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

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

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