Oh Skin Medical Aesthetics

MYTH: “If my skin is oily, I should avoid moisturiser.”

Actually, oily skin is often dehydrated skin in disguise. When your skin lacks water, it can overcompensate by producing even more oil in an attempt to protect the skin barrier. That’s why stripping your skin with harsh products can sometimes leave you feeling even shinier by midday.

A well-formulated moisturiser helps support the skin barrier, balance hydration levels, and reduce transepidermal water loss (the loss of water from the skin throughout the day). The goal isn’t to make oily skin “more oily” — it’s to give it the hydration it actually needs so it can function properly.

The key is choosing the right moisturiser:
• Lightweight, non-comedogenic formulas
• Gel or lotion textures
• Ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, ceramides, or glycerin

Healthy skin is balanced skin — not stripped, tight, or over-dried.

And no, feeling “squeaky clean” after cleansing is not the goal. Your skin should feel comfortable, calm, and hydrated.

Your skin type may produce oil, but it still needs water. There’s a difference. 🤍

It’s time to get our geek on.

Welcome to 5-Minute Skin Care With Kirst — where I break down ingredients in a way that actually makes sense.

Starting strong with Azelaic Acid
Perfect if your skin is reactive but you still want visible results.

Calms. Clears. Corrects.

This is one you don’t skip.
Save this and come back to it.

In the UK, up to 80% of UV rays still reach your skin—even on cloudy days. That means your skin is being exposed every single day, whether you can see the sun or not.

So what is SPF actually doing?

SPF (Sun Protection Factor) protects your skin from UV radiation:
• UVA rays → pe*****te deep into the skin, causing ageing, collagen breakdown, and pigmentation
• UVB rays → responsible for sunburn and surface damage

Without protection, this daily exposure leads to:
– premature ageing (fine lines, loss of elasticity)
– pigmentation and uneven skin tone
– inflammation and weakened skin barrier

SPF is your most powerful anti-ageing product.
Not your serum. Not your moisturiser. This.

If you’re investing in treatments, skincare, and your skin long-term… SPF is non-negotiable.

There’s an SPF for every skin, every routine, and every budget — the key is just wearing one.

Ultra Violette Supreme Screen SPF 50+
£34
Positioning: Premium / skincare-meets-SPF
– Hydrating, glowy finish
– Acts like a primer
– Ideal for clients investing in treatments and skin quality

BYOMA Ultralight Face Fluid SPF 50
£11.99
Positioning: Affordable / everyday SPF
– Lightweight, barrier-friendly
– Great for daily compliance
– Perfect entry-level option

Caudalie Vinosun SPF 50
£15
Positioning: Mid-range / antioxidant skincare SPF
– Lightweight with added skin benefits
– Good balance between price and performance

La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 SPF50+
£16–£18
Positioning: Clinical / dermatology-led
– Strong UVA protection (key for ageing + pigmentation)
– Ideal for sensitive or post-treatment skin

Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 30
£14–£18
Positioning: Invisible / makeup-friendly SPF
– Silicone-based, primer-like finish
– Great for clients who don’t like the feel of SPF

MYTH BUSTERS TIME - 🙈
Acne isn’t a hygiene problem.
And scrubbing your face harder won’t fix it.

Most adult acne (especially 30–45) is driven by:
• Hormones
• Inflammation
• Barrier damage
• Stress + lifestyle factors

Over-cleansing often makes it worse.

If your skin feels tight, reactive, or keeps breaking out no matter what you use…
it’s not because you’re “not doing enough.”
It’s because your skin needs a different approach.

Skin isn’t one-size-fits-all.
And neither is acne treatment.

Super thankful for each and every client who trusts us and with who we create magic 🪄!
Messages like these are why we do what we do!