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Ageing
October 10, 2026
By Samantha Miller, Clinical Skin Therapist, Clinical Educator & Founder of The Naked Chemist. 30 years in clinic. Over twenty thousand faces treated. | Updated: October 2026 Menopause is a significant life change. One moment, your skin is plump, radiant and youthful. The next minute, gravity has declared war on your face. Fine lines deepen, […]READ MORE
Professional treatments
October 10, 2026
By Samantha Miller, Clinical Skin Therapist & Founder of The Naked Chemist | Updated: October 2026 At The Naked Chemist, we focus on natural treatments and protecting your skin barrier. But just last week, a long-time client sat across from me in clinic and asked about Dysport injections. She loved her natural routine, but those […]READ MORE
Professional treatments
October 10, 2026
By Samantha Miller, Clinical Skin Therapist, Clinical Educator & Founder of The Naked Chemist. 30 years in clinic. Over twenty thousand faces treated. | Updated: October 2026 Breast reduction surgery isn’t just about changing your shape. It’s about reclaiming comfort, confidence and freedom. Clothes finally fit, and the constant ache in your neck and shoulders […]READ MORE
Treatments
October 9, 2026
Samantha Miller, Clinical Skin Therapist & Founder of The Naked Chemist | Updated: October 2026 Serums applied? Check. Moisturiser layered? Check. So why does your face feel like sandpaper by 3 PM? It’s frustrating. Most people panic and go to extremes. They scrub. They peel. They strip their skin raw. But after treating over 20,000 […]READ MORE
Supplements
October 9, 2026
By Samantha Miller, Clinical Skin Therapist, Clinical Educator & Founder of The Naked Chemist | Updated: October 2026 The scale is finally moving. Your clothes fit better. Then you catch your face in the mirror. Hollow cheeks. Dull, dry skin. Lines that weren’t there three months ago. If you’re taking semaglutide for weight loss, you’re […]READ MORE
Treatments
October 8, 2026
By Samantha Miller, Clinical Skin Therapist & Founder of The Naked Chemist | Updated: October 2026 You’ve tried the serums. You’ve had the facials. Yet your skin still looks tired and uneven. And the face in the mirror stubbornly refuses to change. That’s often when people start looking at Halo treatment. A laser that works […]READ MORE
Estheticians guide
October 7, 2026
More hair in the brush than usual? A ponytail that’s thinner than it used to be? Sound familiar? Hair thinning hits both men and women. Genetics, ageing, stress, hormones and diet all play a part. Treatments often mean medications or topical products, but red light therapy for hair loss may be an option. These devices […]READ MORE
Professional treatments
October 6, 2026
By Samantha Miller, Clinical Skin Therapist, Clinical Educator & Founder of The Naked Chemist. 30 years in clinic. Over twenty thousand faces treated. | Updated: October 2026 Does your face look a little tired? Cheeks have less volume than before? A soft fold settling in beside your mouth? That’s usually when people start looking into […]READ MORE
Diet
September 19, 2026
Weight-loss advice is everywhere online. Much of it pushes extremes: severe restriction, punishing workouts and unsupervised diet trends. The safest, most sustainable approach is far less dramatic. It’s a balanced, healthy diet for weight loss, supported by structured guidance and realistic movement. Supervised weight management moves the focus away from rapid results. It prioritises metabolic […]READ MORE
Ingredients
August 29, 2026
By Samantha Miller, Clinical Skin Therapist & Founder of The Naked Chemist | Updated: August 2026 Anti-ageing skincare is a minefield. Miracle this, breakthrough that, years off your face by Friday. It’s exhausting, and most of it is just noise. But every so often an ingredient earns the hype — and peptides are that rare […]READ MORE
Psoriasis
August 25, 2026
White flakes on your shoulders? Do you wear trousers to hide raw patches on your legs? I know that hyper-vigilance all too well. I grew up with psoriasis across my scalp, chest, and legs. That constant itch-scratch cycle is exhausting. For years, I used harsh coal-tar shampoos and slathered on prescription steroid. Sadly, my skin […]READ MORE
Ageing
August 25, 2026
Ever look in the mirror and feel like your skin has lost its bounce? Or maybe you’re seeing early signs of ageing. You try endless creams to no avail. It’s frustrating to feel like you’re losing control over your appearance. But supporting your skin isn’t about chasing perfection; it’s about restoring biological balance. In This […]READ MORE
Estheticians guide | Treatments
August 25, 2026
Sparse, uneven eyebrows can be deeply frustrating. And the beauty market constantly promises instant miracles. But let’s be honest, most brow products sit on your skin without triggering real growth. A good biotin brow serum, though, can help thin brows look fuller One that relies on a precise combination of active biology, deep skin delivery, […]READ MORE
Ageing
August 3, 2026
Do you have all the creams that promise the world? A bathroom shelf that could bankrupt a small country. And still your skin looks tired and parched? After thirty years of treating the skin, I can tell you why. That real hydration, bounce and glow is actually happening a layer below. That’s where skin shots […]READ MORE
Supplements
August 2, 2026
Berberine: nature’s answer to balanced blood sugar A strong heart & lasting vitality. By Samantha Miller, Clinical Skin Therapist & Founder of The Naked Chemist | Updated: 2026 Meet berberine a golden compound. Tucked inside plants like barberry, Oregon grape and goldenseal. It’s been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Now it’s having a very modern […]READ MORE
Magnesium
July 30, 2026
Sore, tight muscles? Skin dry, inflamed barrier impaired? As the cooler months settle in, your skin loses its softness. Not only that, your body and mind can forget how to switch off for crying out loud. That is why this magnesium butter recipe is the perfect fix. A rich, whipped balm that nourishes tired skin. […]READ MORE
Magnesium
July 29, 2026
Twitching muscles. A heart that races for no reason. That wired, can’t-switch-off feeling that follows you to bed. I know it intimately, because I lived it for two years. So I know all too well how frightening that is. Magnesium became part of how I found my way back. But where do you spray it? […]READ MORE
Supplements | Magnesium | Recipes
July 27, 2026
You’ve tried all the teas. The early nights and doomscrolling in the dark. Maybe what you’re missing is simpler—a ritual. A rich, whipped magnesium body butter you massage in before bed. A sleep-easy skin softener. It softens your skin and slows you down. Here’s what it actually does, and how to use it well. IN […]READ MORE
Nutrition | Magnesium | Supplements
July 26, 2026
Anxiety. Stress. It’s everywhere these days. Deadlines. Notifications. Nights where your body is exhausted but your mind won’t switch off. Therapy helps. Movement helps, but sometimes you need a little extra support. And this is where magnesium glycinate for anxiety keeps coming up. It calms, restores and helps you rest. But not all magnesium is […]READ MORE
Case studies | Seborrheic Dermatitis
July 22, 2026
Seborrheic face dermatitis is becoming more common. Sadly, it’s an often misunderstood condition. On the face, it can cause persistent redness, flaking, and irritation. Seborrheic face dermatitis is usually oily, but it can present with dry, sensitive patches. Today, I’d like to share the journey of one of our clients, Laura. She had been navigating […]READ MORE