Oily skin produces excessive amounts of Sebum (the opposite of dry skin), which is produced from your sebaceous glands. Sebum is a lipid rich protective substance that helps form the skin barrier. Sebum is made up of – Squalene, Sterols, Wax Esters, Sterol Esters, Triglycerides – these are the most abundant. The reason that the [...]
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The Sun and Smart Protection
The skin is a wonderful record keeper! every time you expose your skin to daylight, your skin adds up all those times like money in the bank! – the trouble is eventually the payoff catches up with you!, in the form of premature ageing, wrinkles and hyper-pigmentation and the risk of skin cancers. This world [...]
Skin Sensitivity – A Sore Subject
Skin Sensitivity: Genetic or Environmental? No other skin is as misunderstood and hard to diagnose as Sensitive skin. In fact, most of us would have had some skin sensitivity at some point in our lives. A true Sensitive skin is caused by a genetic predisposition , mostly affecting very light/fair skinned individuals and usually of [...]
Acne: The Facts
Acne is triggered by hormones and can occur in virtually anyone at almost any stage of his or her life. Acne not only disfigures the face and body but can also leave profound, permanent scars on your self-esteem and confidence. What is Acne ? Acne is often described as a disease involving the sebaceous follicles [...]
Dermalogica Skincare
Dr Diana Howard is the Vice President of Technical development for the International Dermal Institute – the wonderful people who make Dermalogica Skin Care Products. This video shows Dr. Diana Howard discussing what to look for in a skin care line and ingredients to avoid to achieve better skin health. Why is Dermalogica so effective? [...]
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