The Skin Blog

  • Why You Need Niacinamide in Your SPF

    There’s an unseen battle occuring during our brilliant sunshine filled days. You can’t see it. You can’t hear it. But it’s war. A battle between our skin and a spectrum of environmental aggressors called the exposome. . Understanding the Exposome Recent research1 has illuminated a truth we can no...
  • Things to do instead of a 20 step skincare routine.

    In the search for a healthy complexion, we often find ourselves faced with a bewildering array of skincare products. In a confusing and misleading landscape often backed by “pseudo- experts”, each one promises the earth, but leaves our cabinets crammed, our routines complex, and our bank accounts...
  • What is oxidative damage?

    Understanding and defending your skin against oxidative damage is crucial for maintaining its health. Oxidative damage happens when your body has too many oxidants and not enough antioxidants to balance them out. This imbalance, known as oxidative stress, can lead to inflammation, damage to your ...
  • The Multi-Acid Approach to Streamlined Skincare

    We’re busy people. We know efficiency is everything, and that the quest for simplicity and efficacy in skincare leads many to seek solutions that save time without skimping on quality or results. That’s why dr.NC has perfected a multi-tasking approach to skincare, combining several benefits into ...
  • 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...
  • The best skincare tips for winter – say goodbye to dull, dry skin!

    What are the best skincare tips during Winter? Winter doesn’t have to mean dull, dry and lifeless skin! The cold weather takes a toll on our skin therefore adaptive skincare is essential. The drop in humidity levels in our environment results in more moisture loss from our skin, a process known a...