Elastin loss starts from around the age of 21. It is not something that happens when you are much older. Collagen loss usually declines from the age of 25 but …
SMOKING AND ACNE
Smoking actually affects acne. It increases an inflammatory cytokine called interleukin 1a and this is a trigger of blackheads and acne. There is a very strong correlation in female adult …
FAIRER SKINS AGE FASTER
Fair skins age faster due to the difference in melanin and protection from the sun. This is why they burn faster. This impacts the skins ability to defend itself from …
VITAMIN B12 AND ACNE
It has been known anecdotally for a long time that the B Vitamins cause acne eruptions. Until recently the understanding of why this occurs has eluded many. Recent research however …
POLLUTION IMPACTS YOUR SKIN!Â
Pollution is increasing in the world we live in and it is unavoidable. Pollution has been found to affect the skin and its appearance. It’s not pseudoscience. Recent research shows …
SUN PROTECTIONÂ
Do you avoid chemical sunscreens? Many consumers understandably choose to use titanium dioxide and zinc oxide as their preference for sunscreen filters. Titanium dioxide or zinc oxide have been used …
MICRONEEDLING HOME USE
If you are performing microneedling on yourself you can actually cause scarring. Like many devices that were only sold under the supervision of licensed Aestheticians, skin needling devices can now …
IF YOU DON’T THINK YOU NEED A NECK CREAM
If you think you don’t need a neck cream till your 30’s you may need to think again. We have a generation of people who are going to look older …
Cleansing Is The Most Important Step!
DO THIS BEFORE YOU WASH YOUR FACE – What should you do before washing your face? Wash. Your Hands. Most people overlook this step but you certainly don’t want to …
COCOA CAN CAUSE ACNE
Cocoa is prized for its natural nutritional benefits. It is high in magnesium which has benefits. However, if you are acne prone it is best to get your magnesium from …