Skin Angels and Chief’s Carl Rimmer visit Exeter School

Children and teachers at Exeter School were recently provided with expert advice on year round sun protection and problematic skin conditions, courtesy of Skin Angels, a team of campaigning beauty therapists from Exeter.

Skin Angels, from Exeter's Purity Boutique Spa, are on a mission to raise awareness of the importance of protecting skin from the sun, even during the autumn and winter months and aim to arm young people with knowledge about looking after their skin to prevent and treat skin conditions such as acne.

Carl Rimmer from Exeter Chief’s is supporting the Skin Angels campaign and he joined them at the school. Carl said: “I am proud to be supporting the Skin Angels in their campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of the sun. As a rugby player I spend a lot of time outdoors and I know that harmful rays can damage the skin even on a cloudy day.”

The team delivered an interactive and lively presentation which gave the youngsters the opportunity to ask lots of questions.

Skin Angels was set up earlier this year by Purity Boutique Spa owner Mariam Badavi, with the aim of sharing knowledge with people everywhere, enabling them to make informed choices about skin care and skin protection.

Mariam comments: “I am really passionate about educating people, both young and old, about skin protection. Skin Angels are on a mission to help reduce the risk of sun damage which can lead to premature ageing of the skin and more importantly skin cancer.”

Mary Sanders, Exeter School nurse, said: “Skin protection is so important but often overlooked so I’m very pleased the Skin Angels came to talk to our pupils in a way that appealed to them. We hope to invite them back in the summer term to talk to younger pupils and show them how to apply sun cream properly”

Mrs Alison Marsh, Head of Sixth Form at Exeter School, said: "The sixth form pupils at Exeter School thoroughly enjoyed the presentation from Skin Angels, being given the opportunity to listen to important information about skin care and the dangers of the sun. It is a difficult topic to discuss with 16-17 year olds, and it affects their confidence and self- esteem. Skin Angels delivered the material in a sensitive manner."

Skin Angels will be out and about throughout 2014 visiting schools and colleges across Devon.

The UK charity, Teenage Cancer Trust, is backing Mariam in her efforts.

Any nurseries, schools, colleges or event organisers who would like to know more about Skin Angels can contact Mariam at info@purity-skincare.com.

Further information about Skin Angels can be found at www.purity-skincare.com. Follow on twitter @Skin_Angels or Facebook.