Lets begin with an obvious declaration: I am pale. This makes my choice to pursue a career in fly fishing rather comical & non-skin friendly. You see, fly fishing translated to those who do not have a passion for the sport is a day spent wet to the knees, standing in the sun & waving a stick. But I do have a passion for fly fishing & I have been lucky enough to visit some of the globes most exotic locations in pursuit of all manner of fish. From the Seychelles to Argentina, t

It has been an exciting build-up to the NEW peels launched by Dermaceutic this year. First up we have the Cosmo Peel Forte, a medium to deep chemical peel using a combination of 3 acids – TCA, Phenol & Glycolic Acid. This allows for a deeper TCA action which means more skin “foundation or architecture” regeneration. Phenol has always sounded scary to me, but in this case it is just the opposite! It allows for an almost pain free experience and revs up the activity substantial

Melasma is a dynamic and chronic pigmentary disorder that is more common in women then in men although there are men with the condition. It is often also known as hormonal pigmentation , the mask of pregnancy or chloasma. An important aspect to note is that it is chronic and requires lifelong and holistic management. Melasma can be found in the dermis ( middle layer and much more difficult to treat) as well as the epidermis (the top layer where the pigment is actually produce

When we peel the skin, we breakdown or in fact remove the skins protective barrier in order for it to repair itself again. The skin is broken down in this way to induce a wound healing response which will then initiate a cascade of repair mechanisms in the skin. There is a certain amount of discomfort that comes with a treatment such as this and in some cases, downtime. The skin will normally feel warm and/or inflamed, it may show signs of flushing or redness and it will m

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

What is not to love when your skin is smooth, radiant and healthy? Dermaceutic was designed to do just that. These range of products were designed to change skin and give you the best skin you can have. Good skin starts with cleansing. Advanced Cleanser was designed to remove make-up effectively. It also removes any excess oil, which your skin will produce naturally during the day. When make-up and excess oil is not removed effectively it will build-up in the pores leading t

How to prevent and reverse sun damage When you enjoy sun exposure without sun protection you cause damage to the deeper layers of the skin, the dermis. The dermis is the true living skin and provides support to the upper layers of the skin, the epidermis. UVA rays penetrate all the way into the dermis causing inflammation and the activation of certain enzymes (MMPs) which start to breakdown the structure and support of the skin. The skin being an amazing and intelligent organ

Why use a sunscreen? Did you know that 75% of your sun damage is accidental and only 25% is you deliberately lying in the sun to get a tan? 90% of ultra violet rays come from reflective surfaces, i.e. water, sand, etc. That's why you often burn when sitting under an umbrella on the beach without sunscreen. About 700 South Africans die of skin cancer a year. One blister burn could increase your risk of developing skin cancer by 80%. What is a tan? A tan is your skin producing

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