The theme for International Women’s Day 2024 is Inspire Inclusion, when we inspire others to understand and value women’s inclusion, we will build a better world. When women themselves are inspired to be included, there’s a sense of belonging, relevance, and empowerment.

We asked a selection of our leading females in the business, what International Women’s Day means to them and what their favourite treatment is.

Dr Aiza Jamil – Consultant Dermatologist

“My favourite treatment at sk:n is Hydrafacial. It combines cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, hydration, and antioxidant protection. It instantly improves skin texture, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, increases hydration, minimises pores, and gives a refreshed complexion. While I was pregnant and breastfeeding, it was the safest procedure I could have when other procedures were contraindicated. It can be customised and suitable for various skin types, providing a non-invasive way to address multiple skin concerns in one session.”

“International Women’s Day is a global observance dedicated to recognising the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It also serves as a call to action for gender equality and the improvement of women’s rights worldwide. On this day I feel very special as a woman by fulfilling all my duties keeping a work-life balance and raising my kids as well. This day aims to raise awareness about the challenges women face and highlight the need for continued efforts to achieve gender parity in various aspects of life.”

Jemma Banks – Chief Marketing Officer

“It’s hard to pinpoint a favourite skin treatment because I have so many, often it depends on the time of year and how my skin is behaving!  When my skin has lost its mojo, I love popping into the Milton Keynes sk:n clinic for an Obagi peel.  It evens out my skin tone and reveals a brighter, more youthful-looking complexion.  Put simply, it makes my skin glow.”

But I guess the one thing I simply couldn’t live without is an anti-ageing injectables. I first tried this a few years ago and I haven’t looked back.  It’s a subtle tweak that makes me feel younger, more radiant and refreshed.  My friends always comment on how I don’t look my age (46), and I just smile to myself, it’s my little secret and no one’s going to find out why!  That little secret is between me and Dr Meriem Martins, my super talented Cosmetic Doctor at sk:n and the Harley Medical Group.

“I love International Women’s day because it gives us an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of all the amazing, strong, powerful women out there.  For me, it’s a particular reminder of the ongoing journey towards gender equality and the importance of supporting and uplifting women in all aspects of life.  My journey hasn’t always been easy and it’s a reminder to pause and reflect on where I’ve come from, the hurdles I’ve overcome, and to feel proud of what I’ve achieved so far.”

Corine – Trainer

“My favourite treatment at SKN would have to be the Epionce Lite Refresh peel. I absolutely love this treatment, as its gentle but effective.

The Lite Refresh Peel is designed to gently buff away dead skin cells from the surface of the skin and leaves the skin looking and feeling so fresh. As I have skin of colour and suffer with pigmentation, I don’t like treatments that cause any type of irritation. So, the Lite Refresh peel is perfect for me, as there is no downtime and the products used during the treatment are all designed to keep the skin calm, during the peel procedure.

Great treatment to have a few days before a big night out or special occasion, as your skin looks so fresh and rejuvenated.”

“So first of all, International Women’s Day is a day that we celebrate the achievements of women all around the world. But for us, I think it’s integral because we work in a female-dominant industry, and I’m part of the training team. So I think it’s a really important for us to celebrate women.

As trainers, we empower people, especially women, through their education so it’s a really important day. At sk:n, we don’t just celebrate women on International Women’s Day, we celebrate them everyday in our clinics and across the whole company.

But I think it’s really important to raise awareness so that we can continue to celebrate and create inclusion for women. And like I said, for us, we train predominantly women throughout our clinics, so my focus is empowering women through education”

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