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The SkinDose Blog


The Beauty in Ugliness: Rethinking Aesthetics, Aging, and Acceptance
For centuries, we’ve been taught—often without realizing it—to divide faces, bodies, and experiences into neat categories of beautiful and unbeautiful. In Ugliness, Hilal challenges this deeply ingrained reflex, asking us to reconsider what these labels truly mean—and who they serve.
Jan 102 min read


Nurturing Your Skin in Winter’s Stillness
Winter is a season of rest, reflection, and gentle care — a time to slow down and focus on nourishing your skin. In these quieter months, we can give ourselves the attention often missed during busier seasons.
Jan 51 min read


My Role Goes Deeper Than Treating the Surface.
Winter skincare is achievable with consistency and accountability. SkinDose has the expertise to create your bespoke winter skincare plan.
Dec 1, 20252 min read


Answering your facial queries...
Many of you often ask me questions about the facials I offer. Let’s start from the beginning. Originally, I started with aromatherapy...
Mar 8, 20252 min read


Perceptions of beauty therapists vs influencers
I would love to say 99% of people, but it’s more like 100% of people, think that if someone is called a beauty therapist they must know...
Nov 7, 20233 min read


Waxing - the SkinDose way
How much do you know about waxing? This depends what you understand by saying ‘waxing’. I’m hoping to use this blog post to explain why...
Aug 12, 20233 min read


How does travelling affect my skin?
Travelling and holidays can be an exciting adventure, taking us to new places, immersing us in different cultures, and giving us valuable...
May 18, 20233 min read


Vitamin A - what's the big deal?
The SkinDose philosophy and approach to skincare is centred around vitamin A. Vitamin A plays a pivotal role in skin health, but its...
Feb 24, 20232 min read


Winter skincare secrets from SkinDose
Winter skincare is achievable with consistency and accountability. SkinDose has the expertise to create your bespoke winter skincare plan.
Dec 14, 20222 min read


SkinDose is bucking the trend of 'beauty'
The beauty industry is crowded and competitive. Everywhere you go in the UK, you'll find various beauty salons offering manicures,...
Nov 12, 20222 min read


The SkinDose story
Many of my clients are curious about the SkinDose journey, how SkinDose was created and whether I work with anyone else or have any...
Oct 21, 20224 min read


What can I expect during a SkinDose facial?
A new client of SkinDose shares her experience of her first SkinDose Facial Why book a SkinDose facial? Before booking my facial...
Oct 13, 20223 min read


Skincare in the sun
We all know that getting out in the fresh air feels incredible. Sunlight can boost mood and reduce feelings of depression by triggering...
May 4, 20212 min read


A beginner's guide to Hollywood waxing
A new client of SkinDose shares her experience of her first Hollywood wax
Apr 20, 20212 min read


The fundamental principles of healthy skin
Our skin is the body’s largest organ and as such it has a critical role in our overall health and wellbeing. Not only does it protect us...
Jan 19, 20213 min read
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