Dry skin symptoms and how you can treat them

Don’t let dry and dehydrated skin stop you from stepping out in your newest outfit: Rehydrate from within by understanding the signs and symptoms of dry skin.

What is dry or dehydrated skin?

Dry skin is a skin type that often appears as flakey, tight, feels rough and may be itchy. Also caused by a range of factors such as cold weather and long hot showers, dehydrated skin is also a common skin type that many of us experience during the cooler. By noticing the signs and symptoms of dryness and dehydration early on, you can avoid further damage to the skin and premature ageing.

Normal skin: Intact outermost layer of skin, stratum corneum allows for minimal water loss

Dry skin: Impaired stratum corneum, results in increased water evaporation

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What happens when our skin ages?

In our your 20s We are exposed to environmental damage, prolonged sun exposure, increased consumption in alcohol, fun-filled weekends with sleepless nights – all harmful to our skin’s structural integrity.

In your 30s There is a decline in cellular renewal as collagen and elastin degrades. This leaves you with an uneven, dry and dull complexion. To restore lost hydration, it is important to regularly apply a moisturising agent. We LOVE the Medik8 Hydr8 B5 serum – easily absorbs and prolongs hydration as it is packed with peptides and Vitamin B5.

In your 40s + The epidermis becomes thinner and dehydration is common as the protective barrier is not as prominent. As the barrier lessens, we begin to lose the ability to retain moisture in the skin.  

Signs and symptoms of dry skin include:

• Itching
• Slight to severe levels of flaking, scaling or peeling
• Fine lines or cracks
• Deep cracks that may bleed
• Redness and irritation

More severe signs and symptoms of dry skin include:

• Large areas of scaling or peeling skin
• Open sores or infection from scratching ^[1]

  We’ve identified the signs and symptoms – now what? To address dry and dehydrated skin, proactive hydration must occur. This can be achieved through noninvasive skin treatments such as Microdermabrasion, Oxygen Facial Therapy and Chemical Peels. ^[1] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dry-skin/symptoms-causes/syc-20353885

Dry Skin Causes

Avoid long hot showers

As tempting as staying in the shower forever seems to be, exposure to hot water for long periods of time strips the body of its natural oils, resulting in dry skin. Decrease your chances of dry skin by limiting the time spent in the shower as well as moisturising afterwards.

Avoid excessive cleansing

By excessively cleansing, the skin’s natural oils are depleted which leaves the skin feeling dry and compromises its ability to function.

Avoid prolonged sun exposure

Increased exposure to the sun results in drying the skin of its natural oils.

Can you get rid of stretch marks? The low down on Fractional RF Laser for the ultimate glow up.

You’re finally able to wear that new bikini but then noticing a pesky stretch mark sneaking into your view? We can all relate. Whether it’s on your stomach, leg or arm, stretch marks can take can remain visible for years until they may naturally fade away. Stretch Mark Removal treatments are now possible with the world renowned Pollogen TriFractional Laser, allowing you to look your best and seize the day!

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What do Stretch Marks look like and what causes them?

In their initial stages, fresh stretch marks appear as thin pink streaks or lines which is sometimes accompanied with minor itching. These light pink marks then transform into deeper pink, purple or brown marks depending on your skin tone. Stretch marks occur when the fibres in the skin lose their elasticity and tear due to rapid growth from puberty, weight gain or weight loss and pregnancy. This results in coloured lines or streaks on the skin. Causes of Stretch Marks

• Growth spurt
• Pregnancy
• Weight gain or weight loss
• Medical conditions

How to remove blackheads: DIY or skin treatments?

With Spring making a return soon, discover whether DIY or skin treatments are the better option in your blackhead removal journey to pore-fection! 

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What are blackheads and how are they formed?

When your skin is clear, the openings around a hair follicle are free from dead skin cells, allowing the production of oil to flow to the surface normally. Blackheads are formed when the opening around a hair follicle is clogged with dead skin cells and sebum(oil). What you should never do with blackheads

• Use abrasive cleansers and exfoliants as your skin can be irritated further
• Squeeze blackheads as the inflammation can be pushed deeper back into your skin and eventually cause scarring

What is Microdermabrasion for the face and what are the benefits?

Microdermabrasion for the face reduces signs of premature ageing and saving both your complexion and the time spent searching for that miracle cream. You may be running out of time in your average day to care for your skin but you shouldn’t have to run out of options. We explore whether the DIY home kit or Microdermabrasion treatments is a wiser investment in giving you long term radiant skin so you can look and feel your best all year round! 

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What is Microdermabrasion?

Minimally invasive, Microdermabrasion treatments focus on exfoliating the skin by 

• Encouraging cell turnover
• Reduce acne scarring 
• Repairs and restores youthful skin
• Evening out skin tone

 

   

How does Microdermabrasion work?

Using a diamond tipped wand, we gently exfoliate the skin’s topmost layer, removing dead skin cells and microscopic debri through a gentle vacuuming process. This clears congested pores, dull dehydrated skin, blackheads, textured skin as well as promotes cell turnover. 

Is Microdermabrasion the right treatment for me?

We tailor treatment programs according to your skin priorities. For sessions shorter than a lunch break, there’s the Micro Express and Micro combined with LED Light Therapy. 

We get it – everyday life catches up to us as fast as dull, lacklustre skin does. With a range of treatment programs, there’s a program that’ll suit your lifestyle. With quick start and maximum results, the program is valid for a year allowing you to treat yourself (quite literally) when you want! 

Book in a complimentary consultation with one of our passionate team of therapists today to see how you can your turn your skin from looking grey to YAY!

Microdermabrasion: Scrubs, kits or treatments: which is better?

The last thing on your mind before you take a leap into the weekend is leaving Friday with dull and dehydrated skin. With Microdermabrasion you can revive that glow with minimal downtime, allowing you to look and feel radiant from within!  With an influx of home remedies, products and skin treatments, finding the best option can seem tough. 

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What is microdermabrasion?

Using our MediPro diamond-tipped wand, Microdermabrasion involves the gentle exfoliation of the skin, improving its overall tone and texture. Regular exfoliation is essential as it:

• Repairs and restores youthful skin
• Encourages cell turnover
• Improves skin functions
• Reduces the appearance of acne scarring  
• Repairs and restores youthful skin
• Smooths out uneven skin tone
• Allows skin care products to absorb better 

Fractional RF Laser, Skin Needling and home remedies: Which is better for clearer skin?

It’s never too late to start vamping up you skin routine, especially when new blemishes pop up unexpectedly and suddenly you find yourself spending extra time every morning to hide that unwanted mark. How inconvenient! However, with Fractional RF Laser, Skin Needling treatments and home remedies as solutions in rejuvenating the skin, choosing the RIGHT treatment should not be added stress.  Discover whether Fractional RF Laser, Skin Needling treatments or home remedies will save your skin and your wallet from unwanted blemishes. We dissect which method will return better results for your dollar. 

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Fractional RF Laser Treatments

Fractional RF Laser Treatments combine the delivery of Radio Frequency technology and micro-needles. As micro-wounds are created, this triggers cellular renewal and repair. RF Technology simultaneously stimulates collagen production to improve elasticity, texture, skin tone and reduce the appearance of fine lines. Our innovative technology can also address priorities such as 

• Stretch marks on the body and acne scarring on the face
• Reduce the size of enlarged pores 
• Congestion 
• Dull and lacklustre skin
• Uneven skin tone

  Fractional RF Laser Treatment