Have you ever heard of Angelina's Triad Facial?

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Blessed with a team of make-up artists and an incredible complexion, Angelina Jolie always manages to look radiant on the red carpet.

And it turns out that when it comes to maintaining her looks, the actress has yet another trick up her sleeve – regular high-tech facials from one of Hollywood’s top skin doctors, at a cost of £15,000 a year.

Miss Jolie is among a string of famous faces – including Sienna Miller, Daniel Craig and Jennifer Lawrence who rely on skin specialist. The 39-year-old actress met the skin specialist four years ago on the set of a Russian spy thriller, and since then is believed to have spent £60,000 on his products and services, these include monthly ‘triad’ facials, which combine microdermabrasion, laser treatment and a chemical peel.

Sources close to Miss Jolie have revealed that the actress maintains a daily nine-step regime between appointments and treats herself to a £1,500 full-body treatment before big events like premieres.

Step One: Microdermabrasion gently removes old, dead skin cells, resulting in immediate skin clarification and tone.

Step Two: Laser Treatment energises the skin, evens pigmentation and texture, and stimulates deep, long-term collagen production.

Step Three: Gentle Chemical Peeling imparts a fresh, young radiance and silkiness to the complexion.

Step Four: At home care kit, including facial creams and serums designed to stimulate your bodes own collagen to help repair damage, and maintain the wonderful results of the treatment. 

All the above treatments are available to all at Julia Knightley Boutique Skin Clinic, not just A-List celebrities!!! 

Repair Signs of Sun Damage

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Are you concerned about wrinkles, brown spots, and leathery skin? Following some simple guidelines you can repair and possibly even reverse these signs of skin aging.  Did you know that up to 90 percent of skin damage is caused by the sun?  Overexposure to the sun's dangerous Ultraviolet Light (UV rays) can also lead to skin cancer and pre-cancers like Actinic Keratoses (AKs). Since sun damage accumulates over time, it's never too late to start a sun protection regimen.

Although most people know enough to wear sunscreen when the sun is beating down, protecting your skin from the sun does not end with the summer months. By carefully practicing sun protection year-round, you can prevent further sun damage and may even reverse some of the damage to help stop or even reverse sun damage to the skin:

1.     Use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher. Sunscreen is one of the keys to radiant, youthful-looking skin. Daily use may even lower your long-term risk of skin cancer. By reducing your daily sun exposure, sunscreen allows your skin time to heal and your immune system the chance to repair some existing damage.

2.     Exfoliate. The buildup of stratum corneum (the dead, outermost skin cell layer) can make skin appear blotchy and uneven. Also, remnants of self-tanning products can collect in typically dry areas (such as the elbows), causing the skin to lose its luster and appear "dirty." Loofahs, scrubs, alpha hydroxy acid (AHA)* cleansers, and home microdermabrasion kits (in which tiny crystals are sprayed on the skin) can remove dead skin cells, leaving skin looking smoother.

3.     Bleach the brown spots. Skin lightener does not actually make the skin white; it simply helps to lighten accumulations of unwanted color. We recommend using an over-the-counter product that contains kojic acid in combination with hydroquinone, Retin-A*, and a mild steroid cream, which is useful for stubborn brown spots and blotchy brown discoloration.

4.     Hydrate. Summer exposure to sun, chlorine, and salt water can dry out your skin - even the heels of your feet can be affected. Try a hand and body cream, and, for the heels, a moisturizing foot cream. A moisturizer with AHA or facial serum with hyaluronic acid can plump up dry skin around the eyes, making skin instantly appear less wrinkled. Continued use may help stimulate the production of new collagen, a protein that helps give skin its texture and appearance.

5.     Try a light-emitting diode (LED). Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are electronic light sources, and some home units are available. Dr. Sarnoff recommends a low energy LED called the Tanda, which can help promote collagen production, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and improve acne.

6.     Visit a dermatologist. Professional laser treatments can improve everything from blotchiness and discoloration to wrinkles. Photodynamic therapy - laser or intense pulsed light (IPL) in combination with a topical solution known as Levulan (aminolevulinic acid) - can remove scaly patches of actinic keratoses from your skin.

*Some of the above products can increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun. Use with caution! For more information please contact the clinic and speak to one of our specialist nurse practitioners.

Regal Rejuvenation in Manchester

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Regal Rejuvenation, which includes a mircodermabrasion accompanied by infusions of peptides and essential vitamins, as well as Botox and hyaluronic acid injections (fillers).

Kate Middleton has one of the most beautiful faces in the world. Everyone has a right to be beautiful but still be you - just with plumper, fresher and younger looking skin.