Antioxidant rich foods such as plenty of colourful vegetables may contribute to some extend to help protect your skin from oxidative stress including that from sun exposure, but should never be seen an excuse to be able to sunbath or not wear sun protection! You still have to apply an SPF 30 to 50 every singe day, especially in the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
