Pigmentation is a common problem faced by many people, and it can occur in different forms, but typically, uneven tone to the skin, sun spots, freckles and melasma. It can be caused by various factors such as sun exposure, hormonal changes, ageing, and genetics and can affect self-esteem and confidence. Treating pigmentation can be challenging, […]
Pigmentation
Unwanted pigmentation can create an uneven look to your skin. Skin gets its colour from a substance called melanin, which is made by skin cells. When those skin cells are damaged or unhealthy, they can produce too much melanin. The melanin can clump, causing that area to appear darker. Pigmentation can appear for many reasons, […]
Skin Functions and Ageing
The skin is the body’s largest organ, made of water, protein, fats and minerals. Your skin protects your body from germs and regulates body temperature. Nerves in the skin help you feel sensations like hot and cold. Why are we giving you this anatomy lesson? When you’re choosing your skincare, the best place to start […]
Omnilux Skin Solutions
As we age, damaged skin loses elasticity and the ability to regulate pigment production. This leads to sags, wrinkles, age spots, and redness. With published clinical studies and 20 years of research, Omnilux Skin Solutions (contour range) uses optimised doses of red and infrared light to supercharge the body’s own natural cellular healing response, and […]
Freckles
Do you have freckles? Yes! Well then I say lucky you! Personally, I love freckles. They give a youthful, innocent appearance. There are even filters now that add freckles to your face, so I am obviously not alone in my sentiments. But what if you have freckles and they are the thing that you really, […]
Vitamin B Skin Care – Every Skin Needs it
This week we are looking at Vitamin B skin care options. Vitamin B continues to be one of our top selling serums, and here you will find out why. What are Vitamin B serums? Vitamin B is a wonderful vitamin for skin care because it is so versatile. Not only does it perform so […]
Vitamin A – essential for your skin
Vitamin A – Facts, Types and Use Vitamin A skin care products improve the health of your skin. They work by normalising how your skin functions, which in turn helps your skin to stay strong and healthy. This makes it a powerhouse in your skin care regime. It was conclusively proven in 1996 that Vitamin […]
Colorescience All Calm Rosacea / Acne Coverage
Do you have red skin that often flushes when you’re hot, embarrassed or when you eat certain foods? Maybe you have rosacea? Do you have red, angry acne? We’re here to explain why we stock Colorescience All Calm – Rosacea and Acne Coverage at it’s best! Rosacea takes a long time to heal, so it’s […]
Vitamin A, Retinols, essential for skin health
I’m sure you have heard it before…’your skin needs Vitamin A’. Ok, great, but why? And which one? And how do I use it? Let’s talk Vitamin A – Retinols for your skin…. and keep it simple. What is Vitamin A? Vitamin A is commonly referred to as a ‘retinoid’. This is essentially […]
Vitamin E: The Essential Hydrator
Vitamin E is found naturally in the skin in varying forms and is cleverly able to travel deep into the skin to the dermis. This is due to it being lipid-soluble and a powerful antioxidant in its own right, though when combined with others – WOW, it can have some punch! Vitamin E is actually […]
Ageing Brown Spots – Common Q&A
I have normal skin but it is ageing and I have increasing numbers of brown spots appearing. I’ve heard I should be using Vitamin A but don’t know what to use and how to use it. Lorraine | QLD | age 67 Lorraine is concerned about her skin and yes, therefore she should be […]
Vitamin D vs Sunlight Conundrum
If you are aware, or care about how to be healthy, you are likely to be a little confused about the Sun and, more relevantly, the UV rays which come from it. We are told to protect ourselves and our children from the potentially damaging Ultraviolet Light which the sun puts out and which is apparently […]
Pigmentation & Uneven Skin Tone – Understanding Yours
So many of us have pigmentation and an uneven skin tone on our face and body. To varying degrees, differences in skin colour are natural, however, for some people it is a real issue…so what is it, what causes it and what can we do about it, I hear you ask? The Anatomy and Physiology […]
UV Influence on Your Pigmentation
How the Sun Affects your Skin Feeling the warmth of the sun on our backs generally makes us feel good about the world. We also need sunlight to produce Vitamin D, which is essential for strong bones and our general health. However, there is an obvious downside to too much sun. The sun damages our […]
Do Gut Health & Hormones Affect Your Skin Tone?
Our gut, or intestinal tract, is designed to break down what we eat into fuel and nutrients that the body can use. However, it does sooooo much more for us than just this mechanical process! It is extremely important that our gut can function well as so many things can go wrong throughout the body […]
Treating Uneven Skin Tone and Pigmentation
Do you have uneven skin tone, brown spots or melasma on your face? Do you find them unsightly and would like the spots to vanish, returning your skin to the way it used to be? When it comes to treating uneven skin tone and pigmentation it can be difficult to know where to start! Uneven […]
Covering and Concealing Your Uneven Skin Tones
Giving yourself an even skin tone…it’s something that we all want! A nice, even skin tone, but without looking like we’ve got makeup caked on. Here at The Skin Care Clinic, we have a number of options to suit all skin types, that will help create that beautiful even coverage we are all striving to […]
New Technology in Skin Care
At the Skin Care Clinic, we love seeing our clients achieving the results they want. The products that we use are cosmeceutical, meaning that they have a therapeutic benefit and are designed to promote change on a cellular level. Over the years there have been many advancements within technology in skin care and many different […]
Ageing Skin – The Sun’s Influence In How You Look!
Ageing skin – how and why? As we age naturally, new cell growth slows and the healing of damaged cells is less efficient, cell DNA is changed which means that the new cells being replicated are also damaged. As a consequence, the amount of healthy collagen and elastin fibres in your skin are decreased, the […]
Antioxidants – Vitamins for skin
Antioxidants in Skin Care – one vital step to slow the aging process! What are antioxidants? They are chemicals that are able to “fill the gap” in free radicals (damaged cells) without harming themselves. They stop the chain of events that has caused your cells to become dysfunctional ensuring you look younger for longer with more […]
Essential Sun Protection
Humans need sunlight. We need it to produce Vitamin D, which is essential for strong bones and lots of other important body functions. Feeling its warmth on our backs gives us a wonderful glow and generally makes us feel good about the world. However, there is a down side to too much sun. Whether it is incidental […]
Best time for IPL Treatments
In Winter IPL Treatments are often overlooked… we often have people come to see us in summer for Intense Pulse Light (IPL) treatments, as the sudden desire for hair-free fun and clear skin is abundant, but did you realise that the Winter months are actually the BEST time to start these treatments? As it targets colour/melanin in the […]
Influencing factors in ageing well
So why are we delving into the influencing factors in skincare? We have an amazing founder who has a wealth of knowledge that she kindly shares and inspired us with every week, and… Guess who is turning 60! The clinic’s creator & owner of 20 years! It’s time to Celebrate Gaye’s Birthday and so enjoy […]
Quinoa – Superfood for your skin!
Why we love Quinoa! Quinoa, pronounced ‘keen-wah’ is a wheat-free alternative that is grown in South America. It has been around for thousands of years and was a staple in the diet of the Incas and their descendants. Quinoa comes in two different types, red and white and interestingly, comes from the same family as […]
Dermafrac! Best skin treatments in one
Have a sneak peek at our latest video on Dermafrac to get an insider’s perspective on how it all works! This treatment is ideal for sun damaged and thickened skins, which means that our men will love it too! Watch Emma as she talks us through the treatment step-by-step! Dermafrac! This is a great combination of our […]