With the recent hot weather, you might have noticed that you sweat a little more than usual. You might have increased the use of your deodorant or anti-perspirant. But did you know that there is a difference between deodorants and anti-perspirants? So what is that difference? Deodorants usually contain antibacterial ingredients such as alcohol to reduce body odor inducing bacteria …
Miracle skincare – Too good to be true?
You have probably heard about the new ‘miracle’ wrinkle and eye bag reducing product with instant effects. In fact, there are dozens of videos on YouTube showing its immediate effects in reducing bags under the eyes and softening wrinkles – much to the amazement of the viewer. However, does it really live it to its claims, if we have a …
What does a Dermatologist (with breakout prone skin…) use on her skin in the evening?
Last week I gave away all my secrets of what I use on my skin each morning, in order to keep it in good condition and slow down the aging process. Today, I am going to tell you about my night time regime, which is just as important! As mentioned I am only interested in science proven ingredients, no airy-fairy …
What does a Dermatologist (with breakout prone skin…) use on her skin in the morning?
As a Dermatologist, I’m only interested in using proven ingredients on my skin. However, there’s no reason high-tech, medical-led skincare can’t be supplemented with more holistic lifestyle elements. So every morning before I’ve even put a product on my face, I’ll get on my yoga mat to do 10 minutes of sun salutations. I also try to meditate or do …
What’s the most natural way we can help repair our skin if we’ve over-done it in the sun?
Nice to see that it has become a little more sunny in London recently. I certainly enjoy the slow arrival of summer. However of course we all know that it is absolutely crucial to never let our skin burn in the sun. And remember that the maximum redness will only occur after 24 hours, so at the time of exposure, …