Acne has affected almost all of us, whether you have experienced persistent acne or occasional flare-ups, it can make us feel self-conscious about our appearance. As teenagers, we have all had the same thought. “I can’t wait for the day I wake up without a spot on my face”. Unfortunately for some of us, it gets worse. Some people do continue to struggle with scarring or discoloured patches. And they seem to hang around a lot longer than the spot that used to be there. Why? Let's start by looking at discoloured patches (aka Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation) Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation What is it? Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is a flat area of discolouration on the skin. Depending on the skin type, the...
What is Melasma? Melasma is a common skin problem, it can also be referred to as chloasma, or the “mask of pregnancy,” when it occurs in pregnant women.The condition causes dark, discoloured patches on your skin. It typically occurs on the face and is symmetrical, with matching marks on both sides of the face. Melasma appears when these cells become hyperactive and produce too much pigment in certain areas of the skin. Does Melasma only affect pregnant women? No, Melasma is common in women who are pregnant, however it is possible to get Melasma for other reasons. The condition is much more common in women than men, though men can get it too. Melasma is also more common in people...
Rosacea is a long-term relapsing skin condition affecting many of us. The cause is still unknown but there are known triggers. Luckily there are ways to treat the symptoms of Rosacea.
The Obagi cleanser lineup include highly concentrated, effective formulas to address every skin concern. Cleansers are the first step to every skin care regimen, day and night. Wash away impurities and prep the skin for the additional products that follow with one of our Obagi cleansers. Obagi has curated a multitude of cleansers to address all skin types and effectively refresh the skin without stripping away any necessary moisture. CLENZIderm M.D. Daily Care Foaming Cleanser The daily foaming cleanser is a lightweight, foaming acne cleanser with 2% salicylic acid that helps to unclog pores and wash away dead skin and impurities. Cooling menthol leaves skin feeling refreshed.This cleanser is most suited to acne prone skin. Acne prone skin Nu-Derm Foaming...
ULTRAcel is the ultimate 3-in-1 treatment device offering non surgical skin tightening and lifting as well as addressing fine lines and wrinkles. ULTRAcel is a revolutionary, no downtime, triple face lifting technology. ULTRAcel offers three modalities: 1 Micro-Needling with RF - To tighten, tone and rejuvenate the skin 2 Surface Radio Frequency - Promotes natural collagen growth to the skin's surface through thermal energy 3 HIFU - Precisely targeted thermal energy tightens and contracts muscular layer for a skin lifting result These three techniques combine to lift not just the skin, but the deep muscle layer underneath, which was previously only reached by surgical facelifts. Together they create the ultimate non-surgical face lifting technology known as: THE ULTRA-EFFECT For any...
