Covent Garden Skin Clinic

Covent Garden Skin Clinic is a boutique skin clinic on Henrietta Street, a quiet address just off the Piazza in the southern part of Covent Garden. It was founded by Sharon Acton, who has more than 25 years in beauty and aesthetics, and is built around bespoke luxury facials and SkinPen microneedling in a private, discreet and unhurried setting.

The clinic describes its approach as cutting-edge skincare science met with a holistic method, and it is an official partner clinic for AlumierMD, SkinPen, CryoPen and Esse. Clients who have visited for years credit Sharon's knowledge of complicated skin and the care taken to talk through each stage of a treatment.

Facials and microneedling on Henrietta Street

The signature bespoke facial runs up to 75 minutes and is fully tailored to cleanse, treat and renew. SkinPen microneedling is the clinic's advanced collagen-induction treatment, aimed at texture, acne scarring, fine lines and firmness, with each course tailored to the client and supported by prescription-grade AlumierMD homecare. Lymphatic drainage is offered as a gentle de-puffing facial, and the wider menu takes in LED light therapy, skin tag removal, chemical peels, dermaplaning, extractions, men's facials, microdermabrasion, massage and makeup.

What to expect on a visit

Hours are unusually long for a small clinic, running 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm at weekends, which suits early or late appointments around work. Those unsure which treatment fits can book a consultation first and have a plan tailored to their skin. The clinic sits a short walk from Covent Garden station and the Strand, among the spas and beauty salons in Covent Garden; for waxing and brows nearby, Connect Wax & Beauty on Great Queen Street is a natural companion.