The Skin Blog

UVA

  • 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 I recently came across alarming news about "fake" SPFs being withdrawn in Spain, exposing the widespread issue of misleading sunscreen labels.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...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Spray-On SPF: A Right Step In The Wrong Direction?

    This article was originally published on SPA+CLINIC. SPA+CLINIC catches up with leading Dermatologist Dr Natasha Cook for her take on spray-on sunscreens.When it comes to sunscreen, there are many emerging products wanting to claim the title for most innovative, and as many clients are put-off fr...
  • Why aerosol and spray on SPF should be cancelled!!!

    Are your committing suicide for your skin? Australian leading dermatologist explains: When it comes to SPF and sun protection apart from the formulation the single most important factor to guarantee the product protects you is application!! Application is everything. It’s why I believe that spray...