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Acne ·
Beginners guide to acne
What is acne? Acne occurs when there is an overproduction of sebum and dead skin cells that cause a blockage within the pores of the skin. As the condition worsens and bacteria is introduced we can see acne ‘lesions’ that...
Acne · Breakouts · Dry skin · Dull skin · Lock down ·
6 reasons you experienced 'lock down skin'
With Auckland in a level 3 lock down again, I thought it would be a great opportunity to talk about some of the common skin issues a lot of us faced during the last lock down. Almost every client, friend or family member came to me post lock down with an increase in concerns such as acne and congestion, dryness and dullness. There are a lot of factors that can cause changes like this to present in our skin:
Coola · Hyper pigmentation · Melasma · Pigmentation · Sun care · Sun damage ·
Why you experience pigmentation and how to treat it
Pigment and hyperpigmentation can be a big cause of image anxiety and stress for us. It is incredibly important to me, that I can help you find the causes and provide treatments to improve this skin concern, making you feel more confident.
Cleanser · Exfoliant · Moisturiser · Skin care · Skin care regime · Skin care routine · Sun screen ·
Why you should have a basic skin care regime
Your skin is the largest organ in your body, and it is exposed to more environmental damage than any other. To protect and nourish your skin we need to feed it with a skin care regime, just as you feed the rest of your body with a diet rich in healthy foods and nutrients.
Breakouts · Cleansers · Combination skin · Cosmedix skin care · Exfoliating cleanser · Gentle cleanser · Hyaluronic acid · Oily skin ·
Tips for oily/combination skin
A skin that is combination-oily has a higher activity of the pilosebaceous glands or rate of sebum production due to genetics, hormones, lifestyle, diet or vitamin deficiencies.
Niacinimide · Retinol · Sun damage · Sunscreen · Vitamin A · Vitamin B · Vitamin C ·
How vitamin A can improve sun damage
 Topical Vitamin A (retinol) is arguably the MOST important component and ingredient in your daily regime to promote a strong and healthy skin. Vitamin A deficiency can lead to pigmentation irregularities, sun damage of skin cells and capillaries, ageing through...