Sleep Deep: The Science of Skin, Performance and Self-Esteem

Most of us treat sleep as something to squeeze in around the edges of our lives, yet the evidence suggests we've got this backwards. Poor sleep doesn't just leave us tired; it accelerates visible ageing, dulls our minds, undermines our physical capabilities and erodes the confidence we carry into each day. The question is: if sleep shapes so much of how we look and feel, why isn't it the conversation we're having?

This evening brings together three specialists who understand sleep's reach across skin, biology and psychology. Dr Mark Mikhail, a longevity practitioner, will explore the physiological cascades triggered by poor sleep and what we can do to support our bodies' natural recovery. Malminder Gill, a hypnotherapist, brings practical tools for the mental and behavioural side of sleep, addressing the thoughts and patterns that keep us awake. Miss Elizabeth Hawkes, a surgeon, will discuss regenerative treatments that visibly counteract sleep deprivation's effects on the skin and eye area, offering solutions for those whose sleep debt has already left its mark.

Together, they'll move beyond the familiar advice to examine what actually works: the lifestyle shifts, the treatments and the mindset changes that help us sleep deeply and wake restored. The aim is straightforward: to position sleep not as a luxury or an afterthought, but as the foundation that everything else depends on.