Skin Conditions

Sensitised

The Sensitised Skin Condition is a cheeky skin condition because it can be confused as a Sensitive Skin Type. A Sensitive Skin Condition can happen to anyone, there does not have to be a genetic predisposition as in the case of a Sensitive Skin Type.

Knowing the triggers of your sensitised skin is critical to keeping it under control and ensuring your skin can heal and recover in a steady and safe manner for the long term skin health.

Pigmented

Itches appear darker during hormonal peaks and warmer seasons especially Summer.

These light to dark brown patches of colour are caused by specialised cells in your skin called Melanocytes and they are responsible for producing your genetic skin colour, also known as pigment. These intelligent pigment producing cells are designed to protect us primarily from the sun. UV light excites these cells and causes them to over-produce colour resulting in darker patches forming and this is why you may be noticing your pigmentation seems to be worse in Summer more so than Winter.

In addition, hormonal changes, medications and inflammation can have just as big an impact of the behaviour of these sensitive colour producing cells so the key to successful treatment is knowing your triggers and causes.

Dehydrated

This most common mistake made by people with dehydrated skin is to describe it as being ‘dry’. This misconception, more often than not, results in the purchase of an oil rich nourishing moisturiser to try and solve the ‘dryness’ but to no avail.

The correct use of the term ‘dry’ is used in the context of Skin Types in particular the Dry Skin Type. Dry refers to a skin that lacks or is devoid of oil.

Dehydration is a Skin Condition in which the skin is water ‘dry’ NOT oil ‘dry’. Just as you get thirsty during the day so does your skin!

Why is a hydrated skin so important for your skin health?

Your skin requires high doses of water in order for skin enzymes, proteins, chemical processes and cell signalling to be conducted at optimum levels for the skin to function.

A dehydrated skin requires saturation of moisture using potent doses of ingredients known as Humectants. Humectants hold and lock water in the skin to prevent moisture from evaporating and allows the skin to maintain a supple, dewy and youthful radiance. The most effective humectant is Hyaluronic Acid which can hold up to 1000 times its own weight in water!

Ageing

Without a doubt this is the most queried and most intensively researched Skin Condition in the world.

The fact is ageing is inevitable but you can challenge the rate at which you see its tell-tale signs using medical grade skincare.

Retinol, Peptides, Hydroxy Acids, Vitamin and Botanical therapy in combination with time-release delivery systems added into your daily skincare routine provides a sustained and safe treatment for your Ageing skin concerns to improve collagen and elastin density, stimulate cell turnover, and fortify the skin with anti-oxidant melodies to quench free radical damage.

The earlier you introduce these high intensity cosmeceutical, results driven formulas the better off your skin will be later down the track!

Breakouts

A very common and sometimes challenging to treat skin condition associated with hormonal events particularly Puberty, Menstrual Cycle, Pregnancy and Peri-Menopause. In addition, incorrect product usage, ageing and the use of cosmetics containing talc, mineral oils, and D&C Reds can contribute to this condition.