Sun damage is the top cause of premature aging, it shows in the form of wrinkles and hyperpigmentation, and can lead to a repressed immune system and the potential for skin cancer. The best way to protect our skin against sun damage is to use an SPF everyday, even on overcast days UV light can still cause damage. Even if exposure is […]
The sexy new shades by OPI include greys, sparkles and red. Designed to complement the book series and the movie, the collection includes Embrace the Gray (moody grey), Cement the deal (cool grey), Shine for me (subtle blue grey), Romantically Involved ( crème red), dark side of the Mood (charcoal) and My Silk Tie (silver) […]
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the skin most commonly affecting the central face (cheeks, chin,nose and forehead). There is often a flushing with erythema, papules and pustules. This can often be accompanied by a burning or stinging sensation and dilated blood vessels on the face. quite often clients report a history of a […]
Liver spots are flat, brown or black spots that can appear on areas of the skin exposed to the sun. They have nothing to do with the liver or liver function. Liver spots are changes in skin colour that occur in older skin. The increased colour may be due to ageing, exposure to the sun or other sources of […]
Whether applied for 10 minutes or half an hour a face mask will provide hydration, firming, will help to reduce oil production, and revitalise the skin. This doesn’t have to be a salon only treat for the skin, if time is of the essence this can be done whilst hoovering the house, mind you we […]
As skin care therapists we still face the challenge of educating our clients that using an SPF is a must for any skin and should be used every day. Following treatments such as microdermabrasion, chemical peels and skin rejuvenation the skin can become photosensitive, some drugs also have a photosensitising effect.Photosensitivity may produce a rash […]
