derm school
What your skin needs right now!
Major moisture! The weather is cooling and air moisture is dropping. Here’s what to do!Layer up with hyaluronic acid underneath your moisturiser.It’s snuggling into a warm jersey for your skin...
Be kind to the planet and btw you are a planet
Prebiotics have been included in all of root4's rinse-off products because if you strip away the good while cleaning away the bad, the result is an enflamed, red and sensitive skin.
Unlock your best skin yet: the ultimate guide to serums and facial oils
Which serum or facial oil is right for me?Unleash the power of serums and oils: Turbocharge your skincare regimen with targeted skincare functional actives in every dropAN ANTIOXIDANT SERUM TARGETING...
Shop with Purpose, Spread the Love
While we’re enjoying the beautiful sunny days, we’re acutely aware of the brave children battling xeroderma pigmentosum, a rare and challenging genetic condition where sunlight isn’t just about a possible sunburn; it’s a matter of life and death where the damage caused by UV rays are irreversible.
DR L PROTOCOL: RETINOIDS
Retinoids are skincare (vitamin) A list celebrities. After SPF, it is most likely the first recommendation which will pass your dermatologist’s lips (well this dermatologist anyway).Why all the hype? Well,...
The Dr L Protocol: The Skin Barrier
Moisturisation. Your skin is parched and flaky; add a moisturizer and voila – smooth, glowy skin with plumped-out wrinkles. Simple right? We’ve got this part of skincare waxed. Nope. Quite...
DR L Protocol: ALPHA-HYDROXY ACIDS
When what you want is smooth, even and dewy skin, but what you see in your mirror after a long winter is a dull and lacklustre reflection. You need to...
The Easter Bunny and other Skincare Myths
We love traditions and the playfulness, whimsy and poetic license attached to them but when it comes to our skincare – we like it straightforward and scientific. Let’s separate the...
You are half bacterial
There are roughly the same number of bacteria in our body as human cells. So, it turns out that half of us is bacterial – we are walking petri dishes!
These tens of trillions of helpful bacteria, viruses and fungi living on our skin and in our gut help us digest food, break down toxins, make some of our hormones and keep our immune and nervous systems in balance.
Are you your own worst enemy when it comes to your RED FACE
NO, I haven’t been drinking. NO, I am not blushing. NO, I am not having an allergic reaction. NO, I would not like to hear about the cream which helped...
Why your skin deserves to #Glow4Green
A breakthrough in Healthy Ageing Science, our award-winning formulations combine the groundbreaking Glow4Green technology with high potency botanicals and sustainably-sourced and meticulously selected functional actives at scientifically-proven concentrations for results that are nothing short of extraordinary.
Use THIS not THAT... pregnancy edition
If you’re eyeing your skincare products with trepidation and wondering whether you’re potentially harming your unborn child in the quest for a glowing skin - let’s break down what’s SAFE and what’s NOT in pregnancy.
