
HYPERPIGMENTATION - PEARLS OF WISDOM
Hyperpigmentation disorders are one of the most common cosmetic concerns encountered daily in clinical practice. Whilst visually unappealing, these conditions can be treated with gradual improvement being noticed over time. As common as these conditions are, experience in treatment modalities is essential. Fads are also quite common place with regards to treating hyperpigmentation disorders. Empowerment and education geared towards the consumer is therefore essential so y

THE ROLE OF SERUMS
A focused review of Dermaceutic TriVita C30 and Activ Retinol The use of serums is fast increasing as a basic step in any skincare routine, but what is a serum and how can it assist with your skincare concerns? What is a serum? A serum is a light gel to fluid consistency product containing a high level of very active ingredients designed to penetrate through the stratum corneum (outermost layer of skin cells) and deliver a high level of efficacy. This is due to a smaller par

DEEP PEELS - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
The results, the downtime and what to expect during and after a deep peel. Not all peels are created equal when it comes to strength and results. The deeper the product penetrates the skin, the longer lasting the results, but the longer the downtime. Medium depth and Deep peels are not for everyone based on their Fitzpatrick photo-type, budget and emotional strength to cope with the downtime. Before having a medium depth or deep chemical peel the skin must be prepared with ac

Product of the month - Turn Over
So it’s not just good enough that I work with Dermaceutic every day, but I like to make sure that I use the products too and understand them. I believe in the products that I represent and make sure I have tried and tested everything. What’s interesting is even with all the products available at my fingertips I still go through stages with my favourites. This is largely due to weather, lifestyle and of course when the hormones like to take their toll. I have recently been thr