featured What are common causes of dull skin on the face and body?
The appearance of dull skin is a result of poor light reflection off the skin. This is in turn due to uneven skin surface – rough or saggy skin,...
What ingredients and claims should people with sensitive skin look out for in products?
Seeking a skincare range that is both effective and gentle can be a frustrating, expensive, or even painful process for individuals with sensitive skin. As a general rule, avoid products that contain ingredients that dry the skin – such as acids, retinols, and astringents; as well as ingredients that can irritate the skin – such as alcohol, fragrances, paraben, sulphates, and other...
How does activated charcoal detox the skin?
Activated charcoal draws dirt and other fine impurities to the surface of the skin, so that they may be cleansed off more effectively. Additionally, activated charcoal also has a mild anti-bacterial effect, which is helpful for acne prone skin.Dr. Felix Li28 April 2019
What is Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-36 and how it works on the skin?
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-36 is a peptide, which is a specific chain of amino acids (protein fragments).Peptides have wide ranging applications in skincare, as different peptides perform different functions. Peptides can act as cellular messengers to signal our cells to perform specific functions; transport specific molecules (Copper peptides) into skin; or influence neurotransmitters (Argireline, or “topical Botox”) or enzymes in the skin. Peptides work...
What are the common causes of dry skin and what’s the best way to treat it?
Dry skin is often a result of aging or damaged skin’s lack of ability to retain moisture. To make matters worse, dry skin is also more susceptible to sun and environmental damage, perpetuating the problem. Moisturisers address dry skin directly by trapping moisture in the skin, while treatments such as Rejuran – that increase new collagen production in the skin and strengthen...
Are there any preventive measures that can be taken to treat wrinkles?
An immediate and effective way to correct wrinkles is thorough Botox injections to relax those specific muscles. It is an effective way to reduce the appearance of dynamic wrinkles, and may also reduce the rate and severity of recurrence, especially in individuals who habitually have repetitive facial expressions, such as frowning. Try to keep the skin hydrated so as to improve the...
What are wrinkles and what causes them?
Static lines, or fine lines that are visible on the surface of the skin at all times even without facial expression, is a result of dry and damaged skin, that has lost its intrinsic elasticity, and ability to retain moisture. Dynamic wrinkles, or lines that appear with facial expression, such as frown lines, forehead lines, and crow’s feet, are due to over-activity...
