The Skin Blog — BHAs
Double Down On Hydration This Winter
What are the best skin care tips during winter? 1. Soap is a Dirty Word! Cleanse Without Stripping. Your skin is already struggling with moisture loss from low humidity and overheating in air conditioning. Do your skin a favour and cleanse without stripping with a cleanser free of harsh surfactants and detergents. This means AVOID anything that foams when you add water. Furthermore, a good cleanser should also hydrate your skin (look for glycerin) AND have anti-inflammatory ingredients to protect from environmental damage like B3 and Chamomile. My Concentrated Cleanser is not only soap free, but also boosted with anti-inflammatory...
A Lesson In Body Hydration
We’re all well versed by now in the importance of hydration for your facial skin. But many neglect the hydration of their bodies, using a foaming but allegedly hydrating body wash, or minimising moisturising with a swipe of moisturiser on their legs and elbows alone. As a dermatologist, Dr Natasha Cook knows how important full-body hydration is, and how to most effectively hydrate from top to toe. Going into the winter months, ignoring your body skin will give you a plethora of skin issues. Body care is imperative if you don't want to end up itchy, scratchy and flaky this...
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 lies in a process called osmosis. The Science Behind Skin Hydration Skin osmosis is a natural process and balancing act, through which water molecules move across the skin barrier, which acts as a semipermeable membrane, to balance water levels on both sides. This movement typically occurs from an area of higher water...
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...