The conversation around cosmetic surgery has been changing, as more men look to cosmetic surgery to help them achieve or maintain a refined, fit appearance. This trend is the result of the increased awareness of the value of looking one’s best, greater acceptance of cosmetic surgery in society, and the fact […]
A scar is formed when our body tries to bridge a wound. It is the proof of the body’s gift to heal. However, this repair work cannot restore the skin back to its original appearance. Instead of an organised lattice, the collagen that forms in a scar is […]
The light therapy to rule them all. Forget the older generations of intense pulsed light (IPL). The latest supercharged version has arrived in the form of BroadBand Light (BBL). This light therapy has no downtime and is adored for its powers to REVERSE skin-aging, remove pigmentation, abolish acne […]
BY LISA WILLIAMS As the worlds of beauty and cutting-edge science become increasingly intertwined by the minute, the role that our genes play in healthy, youthful skin has never been clearer. THE BENJAMIN BUTTON EFFECT At the University of Alabama at Birmingham, scientists researched a way to reverse […]
By Carla Walsh Scars are the proof of the body’s amazing, but imperfect, ability to heal. Every scar tells a story – the time you fell off the bicycle or the day your cat scratched you. Superficial wounds, like a mild burn or small pimple, are unlikely to […]
This is a skincare alert for all, particularly if you have been looking for the perfect sunscreen. Something like a moisturizer, or better, feels like you haven’t applied anything? Madness! I hear the sunscreen haters say. Well, wash-on sunscreen is really a reality, so there is no excuse […]
