Hyperpigmentation is when an area of the skin darkens due to the overproduction of the skin pigment; melanin. Some examples of hyperpigmentation are freckles, sun spots, age spots, under-eye dark circles and melasma. It is relatively common and usually a harmless condition. However for some it may be an aesthetic annoyance as it can affect any […]
Have you ever been reading an article and they start throwing in ingredients and skincare terminology that you’ve never heard of? Well worry no more, we’re giving you a breakdown, explaining all the keywords and phrases you need to know. Acute A condition is ‘acute’ when is has arisen suddenly and manifested with intense severity.
Moisturisers are popular products, especially among women. More than 90 percent of the population seek a program which offers moisturisation for a temporary feeling of skin smoothness. However, moisturisers only offer a quick solution to a variety of symptoms such as irritation, roughness or itching. The comfort, improved surface texture through artificial smoothing or plumping
We are taking more time to understand the nutritional value of our food and drink, and in exactly the same way – we should be analysing the ingredient labels of our skin care products. An ingredient to look out for is mandelic acid for its medical and pharmacolgical uses. Mandelic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid
We all know by now that sunscreen is an essential EVERYDAY. It protects your skin from UV rays, health risks as well as premature skin ageing. But how often do you need to apply SPF, to ensure that it is at its utmost effective? Before Sun Exposure A common mistake many make is waiting till
ZO Skin Health makes Vogue’s 100 Beauty Hall of Fame. From the pages of the June 2016 centenary issue of the magazine. The beauty products that the Vogue beauty editors past and present (between them boasting more than a century of experience in the industry) believe are the very best money can buy. Each product earns
You may have heard about free radicals before, or seen them mentioned in a magazine or on-line. But what are they? How do they affect your skin? And what can be done about them? Here are five things you need to know about free radicals. Free radicals want balance A free radical is a molecule that’s
Fashion, beauty and artistry should all come to mind when you think of Australia’s top models – and so should their skin ! Working in one of the fastest moving industries, image is key ! Models move from ‘go-see’ to ‘go-see’ and bookers always have one thing in mind ‘clear hair, and clear skin’. Images
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THE WEEKEND AUSTRALIAN MAGAZINE, DECEMBER 3-4, 2016 STORY: CHRISTINE MCCABE A superior hotel breakfast buffet is one of the joys of travel. At the Mayfair Hotel in Adelaide, chef Bethany Finn puts on quite a spread: salmon rolls with crème fraiche, eggs Florentine, Barossa bacon and homemade granola topped with tiny flowers. But the highlight
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Retin-A is a topical prescription medication made from an acidic form of vitamin A. The generic name is tretinoin or retinoic acid. Although the medication was originally designed to treat acne, dermatologists found that Retin-A creams are also extremely effective in combating signs of ageing – including wrinkles, dark spots and sagging. This blog will
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