Acne: A plumbing issue
This will be the first (of probably many) posts about acne. So, what is acne? Acne is simply a defect in the oil drainage system of the skin....
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Eczema: What is it?
Eczema or it’s medical term – ‘atopic dermatitis’ simply means easily irritated skin. The word “dermatitis” is derived from Latin and quite literally means “inflammation of the dermis...
Skin Types: Do they exist?
The biggest misconception many people with problematic skin have is what type of skin they have. I’m often amazed how many people with very oily skin think they...
Superfoods: Do they Exist?
In the last decade the word ‘superfood’ has been thrown around in health and lifestyle circles on a regular basis. It sometimes seems almost every month there is...
Eat to Live: The Philosophy
Do you eat to live? Or, live to eat? My parents and grandparents were always posing such philosophical questions to my siblings and I when we were younger....
Golden Rules of Skincare
The following rules are for all skin types: FACE Always wash your face at night before going to bed. Use a cleanser that is suited to your skin...
Sensitive Skincare Rules
These rules are very similar to the Golden Rules of Skincare but there are specific ones added for sensitive skin FACE If wearing makeup – use a gentle...
Sunscreen Rules
Sunscreen or being ‘Sunsmart’ is a necessary part of your skin regime if you live in Australia as the UV levels here are very high for most periods...
Stress Physiology
Many of you would have heard of the ‘fight or flight response’. This is a common phrase to colloquially describe the physiological reaction that occurs when the human...