Perioral dermatitis is quite a common concern, especially in women, who seem to suffer it more than men. It presents as a red, rash-like irritation around the mouth and often around the nose and on the eyes, particularly the eyelids. If you have suffered this condition, then you might think that … [Read more...] about Perioral Dermatitis
Vitamin A – essential for your skin
Vitamin A – Facts, Types and Use Vitamin A skin care products improve the health of your skin. They work by normalising how your skin functions, which in turn helps your skin to stay strong and healthy. This makes it a powerhouse in your skin care regime. It was conclusively proven in 1996 that … [Read more...] about Vitamin A – essential for your skin
Rosacea – What it is and how to treat it!
Do you suffer with flushing of the cheeks, nose, chin and forehead? You may have Rosacea... Early diagnosis is the easy key to successful management of Rosacea, however, with the right information you can manage and treat it at any stage. Rosacea occurs when groups of capillaries close to the … [Read more...] about Rosacea – What it is and how to treat it!
Ageing Skin – The Sun’s Influence In How You Look!
Ageing skin - how and why? As we age naturally, new cell growth slows and the healing of damaged cells is less efficient, cell DNA is changed which means that the new cells being replicated are also damaged. As a consequence, the amount of healthy collagen and elastin fibres in your skin are … [Read more...] about Ageing Skin – The Sun’s Influence In How You Look!
Preparing Your Skin For Summer
It’s Party Time!! The next 2 months for most of us are chock full of entertainment. Whether it’s the Spring Racing Carnival, the office Christmas party, or with friends and family, there are more opportunities to wear that fancy frock, stay up late, drink more wine and eat “yummy” foods which you … [Read more...] about Preparing Your Skin For Summer
Sensitive and Reactive Skin
Sensitive and reactive skin is not pleasant at the best of times, and unfortunately it makes finding skincare difficult. The last thing you want to do is try 100 different options, leaving you in more pain that when you started. But, you're desperate to solve the issue once and for all. Sensitive … [Read more...] about Sensitive and Reactive Skin
Common Toxic Chemicals to avoid in your skin care products
Toxic chemical's as ingredients in personal care products slowly build up in your system and/or your skin over time creating a dehydrated, more sensitive, reactive skin which is in poor health. For this reason alone it is best to avoid them. Here are some of the common ones. SLS - Sodium … [Read more...] about Common Toxic Chemicals to avoid in your skin care products
Ageing Gracefully
This special day is fast approaching and so whether you specifically celebrate it or not, it’s a day most of us think about the magic of our mums. Even if you don’t “get-on” and won’t communicate you’ll still spend time reflecting on your life and how it relates and has been formed by your … [Read more...] about Ageing Gracefully
Water – Life Saver and Regenerator
Our body is made up of between 60-75% water depending on the stage of life we are in. 15% of our body weight is water which is around 4-5 kg in a normal sized adult. We know it is very important to our general well-being however studies are showing that when we are dehydrated our cognitive … [Read more...] about Water – Life Saver and Regenerator
