I was so unrecognisable after excruciating facial treatment that my daughter banned me from doing the school run
SHE’LL stop at nothing in her quest for the perfect skin.
Even if that means having a facial treatment so painful that some people have to be sedated to get it done.
Ashley Stobart – wife of millionaire haulage heir Ed Stobart – hit headlines when she revealed she’d had a facelift aged 34, and is no stranger to experimenting with a whole host of treatments to improve the condition of her visage.
She recently decided to try out a CO2 laser treatment on her face – which uses a carbon dioxide laser to remove the top layer of skin.
This is meant to stimulate collagen production, which improves skin texture and helps with wrinkles, scars, and uneven skintone.
And in an episode of her and pal Lauren’s Nip Tuck podcast, Ashley admitted the process – which goes “deeper than a chemical peel” – isn’t for the faint of heart.
“It feels like someone throwing hot oil on you,” she said.
“And you can smell the burning skin.”
“People sometimes are sedated while they have it done,” she added.
Following the treatment, she was left swollen, red-faced and virtually unrecognisable.
So much so that her husband said she’d gone “too far”, and her daughter just wanted to know when she’d start looking normal again.
“Saskia wouldn’t let me pick her up from school,” Lauren sighed.
“And then she kept going ‘when will it go down?'”
However, Lauren insisted she’s at an age where she’s not going to listen to anyone else, and will do what she wants.
Especially if she gets smooth, wrinkle-free skin in the process.
“I love skin, I love treatments!” she declared.
People were quick to comment on the podcast chat, with many admitting Lauren’s chat about the treatment has just made them want it even more.
“Omg I’ve been dying to get this done,” one wrote.
Biggest skincare trends for 2025
Face The Future’s Head of Clinic, Kimberley Medd, shared the five skincare trends predicted to take off in 2025.
1. Exosomes
Exosomes are the buzzword for 2025, taking advanced skin regeneration to new heights. These micro-messengers signal skin cells to repair damage, boost collagen, and accelerate recovery, and they’re a gamechanger for targeting ageing.
2. Streamlined Skincare
The age of 12-step routines is fading as consumers shift to more intentional, multi-functional products. Streamlining skincare not only saves time but also reduces the risk of overloading your skin. In 2025, we’ll see a rise in hybrid products that combine active ingredients for simplified, effective results.
3. Vegan Collagen
Plant-based collagen will dominate the skincare world this year, providing a sustainable, ethical alternative to traditional animal-derived collagen. Expect vegan collagen in everything from moisturisers to serums.
4. The Rise Of AI
AI is revolutionising the beauty landscape, making it possible for consumers to get truly personalised skincare solutions. In 2025, we predict a dramatic shift towards AI-powered tools that help people understand their skin on a deeper level.
5. Hair Loss Solutions –
Hair loss is an issue that affects more men than we often realise, and it’s no longer just something we’re talking about behind closed doors. This year, expect to see a continued rise in demand for treatments that not only tackle hair loss but also nurture overall scalp health.
“Thanks for talking about it!!”
“10000% will be getting this,” another added.
“No pain, no gain,” a third commented.
“Off to get CO2 now!”
“I’d love to have CO2 resurfacing,” someone else said.
“Looks good!”
The CO2 laser treatment doesn’t come cheap though.
You can expect to pay anything up to around £600 for a single treatment on your face.