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Fine Lines and Wrinkles

Retinol, renewal serums and peptide creams that smooth fine lines over weeks. Deeper lines and lost volume need an in-clinic treatment, and we also have prescription options we can discuss at your consultation.
Retinol, renewal serums and peptide creams that smooth fine lines over weeks. Deeper lines and lost volume need an in-clinic treatment, and we also have prescription options we can discuss at your consultation.…

What this is for

Fine lines come from collagen loss, sun damage and repeated movement. Vitamin A (retinol and retinaldehyde), renewal serums and peptides are the best-supported ingredients for smoothing them at home.

Which product to choose

  • Your first retinol: Obagi Retinol 0.5 28g.

  • Already used to retinol: Obagi Retinol 1.0 28g.

  • Dry or easily irritated skin: Obagi Retinol + PHA Refining Night Cream 50ml, or SUZANObagiMD Retivance Skin Rejuvenating Complex 30g.

  • Tired, less firm skin: Obagi Nu-Gen Cellular Renewal Serum 30ml (10ml travel size also available).

  • Quick softening of lines: Obagi ELASTIDERM Advanced Filler Concentrate 20ml.

  • Dry or mature skin: Obagi Hydrate Luxe 48g at night, and Obagi ELASTIderm Facial Serum 30ml for firmness.

How to use

  • Evening: cleanse, let skin dry fully, then a pea-sized amount of retinol over the whole face. Moisturise after.

  • Start 2 to 3 nights a week and build to nightly over 4 to 6 weeks as your skin settles.

  • Keep it away from the eyes, nostrils and corners of the mouth.

  • Do not use acid exfoliants on the same night while you are getting used to retinol.

  • Morning: Nu-Gen or a vitamin C serum, moisturiser, then SPF 50 every day.

What to expect

Some dryness, flaking or tightness in the first weeks is normal. Texture smooths at 6 to 8 weeks and fine lines soften over 3 to 6 months. Do not use retinol or retinaldehyde if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Prescription options

We have prescription vitamin A treatments that are stronger than anything sold over the counter, and prescription treatments for expression lines. Both need a face-to-face consultation first.

In clinic

Deep lines and lost volume are structural and a cream cannot replace volume. Dermal filler, skin boosters and microneedling are options we can talk through with you.

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