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skincare acne

Bumpy forehead be gone!

Pesky little bumps under the skin on your forehead AKA closed comedones are a real pain in the…FACE! Heres how to get rid of them: -Understand the Cause: Closed comedones are caused by a buildup of ‘dead’ skin cells and excess oil so increasing the skin cell turnover cycle and reducing oil output is going …

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Going on holiday?

Don’t forget to pack your Melano-correct Skin Pods! I’ve always been a practical dermatologist. I don’t advocate a vampire lifestyle. I do, however, encourage my patients to enjoy the sun responsibly. So if you’re holidaying somewhere warm during the June holidays, then follow the SIX S’s: 1 – SLIP on your sun-protective clothing 2 – …

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skin ageing

Skin ageing is an inside job

You have 1.6 TRILLION cells making up your skin. So what happens when this enormous number of cells starts to age? It’s not just skin deep. Older, senescent cells have higher levels of harmful free radicals which accelerate ageing and negatively impact immunity leading to tissue degeneration, altered gene activity, depletion of stem cells and …

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Derm Talk – Breakout Edition

Q&A with Dr. Vanessa Which products are best for teenage skin? Teens do not need complicated skin regimens! As an absolute minimum, a good cleanser (Cleansing Elixir) and SPF (3D Defense SPF50 Mineral Sunscreen) is all that is needed. If breakouts are an issue, use the multi-functional Mask Antidote which is truly an all-in-one acne …

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