Melasma: Why and how to fix it.
Melasma is a common problem among women sometimes termed the ‘pregnancy mask’ due to its link to hormonal sensitivity but pregnancy is not the only cause. Taking a contraceptive pill, stress or even thyroid disease can cause this condition. Melasma appears as blotchy brown patches of skin generally on the nose, cheeks and forehead which […]
Less is More
Are you using too much product? Moisturisers and serums are meant to be concentrated products that require very little. If you are applying a lot in hopes this will fix your skin faster, sorry to say this will have the opposite effect. Providing your skin with too much moisture will result in skin that slows […]
MILIA… what are they and why can’t I pop them?
Milia are the stubborn superficial white spots that are commonly seen on babies and referred to as milk spots, but what causes them in adults? The most common cause for Milia in adults is dead skin (keratin) becoming trapped inside the pores which then becomes a small cyst if not cleared properly. When found around […]
Why Vitamin B is your new best friend
Vitamin B otherwise known as Niacinamide has a multitude of skin benefits that are long tried and tested over the years and are well documented for the ability to stimulate epidermal barrier lipids and as a potent anti-inflammatory to combat sensitised skin including Rosacea and facial dermatitis in addition to its inhibition of transfer of […]
ACNE… a complicated confidence ruiner
The majority of the population will at some point have to deal with the dreaded pimple but what do you do when the struggle for clear skin is constant and you feel like it will never end? First you need to understand why it happens and what steps you can take to help each cause […]
Dehydrated /Oily Cycle. What you need to know if you have oily skin!
If you have oily skin, chances are the idea of putting hydrating products on would make you squirm! But alas NOT hydrating or stripping the oil will only make your skin compensate by stepping up its oil production. Our skin is such a clever and complicated organ so make sure you understand how it works […]
Pores… why you can never really get rid of them. (soz)
First of all let me start by saying I wish this was not the case! For as long as I can remember I have aspired to have the airbrushed perfection you see that only comes with a talented photo-shopper or an expensive filter app. I was not immune to the BS lines from various cosmetic […]
Size Does Matter
Ever wondered what the difference is between the cheap supermarket or pharmacy brands of skincare and the cosmeceutical products in clinic? Its all about the size of the molecules. The smaller the molecule, the deeper the penetration where the ingredients can have an effect on the health of your skin cells. Cosmeceutical products not only […]
Stretchmarks: get ’em gone
You’re probably pretty familiar with stretch marks already, given that it’s estimated that up to 90% of people get them. They look like dark indented lines that cover large areas of your body, including your buttocks, stomach, thighs, hips and breasts. Yours might be red, purple, brown or pink. You might have first noticed them […]