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Exercise and Acne?
Some people notice their acne got worse after exercise, especially on their back. Why? Read more...
Acne Cream Ingredient Causes Death?
Shocking information on a clinical trial with tretinoin. Read more...
The Nightmare of Aging Has Many Faces - SkinMed Tackle Them All
Our latest newsletter on how to overcome the signs of aging. Read more...
SkinMed Aging Management Protocol
The causes and treatments available to visibly prevent and reverse the signs of aging.. Read more...
Acne Treatment and Skin Hydration of dry skin conditions using Lipid Boosting
Fatty Acids and Lipids and their role in acne, psoriasis and eczema and other dry skin conditions. Read more...
I didn’t go in the sun recently, honest!
Sun spots and pigmentation changes during Summer often indicates one has reached a change in life. Either we have reached an age where our hormonal system is no longer able to keep our pigment making machinery in check, or hormonal changes are leading to increased pigmentation from going on the pill or being pregnant, or even through long periods of stress. Read more...
Parabens
Parabens are a group of chemicals widely used as preservatives in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. Parabens are effective preservatives in many types of formulas. These compounds, and their salts, are used primarily for their bacteriocidal and fungicidal properties. They can be found in shampoos, commercial moisturisers, shaving gels, cleansing gels, personal lubricants, topical pharmaceuticals and toothpaste. They are also used as food additives. Read more...
ACNE (and ROSACEA) link to MRSA development
MRSA (multi resistant staphylococcus aureus) is a huge problem in many hospitals leading to numerous deaths and increased hospital stays longer than normal. This has a huge impact on beds let alone peoples safety and confidence in their hospital. Read more...
Aknicare® Press Release 2007
The suffering caused by acne whether in the form of persistent blemishes, inflamed pustules or angry red welts, the scarring goes more than skin deep… Medically endorsed Aknicare® offers acne sufferers a radical breakthrough treatment... Read more...
Synchrorose® Press Release 2007
ROSACEA is a conspicuous and embarrassing skin condition, which affects an estimated 45 million sufferers worldwide… Celebrity Rosacea sufferers include, Bill Clinton, Prince Harry of Wales, Renee Zellwegger, Kate Winslet, Clint Eastwood, Prince Charles and Synchrorose® aficionado Ricky Wilson of The Kaiser Chiefs.... Read more...
Thiospot® Press Release 2007
Skin pigmentation appears in localised areas on the skin as dark brown marks, where melanin, the skin’s natural UV defence mechanism to the harmful effects of intense sun light, has gone into production overdrive…Read more...
Fillast® Press Release 2007
Every year, millions of dollars, pounds, euros and even yen are spent on anti-aging products in the unwavering quest to look younger. But treating wrinkles and fine lines often requires more than is available over the cosmetics counter. Skin fillers have become very popular for treating facial wrinkles and for combating aging skin... Read more...
New research reveals the dark side of skin lightening cosmetics
An ingredient previously banned from skin lightening cosmetic creams due to its damaging effects on the skin has now been found to cause cancer, claims a review published by Dr W Westerhof and T Kooyers , two of Europe's leading authorities on pigmentation in dermatology. Read more...
The eyes have it. New chemical peel for the eye socket
Chemical skin peels have been around for decades and in our pursuit for younger looking skin, many women each year use chemical peels as a less traumatic alternative to face lifts or cosmetic surgery. Read more...
New acne treatment Aknicare® knocks spots off the rest
Acne is the most common skin condition in the world, with 1 in 6 people who suffer from spots and greasy skin going on to develop this ailment. Read more...
The future looks less rosy for sufferers of rosacea
Rosacea is a very common skin condition that in some form affects as many as one in ten women aged 30 to 55. The UK is thought to have the highest rate in the world, with up to 4 million people suffering from the condition due to our sensitive fair skin complexions. Read more...
The future looks lighter for sufferers of skin discolouration
Skin pigmentation problems such as age spots, liver spots, post-pregnancy masks and skin discolouration on the face and body affect millions of people in the UK and are a result of increased local skin pigment production, known as melanin. Read more...
The face of chemical peeling is changing
Chemical skin peels have been around for decades and in our pursuit for younger looking skin, many women each year use chemical peels as a less traumatic alternative to face lifts or cosmetic surgery. Repeat chemical peels can be extremely effective at eradicating, or slowing down, the effects of time and also in reducing unsightly marks and scars, which is why so many women opt for them. Read more...
Tests prove Aknicare® to be incredibly effective
Prof Tony Chu, the President of the UK Acne charity has completed his double blind clinical trial on Aknicare® and found it to be incredibly effective. Read more...
Enerpeel® PA takes the guess work out of peeling
Up until now, peeling has been more of an art than a science due to the reliance on visual changes in skin reddening to determine when one should neutralise. Acid peels attack the water soluble components of skin cells, causing them to break down. Read more...
Pigmentation reducing creams - the cure worse than the cause
Therapists should be alarmed to read about recent research relating to hydroquinone causing cancer. Although hydroquinone creams are banned for use in cosmetics you may be still be giving hydroquinone to your clients without being aware.Read more...
