Ep 43: Skin Secrets with Abigail James

This week’s episode of Wellness with Liz Earle is a beauty special, as Liz chats to Abigail James, one of the UKs leading facialists and beauty guru to the stars. An industry expert with over a decade of experience, her signature facials and unique massage techniques are highly sought after by industry insiders, A-listers and London’s elite.
You can stream the episode below or download the episode via iTunes & Stitcher:
http://lizearlewellbeing.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Wellness-with-Liz-Earle-with-Abigail-James.mp3 Topics discussed in the episode: Abigail’s journey to becoming one of the UKs leading facialist
Post-natal depression
Organic skincare
How Liz & Abigail met
A holistic approach to skincare
Abigail’s top tips for great skin
Serums and acids
Retinols
Probiotic skincare
What to look for in a skincare regime
Mentioned in the episode: Kojic acid: often derived from mushrooms, this acid is great for pigmentation.
Lactic acid:  Abigail’s personal favourite, lactic acid is gentler than glycolic acid while still helping to unglue and eat up dead skin cells. It helps other actives to penetrate the skin and boots your skin’s natural hydration. For a natural lactic acid boost, get Liz’s DIY yoghurt face mask recipe here.
Salicylic acid:  particularly beneficial to those with acne, lactic acid has an anti-bacterial effect on the skin. It helps to exfoliate the skin, speeding up cell turnover and preventing the pores from becoming blocked.
Azelaic acid: perfect for those with rosacea, azelaic acid also encourages cell turnover but in a more gentle way
Microcurrent treatments:  this tech was originally developed to treat Bell’s palsy. It is a non-invasive treatment that uses an electric current to help to re-educate muscles, adding vibrance and a mild lift to the skin.
The NuFACE: this gadget helps you to continue the good work at home.
More from Abigail: Abigail’s website
Book a treatment with Abigail
Abigails Instagram
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