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  • 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 I recently came across alarming news about "fake" SPFs being withdrawn in Spain, exposing the widespread issue of misleading sunscreen labels.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...
  • 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 surfacta...
  • 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 Natash...
  • The BIGGEST Problem You Can Create For Your Skin

    Clean up your act (and your skin) with the right cleanser. When it comes to skincare, every step in your routine counts, but none may be more critical than the first: cleansing. Often underestimated, the right cleanser sets the stage for everything that follows. It's not just about removing dirt ...
  • 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)...
  • 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 ...