Are you at war with your skin?
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.
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DR L PROTOCOL: ANTIOXIDANTS
Do you ever feel that between the sun, blue light from our devices and pollution that modern day living is making your skin age? Or, that by accidentally crossing the street behind a bus exhaust, you’ve just inflamed your pre-existing melasma condition? (You know, the one you thought you had under control?)
DR L PROTOCOL – RENEW – STEM CELLS
Human stem cells are unique because of their ability to divide, to create new cells and to develop into specialized cell types including ones which can repair and replace damaged tissues. They can function as any cell in the body, which is one reason they are so powerful. While research is ongoing, stem cell therapies have the potential to treat diabetes, cancer, heart disease, Parkinson’s disease and more.
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 …
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, retinoids treat just about everything from pigmentation and acne to wrinkles and skin DNA damage. They are antioxidants which also increase cell turnover (to …
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 be introduced to alpha hydroxy acids. Acids on my skin? That can’t be good. Before you go screaming to the hills, hear me out. Let’s …
Adult Acne
Adult acne is a thing. You are not alone if you are still fighting spots. 64% of adults suffer from acne in their 20’s and 43% in their 30’s. It is even possible to get acne for the first time as an adult. In the same way that men bald in a certain pattern, adult onset acne tends to affect the lower third of the face with red angry bumps and painful pus-filled pimples along the jawline, chin and neck. The hair follicles and oil-producing glands in this area are more sensitive to hormones sending oil production into overdrive. Sound familiar?
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 egg whites from the yolk when it comes to skincare facts vs fiction and serve up the hard-boiled truth! There is no pulling a rabbit …