The Skin Blog — Cosmeceuticals
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 I recently came across alarming news about "fake" SPFs being withdrawn in Spain, exposing the widespread issue of misleading sunscreen labels.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. Unfortunately, this isn’t an isolated problem - it’s a global phenomenon, and Australia is no exception. In the USA, labs have been investigated by the FBI for falsifying SPF tests, certifying products as SPF 50 when, in reality, they were often no higher than SPF 10. This puts users at significant risk, dramatically increasing...
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...
Customer Love - How your products fixed my acne!
DrNC CUSTOMER LOVE “I used to hate summer because I was so self conscious of wearing a swimsuit or singlets but now I can wear whatever I want. After years of back and chest acne, rashes and rosacea these products have cleared all that up in 12 weeks! All from using the Cleanser, Clarifier, Moisturiser and weekly Spot Destroyer on my chest and back. The comments that I get now on a weekly basis about my ‘glowing’ skin speaks volumes on how incredible these products are. Thank you so much.” -SARAH McDOUALL DISCOVER THE TOTAL SKIN GLOW + ACNE...
PAIR THESE INGREDIENTS FOR THE ULTIMATE GLOWING SKIN...
CHOOSING THE BEST SKINCARE INGREDIENTS TO INTEGRATE TOGETHER INTO YOUR DAILY ROUTINE IS A LOT LIKE CRAFTING THE PERFECT RECIPE. DERMATOLOGIST DR NATASHA COOK EXPLAINS….. In a world of information overload, often delivered by unqualified people who think they are an expert just because they have skin, it can be hard to work out what you and your skin truly needs, let alone what combinations are going to give you more bang for your time and your buck. So as a dermatologist with a few decades of experience, I want to share with you some of my favourite combinations. 1....