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

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

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

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

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

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