
I've always been on the quest for glossy, glass skin. While I put off signing up for the Hackney Half Marathon every year, I will endure needles and vials of salmon sperm to achieve a tight forehead that screams health, and signals that I never forgo my daily supplements. But alas, I don't live a virtuous life, and as such, have never cracked the code, despite how carefully I've tended to my moisture barrier.
Last year, I discovered that I was doing my skin a disservice by using too many products, so I stripped it back and instead spent my paychecks on regenerative treatments like exosome therapy and polynucleotide facials. They worked a treat, but significantly dented my bank balance, meaning I had to think of ways to bring the clinic home. Then a eureka moment arrived—I was scrolling TikTok and spotted a tech bro-type working in front of an LED light panel. Perhaps I could gamify my skincare by stimulating collagen and elastin, all while I typed away during my nine-to-five?