Author: Skin Wellness

The Environ® Ionzyme® DF Machine provides facial treatments that are at the forefront of scientific skincare. It combines two sophisticated technologies – low-frequency sonophoresis and pulsed iontophoresis – that make a lasting difference to the appearance of your skin. This dual electro-sonic technology was developed by leading South African Plastic Surgeon, Dr Des Fernandes. Low-frequency…

Skin cancer accounts for 40% of all human malignancies.1 Over 90% of non-melanoma skin cancers are caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure.2 UV causes skin cancer by damaging cell DNA, inhibiting DNA repair, and impeding the removal of aged cells that cannot be repaired.3-5 Scientists have identified a plant extract that—taken orally prior to sun…

The roots of micro needling In 1995 an early form of micronee­dling called subcision was introduced. It used a tri-bevelled hypodermic needle to reach the tissue under depressed scars, wrinkles or contours, in effect creating controlled trauma to the skin, which then initiated healing in the area.2 From this innovative procedure came more techniques, which…

What is vitamin D? Vitamin D is made up of a group of fat-soluble vitamins that exist in several forms. Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol or calciferol) is made from inactive provitamin ergosterol in plants by the action of sunlight (UV radiation). Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol/colecalciferol) is present in small amounts in some foods such as oily fish…

We all know sun protection is important, but there are still myths surrounding UV exposure and sunscreen usage. Remember, sun protection does not stop at the end of summer! Myth 1: The higher the SPF, the longer the protection TRUTH: High SPF numbers lead to a false sense of security. SPFs higher than 50 provide…

Have you ever had someone that you thought was your friend, but who through time, disagreements or rough waters turned out to be someone completely different? That’s what the sun and the environment is to our skin. We think it is a friend, but it is capable of hurting us just like a frenemy. There’s…