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Mysterious Melasma: Misunderstood and misdiagnosed.
Melasma is a pigment disorder that can be challenging to treat. It’s also one of the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed skin conditions. And you’ve got it! Or, you might have it. But you’re not sure. You’ve spoken to many skin experts, and some say it’s sun-induced hyperpigmentation, while others say it is indeed the hormonal […]
Niacinamide: A must have in your beauty routine.
Niacinamide; the quiet achiever. Many brands will offer a plethora of miracle ingredients for you to ponder. But in truth, we can narrow down the ingredients that truly support your skin, not to hundreds but a mere handful providing significant improvement to your skin. One such ingredient is niacinamide. And while it’s not a miracle […]
Free Radicals: The Artful Dodgers.
How you age is your choice. Okay, sure, genetics play a part, but even if you’ve been dealt an unlucky hand in the genetics lottery, in some cases, like how your skin is going to age, you do get to choose and knowing the effect of free radicals on accelerated ageing and how to minimise […]
The Diet Starts Tomorrow!
Here we go again. Promises, promises. Alright, you’ve told yourself this before, and now here you go again. The diet starts tomorrow, just after this last piece of cake, or you’re just going to finish off all the treats left from Christmas… then you’ll start? Truly, you tell yourself, the diet really does START TOMORROW! […]
Nurturing Skin Health with Skincare
In my career as a skin therapist, the emphasis on combating ageing has been constant. However, with time, I’ve found a shift in my perspective; I want to highlight the true nature of our skin—resilient, protective, and vital for overall health and how nurturing skin health with skincare is the solution to better skin, with […]
Solo Travelling through Europe
While solo travelling through Europe, I met a woman named Joan. Initially, a brief exchange at Turin Porta Susa Stazione, Italy, while boarding a fast train destined for Paris. Orderly chaos on the way to London. Catching a fast train in Europe is both orderly and chaotic. With your carriage number illuminated on the screens […]
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Collagen banking? Stashing your collagen for later.
The idea of banking anything sounds appealing, doesn’t it? It’s all about having a reserve to draw from when needed and paying upfront instead of maxing out the credit card. Who doesn’t want to save up for a rainy day, a holiday, or that new outfit? Of course, we all do. But collagen banking? Can […]
Hormone imbalance: Are your hormones ruining your life?
Was it just me, or are the symptoms of a hormonal imbalance trying to ruin my life? There’s a well-known belief that admitting you have a problem is the first and most crucial step in conquering it. Once you acknowledge an issue, not only can you begin to solve it, but your mind opens up […]
Ultrasound for Body Contouring and Fat Reduction
If you’ve heard of HIFU, the acronym for High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound, you probably know it’s an aesthetic device designed for targeting sagging skin around the eyes, cheeks, jawline, and neck. However, what you might not know is how versatile HIFU is. It’s not just for skin tightening; it can also contour and shape various parts […]
Going to the Max with Spirulina Maxima!
He stood proudly in the arena, slowly turning towards the enthralled spectators and said: “My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius…” Who could forget that famous line, immortalised by Russell Crowe in the cinematic masterpiece Gladiator, directed by Ridley Scott? Not into Gladiator movies or the rise and fall of the Roman Empire? You’re here for […]