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Natural vs. Synthetic Skincare: The Misconception & Facts
The “natural” conversation extends to the food we eat, the fibres in the clothes we wear, and the products we apply to our skin. We take a closer look first at the basic in’s and out’s of what is good and perhaps not so good when it comes to natural skincare.
Sunburn: The Dark Side Of The Sun
With the arrival of daylight savings this week, the air is filled with prelude to summer feels. It's a significant reminder that long balmy days are just around the corner, one of the next big nudges towards summer is an unexpected dose of sunburn.
ASCD Symposium 2019 Wrap Up
Each year, the Australasian Society for Cosmetic Dermatology (ASCD) holds a symposium that spans 3 days and engages with every relevant and cutting edge cosmeceutical conversation globally. Read more about the 2019 event...
What Is Stress Doing To Your Skin?
The old adage - fight or flight - applies to more than just our physical reaction to a perceived threat. Our skin also has the same physiological response to stress and exhibits a smorgasbord of reactive responses to counteract stressors we come across throughout our daily grind. And it shows.
Is Sugar Ageing You?
In terms of skincare and diet, is sugar ageing us? Does the sweet side of life contribute to general skin deterioration?
Unfortunately, the answer is a resounding ‘yes’.
What Are Cosmeceuticals?
'Cosmeceutical' is a common buzzword in skin care at the moment. So what exactly does it mean and what should you look for in products that fall in to this beauty category?