There are various (some more some less effective…) methods for non-surgical fat and circumference reduction around. Here at Eudelo, we chose to work with a combination of selective radiofrequency (this is different from Thermage and Co!) and shock wave (acoustic wave) treatment – this treatment package is called the ‘Eudelo Body’. The treatment destroys fat cells with heat (don’t worry, …
I hope you all enjoyed the sunny bank holiday in London. One question I often get asked in clinic is whether the sun is good for acne. Well, let’s have a closer look! Most acne sufferers will actually report an improvement of their condition when they are in the sun, for example on holiday. The reason for this is that …
I am sometimes asked whether vitamin A such as retinol and/or hydroxy acids such as glycolic acid thin the skin. The answer is – these ingredients actually THICKEN the (living!) skin, not thinning it. It’s a common misconception that these ingredients are thinning the skin, but they actually only thin the dead layer of horn cells (corneocytes) on the skin …
I just can’t understand the increasing popularity of facial oils! Personally, I do not recommend the use of facial oils. I think they are greatly overrated and, in many instances, the actual cause of many, many skin problems we see in clinic. In fact, we often get patients coming to clinic who used facial oils at home, that triggered acne …
There seems to be a trend to over-use rich, deeply hydrating skincare, including the ever so popular facial oils. As a cosmetic dermatologist, I’m against overloading the skin with heavy and occlusive textures, because for one they will clog up your pores. However, did you know that this habit will also slow down the skin’s vital, natural surface renewal? There …
