SKNfluence – Georgina East
101 Harley Street, London
www.sknfluence.co.uk
Review: Kathryn Lewsey
Everyone wants better skin, so when I was invited to experience a facial transformation from skincare expert Georgina East, I accepted in a heartbeat.
With over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, Georgina has a wealth of skin secrets under her belt. After seeing how many women were turning to aesthetics and surgical procedures, Georgina decided to create ‘SKNfluence’, which works to transform skin without the likes of botox and filler.
Georgia works closely with clients over a period of three-to-six months, using an array of techniques to improve skin’s tone, texture and laxity.
I stopped by the Harley Street Skin Transformation Clinic to meet Georgina and receive a bespoke consultation and treatment.
Georgina warmly greeted me at reception and led me through to a tranquil area at the back of the building where the magic happens.
Discussing my skin, I told Georgina that my main concerns were dryness, pigmentation and the fine lines around my eyes.
Using a clever skin analysis machine to scan my complexion, Georgina was able to read the levels of hydration, elasticity and sebum in my skin, as well as assess the overall texture. As predicted, my hydration levels were very low (I’ll also put that down to the few glasses of wine I’d had the night before) – and I had a fair bit of pigmentation.
Georgina then talked me through the treatments that she was going to carry out on my skin to improve it, which included a deep cleanse, microneedling and LED light therapy.
Firstly, Georgina started deeply cleansing my face with a vitamin-C rich product which works to brighten and hydrate the skin. She then expertly applied the LED light therapy, working green radio frequency waves over my skin. This would help to reduce the pigmentation, as well as smooth out the fine lines around my eyes.
Doubling down on that pigmentation, Georgina then used oxygen cryotherapy on my complexion. This treatment felt quite cold – and the cool temperature is for a specific reason as it causes your blood vessels to contract and pores to tighten. Penetrating deeply into skin, it’s perfect for boosting hydration levels and unlocking a more radiant complexion.
To work the oxygen even deeper into my skin, Georgina then applied microneedling all over my skin. Using a roller of sterilised micro needles, Georgina gently ran the roller over my entire face, helping to stimulate collagen (an essential for younger-looking skin) and support my skin’s elasticity.
Adding extra nourishment and hydration to my complexion, Georgina then used the ultrasound machine, working it over my skin to smooth out fine lines and plump up my dull, thirsty complexion. Plus, the cold plates helped to tighten my pores, which is always a plus.
Once my skin had been thoroughly cleansed, treated and nourished, Georgina slathered a nourishing serum and moisturiser over my skin, as well as delicately applying a nourishing eye cream over my peepers.
Georgina then used the skin analysis machine to check-in on things post-treatment – and the results were much more pleasing than before. My hydration levels had drastically improved and even the texture on my skin was better than before.
Looking in the mirror at my face, I could see a real difference too – my skin was absolutely glowing! As well as feeling super soft and refreshed, my complexion was plumped, radiant and smooth. And as I type this, my skin is still looking just as good, nearly a week after.
If you’re looking for a skin glow-up without invasive procedures, then Georgina is your girl. Her wealth of knowledge and expert procedures are perfect for targeting those complexion concerns and giving your skin some TLC.