Month: October 2020

An oily skin and/or superficial acne scarring can be the pits for sufferers. But these conditions needn’t be forever.

Microdermabrasion (MDA) not only provides a fresher skin, but is also particularly effective in removing blackheads and reducing pore size – on the face, chest, back and neck.

MDA is a safe and effective treatment to exfoliate the skin, stimulate blood circulation and lymph drainage. This allows the skin to function properly, speeding up the healing and repairing process.

With a low risk and rapid recovery, MDA is a painless, machine-assisted skin-exfoliating treatment. But because human skin typically regenerates at 30-day intervals, multiple treatments for an oily skin and superficial acne scarring in combination with sunscreen, sun avoidance and good skincare creams yield best results.

Now that summer has hit with a bang, we’ll definitely be exposed to more sun. The warmth is great, but beware: in later years, you’ll forever regret exposing your skin to the UV light without sunscreen.

Sunscreen blocks and absorbs UV rays through a combination of physical and chemical particles. Physical particles, such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, are used to reflect UV radiation from the skin. At the same time, complex chemical ingredients in sunscreen react with radiation before it penetrates the skin, absorbing the rays and releasing the energy as heat.

UVB radiation is the main cause of sunburn and skin cancer. But UVA rays penetrate more deeply into the skin. And recent research has confirmed that UVA rays also play a significant role in developing skin cancer.

Now that UVA dangers are well known, broad-spectrum sunscreens provide clear information on product labels about protection against both UVB and UVA.

Another factor to consider in sunscreen is the sun protection factor, or SPF. This refers to how much longer it takes for UVB rays to redden the skin with sunscreen compared to without sunscreen. For example, an SPF of 50 means it will take 50 times longer for skin to burn while using the product compared to without the product.

So, look for a sunscreen that offers both UVA and UVB protection with an SPF of 50 or higher. And if you’re an outdoor enthusiast, a water-resistant sunscreen is essential. Unfortunately, no sunscreen is waterproof; they all eventually wash off. Sunscreens labelled water-resistant are tested to be effective for up to 40 minutes of swimming.

Sunscreen should be applied every single day – about 30 minutes before venturing outside. Reapply every two hours and immediately after swimming or excessive sweating.

Lasermed stocks an extensive range of sunscreens.

Men and women of all skin conditions and colours can glow for summer with a microdermabrasion & glycolic acid peel combo. While the microdermabrasion mechanically exfoliates the skin safely on all
skin colours, chemical peels with fruit acids dissolve the glue- like substance holding dull and dead skin cells on the skin’s topmost layer. Both treatments result in
newer, healthier skin, but by combining the two, you get a double whammy of benefits.

You can expect amazing results: helping improve enlarged pores, clogged pores, uneven skin colour, dull, dry/dehydrated skin, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. Best of all, there’s no downtime.

Called ‘the lunch time peel’, microdermabrasion is a safe, progressive treatment which improves the skin’s appearance, collagen production and circulation in less than an hour. And there’s no down-time. What’s more, your glowing, smooth and healthy skin will attract compliments by the dozen.

Candidates also include those with pigmented dark skin, oily skin with acne, as well as a tighter look for anyone over the age of 30.