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Scientists at Newcastle University, UK, discovered the activity of mitochondrial complex II, a key metabolic enzyme found in human skin cells, declines with age. These findings, as reported in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, help researchers understand human skin cells better, which gives them the advantage of creating potential anti-ageing treatments and cosmetic products customised to work…

This is a simple and safe procedure using a sharp blade (scalpel) to exfoliate the epidermis very superficially with the added benefit of removing the fine, vellus hair or ‘peach fuzz’. This procedure has been done for many years but has recently become ‘skin-trendy’ as consumers have become more aware of it world-wide. Popular before…

If you do nothing else, screen your face, neck and lips from the sun’s damaging UV rays, even on a cloudy or rainy day.  Let your skin make vitamin D elsewhere as UV is singularly most responsible for wrinkles! Come on in to pop under the Woods light and see for yourself how well you’re…

It has been announced that Environ founder Dr Des Fernandes is the winner of the INNOCOS 2016 Innovation Leader of the Year. Taking place in Vienna on June 9-10th, Dr Fernandes has been awarded for making his mark with his impressive performance, leadership potential and the impact he is making in the cosmetic industry. “As…

Over the past few years I have become aware of an interesting skin care company in the US. The grandson of another inspiring and internationally respected Dr, Peter Pugliese MD (You can read more about Dr Pugliese here), Michael Pugliese, is driving Circadia to greater heights by sharing his knowledge and belief in the tenets of modern…

Dr. med. Christine Schrammek-Drusio is the owner and one of the managing directors of the family-owned enterprise Dr. med. Christine Schrammek Kosmetik GmbH & Co.  What is a cosmeceutical?  The term ”cosmeceutical“ is a combination of the words ”cosmetics“ and ”pharmaceuticals“.It was introduced by the American dermatologist Prof. Albert Kligman. The products connect the field of…

Topical vitamin A is capable of reversing certain aspects of photageing, providing exposure to UV rays is kept to a reasonable amount, vitamin A is applied soon after exposure begins and UV protection is applied. This important vitamin normalises skin cells, potentiates immune cells, stimulates fibroblasts for making more collagen and enhances the waterproof barrier.

Scientifically based dermal needling for that extra special result!

Moisturize with hyaluronate for maximum moisture – one that can penetrate the skin efficiently, especially in winter. This is a skin super food for ageing skin! It is the most moisturizing ingredient known to man as it’s able to draw in 1000 times it’s (molecular) weight in moisture. It is a naturally occurring lubricant for…