The Skin Blog
Fed up with pigmentation and uneven skin tone?
dr.NC Dermatologist’s tips to do this Summer! As summer approaches the temperature is rising, the days are getting longer, and the UV rays are more intense. The perfect fertiliser to activate and stimulate pigmentation in your skin. Pigmentation (think brown blotchy spots and dots in your skin) is one of the most complained-about signs of premature ageing. Especially in Australia thanks to our high levels of UV radiation, it’s a skin concern that affects around 80% of my patients and has inspired a number of my formulations to prevent, protect and remove this pesky problem. It is important to stop...
Top tips for maintaining your Spring glow
As the seasons transition, and the days become longer and brighter (at long last), there’s also a change in temperature, humidity levels, and environmental factors. In winter we lose moisture from our skin, it becomes drier and more sensitive - a process known as osmosis) - which means we need to adapt our skincare routines to prepare for Spring. Here are my tips to help you maintain a radiant glow: TIP #1: STAY HYDRATED The change in seasons brings humidity. On Australia’s west coast where the air is drier, moving into Spring may result in seeking out a more hydrating,...
Future Proof Your Skin
This article was originally published on SPA+CLINIC. SPA+CLINIC catches up with leading Dermatologist Dr Natasha Cook on how to future proof your skin and the impact of the skin ageing exposome. Time to reverse the biological clock... From the moment we’re born, we begin to age. Every minute we’re alive, we’re ageing and damaging our skin. Until recently, it was thought that there was little we could do to prevent the ageing process – but with further study, it turns out that’s not true. We now know 80% of how we age is largely under our control determined by lifestyle factors and...
The best skincare tips for winter – say goodbye to dull, dry skin!
What are the best skincare tips during Winter? Winter doesn’t have to mean dull, dry and lifeless skin! The cold weather takes a toll on our skin therefore adaptive skincare is essential. The drop in humidity levels in our environment results in more moisture loss from our skin, a process known as osmosis. Our skin needs EXTRA care and attention in Winter, and changes need to be implemented to your routine. Otherwise, you can end up with more than just dry skin and a plethora of skin problems! Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate and “chemo” exfoliate! Here are my top tips for...