Helen is partially at odds with the approach of the conventional cosmetics industry, which employs media hype to promote an ever-increasing range of complicated products.

The Sher System believes in the less is best approach. Helen maintains that most skin problems are caused by the over-use of rich creams. The Sher philosophy maintains that temperature controlled water is the most important catalyst in keeping the skin youthful and firm. Helen and Anita create a unique on-going relationship with each client, they understand each client’s lifestyle, their stresses and strains, and are therefore able to prescribe a tailor-made system for every skin type.

Helen believes in encouraging the on going care of the skin rather than giving the impression that eternal youth can be obtained from a jar or a salon treatment. The Shers know that the sun, pollution and hard water are the most harmful elements you can inflict on your skin and emphasize those clients not expose their faces without protection.

Contrary to the dictates of most other companies, Helen and Anita believe that exfoliation is too harsh for the skin, which only thrives on gentle treatment.

For those unable to attend a consultation, a skin profile questionnaire is completed, the results evaluated and a programme designed and posted promptly.

The System has been developed for the new millennium to cope with the problems of hard water, pollution and stress. They have taken the myth and mystique out of the industry and replaced them with honesty and integrity.
 

As we listen to the phone calls and read the letters arriving daily, the story is the same.

"I have tried everything to improve the condition of my skin, antibiotics, over the counter preparations, expensive cosmetics, scrubs, masks, facials, inexpensive cosmetics, plain soap and water, some work - temporarily, but always the problem returns. Where am I going wrong? Please help! I'm desperate."

Our challenge today is to provide a service that is not available from conventional cosmetic companies or dermatologists

We are different:
There is an overwhelming amount of conflicting information out there - if, after all this, you are more confused than ever, join the club.

Working closely with each client we offer help and advice on all aspects of skin and health, we teach as well as treat. We trust this website will enable you to capture our expertise. Not only the information we provide, although information is extremely useful, it is knowledge that is even more valuable.

The Sher system knows about the sins of omission in the skincare and medical world.

The first is lack of knowledge about the true needs of skin. The second is the attention directed at the symptoms rather than the cause.

The third is the attempt to support the theory that creams are the answer to skin problems, despite the absence of evidence in this regard.

Beyond simply reading advertised media hype, it is important to evaluate what you read - where is this information coming from? Is it from a cosmetic or drug company that is promoting it's own product? It is important to keep this in mind.

We are neither medical nor conventional we are a synthesis of both.

Medicine:
If you have a skin problem such as acne, rosacea or extreme sensitivity remember that the medical profession does not have all the answers. According to a recent article in The Times, skin diseases are often incorrectly diagnosed and treated - the All Party Parliamentary Report on Skin supports this theory. The report cites a study that found that in one region, GP's were unable to make the correct diagnoses in 45% of cases.

An alternative:
More than ever before, alternative therapies and truth are seeping into the public information stream. We support this trend, we believe that every human body has unique individual requirements and it is our aim to provide a personal programme - free from side effects - based on water therapy, to enable people of all ages to obtain and maintain clear, healthy, balanced skin for all their life.
"The following pages will explain how and why The Sher System succeeds where others fail."

Helen