Skin School
Expert advice, honest answers and video guides from Phillippa and Katy.
Real knowledge. Real results. From Middlesbrough's most trusted skincare clinic.
Real Answers From the Experts Who Treat Your Skin Every Day
Skin School is where Phillippa and Katy share what they know — built up over a combined 20+ years of treating skin at Freckles Beauty Clinic on Linthorpe Road. Every article, guide and video answers a question our clients actually ask us. No marketing fluff. No generic advice. Just the real information you need to understand your skin and make the right treatment decisions.
Each piece of content comes in one of three formats — Read for in-depth written guides, Watch for video explanations straight from Phillippa or Katy, and Read & Watch for our most comprehensive content combining both. Use the filters below to find exactly what you need.
Expert Guides & Videos From Phillippa & Katy
More From Skin School
Phillippa and Katy are working through the questions clients ask every day. More articles and videos coming soon.
How Many Laser Hair Removal Sessions Do I Need?
Phillippa explains exactly how many AW3® sessions are needed for permanent hair reduction — and why the answer depends on more than just your skin type.
Coming SoonCACI vs Botox — What's the Real Difference?
Two of the most popular anti-ageing treatments compared honestly. What each does, what it costs and which Phillippa would actually recommend for your concerns.
Coming SoonWhat Does an AI Skin Analysis Actually Show?
Katy walks through a real Pro-A AI skin scan — what the scanner measures, what the results mean, and how we use the data to build your personalised treatment plan.
Coming SoonThe Best Skincare Routine for the North East Climate
Cold winters, damp summers, wind off the North Sea — Katy explains exactly what your routine needs to keep skin healthy and protected year-round in Teesside.
Coming SoonWhat Does a CACI Consultation at Freckles Actually Feel Like?
First-time CACI? Phillippa takes you through exactly what happens from the moment you arrive — the skin scan, the treatment and the moment you see your first lift.
Coming SoonDoes Laser Hair Removal Hurt? The Honest Answer
One of the most searched questions about laser — and the answer most clinics dodge. Phillippa gives you the full, honest picture about AW3® laser comfort at Freckles.
Coming SoonReady to Put the Knowledge Into Practice?
Everything in Skin School leads to the same place — your skin, properly understood and properly treated. Book your consultation at Freckles today and let Phillippa or Katy build a treatment plan around your skin's actual needs.