The Skin Blog

Australian Dermatologist Dr Natasha Cook

  • The Silent Skin Damager...Blue Light

    Why Tinted SPF is a daily essential! You can’t see it, you can’t feel it …but this is how blue light silently affects your skin. We all know the damaging impact of UVA UVB on our skin when it comes to skin ageing and increasing our risk of skin cancer. But did you know visible light (one wavelen...
  • Is your SPF giving you skin cancer?

    One of the BIGGEST mistakes you can make with SPF, are spray-on sunscreens enough when it comes to protection?1. Why is spray-on SPF not effective in protecting against UV damage? When it comes to UVA/UVB protection with SPF and sunscreen, APPLICATION IS EVERYTHING! It’s what we refer to as an e...
  • Can you TRUST your SPF: Is Your Sunscreen Really Protecting You?

    The Hard Truth When It Comes To SPF! I recently came across alarming news about "fake" SPFs being withdrawn in Spain, exposing the widespread issue of misleading sunscreen labels. This was not the first time I have been informed of misleading labelling in the sunscreen manufacturing industry. Unf...
  • What Is Osmosis And Why Does It Make My Skin Dry In Winter?

    Whilst we may love the fresh mornings and cosy evenings that the cooler months bring, amidst the seasonal charm is a less welcome companion: dry, parched skin. If you’re wondering why your skin often feels tighter and more dehydrated in winter despite your best moisturising efforts, the answer li...
  • Meet Dr. NiaCinamide: The B3 Powerhouse

    Today we sit down not with a person, but with an essential vitamin that’s revolutionising skincare routines worldwide: Vitamin B3, better known as Niacinamide. Often hailed as the unsung hero of skincare, Niacinamide has been a cornerstone ingredient in dr.NC's formulations for years. Let’s dive ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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’r...
  • Your Summer Skin Survival Strategy with dr.NC & Vogue

    As seen in VOGUE Australia, Jan 2023 issue. Want to future-proof your skin against the harsh Australian sun? dr.NC founder Dr Natasha Cook explains the simple yet effective, Backed by Science solutions to combat the harsh Australian sun and weather. If humidity and heat normally nix your plans ...