skin care

UNDERSTANDING AHA AND BHA IN SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

Wed, Aug 14, 13 Sarah Wilkinson

Many Skin Care products today contain AHA's (alpha hydroxy acids) and BHA's (beta hydroxy acids), so I thought it was time to simply explain the differences and benefits of fruit acids. I will also answer the question commonly asked in my treatment room "will AHA unclog my por...

HOW LONG SHOULD YOU WAIT AFTER SERUM APPLICATION TO APPLY MOISTURISER?

Wed, Aug 07, 13 Sarah Wilkinson

This is a common question that I am asked in the treatment room. Some clients like to wait between applications but in actual fact, a slightly moist skin will absorb serums and skincare products much more effectively. The answer is straight away. You do not need to wait an...

5 TIPS FOR A YOUNGER LOOKING NECK

Thu, Jul 25, 13 Sarah Wilkinson

1. Wear mineral sunscreen daily. Protect your skin from the sun and the harmful UV rays that it emits. 95% of UV is UVA which destroys collagen and makes our skin wrinkled prematurely. The other 5% is responsible for giving us our tan. Did you know that UVA penetrates glass ...

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO KEEP YOUR SKIN HYDRATED?

Wed, Jul 17, 13 Sarah Wilkinson

Mmmm is it water?? Let's see ...... This is a perfect topic to discuss as we are now in the middle of winter. Dry, itchy skin can be annoying and frustrating. Why does our skin itch in Winter? Crepey skin can age us 10+ years, so lets look at 5 top ways to keep our skin hydrat...

WHAT IS CC CREAM?

Tue, Jul 09, 13 Sarah Wilkinson

So what is a CC Cream?? We were all just getting used to BB Cream and this new term has just sneakily snuck in the back door. It stands for colour control cream or colour correcting cream and is a refined blemish balm cream (BB cream). BB Cream was originally formulated in Ger...

BENEFITS OF NIACINAMIDE IN SKIN CARE

Wed, Jun 19, 13 Sarah Wilkinson

Niacinamide is receiving more attention of late due to its versatility in treating different skin conditions. Also known as vitamin B3 and nicotinic acid, niacinamide is a potent cell-communicating ingredient that offers multiple benefits. Assuming that the skin is being prot...

5 TOP MISTAKES THAT ARE RUINING YOUR SKIN

Wed, May 22, 13 Sarah Wilkinson

New York City dermatologist Dr. Deborah Wattenberg on US TODAY explains the top 5 mistakes that are ruining your skin: 1. Smoking - probably one of the worst things you can do for your skin. Not only does smoking break down collagen and elastin fibers (proteins responsible for...

UNDERSTANDING STEM CELLS IN SKIN CARE

Wed, May 01, 13 Sarah Wilkinson

Stem Cells, stem cells, stem cells .... this phrase is every where right now. I think we all have an idea of what stem cells are, but why in skin care? What are the benefits of using stem cell skin care? How does it work? What are Stem Cells? Stem cells are the bodys cellular ...

WHAT ARE THE TINY RED BUMPS AROUND MY MOUTH?

Wed, Apr 03, 13 Sarah Wilkinson

This condition I see regularly in my clinic and for some reason it comes in waves. The condition is called Perioral Dermatitis and it mostly occurs in woman. I myself have experienced this condition and it is very annoying! For me, it is the overuse of Vitamin A (in the form o...

OSMOSIS MD HDYRATE GETS MY VOTE!

Mon, Mar 25, 13 Sarah Wilkinson

The Osmosis MD Hydrate with the promise of hydrating and plumping the skin like never before has been put to the test over the last week. I have to say I am impressed, I do find it hydrates better than the Osmosis MD Quench and I assume this has a lot to do with the lovely dos...