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Adult Acne: Causes, Types & Evidence-Based Treatment
Up to half of women in their 20s and a quarter in their 40s deal with adult acne — and it doesn't always respond to the same treatments that worked at 16. Here's what's actually different, and what the evidence supports.
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Niacinamide Benefits: The Complete, Evidence-Based Guide
Niacinamide gets recommended for almost everything — but what does it actually do, and at what concentration? Here's the evidence, without the hype.
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Causes of pigmentation and how to prevent pigmentation on face
Most of us know that without adequate protection from environmental aggressors such as the ultra-violet radiation (UVR) and pollution, our skin will start to show signs of increased blotchiness, darkening of skin spots, dullness and over time, increased pigmentation. Pigmentation is inevitable in our Australian climate. Pigmentation is a responsive mechanism to protect the skin against these DNA-damaging environmental influences. Pigment...
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What happens to your skin while you sleep
Your skin’s needs and behaviours are influenced by our body clocks and vary drastically during the day compared to overnight. Skincare products that have been designed and well formulated for night time repair can enhance the delivery of key active ingredients into the dermis and at a cellular level where their performance can be maximised while you sleep. Throughout the...
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Post Pill Acne
So you have decided to come off the pill.. For many women the impetus for coming off the pill is often the desire to return to a natural menstrual cycle, to reduce unwanted side effects associated with the pill or to kick-start the baby-making process. The euphoric side effect of the pill is glowing skin as it successfully suppresses the...
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