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5 Beauty Myths : Vitamin A
Since the swinging sixties. First discovered by dermatologist Dr Albert Kligman in the ’60s, when it comes to our skin, most of us have heard about the use of Vitamin A to improve the appearance and manage dysfunctions of the skin. Even if you’re not using it, you possibly know someone who does, or you’re […]
Sustainable Beauty Starts In Your Bathroom Cabinet.
Sustainable beauty, where do we start? There’s a big mess mounting up around the world by the day. Not a revelation, just a sad fact. And the beauty industry contributes to that mess. Despite the efforts of some brands in kerbing their packaging waste, the problem is a long way from being solved. And, with […]
Facial rejuvenation with IPL laser therapy
The quest for facial rejuvenation. Before we go any further, you should know this about me. I’ll spend an excessive amount of time thinking and contemplating treatments that improve my skin before I take the leap. Naturally, as a skin therapist, it’s essential to do the research and homework necessary before advising you. But I’m […]
You’re fabulous it’s just your AGE that’s a problem
There’s just no way to sugarcoat this. If you burn the candle at both ends, eat too many of the bad things and don’t exercise, then you’re going to become sugarcoated; quite literally, well, the proteins in your body are, and that’s terrible news for your cells. Your cells, you know those things that make […]
Red LED Light: Energising your skin from within.
The outermost layer of your skin is self-renewing. Without the function of self-renewal, the skin’s ability to tirelessly protect us from the outside world would be compromised. Let’s just say it wouldn’t be a pretty sight. Your skin would be like a much loved but now worn-out quilt with threadbare spots, tiny holes and all […]
Go to the light with MediLUX LED Light Therapy.
Go to the light. You may have experienced the benefits of LED Light Therapy, or you’ve heard of it but haven’t embraced the light yet. Well, for those in the know, it can indeed be said, LED Light Therapy has become as commonplace as chemical peels and cosmeceutical skincare for rejuvenating tired skin that’s showing […]
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How to become a Super Ager?
Katherine Hepburn once famously said. Life is hard; after all, it kills you. She went on to live to the ripe old age of 96. Living by her own rules, she is considered one of the most influential women of the 20th Century. She was a fascinating woman who paddled her own canoe, and despite […]
3 ways to exfoliate without ruining your skin.
You’ve probably been told skin exfoliation is an essential aspect of an effective skincare routine. Armed with this knowledge, you diligently attempt to exfoliate dead cells from the surface of your skin, hoping to refine and refresh your skin or vanquish whatever skin concern you’re currently unhappy about. But you may not realise things can […]
4 reasons why you’ve got blotchy pigmentation.
You might worryingly ponder why you have blotchy pigmentation aka hyperpigmentation. Of course, you may reflect on time spent outside in the sun over your lifetime without a broad-spectrum sunscreen. But before you beat yourself up over it, not all hyperpigmentation is directly caused by the sun. And, if you wish to treat it successfully, […]
What is Hyaluronic acid and is it really worth all the hype?
Ah, yes, the rise and rise of another miracle ingredient. This time it’s hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid has been trending for quite some time, and if you believe the hype, your skincare routine would be incomplete without it. It seems I’m in disagreement with every brand on the planet. It’s not the most critical product […]