Skin tags have to be one of the most common blemishes I see. You notice one. A few months later, there’s another. Then a small cluster, and clients ask me: why do I keep getting these, and is there anything I can do? This may answer it for you… Friction is the biggest culprit Skin tags form in areas where skin rubs against skin or against clothing. That’s why they so often appear on the neck (necklaces, collars), under the arms, around the bra line, on the eyelids, in the groin and under the breasts. If you’re prone to them, anywhere with regular friction is a likely spot. Genetics play

Can the NHS Remove My Skin Tag or Milia? It’s a conversation I have a lot with clients who have explored these routes and ended up at my door. They have been to their GP to check their blemish and left none the wiser, maybe knowing what it is but not knowing what they can do about it, and they weren’t sure where to go next. If that’s you, you’re not alone. And there is a reason for it. The NHS policy across most of the UK now explicitly excludes the routine removal of benign skin lesions for cosmetic reasons. That includes skin tags, milia, sebaceous hyperplasia, seborrhoeic keratoses, cherry

One of the things I feel really strongly about in my work is that good enough is never quite good enough. The world of advanced blemish removal is constantly evolving, and if I’m going to offer my clients the very best results, I need to keep investing in my own knowledge and skills. That’s not just something I say; it’s something I genuinely live by. Yesterday I travelled to Birmingham for a masterclass with Sterex, one of the most respected names in the electrolysis and advanced therapy industry. Days like this are honestly one of my favourite parts of the job. Being in a room with other dedicated professionals, picking