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The proof is in the pudding, not the individual ingredients!

Leave a Comment / Acne, Healthy Skin Tips, Pigmentation, Skincare, Skincare routine, Sun damage, Sunscreen, xeroderma pigmentosum / By Dr Vanessa Lapiner

At root, we’re on a mission to make science-backed solutions that deliver real results accessible. Our dedication to scientifically-validated efficacy sets us apart. We don’t just talk the science – we live it. Through rigorous clinical trials and meticulous testing at third-party laboratories, we ensure that every formulation exceeds industry standards and delivers tangible, proven …

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Good lighting in a tube

Leave a Comment / Healthy Skin Tips, Pigmentation, Skincare, Skincare routine, Sun damage, Sunscreen / By Dr Vanessa Lapiner

Can you get an insane head-turning ‘lit-from-within’ glow without fancy highlighter and concealer techniques? ABSO-‘LUMINOUS’-LY! Get the ultimate in reflective and protective hydration with our 3D Defense SPF50 Mineral Sunscreen’s Light Refractive Technology. SPOTLIGHT ON ROOT4’S 3D DEFENCE SPF50+ MINERAL SUNSCREEN FILTERS What do they do? Instantly illuminate, brighten and nourish while providing long-lasting, hard-hitting …

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Bumpy forehead be gone!

Leave a Comment / Acne, Healthy Skin Tips, Pigmentation, Skincare, Skincare routine, Sun damage, Sunscreen / By Dr Vanessa Lapiner

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?

Leave a Comment / Acne, Healthy Skin Tips, Pigmentation, Skincare, Skincare routine, Sun damage, Sunscreen / By Dr Vanessa Lapiner

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 is an inside job

Leave a Comment / Acne, Healthy Skin Tips, Pigmentation, Skincare, Skincare routine, Sun damage, Sunscreen, xeroderma pigmentosum / By Dr Vanessa Lapiner

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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Be kind to the planet and btw you are a planet

Leave a Comment / Skincare, Skincare routine / By Dr Vanessa Lapiner

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.

Are you at war with your skin?

Leave a Comment / Acne, Healthy Skin Tips, Skincare, Skincare routine / By Dr Vanessa Lapiner

Your acne is a red flag indicating an unhappy gut and / or imbalanced hormones. On the confidence-denting battlefield that is acne, what could be more useful.

Derm Talk – Breakout Edition

Leave a Comment / Acne, Healthy Skin Tips, Pigmentation, Skincare, Skincare routine, Sun damage, Sunscreen / By Dr Vanessa Lapiner

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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