Skin, explained in plain English
Practical guides for anyone getting their skin looked after in Hanoi — what treatments involve, what they realistically achieve, and what the heat, humidity and sun here change about all of it.
Laser hair removal in Vietnam: cost, safety and what to ask
Laser hair removal in Hanoi is typically priced well below Europe and North America, and the equipment is often from the same families of device. The difference that matters is not the machine — it is how the package is sold, who operates it, and whether anyone checks your skin before the first pulse.
7 min readAcneGetting acne treated in Hanoi: what a course involves
An acne course is not one appointment. It is a series spread over weeks, built around how skin renews itself, and the first change is usually slow: expect at least six to eight weeks before breakouts start to fall. Knowing that in advance is what stops people abandoning a course two weeks in.
8 min readScarsAcne scars: which treatment suits which scar
Most people who ask about acne scars have two different things on their face: flat dark marks, which fade on their own with time and sun protection, and actual texture change, which does not. Treating one as if it were the other is a common way money gets wasted.
7 min readScarsPlanning acne scar treatment while living in Hanoi
A realistic acne scar plan in Hanoi runs in three stages: calm active breakouts, complete a course of resurfacing sessions spaced weeks apart, then review a few months later. Collagen keeps rebuilding after the last session. Starting the laser-heavy part in the duller, cooler months (roughly December to February) makes the sun-sensitive recovery easier, though UV still reaches skin through cloud, so cover-up and sunscreen stay essential.
7 min readAnti-ageingHIFU lifting in Hanoi: what it does and what it cannot
HIFU focuses ultrasound energy below the skin's surface to prompt new collagen, which can firm mild to moderate slackness along the jaw, cheeks and neck without cuts. Most people carry on with their day, though some redness, bruising or swelling can appear in the first week. It is not a facelift. Results build over three to six months, and it suits skin that has only started to loosen.
6 min readPigmentationMelasma in a tropical climate: what helps and what makes it worse
Melasma is managed, not cured. In a country with high ultraviolet levels most of the year it is also easy to undo months of progress in a single unprotected holiday. Understanding that trade-off before starting is what makes the difference between a plan that holds and one that cycles.
6 min readLiving hereSkincare in Hanoi: what humidity, heat and sun actually change
Skin that behaved in London or Seoul often stops behaving in Hanoi. The usual complaints in the first months are a face that never feels dry, more congestion around the nose and chin, and pigment that darkens faster than it used to. All three trace back to the same three things: humidity, heat and ultraviolet light.
6 min readFacialsFacials in Hanoi: what to expect and what to ask
The word facial covers two quite different things: an hour designed to feel good, and a session designed to change something about your skin. Both are legitimate. Booking the first while expecting the second is why people leave disappointed.
6 min readRather have your skin looked at than read about it?
The consultation includes a skin scan and a plain explanation of what we would suggest and what it would cost. It is free, and there is no obligation to book a course afterwards.