OUT & ABOUT

CIRCADIA UK’S MINISTRY OF SKIN 2026

Knebworth House, Stevenage

Set against the grandeur of Knebworth House, Circadia UK’s Ministry of Skin 2026 delivered the kind of programme that aesthetic professionals are asking for now: strong science, sharper specialism and ideas they can take straight back to clinic. Across the two-day event, the headline message was clear: skin health is moving beyond one-size-fits-all protocols and towards more personalised, evidence-led care. Rather than chasing novelty for novelty’s sake, the programme favoured clinically relevant topics with resonance for treatment planning, patient safety, inclusivity and clinic growth.

CEO Michael Pugliese set the pace with sessions on skin ageing and, later, microbiome, barrier function and biotech, keeping the focus firmly on mechanisms, ingredients and how education translates into better outcomes. The breakout format then brought that theory closer to practice, with Toni Duclottni Harich tackling safe, effective strategies for melanin-rich skin and Jessica Kramer exploring the art and science of customised skin protocols.

At the end of day one, 140 salon and business owners enjoyed the iconic Circadia Gala and Awards - a wonderful opportunity to recognise individuals and teams across the UK and Northern Ireland.

ALLERGAN, LAYERED BEAUTY EVENT

Curve Club, Shoreditch

Allergan Aesthetics hosted a delightful dinner at Curve Club where the brand introduced their newest celebrity ambassador, the wonderful Keeley Hawes.

After cocktails and canapes, guests which included top industry journalists sat down to enjoy a delicious three course meal while listening to insightful discussions hosted by Lisa Potter-Dixon and Josh Smith Leading aesthetics experts Dr Priya Verma, Dr Apul Parikh and cover star Dr Ahmed El Houssieny also took part in the discussion about the move to a more integrated approach to skin quality, shifting patient expectations and the treatment modalities that best complement each other.

SACRA UK LAUNCH

Trump Health Club, London

Editor Kezia Parkins attended a lovely breakfast at Trump Health Club for the UK unveiling of skincare brand Sacra.

The launch revealed a focused collection of regenerative skincare grounded in Sacra’s guiding principle: respect. Respect for the self. Respect for others. Respect for nature.

During a tasty and healthy breakfast guests heard from founder Georgiana Laura and brand Muse, Lisa Oxenham Ex Beauty & Style Director of Marie Claire UK who discussed the brand’s ethos and how Sacra was born from the founders own experience of sensitive, reactive skin and a lifelong relationship with plants as medicine.

TWEAKMENTS LIVE

Columbia Hotel, London

On May 14, Tweakments Live made its debut, bringing together some of the UK’s leading voices in aesthetics, skincare and wellness for a boutique event created to cut through the noise and deliver expert-led advice. Created by The Tweakments Guide in partnership with Future, the consumer safety event boasted an impressive speaker line-up including Alice Hart-Davis, Dr David Jack and Dr Sophie Shotter. Guests could listen to a series of frank conversations covering science-backed skincare, collagen-stimulating injectables, tweakments versus surgery and the growing link between aesthetics and overall wellbeing. Alongside expert panels, attendees also had the chance to discover leading beauty brands, book one-to-one consultations and take home luxury goody bags packed with cult skincare favourites.

LUNCH WITH DERMAFOCUS AND DR MARWA ALI

Amazónico, Mayfair

We joined Dr Mawa Ali and DermaFocus for a delicious lunch in the stunning Latin American restaurant, Amazonico to discuss the latest in regenerative treatments.

The afternoon kicked off with meeting the DermaFocus team and the lovely Dr Marwa Ali, in the jungle-inspired dining room, which paired perfectly with the event’s entertainment, which could only be described as a luxury children’s party, where guests could enjoy a balloon artist and glitter face painting whilst networking with industry peers and fellow journalists.

Dermfocus clinic success partner Karen Houlihan and Dr Marwa Ali led a discussion on the shift towards regenerative, bio-restorative treatment approaches, with DermaFocus’s products – Polynucleotides HPT, Purasomes, XCell and their latest launch, Celora Vita.

AFTERNOON TEA WITH ELAYNE GULLIS

The Franklin Hotel, Knightsbridge

Elayne Gullis, owner of Ela Sculpt, hosted an afternoon tea and discussion on lymphatic drainage in an intimate setting at The Franklin Hotel.

Journalists and influencers sat down with body therapist Elayne Gullis, physical therapist Dr Patricia Froes Meyer, and physiotherapist and pilates instructor Dr Grace Heinrichs.

The relaxed discussion delved into how lymphatic drainage and advanced technology work together to deliver smarter results for all areas of the body.

It was an informative discussion and a great opportunity to further understand the science and realities of lymphatic drainage, as the treatment grows in popularity.

The speakers discussed how lymphatic drainage works best in combination with radiofrequency, exercise and lifestyle changes and it was interesting to see how practitioners collaborate with other professionals, going beyond the treatment room and creating a personalised treatment plan for individual patients.

SOFWAVE PEAK GOT LIFT SUMMIT

10 York Road, Waterloo

Sofwave hosted its PEAK celebration on June 5, bringing together UK clinics, practitioners and industry guests for an afternoon focused on education, innovation and the future of non-invasive aesthetics. The programme featured talks on Sofwave technology, clinical evidence, its role in the post-GLP-1treatment landscape, and how clinics can integrate it into full-face and body treatment plans. Speakers included Louis Scafuri, Dr Aggie Zatonska, Dr Rita Rakus, Dr Jenny Doyle, Catherine Parker and Lina Omari, alongside a clinical panel discussion. The event also highlighted marketing and patient education support, with insights from Kendrick PR and Quirky Frog, before closing with the UK’s first Got Lift Celebration, part of Sofwave’s global campaign across 29 countries, recognising patient success stories.

Lina Omari, Chief Digital Officer at Sofwave, said: “The conversations at this year’s London PEAK Summit and Got Lift Celebration reflected the continued evolution of aesthetic medicine towards regenerative, non-invasive treatments that support both patient outcomes and practice growth. The engagement showed the strength of our community and where the industry is heading.”