IPLs for skin rejuvenation
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy uses laser technology to deliver computerized pulses of light to improve skin…
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Skin cancer risk factors
You are at higher risk for developing skin cancer if you live in a sunny environment year-round,…
What causes hives?
Hives (also known as urticaria) is a common inflammatory skin reaction that can be brought about by…
Get broad spectrum protection!
Ensure that you are protected against both UVB and UVA rays. Sunlight is composed of light that…
Stop the spots!
You can help to prevent age spots by using sunscreen before the age of 40, avoid prolonged…
Advice on managing your body odour
How you can keep smelling your best. Start personal hygiene regimen that includes taking daily baths or…
Theres no basis to a base tan!
Although some people believe that spending some time at the tanning salon before a beach holiday can…
How skin thickness affects wrinkling
We are all thin-skinned…in certain areas! The thickness of our skin varies considerably, depending on its location…
Preventing razor burn is relatively simple
Preventing razor burn is relatively simple if the final few passes on your face with the razor…
Skin cancer prevention
If you are fair-skinned and over 50, you have an increased chance of developing actinic keratoses –…
How to determine your skin type
Not sure of your skin type? Try this simple test. About 15 minutes after washing your face…
Cleansing acneic skin
Cleansers that are formulating for acne-prone skin will usually say on the packaging that they are “non-comedongenic”…
What are skin tags?
Many people develop small flesh-colored or slightly darker extra bits of skin, called skin tags, on their…
Playing tug o-war with your hair?
Loosen up! Wearing braids or ponytails too tightly, or continually tugging at your hair, can actually cause…
Take care of your hands!
We often spend a lot of time (and money) trying to make our faces look their best,…
Itchy and flaky scalp?
Malassezia fungi are the culprits believed to be the leading cause of dandruff. These naturally occurring yeasts…
UV protection for your childs eyes
UV radiation is not only damaging to your skin, but to your eyes as well. In particular,…
Sun protective clothing
Clothes can provide UV coverage. Usually, lighter colours and lightweight fabrics give little protection and a T-shirt…