Andrea Simpson - Facialist

07/11/2025

Your bathroom shelf doesn’t need to be full. It needs to make sense.

Somewhere along the way, skincare became a numbers game. More steps, more serums, more promises in shiny bottles. And yet, so many women I see come to me with skin that feels confused, reactive or just…tired. Not because they don’t care, but because they’ve been told that more must mean better.

The truth is that healthy, radiant skin doesn’t need 12 products. It needs the right few, used consistently and with intention.

1. Simplify to strengthen: When we strip things back to what your skin actually needs - a gentle cleanser, a barrier-supportive hydrator, a good antioxidant, and a daily SPF - everything changes. The redness calms. The texture evens. The skin starts to function again.

Because your skin is incredibly intelligent. When it’s not overwhelmed, it can repair, regulate and glow all on its own.

2. Education over impulse: Before you add another serum to your shelf, pause and ask: What’s this for? Does it fit into a plan? Does it serve your skin right now? Every product should have a purpose, and that purpose should make sense for you.

This is why I spend so much time educating my clients, because when you understand your skin, you make choices from clarity, not confusion.

3. Small routines, big results

Consistency will always win over quantity. You don’t need to chase trends or copy someone else’s 10-step routine. You just need a routine that works with your skin, your lifestyle, and your stage of life.

Skincare should feel calm, considered and confident, not cluttered.

If your routine feels overwhelming and you’re ready to bring it back to what actually works, I’d love to help you build a plan that makes sense for your skin.

Andrea x

06/11/2025

Meet the supplement that genuinely changed how I feel ✨

I don’t say this lightly, but this one has truly been a game-changer for me.

After more than 20 years working with skin, health and longevity, I’ve learned to approach every new product or supplement with a healthy dose of scepticism.

So when I started trialling Nuchido Time+, I stopped everything else. No other supplements, no other variables, just this. Within two weeks, I knew something was different.

My energy was steadier. The inflammation in my hands from arthritis started to calm. My sleep improved. My brain felt clearer. And my skin, it just looked alive. Calmer, brighter, functioning better from the inside out.

Now, four months later, I can say without hesitation this is one of the most intelligent formulations I’ve come across for cellular health and graceful ageing. It supports your NAD levels (the molecule that powers every cell in your body) to help your skin and body repair, renew and perform better at every level.

If you’re serious about ageing well, not just looking it, but feeling it, this is where I’d start.

You can find it in clinic or through my affiliate link using SIMPSON20 for 20% off your first order.

Because when your cells are thriving, your skin follows✨

04/11/2025

It’s never just a facial ✨

If you’ve ever left a treatment feeling lighter, calmer and somehow more yourself, you’ll know exactly what I mean. Because what happens on the treatment bed isn’t just about your skin - it’s about everything beneath it.

The right facial has the power to reset more than your complexion. It slows your breathing, quiets your mind and helps you reconnect with yourself in a way that’s hard to find in the rush of daily life. Clients often tell me they come for their skin, but what keeps them coming back is how they feel afterwards - grounded, restored, re-energised.

When your skin is nurtured, your confidence shifts too. You hold yourself differently. You feel more at ease in your own skin, literally and emotionally. That’s the beauty of what I do - it’s not about transformation; it’s about alignment.

Every treatment is designed with intention - to calm your nervous system, balance your energy, and bring vitality back to your skin. It’s science and soul in perfect harmony.

Because when you feel good, your skin responds. And when your skin glows, you feel even better.

It’s never just a facial. It’s an experience that reconnects you to you.

A xx

03/11/2025

Every skin tells a story. And before I touch a single product or piece of technology, I want to understand yours.

That’s why every treatment in my clinic begins with a consultation. Not a tick-box exercise or a rushed list of questions, but a real conversation.

We talk about how your skin has been feeling, what’s been working (or not), your lifestyle, your stress, your sleep, all the things that quietly shape how your skin behaves.

It’s in those first few minutes that I start to “read” your skin. Not just what I can see, but what I can feel in your energy, your tone, your posture.

That’s where the treatment really begins, in connection.

Because when we take the time to listen, your skin will always show us the way.

Andrea x

31/10/2025

When most people think about skincare, they think about bottles, serums and routines.

But some of the most powerful changes I see in my clients’ skin don’t come from products at all. They come from how they sleep, how they eat, how they breathe, and how they manage stress.

Because skin doesn’t just reflect what you put on it, it reflects how you live. And when we start supporting those deeper layers, the results show up on the surface in the most beautiful way.

Here’s what I mean when I talk about “skincare that isn’t skincare” 👉🏼

30/10/2025

Skincare habits to ghost this Halloween 👻

There are some habits that quietly haunt your skin - not the obvious ones like sleeping in makeup, but the subtle things that disrupt balance, slow healing and accelerate ageing over time.

So, in the spirit of Halloween, let’s talk about the ones it’s really time to ghost:

👻 Ignoring the link between sleep and skin

Late nights, blue light and adrenaline-fuelled evenings are the modern skin saboteurs. Growth hormone and collagen production peak during deep sleep, so every lost hour shows up on your face. If you can’t change your bedtime, change your wind-down.

👻 Overcomplicating your routine

More products don’t mean better results - they often mean barrier disruption. If your bathroom shelf looks like a chemistry lab, it’s time for a skincare edit. Simplify, strengthen and use only what your skin needs right now. A well-chosen serum and consistent SPF routine will outperform 12 steps every time.

👻 Forgetting that food is skincare

You can’t out-treat poor nutrition. Skin health starts in the gut, in your blood sugar balance, in how often you actually pause to eat something nourishing. If your skin is dull or inflamed, start looking at your plate before your products. Add healthy fats, colour, hydration - your skin will thank you faster than you think.

👻 Thinking your facial ends when you leave the clinic

This one’s big. Your treatment is only as powerful as what you do after it. Post-facial care, mindful product use, SPF, stress management - they all extend your results. Great skin isn’t a one-hour miracle. It’s the sum of small, consistent decisions that support your barrier, your body and your mindset.

👻 Skipping SPF in autumn and winter

I know, it’s cloudy and cold. But UVA rays (the ones responsible for ageing) are constant all year round and can pe*****te through windows. SPF isn’t a summer product - it’s a daily non-negotiable if you’re serious about skin longevity.

What else would you add?

28/10/2025

Did you know the skin on our eyelids is the thinnest skin on our entire body?

And yet it’s also one of the hardest working. Every blink, every smile, every late night, every bit of stress, it all shows here first.

It’s no wonder the eye area is often where we first notice fine lines, puffiness or crepiness.

The good news? With the right kind of care, this delicate skin can be supported, strengthened and softened beautifully.

Let me show you how I approach the eye area in clinic, and why giving it extra attention makes such a difference 👉🏼

27/10/2025

This is the supplement I’d recommend to anyone who wants to age well, from the inside out ✨

When I first started taking Nuchido Time+, I wasn’t expecting such a noticeable shift. Within days, the inflammation in my hands and shoulders eased, my sleep improved, my energy felt steadier, and my skin began to glow in that calm, “inner light” kind of way. Even my hair and nails felt stronger.

It works by rebuilding NAD+, a molecule that’s essential for energy, repair and regeneration in every cell. As we age, NAD+ levels naturally decline, which is why so many of us begin to feel slower, foggier and more inflamed - and see those signs appear in our skin too.

By supporting NAD+ production, Nuchido helps your body repair and protect itself more efficiently. Think of it as your foundation for healthy ageing - better energy, clearer thinking, stronger skin, and a calmer, more balanced sense of wellbeing.

I’ve now been taking it for months, and I won’t be stopping. It’s helped me feel younger from the inside, and my clients are seeing the same — calmer rosacea, less redness, more vitality.

If you’re serious about ageing well, this is the supplement I’d start with. Use SIMPSON20 for 20% off your first order online.

Because ageing beautifully isn’t about turning back time, it’s about helping your body and skin thrive through it ✨

‘It’s never just a facial …’
A xx

25/10/2025

Menopause changes everything, including your skin.

What once felt easy and predictable can suddenly feel dry, reactive, flushed or tired, and the routines that used to work no longer seem to make a difference.

This is the point where so many women feel lost. They try to treat their skin the way they always have, or they overload it with harsh actives, or they simply give up, believing it’s “too late.”

But the truth is, your skin isn’t failing you, it’s evolving. And it needs a new kind of support.

Here are some of the most common mistakes I see women making with their skin during menopause, and what to do instead 👉🏼

24/10/2025

When it comes to healthy, glowing skin, people often assume it’s down to luck - that some women are simply “blessed” with great skin. But that’s often not the reality. True skin health isn’t accidental. It’s intentional.

It’s the result of consistency, commitment, and the right support. Behind every radiant complexion you see, there’s someone who’s invested time, effort and care - showing up for their skin with good homecare, regular treatments and expert guidance.

Because great skin doesn’t happen by chance. It happens when you understand it, listen to it and give it what it needs - gently, intelligently and consistently.

You’re not just booking a facial. You’re investing in expertise, in results that last, and in the kind of skin confidence that doesn’t rely on filters or quick fixes.

Healthy, luminous skin isn’t luck. It’s a partnership - between you, your therapist and your daily choices. And when it all comes together, that’s where the magic really happens 🤍

23/10/2025

Redness can feel like one of the most stubborn skin concerns, it flares when you least expect it, lingers longer than you’d like, and often leaves you feeling like nothing really makes a difference.

But with the right approach, it can calm. It just needs gentle, consistent support and treatments that work with your skin rather than against it.

In clinic, I use a combination of advanced technology, barrier-restoring facials and calming therapies to reduce inflammation, strengthen the skin, and build long-term resilience.

Every plan is bespoke, because no two skins (or stories) are ever the same.

This beautiful result is just one example of what’s possible when we listen to the skin and respond with care.

If you’re struggling with persistent redness or sensitivity and nothing seems to help, I’d love to chat about how we can calm and support your skin, gently and intelligently.

Andrea x

21/10/2025