Ask Angela

If you have any skin care or cosmetics related questions, Angela Bartlett, experienced beauty therapist will be delighted to help you. As well as running an extremely successful skincare and beauty salon in Cheshire, UK,
Angela is also Chairman of BABTAC, the UK's trade association for Beauty Therapists and Cosmetologists. Astonmitchell recommends using BABTAC members if you need help and advice on how to apply our products.
Please submit your questions here  and Angela will do her best to answer them. We will publish questions and answers anonymously on here so that other customers can share Angela's advice.

Acne Advice

I am in my late teens and have acne and acne scars on my face. It is really affecting my personal life and confidence. Please can  you tell me how I can cover it up with makeup - but still look as though I'm not wearing make-up? Angela advises:

Oily Skin Problems

I am in my early 20s and have a ridiculously oily T-zone...particularly my nose!...I have good, blemish free skin elswhere of medium-olive colour but from age 16-19 I have had sebum droplets on my nose which really affects my self confidence.  I use Menaji's anti-shine but not day-to-day as it sort of flakes on my nose and is therefore visible :( BUT on a night out it's great. Wondered if Angela can help me...I've tried loads of skin products but i seem to have stripped all the surface skin cells and now its just a constantly shiny mess with oil droplets! Angela advises:

Acne Scarring on Asian Skin

Hello, I'm South Asian and have a "honey/tan" skin colour. But, because of acne it has left dark marks on my face and has gradually darkened my skin. I am looking for something to "lighten" my skin. Any recommendations would be great. Many Thanks  Angela advises:

Shiny Skin Problems

I film training products, am almost totally bald and always end up with that really shiny look on film. Not being a professional actor or accustomed to make up what can I do, what should I apply and how do I do it, to get rid of that shine on camera, especially on the top of my head. Thanks so much for this life saving advice! Angela advises:

Red Chin Problem

I have a very red chin and everytime I have used any foundation to cover it up,  it comes out very dry and visable that I'm wearing it.Please help!  Angela advises: