The Face Behind the Mask

The Face Behind the Mask

With new rules coming out that stipulate wearing a mask when on public transport, while shopping, along with a general encouragement to wear a mask at all times when out, it is increasingly likely that...
LUSTRE ClearSkin, acne, spots, blog, blue light treatment

Male vs Female Acne

When most of us think of acne we think of teenagers. Yet acne is one of the most common skin diseases affecting people of all ages. A survey completed at the University of Alabama at...
LUSTRE ClearSkin, stress and breakouts, lockdown

Stress and Breakouts During Lockdown

We are all under raised stress levels these days. The current pandemic situation isn’t exactly joy-inducing, and working from home – or just being at home isolated for this long – can be a source...
Bacne? More common than you think!

Bacne? More common than you think!

If you know the word bacne, then you've either been affected by it or seen others struggle with the condition. Coming from the combination of words: back and acne, bacne is more common than you...
LUSTRE ClearSkin, acne treatment, blue light technology

Sugar won’t sweeten your complexion

Blocked pores, overfilled with a collection of skin oils, provide a perfect environment and rich food supply for the acne bacteria which live on our skin. These bacteria thrive causing inflammation which in turn results...
LUSTRE Partner Clinic Temple gets ARAUK accreditation

LUSTRE Partner Clinic Temple gets ARAUK accreditation

We are very pleased to announce our partner clinic, Temple Clinic in Aberdeen has been accredited by ARAUK (Acne and Rosacea Association UK), making them a designated centre of excellence for acne and rosacea. Temple...
How safe is Roaccutane?

How safe is Roaccutane?

Oral isotretinoin (Roaccutane) has been found to be a very successful drug for helping to resolve acne. However, there have been concerns raised over its safety record having had 10 suicides linked to its use...
LUSTRE ClearSkin, acne causes, blog

What causes Acne? What am I doing wrong?

You cleanse, hydrate, eat well, spend your hard-earned salary on lotions and potions. You even got yourself a supersonic gadget to make extra sure you’ve scrubbed that face real clean before bed! Yet, you wake...
LUSTRE ClearSkin, winter, Christmas, skincare, tips

10 Tips for controlling acne outbreaks this Christmas

How to help your skin survive the festive period? Here we are, a stone's throw away from Christmas - that's come around quickly! Back into warm hats and scarves it is, and it's time to...