Repair: is the first step in skin treatment. Everyone has a different skin concern – discoloration, redness, breakouts, dryness or wrinkles, reactive skin. These are all indications of compromised skin. Without the skins barrier defence functioning properly, the inner world of the epidermis (outer layer of skin) and dermis (deeper
Pure Skin Clinic in Auckland aligns bespoke Dermaviduals products with Corneotherapy for a skin care system that works. The main principle of Corneotherapy believes that problems manifesting on the surface layer of the skin (such as facial acne and pigmentation etc), is a reaction by the deeper layers of skin
The ageing process extends into all cellular regions of the body and mind. Additionally it is far reaching into the social and economical sectors of everyday life. Undoubtedly a clearer understanding of the ageing progression goes way beyond the depth of a wrinkle! No matter where you live, a key
There are various types of pigmentation, from hereditary conditions, birthmarks, to trauma and sun damage. The colour of your skin is determined by the level of melanin (or pigment) in the skin. It ‘colours’ your skin, hair and the iris of the eyes. Your level of melanin depends on race
Scars develop after accidents, surgery, specific diseases and chronic wounds. They are caused by injuries that reach down to the corium. Depending on the specific zones of the body there is also a different healing process to observe. While wounds on mucous membranes heal without scarring, specific medical conditions like
Typical types of acne include: scaly red skin, blackheads and whiteheads, papules (pinheads), pustules (pimples) and nodules (large papules). All acne can result in scarring, however in darker skin scarring can be more prevalent. Acne most often affects areas of the skin densely populated with sebaceous follicles; including the face,
Referred to as neurodermatitis, atopic dermatitis, or endogenous eczema, this skin condition is a very common and long-lasting skin disease that affects many people throughout the world. Approximately 10-20 percent of children show symptoms as well as about 3-5 percent of adults. It is estimated that 65 percent of individuals
Females are more likely to suffer from rosacea, however, when rosacea does occur in males it is often more severe and advances more rapidly. The causes in either sex, can be genetic predisposition, environmental stress, vascular or inflammatory damage/disease. Signs and symptoms Rosacea refers to a range of symptoms that
Do you know your ABC’s? Vitamins are essential for the health of our body AND our skin.Our favourite ABC’s (and D’s and E’s) to keep skin healthy and glowing are… Vitamin A! Vitamin A, aka Retinyl Palmitate, is a cell to cell communicator that encourages skin cells to continue their
Now that summer is in full swing, New Zealanders are spending more time in the sun and more money on sunscreens. But is it money well spent? Maybe not.There has been an explosion in sales of sunscreens with a high SPF, such as factor 50, which people assume will keep
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