pigmentation

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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Unveiling the ‘corny’ truth: jaw-dropping hydration results

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

Yes our award-winning Complete Serum contains not one but – TWO powerful water-binding powerhouse ingredients – hyaluronic acid and glycerin – but how can we be sure that it’s actually working to boost the skin’s moisture levels? Well, we put it through rigorous third party testing of course using cutting-edge clinical skin instruments and state-of-the …

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28 Days to lightening stubborn pigmentation

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

Pigmentation is PMS, road rage and tear-your-hair-out frustration all rolled into one. I tell my patients that there is no magic bullet and if anyone tells you that there is — then run a mile! BUT There are key steps to clearing it and keeping it clear. 1 – Sunscreen boosted by antioxidants and avoiding …

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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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SUNSCREEN 101

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

These are the non-negotiables without which any skincare regimen will crumble. This is skin minimalism pared down to the key elements of any healthy skin approach: that of PROTECTION of your skin DNA and telomeres from UV and free radical damage together with STRENGTHENING of your skin barrier.

It’s Alzam for pigmentation

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

Get skincare’s ultimate power couple when it comes to lightening pigmentation Resveratrol Niacinamide Why are they so powerful? Between the two of them, they block all checkpoints of the pigmentation pathway from busting the free radicals and enzymes which drive pigment production to preventing the transfer of pigment from the pigment cell to the skin …

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Bye Bye Pigmentation

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

Do you suffer from hormonal pigmentation? Symmetrical, blotchy hyperpigmented patches on the face (cheeks, bridge of nose, forehead and upper lip)? Like somebody took brown paint and splattered it on the skin then painted on a permanent moustache?

Is the sunscreen with the highest SPF the ‘best’ one?

Leave a Comment / Uncategorized / By Dr Vanessa Lapiner

Traditionally, higher numbers are better in life – like school marks or cricket scores. So although you reach for the SPF 50, you might still get the urge to reach for an SPF 100. After all, if SPF 50 is good, shouldn’t SPF 100 be better?

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