Which treatments suit your skin type?
Skin is described by how it reacts to the sun, from type I (always burns) to type VI (never burns). It matters because light-based devices target pigment: the deeper the skin, the more carefully they have to be chosen. Below are the rules our practitioners plan with, and the same rules our free skin analysis follows.
The six skin types
- IAlways burnsNever tans
- IIUsually burnsTans a little
- IIISometimes burnsTans gradually
- IVRarely burnsTans easily
- VVery rarely burnsTans deeply
- VINever burnsDeeply pigmented
Types I to VI
Planned for every skin type
Radiofrequency, microneedling, peels, picosecond laser, HydraFacial and injectable skin treatments. Settings and strength are adapted to your skin at consultation.
Types I to III
Light-based: fair to olive skin
IPL and BBL light is absorbed by pigment, so our online plans only suggest them up to type III. For deeper skin, a practitioner can assess you in clinic, with a patch test.
Every treatment, side by side
Skin types, typical plan and downtime from our planning rules; single-session prices from our current menu. Your practitioner confirms your plan at consultation.
| Treatment | Skin types | From | Typical plan | Downtime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HydraFacial | I–VI | £120 | 3 sessions, 4 weeks apart | None |
| Chemical Peels | I–VI | £90 | 3 sessions, 3 weeks apart | Low |
| Microneedling (Dermapen) | I–VI | £200 | 3 sessions, 4 weeks apart | Low |
| Morpheus 8 | I–VI | £300 | 3 sessions, 5 weeks apart | Moderate |
| MOXI Resurfacing | I–VI | £350 | 3 sessions, 4 weeks apart | Low |
| BBL HEROic Pigmentation | I–III | £99 | 3 sessions, 4 weeks apart | Low |
| Lumecca IPL | I–III | £50 | 3 sessions, 4 weeks apart | Low |
| Rosacea Treatment Lumecca | I–III | £50 | 3 sessions, 4 weeks apart | Low |
| BBL Forever Clear Acne | I–III | £220 | 3 sessions, 2 weeks apart | None |
| SkinTyte II BBL HEROic | I–III | £220 | 3 sessions, 4 weeks apart | None |
| PicoSure Pro | I–VI | £120 | 3 sessions, 4 weeks apart | Low |
| Skin Boosters | I–VI | £180 | 3 sessions, 4 weeks apart | Low |
| Polynucleotides | I–VI | £200 | 3 sessions, 3 weeks apart | Low |
Questions about skin types
- Are laser and light treatments safe for dark skin?
- It depends on the device. Light-based treatments such as IPL and BBL target pigment, so on deeper skin they carry a higher risk of burns and pigment changes. Our online plans only suggest them for skin types I to III. Our planning rules allow radiofrequency microneedling, microneedling, HydraFacial and PicoSure Pro for every skin type, with settings adapted to your skin, and your practitioner confirms what suits you at consultation, with a patch test where needed.
- How do I know my skin type?
- Think about how your skin reacts to the sun without protection: from always burning and never tanning (type I) to never burning (type VI). Our free skin analysis asks this and works it out for you, and your practitioner confirms it in clinic.
- My skin is type IV to VI. Can I still treat pigmentation or redness?
- Yes, with care. Your online plan suggests options planned for every skin type, and a practitioner can assess your skin in clinic, with a patch test, before considering anything light-based.
- Why do the courses and downtime vary?
- They are the typical plans our practitioners start from: how many sessions, how far apart, and how much visible recovery to expect. Your own plan is set at consultation, around your skin and your diary.