What causes skin dryness?

The last thing anyone wants to do after spending most of their week indoors is to stay in the weekend just because their skin is looking dry and lacklustre. By understanding what causes skin dryness and what treatment solutions there are to combat this – we can revive that glow from within!

What is dry and dehydrated skin?

Dry skin can appear flakey, feels rough, tight, textured and sometimes be red or itchy. Dehydrated skin is a lack of water in the top layer.

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!

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

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! 

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. 

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. 

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

How do you treat dry skin? DIY vs skin treatments

From revamping your skin care routine to making subtle changes to our lifestyles, we find out which solution will spring your skin back to its hydrated best!

DIY home remedies to treat dry skin

DIY home remedies from honey masks to sugar scrubs- we’ve all tried them at least once right? Easily sourced with an abundance of recipes online, it’s an easily accessible solution – or so it seems. Whilst some DIY face masks may work wonders for one’s skin, the results may vary according to your individual skin type and priority. Additionally, DIY masks and scrubs are easily perishable, time consuming to make, and are quite messy! Making treating dry skin seem more like a chore!

Lifestyle habits to avoid skin dryness

Here are some lifestyle habits that may be causing you more damage than you think so.