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Everyone is talking about how to achieve skin rejuvenation treatments and Korean glass skin, with all the different products and treatments involved, but what exactly is it? And how can you get the look for itself?  We explore what you need to know before you buy products or book your Korean Glass Skin HydraFacial  with us. It originated in South Korea The trend for glass skin comes from Korean culture and beauty regimes, also known as K-beauty.  Natural, effortless-looking beauty is prized in South Korea and the name ‘glass skin’ refers to the smooth-as-glass, glowing radiance that the K-beauty treatments aim to achieve.  It is about skincare as self-care The philosophy behind the skincare regime  is about nurturing and caring for the skin you were born with. It tends to avoid harsh processes and emphasises hydration and health.  The concept isn’t about being genetically blessed or covering flaws with make-up. It is about having skin that is both visibly well-nourished and healthy beneath the surface.  It suits any skin type Rather than a single type of treatment, it is a concept that involves a multi-step rejuvenation process that can be tailored to any skin. With such a broad range of products to choose from, daily at-home routines can be developed over time depending on your particular needs.  It is famous for the double cleanse Like most skincare, it has steps to the routine, and while there are different variations, they all famously start with double cleansing.  An oil cleanser is used to remove makeup, sunscreen and other surface impurities. Then, a second cleanse using a powder or gentle exfoliating cleanser to remove anything remaining deep in the pores.   In a clinic setting, a micro-dermabrasion process is used to exfoliate and purify the skin. The next step is to apply a soothing toner, designed to hydrate and balance the skin. An essence or booster is applied next, designed for repair and deep hydration as well as smoothing the skin for the next step.  Follow this up with a concentrated serum that targets your specific problem areas, such as fine wrinkles or dry skin. Complete the routine with a light moisturising treatment or mask and a sunscreen for UV protection to prevent skin damage. It can be a home ritual or a clinic treatment It’s a concept and philosophy that works equally well in a skincare clinic as it does in your own bathroom at home. Glass skin-inspired treatments can also be delivered by expert practitioners.  Specific treatments can include bio-masks, hydro-peel exfoliation for deep cleansing and pulsed cupping to promote circulation, such as the Candela Glace system .  Practitioners can advise on personalised serum applications based on your skin’s needs, so you don’t have to try dozens of products to find one that works.  Whether you’re looking for a clinic-based treatment or a new daily self-care routine for your skin, the aim is the same – a more refreshed, brighter and glass-smooth complexion.

Some eight years after the rules on medical cannabis  were relaxed and it could be prescribed by specialists, it can still be complex without working with the right pharmacists and specialist doctors to understand whether it is an option for you. In some cases,   medical cannabis  can be a life-changing prescription that helps to effectively manage a chronic condition that other prescription medicines simply cannot. The cases of   Billy Caldwell and Alfie Dingley , both of whom suffer from particularly rare forms of severe epilepsy resistant to other treatments, managed to get an overly rigid law changed to allow for the prescription of medical cannabis when it is needed most. What is medical cannabis? What is used to treat? And what are the criteria for getting a prescription?  What Is Medical Cannabis? Medical cannabis is a somewhat broad term used to describe several prescription medications which use   cannabis as an active ingredient , and can refer to a range of cannabis oils, tablets containing cannabis or synthetic derivatives, or medical sprays. Cannabis typically consists of two main active ingredients: Tetrahydrocannabinol  (THC), the psychoactive element that can make people feel high. Cannabidiol  (CBD), the relaxing, painkilling element that has been prescribed for pain management and to help with convulsions. Prescription formulations vary significantly in terms of how much THC or CBD are included, and can have significantly different effects as a result. Neither should be confused with the types of CBD oil or gummies available as food supplements, as they often only have trace amounts of CBD to be legally sold. Why Is It Hard To Get Medical Cannabis?  Drug control laws typically classify   Cannabis as a Class B drug , the second highest classification for illegal drugs in the UK, the same classification that amphetamines, ketamine and codeine have without a prescription. Because it is illegal to possess, there has been a stigma attached to medical cannabis products for decades, and whilst their perception has changed, the law is slow to respond. Which Conditions Are Medical Cannabis Used To Treat On The NHS? Medical cannabis is highly controlled on the NHS, and is typically only available in a tiny number of cases for which there is no alternative treatment pathway. These include: Chemotherapy-induced nausea . Multiple sclerosis . Rare, severe forms of treatment-resistant epilepsy, such as   Dravet syndrome  and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome . It has, in some cases, also been prescribed as part of a clinical trial for chronic pain, but this has not progressed to a full recommendation under the NHS. Are There Any Conditions For Which Medical Cannabis Is Prescribed Privately? There is a much higher scope for private prescriptions to offer medical cannabis in cases where other treatments have proven unhelpful or have side effects that are impossible to manage. The typical criteria for a private prescription are that you must at least: Have a medical condition diagnosed by a licensed professional that qualifies as being potentially treatable using cannabis. Have tried two other treatments that were ineffective or had side effects that severely affected your quality of life. Be a resident of the UK. Exactly which conditions qualify varies, but our clinicians can determine which product and strength is right for you.  Conditions that could qualify for medical cannabis include: Chronic pain. Anxiety and depression, in cases where cannabis will help. Insomnia. Other cancer-related symptoms. Parkinson’s disease. Post-traumatic stress disorder. Irritable bowel syndrome and similar conditions, such as Crohn’s disease. Symptoms of the menopause. Tourette’s syndrome.

Making blood tests as accessible and accurate as possible is vital for a pharmacy that specialises in phlebotomy , enabling people to check for bloodborne diseases, illnesses, drug use and biomarkers for long-term health. Access and simplicity are particularly key with testing and screening programmes, as the more intrusive, invasive and lengthy the process is for testing, the less likely some people will be able to. This is particularly true with   cervical screenings , sometimes still known as smear tests. These are an essential test, but some people are not given an invite for testing, some do not attend and some that do only attend once. However, a   promising study in China  could provide an easier, less invasive test that could also help screen for a major symptom of cervical cancer. How does it work? Is it as accurate as the existing screening programme? And why would a less intrusive test help protect more people from cervical cancer? What Is Involved In A Cervical Screening? A cervical screening is a widespread testing programme that all women and people with a cervix between the ages of 25 and 64 will be invited to have to determine their risk of contracting   cervical cancer  later in life. Cervical screening is a routine test which typically takes less than ten minutes to complete and involves the following: Undressing and lying back on a bed. Placing a speculum into the vagina so a doctor or nurse can access the cervix. The doctor or nurse will open the speculum and brush the cervix lightly with a soft brush. Removing the speculum and reading the brush sample for laboratory testing for signs of HPV. Whilst not a long nor painful procedure, because it requires a speculum and a trained doctor or nurse, it can only be done in a clinical setting. This means that not everyone can or is willing to go to the clinic to get the test done. However, is an alternative possible? Are There Alternatives To Cervical Screening? A cervical screening looks for signs of   human papillomavirus  (HPV), a common and typically harmless group of viruses that can cause cancer or genital warts in some cases, with some people and with some types of virus. Whilst an   at-home test  has been trialled using a similar process to the cervical screening, a research team in China has explored the possibility of testing menstrual blood for abnormalities in cervical cells, which can potentially progress into cervical cancer. The samples had a comparable level of sensitivity for detecting abnormal cervical cells, but were less effective for determining the specifics needed to determine if the abnormality has a high risk of progressing into cancer. However, negative tests were as accurate as cervical screening for the purpose of determining the need for further tests. The proposal is promising, although at present it would need further testing and work to make it more applicable for clinical purposes. It is also not a universal test; menopausal women, for example, cannot take a menstrual blood test. However, given how many people could be affected by HPV and cervical cancer, having as many test options available is key to ensuring that potential cancers are caught early and treated before they progress.

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