Skin & Laser Clinic
The Acid Mantle....... Just what exactly is it? Ever heard of the acid mantle but not exactly sure what this commonly discussed part of your skin actually is? The Acid Mantle plays an important protective role and is your skins first line of defense yet many people really have little or no understanding of just…
Have you heard of Plasma Skin Tightening Treatments? This increasingly popular skin rejuvenation treatment offers an innovative non surgical option to tighten and lift the skin as well as remove fine lines and wrinkles. For those thinking of having upper or lower blepharoplasty but scared to go under the knife, Plasma Fibroblast treatments have been…
Our skin really is so amazing... It has many roles including protection, it detects sensations to transmit information to the brain about our environment, it aids in temperature regulation, allows us to synthesis Vitamin D following exposure to the sun, excrete toxins through the pores and offers a defense to the constant exposure of pathogens…
IPL is a safe and effective treatment commonly used for hair reduction and removal of unsightly blemishes on the skin such as hyperpigmentation and dilated capillaries, but did you no it is also an effective alternative to oral medications such as antibiotics for the treatment of acne? So what is IPL? IPL stands for Intense…
Yesterday I was asked how can you treat dark eye circles? There is no one answer to this question, as darkness of the skin in this area can be due to many different causes and is not as simple as getting a few extra hours of sleep in. Taking into consideration the complexity of why…
A common question I am asked in salon is "do I need a specialised eye cream or can I just use my facial moisturiser around my eye area?". In order to best answer this question we need to look at the unique characteristics of the skin around the eye area. The eyes naturally get more…
With so much skin care products out there to choose from it can become overwhelming to know what ingredients to look out for when choosing a product, but if you want to make serious improvement to your skin fast it may be as simple as knowing your ABC! So what am I referring to when…
With the cooler weather during Winter it is a common misconception that we don't need to protect our face from the sun. It is true for those living at lower altitudes the risk for sunburn may have significantly lowered due to the sun being higher in the sky this time of year so the short…
Say what? Skin is like a sponge? Have you noticed how a wet sponge picks up water so much better than a dry sponge? It’s the same thing with skin. "Wet" your skin first, and it will draw in more of whatever you put on next. What if I told you there was an ingredient…
If not then you should. And here's why; Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps to protect the skin and enhance its metabolism, topical use of Vitamin C has so many skin boosting benefits. Vitamin C topically applied has a brightening effect on the skin, slowing down the production of melanin. Bye bye brown…
