Louise Thomas Skin Care

Sunscreen in a heatwave isn’t optional - and yet this is the time most people get it wrong.

I see it every summer in clinic: skin that’s dehydrated, pigmentation that’s flared, and redness that’s suddenly much worse. More often than not, it comes down to SPF habits, not a lack of products.

So here’s what I want you to know.
SPF. Always. Not because it’s summer, but because UV doesn’t take a day off - and in this heat, your skin has zero spare capacity to deal with additional damage.
It needs to be a broad spectrum one that covers you for UVA & UVB and you need to apply it liberally! Think press in and coat the skin so it sits like a protective coat.

Apply it last, after your moisturiser, before makeup. Not mixed in. Not underneath three other layers. On its own, so it can form an even film across the skin. That’s what actually protects you.

And reapply every 2-4 hours if you’re outside. Sweat, heat, touching your face - all of it breaks down your coverage. A sun stick over makeup means no excuses.

The best anti-ageing investment you will ever make isn’t a serum. It’s consistent, proper SPF use, every single day.

Quite frankly in this heat seek the shade, limit time outside and if you have to be outdoors for a period of time wear a big hat, sunglasses and carry water with you ☀️💦

I think one of the biggest misconceptions around ageing skin is that you need more products, heavier creams or constant treatments to keep your skin looking healthy.
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Most of the time, the women I see with the strongest, healthiest skin are doing the basics consistently. Supporting their skin barrier, protecting their skin daily and giving products enough time to actually work.
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Good skin at 40, 50 and beyond is rarely about extremes. It is usually about consistency, patience and understanding what your skin, and wellbeing, truly needs. ✨

Your Summer Reset starts here ✨
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We’ve teamed up with to gift one lucky winner £200 of luxury skincare & aromatherapy designed to help you slow down, reset and feel beautifully cared for this summer.
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One winner will receive:
🤍 £100 of Louise Thomas Skincare favourites
🤍 £100 of Take Five Aromatherapy wellness essentials
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✨ Enter via the link in IG bio
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Good luck 🤍 UK residents only.
Giveaway ends 8th June 2026.

Planning a wedding tends to focus on everything you can see straight away. The dress, the flowers, the details that come together on the day 👰💍
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Your skin is a little different.
It reflects what has been happening in the background for weeks and months, which is why it can sometimes feel unpredictable when the pressure is on.
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The brides who have that soft, lit from within glow are not doing anything extreme. They have given their skin a bit of time, kept their routine simple, and stayed consistent even when everything else felt busy.
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The three mistakes in this post are the ones I see most often in clinic, and they are all completely fixable once you know what to look for.
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If your wedding is more than three months away, you have time to support your skin properly and it will show. If you are closer than that, do not panic.
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A calm, consistent routine now will still make a visible difference to how your skin looks and feels on the day.

3 skincare ingredients that actually work for women over 40
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Most women I see don’t need more products. They need the right ones.
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As skin changes, it often becomes more sensitive, less resilient and slower to repair. This is where ingredients like peptides, hyaluronic acid and Redyless really come into their own. They support collagen, maintain hydration and help calm and strengthen the skin.
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If redness or sensitivity is something you’re noticing more of, my Soothe & Calm Serum is designed to support exactly that. It helps reduce visible redness and bring the skin back to a more balanced, settled state.
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It’s also worth being mindful of what you’re using alongside these. Over-exfoliating or using harsh formulas can quietly disrupt your skin over time.
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Keep your routine simple, consistent and supportive. That’s what creates real, lasting change in the skin.

“I absolutely love Louise’s products.
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So much so that both my daughter and daughter-in-law now use them! The products are gentle enough for my sensitive skin. The cleanser is a wash off cleanser which I love as it leaves you feeling totally clean, followed by the moisturiser which gives your skin a hydrated glow.
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And they smell delicious!” - our lovely, client Jackie and her daughter ✨