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maintain a dewy summer skin
1Dec

Maintain a dewy summer skin with a few easy tricks. To start, book for our December Hydration Booster special to kick-start the process.

After that, it’s a matter of protecting, nourishing and hydrating your skin

Change your face wash

Let’s face it: the basics matter! And because your skin produces more oil during the hot, humid summer months, get yourself a foaming cleanser that contains salicylic acid. This will help prevent acne breakouts.

If you have dry skin, try to stick to a non-soapy face wash. And if you have a normal skin, a gel-based face wash is best.

Punch up with vitamin C

To protect your skin from environmental damage, be sure to add a vitamin C serum to your regimen before facing the day. And eating loads of fruit and veg is a must for an added vitamin boost.

Easy does it with makeup

Your skin needs to breathe – especially in summer. Therefore, don’t pile on the make-up. In short, keep it simple and light. Instead of foundation, switch to a tinted moisturiser. For eyes, an eyeliner will do the trick, while a tinted lip gloss will add sparkle.

Exfoliate

Don’t forget to exfoliate your skin regularly. Exfoliation helps buff away the dead skin cells. But watch out for over-exfoliating your skin.

Moisturiser is a must

Use a lightweight moisturiser during the heat of summer. There are many out there to choose from. Better yet, try to get a moisturiser that contains hyaluronic acid. And do re-apply often during the day.

Refresh with a face mist

A spritz of face mist works wonders on a hot day. Not only does it cool down a flushed skin, but it will add to a dewy complexion.

Sunscreen

Needless to say, sunscreen is all-important. And the mantra is: re-apply, re-apply.

You’re all set to maintain a dewy summer skin! Happy holidays.

eye creams
26Nov

The importance of eye creams is that you can effectively treat many symptoms of ageing. These include: dark circles under the eyes; eye wrinkles; puffy eyes; and eye bags.

Expensive moisturisers?

Even so, many people wonder whether eye creams are simply more expensive moisturisers in a smaller package. Not necessarily. Eye creams are formulated specifically for the delicate skin around the eye, so they tend to be thicker. They contain more oil than facial moisturisers and usually feature active ingredients aimed at the problems we experience around the eyes.

The skin around the eyes is more fragile, more prone to dryness and quicker to show age and fatigue. Squinting and constant movement of the eyes also hasten the appearance of lines and wrinkles. This process starts in your twenties. In addition, fluids collect under the eyes, resulting in puffiness and dark circles. Eye creams can address some of these issues.

Banish those wrinkles

Besides, who wants to look old? An eye cream can help fend off the signs of ageing by reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Because your eyes are the focal point of your face, eye wrinkles may be among the first things people notice about you.

If you treat this area with a therapeutic eye serum or cream, you can help restore collagen to the area and give it that plump, healthy look you are accustomed to having.

Collagen helps maintain skin’s elasticity. Vitamin C, peptides and retinol boost collagen production, while ceramide and hyaluronic acid help prevent water loss in the skin and improve elasticity.

Anywhere, anytime

But the beauty of eye creams is that they can be applied at any time of day. They can be used first thing in the morning, for touch-ups during the day, at night or even before hitting the town at night.

So, be sure to add this essential little cream to your daily beauty routine. You’ll be very happy with the results and you can look years younger. In a nutshell, that’s the importance of eye creams.

solar lentigos
26Nov

IPL is the go-to treatment for solar lentigos. These dark spots that often appear on areas of the skin that are exposed to UV may not be a cause for skin cancer concern. But, let’s face it, they look very unsightly.

Solar lentigos commonly appear on the face, neck, chest, arms and hands. They often are mistaken for freckles. However, they usually have a darker shade than other freckled spots on the face.

Who is prone to solar lentigos?

Men and women with both fair and dark skins can develop these spots. And usually these spots appear in greater sizes and numbers among older people. Yes, you’ve guessed it! The primary cause of sunspots or solar lentigos is not only excessive sun exposure, but also tanning beds.

How it happens

Let’s explain the process. Sunlight strikes your skin. Consequently, your skin responds by releasing melanin in an attempt to block off the harmful UV and protect your skin. Then the melanin produced by your skin ends up concentrated over one area. Spots that are tan, black, or brown appear, which can spread out or become darker over time.

Alas, age spots may also be genetic. Other causes include radiation exposure and certain forms of phototherapy.

Types of solar lentigo

While most solar lentigos are benign, do get those dark spots checked out by a dermatologist. Reason being, solar lentigos may be an early form of melanoma.

Solar lentigos usually appear on the epidermis – where malignant cells lie. These are often found on frequently damaged parts of the face, particularly the high points of the nose and cheeks.

Treatment

Generally, IPL is the go-to treatment for solar lentigos. This minimally invasive treatment allows for the specific targeting of damaged skin cells. It uses different wavelengths of light to deliberately damage and eliminate these spots.

But the best advice yet is: be sun smart.

15Nov

Skin hydration is key to skin health. To kick off with, the number one thing to do is drinking loads of water daily. Why? Because about 60 percent of the human body consists of water. Our bodies’ biochemical and cellular processes require water to function. Not only that, but water acts as a carrier of nutrients and a medium for eliminating toxins.

Because the skin contains about 64 percent water, you’ll understand that water is a key component. A skin that lacks sufficient water supply can be dry, tight, itchy, and flaky. Plus, it may also feel rough and lack visible radiance.

The downside

Of course the downside is that a cracked skin is more prone to infections. And horror of horrors, a dehydrated skin may also have an increased risk of developing wrinkles.

Apart from that, a dehydrated skin is more prone to acne & breakouts, more noticeable dark circles, redness and inflammation.

Why does skin become dehydrated?

According to research, skin can become dehydrated as a result of insufficient water intake and excessive water loss.

Yes, drinking water is an important part of healthy skin, but it won’t solve the problem on its own. An inadequate skin barrier will increase trans-epidermal water loss.

The answer

So, as we all know by now, moisturising the skin daily is all-important. But moisturisers should include a humectant, emollients and an occlusive.

Humectants bind water to the outermost layer of the skin. These ingredients draw moisture from the environment, but also carry it from the deeper layers of the skin to the surface. Examples of humectants are sodium PCA, butylene glycol, glycerine and hyaluronic acid.

Emollients such as lipids and oils give skin that soft, pliable feel. They remain on the skin’s surface: lubricating it and improving the overall appearance. Examples of emollients are shea butter, algae extract and phosphatidylcholine.

Occlusive ingredients slow down evaporation by helping to hold water in the skin. And these products also remain on the surface to help block water loss. Commonly used as occlusive are silicones such as dimethicone and cyclomethicone.

Selecting products

Therefore, do choose your moisturising products carefully, ensuring that they contain a mix of humectants, emollients and occlusive ingredients.

A moisturised skin just looks way more youthful! So yes, skin hydration is key to strutting your stuff with confidence.

Skin tightening
2Nov

There’s no doubt that skin tightening boosts confidence. After all, a sagging jawline and crepey skin is a real downer.

Why the skin sags

Unfortunately, with the years rolling on, sagging and/or crepey skin is a given as your body ages. Reason being, skin loses its ability to produce collagen and elastin – which are essential for skin elasticity.

In addition, because of surrounding pollution, stress and the many daily facial expressions, your skin also eventually starts drooping. Of course, pregnancy and weight loss also are contributing factors to stretch marks and sagging skin.

Non-surgical help

But luckily there are a number of nonsurgical procedures to help tighten the skin on the face. At Lasermed, we offer Utims HIFU. This highly precise medical procedure applies high-intensity focused ultrasound energy to deliver non-invasive energy into deeper layers of skin, as well as the dermis layer.

How HIFU works

Interestingly, HIFU works by delivering heat lesions to the skin. These lesions promote collagen and elastin remodelling through a natural wound healing process. While these treatments are nonsurgical, they should definitely only be performed by a licensed professional.

A non-invasive solution

Nonsurgical skin tightening is not a replacement for a facelift, but it certainly is way less invasive than surgical options, with hardly any downtime. Plus, there are fewer complication risks, it’s less expensive and recovery is simple.

So, now that you know that skin tightening boosts confidence, are you ready to give your face the lift it deserves?

24Oct

For those struggling with acne, don’t despair: IPL provides effective acne relief. This laser-based treatment targets the causes of acne under the skin while keeping the top layer of the skin intact.

Also known as intense pulsed light technology, IPL uses high-intensity pulses specifically for  visible changes. And with its broad-spectrum light source, it’s a good treatment for a variety of skin problems, including acne, sun spots, rosacea, acne scars, and more.

Recommended by dermatologists

Indeed, many dermatologists prefer IPL photofacials for patients with severe acne or acne scarring. Not only is it a safer alternative to oral antibiotics, but it also provides excellent results.

The technology uses three wavelengths: 420 nm/blue light which destroys certain acne bacteria, the 560 nm yellow light which addresses swollen acne lesions and the 590 nm red light which paralyses overactive oil glands.

But the treatment will depend on the severity of a patient’s acne condition. Usually, the typical treatment course is about 4 to 6 sessions, at 6-week intervals.

What to expect

To start with, we apply a protective cooling gel to the targeted area to keep the top layer of the skin safe from the heat. You’ll also receive protective goggles for your eyes. Thereafter, we press the IPL device to the treated area. This is when you can expect a bright flash of light. We then move from patch to patch. And if necessary, we’ll repeat this process with each filter.

Finally, we clean the skin and hand you a post-treatment product to help with the healing process.

Luckily, healing is very quick. You’ll feel like you’ve had sunburn and this may last anywhere from 4-6 hours. Side effects also may include slight bruising and reddening for a day after the treatment, and maybe some peeling after the first few weeks.

You’ll notice quite an improvement after the first session, but prepare for a transformation after completing the course. So, good to know that IPL provides effective acne relief.

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