Healthy skin isn't just about what you put on your skin, it's also influenced by what's happening within your body.
While professional skincare and treatments can make a significant difference, they don't always tell the whole story. Factors such as nutrition, essential fatty acid balance, Vitamin D status, blood sugar regulation and gut health may all influence the way your skin looks and functions.
At Alchemy Clinic, we use personalised health testing to help build a more complete picture of your skin health. Using carefully selected functional health tests, we gather objective information about your individual results, rather than relying on guesswork.
Our goal isn't to test everyone for everything. Instead, we recommend testing only when we believe it will provide meaningful information that supports your skin journey.
Your skin is unique, and your recommendations should be too.
Personalised health testing allows us to explore potential factors that may be influencing your skin and overall wellbeing, helping us make more informed recommendations that are tailored specifically to you.
Depending on your concerns, testing may help us explore:
Essential fatty acid balance (Omega-3)
Vitamin D status
Long-term blood sugar balance
Gut microbiome health
Nutritional and lifestyle factors that may be relevant to your skin
Every result is interpreted alongside your consultation, skin assessment and medical history to ensure recommendations are personalised to you.
Our personalised health tests can be completed in whichever way is most convenient for you.
Attend a quick 15-minute appointment and we'll complete your test with you.
Prefer to test from home?
We'll post your testing kit directly to you with easy-to-follow instructions. Once your results are available, we'll arrange your personalised results consultation either online, by telephone or in clinic.
Every personalised health test includes:
A 15-minute clinic appointment or home testing kit
Laboratory analysis of your sample
A personalised 30-minute results consultation
£99
Omega-3 fatty acids play an important role in supporting healthy skin, normal inflammatory responses and overall wellbeing.
Unlike a dietary questionnaire, this finger-prick blood test measures the fatty acids within your red blood cells, providing an accurate picture of your long-term Omega-3 status over approximately the previous four months.
Often recommended for clients with:
Rosacea
Acne
Eczema
Dry or dehydrated skin
Premature skin ageing
Those wanting to optimise their overall health
£59
Vitamin D supports healthy immune function, bone health and many important processes throughout the body.
As Vitamin D deficiency is common in the UK, testing allows us to understand your current levels before discussing whether dietary or lifestyle changes - or supplementation where appropriate - may be beneficial.
May be helpful if you're experiencing:
Recurrent skin concerns
Low energy or fatigue
Limited sun exposure
General wellbeing concerns
£59
Rather than measuring your blood sugar at a single point in time, HbA1c provides an indication of your average blood sugar levels over approximately the previous three months.
For some clients, understanding blood sugar balance can help inform discussions around skin health, nutrition and lifestyle.
May be appropriate for clients with:
Acne
Concerns about blood sugar balance
Energy fluctuations
Weight management goals
A family history of Type 2 diabetes
£99
Your gut microbiome is home to trillions of bacteria that play an important role in digestion, immune function and overall health.
As research into the gut-skin axis continues to grow, exploring gut health may provide valuable information for some clients experiencing persistent skin concerns or digestive symptoms.
May be appropriate for clients experiencing:
Acne
Rosacea
Eczema
Digestive symptoms
Bloating
Those interested in exploring the gut-skin connection
We'll only recommend this test when we believe it will provide meaningful information for your individual circumstances.
For clients who would like a broader overview, all four tests can be booked together as part of our Personalised Health Testing Bundle.
Omega-3 Balance Test
Vitamin D Test
HbA1c Blood Sugar Test
Gut Health Test
One clinic appointment or home testing kits
One extended 45-minute results consultation
Individual value: £316
Bundle price: £279
Not everyone needs every test. We're always happy to advise whether a single test or the full bundle is the most appropriate option for your individual circumstances.
Whether you're interested in a single test or our Personalised Health Testing Bundle, we'll help you choose the most appropriate option for your individual circumstances.
Because understanding your skin starts with understanding you.
No.
Testing is entirely optional and isn't appropriate for everyone. We'll only recommend testing if we believe it will provide meaningful information that helps us personalise your care.
Functional health tests are laboratory tests that explore areas such as essential fatty acid balance, Vitamin D status, blood sugar regulation and gut health.
At Alchemy Clinic, we use selected functional health tests to support personalised skincare, nutrition and lifestyle recommendations. They are used alongside your consultation and skin assessment to help us better understand factors that may be influencing your skin.
No.
These tests are designed to provide additional information that supports personalised skincare, nutrition and lifestyle recommendations. They are not intended to diagnose medical conditions or replace the advice or treatment provided by your GP or other healthcare professionals.
Yes.
All of our personalised health tests can be completed at home using a simple finger-prick or stool sample kit. If you would prefer, you're also welcome to visit the clinic and we'll complete the testing with you.
Not necessarily.
Sometimes your results confirm that you're already on the right track. If we do recommend supplements, they'll always be based on your individual results, diet, lifestyle and goals - not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Omega-3 Balance Test
£99
Vitamin D Test
£59
HbA1c Blood Sugar Test
£59
Gut Health Test
£99
Testing Bundle
£279
