There are different types of chemical peels, which work on different layers of the skin: Deep chemical peels often use phenol. This is for patients with deep wrinkles, usually from exposure to the sun, as well as wrinkles around the lips and chin (often from smoking), acne scars and mottled pigmentation (which comes with ageing). This treatment reduces the appearance of skin damage and imperfections found in the deeper layers of the skin as it penetrates through the epidermis

When we understand the skin and its behaviour we are in a better position to understand what will be best to treat it. Often the cause of a condition is not treated and rather the effect on the skin is treated. If we can treat the cause, we have a better chance of a long term result. Our skin’s natural pH is an acidic one and bacteria cannot breed in an acidic environment. By maintaining the skins natural pH we remove the breeding ground for acne to develop. Using a pH bal

We start aging from the day we are born and it just never stops. The best part of the skin is that it keeps on renewing itself, but as we get older this process slows down. The good news is that we can apply certain ingredients to the skin that assist the skin with this amazing renewal process. Vitamins, hydroxy acids and peptides are vital for a renewing skin. The most important vitamins are vitamin A and vitamin C. These vitamins provide your skin with all the tools needed

Congestion and Breakouts As many as 40% of women aged 25+ suffer from a low grade, persistent acne. Blackheads, whiteheads and pimples are common amongst South Africans, some learn to live with it, others try their best to get rid of it. What is the difference between Acne and just a breakout? Acne is genetic whereas breakouts can occur at any time, but is not normally persistent and is triggered either by hormones or external stimuli. Any skin type can suffer from an occasio

The Dermaceutic Cosmo Peel changes people’s lives on a daily basis and I had the great privilege to have one of these peels. This fantastic peel removes all the ugly, damaged skin cells and stimulate new skin cells which results in a younger looking skin. The Cosmo Peel helps improve the skin by removing skin discolouration, fine lines and wrinkles. The procedure is fairly quick and painless. Normally your medical practitioner will clean your skin and then apply the Cosmo Pee