosacea, thread veins, Acne, deep tissue body massage and the amazing ZO Skin Health. Plus much, much more to keep you looking and feeling your best. See our website for more details.

92 FONTHILL ROAD, AB11 6UL TEL: 01224 593777 EMAIL: info@nyskinclinic.co.uk nyskinclinic.co.uk

A new home for growing marketing consultancy

Virtual marketing consultancy Prospect 13 has relocated to larger offices following a period of sustained growth.

Owned and managed by Cerri McDonald, Prospect 13 is Scotland’s first Virtual Marketing Support consultancy. The company, which delivers a subscription-based marketing service, is now based at the Bridge of Don’s Enterprise Centre with the new office suite accommodating up to eight people, as well as an element of collaboration space.

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The Prospect 13 Team l-r – Lisa Simpson, Grace Longmuir, Anna Smith, Jennifer Taylor, Becky McDonald and Cerri McDonald (Managing Director).]

CALA puts staff in the driving seat

CALA Homes has rolled out the CALA Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) Scheme for all employees as part of the firm’s goal of building homes that are operationally net zero carbon by 2030. The new scheme, in partnership with car benefit company, Tusker, will see employees make significant savings on a brand new electric or Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle, by swapping some of their gross salary before tax and National Insurance contributions for the car.

For more information on CALA’s Sustainability Strategy, visit

cala.co.uk/sustainability

Oh Fudge! Rora Farm Dairy launches tempting new flavour

Aberdeenshire-based rora dairy has launched a new, deliciously rich fudge yogurt, produced using organic milk from their family farm near Longside. It’s high in protein and made with fresh organic milk from the farm’s free roaming grass-fed cows. The small-batch yoghurt is blended with a locally made fudge sauce and available from Sainsbury’s and independent food retailers. roradairy.co.uk/