The Science of Advanced Skin Care
Brains Behind Beauty: The Science of Advanced DermaFIX Cosmeceutical Skin Care Skin care today is a serious business, hence the need for advanced skin care professionals. A new era of online consumer intelligence and insight has arrived. While makeup has...
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How does smoking affect my skin?
How does smoking affect my skin? We all know the damaging effect smoking has on our body, but have you ever wondered what it does to your skin? Smoking deprives your skin of oxygen, anti-oxidants and important nutrients, thereby contributing to an ageing...
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Glycation and its impact on the skin
Glycation and its impact on the skin Excessive Sugar Consumption linked to Collagen Damage - A cause of fine lines and wrinkles We all know that a high sugar diet can wreak havoc on our waistline but have you ever thought of the long term affect it can...
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Usage of your skin care products based on consistency for optimal results
Does it really matter when and in what order you apply your skin care products? According to the experts, the answer is absolutely!!! Applying your skin care products in the correct order ensures that your skin receives the full benefits of each product applied. Not...
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Benefits of incorporating Activated Charcoal into your skin care routine
Activated Charcoal has found its well-deserved place in the beauty industry offering a bit of something different to target various skin care concerns. Applying Activated Charcoal on your face might not appear to be glamorous, however it has been proven to have many...
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How to Hydrate an Oily, Acne Prone skin
How to Hydrate an Oily, Acne Prone skin without causing a breakout Our skin can be like a complex puzzle full of often annoying contradictions. Throughout your 20’s, 30’s and even your 40’s individuals can experience breakout activity, whilst simultaneously battling...
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The Ageing Timeline Approximation
The theme of ageing is fast becoming a concern for both men and woman, as is the idea of ageing gracefully. Men are now as concerned with ageing as we are living longer, meaning men generally have to work for longer than women. Using the correct skin care, assisting...
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DermaFix’s Top 5 summer skin care must-haves
When summertime comes around, as South African’s we typically welcome bikinis, poolside lounging and swopping out those winter boots for some colourful flip flops. Whether you're a beach bum or just running errands during the summer, you can't be too careful when it...
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LED Light therapy and how it benefits the skin
The DermaFix LED Light therapy Masque (photomodulation-phototherapy) involves the use of a device that emits light of various wavelengths in order to stimulate or activate different responses within the skin. As the light varies in wavelength, so does the colour of...
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Skin Care Protocols vs ‘Quick Fix’ Procedures
Know the difference between skin care protocols and the dangers of 'quick-fix' solutions When it comes to skincare, most of us fall into two categories. Those of us who never change our routine, quite possibly using the same ill-suited face wash and moisturiser from...
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Microneedling Do’s and Dont’s
Important factors to adhere to when using the DermaFix MT2 Microneedling 0.2mm home roller The concept of Microneedling has been around for a while now, with real momentum having been gained over the last few years. As with any advanced facial protocol, there are a...
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Dietary factors that can assist to improve skin health
We often hear the saying ‘you are what you eat’, and whilst this is usually said quite ‘tongue-in-cheek’, it does have a certain ring of truth to it when it comes to skin health. What we put into our bodies can very easily impact the health of the skin, and we should...
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Dietary factors that can hamper skin health
Most of us are familiar with what we should be doing in our skin care routine and what we should be eating in order to maintain a healthy body and mind, however very few of us are aware as to just how much our diets impact the health of our skin health. The food we...
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At What Age Should I Start with a Skin Care Routine?
Just like brushing your teeth, a thorough skin care routine is learned, but at what exact age should we start thinking about introducing suitable home care products? Often, those with supple, healthy skin are the ones who appreciate it the least. Youthful skin is...
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Skin Care Products during pregnancy – what products to use
The joy of being pregnant is often accompanied by a change in one’s skin and it's crucial to know how skin care Products during pregnancy can affect you. These changes are often related to hormonal fluctuations and may be experienced on the face and body. Common...
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DermaFix Cosmeceutical Skin Care Serums and their function within the skin
Serums are high concentrations of active ingredients that absorb rapidly into the skin. They are light weight in texture and are formulated in such a way that anyone can easily incorporate them into their daily skin care routine. The structure of the skin comprises of...
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5 Daily DermaFix Cosmeceutical Skin Care habits to start now
When it comes to having a radiant complexion, some women are just gifted with great genes. Whilst genetics play a role in certain aspects of the skin, lifestyle factors and skin care habits can dramatically impact skin health regardless of good genes. A few simple...
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Vitamins: To B or Not to B?
We all aim to get our recommended daily allowance of vitamins and minerals in order for our body and its organs to function optimally, but we often forget the largest organ of all, our skin. Along with being our largest organ it is also the one that is the most abused...
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The importance of Essential Fatty Acids for Skin Health
There are many factors to consider when working towards a healthy skin and a glowing complexion. It is recommended that we follow a good skin care routine, live a healthy lifestyle, eat the right foods, drink enough water and exercise regularly. What we often forget...
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The New DermaFix Skin ResQ Skin Care Product
The New DermaFix Skin ResQ is a weightless nourishing emollient blend utilising a powerful combination of skin actives, providing the skin with both anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties in a soothing cream base. DermaFix Skin ResQ is the next generation in...
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DermaFix Ferulic + C + E & other Vitamin C benefits
According to The Skin Cancer Foundation, 90% of visible skin ageing is caused by exposure to the sun and pollution. Pollution is a growing concern that has been shown to contribute to the breakdown of anti-oxidant defences in the skin, therefore leading to skin...
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Benefits of using a targeted product for your neck and décolleté
Skin care products focused specifically on the neck and décolleté area We’ve all heard the warning from generations past: Don’t forget your neck and décolleté! We’ve further all seen the evidence of a beautifully preserved face only to glance down and view the...
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DermaFix Ferulic + C + E, an anti-ageing sensation from nature
DermaFix Cosmeceutical Skin Care has formulated an active anti-oxidant boosting formulation with triple the amount of anti-oxidant protection. The new DermaFix Ferulic + C + E provides protection against free radical attack, whilst improving a variety of skin care...
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Making use of Enzymes within your skin care products and their benefits
Enzymes are widely used in skin care formulations as they provide exfoliation benefits, helping to remove redundant skin cell build-up and encouraging cellular turnover. Making use of enzymes allows for a more refined texture and leaves the skin with an even and...
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Skin 101: The Epidermis, Melanin and Collagen: What does it all mean?
We have all heard and seen the terms Epidermis, Melanin and Collagen before, whether from your skin care professional or via social/print media, but do we really know what it all means? Taking care of our skin should be second nature to us, however, with the ever...
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PowerBlending protocol for an age defying lift
Today’s constant quest for youthful skin has resulted in anti-ageing protocols being the new standard. Skin care products are aimed primarily at anti-ageing and the once ‘basic’ facial is now supplemented with add-ons to boost the protocol for faster action. We all...
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Top 5 DermaFix Cosmeceutical Skin Care must haves for 2017
With so many products available on the skin care market, one is often faced with questions of ‘What products within my skin care routine are the most important?’ and ‘what should I be doing in order to achieve the best looking skin possible?’ While a routine can be...
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The LED Masque by DermaFix
Photomodulation - Phototherapy LED Masque Light Therapy involves the use of a variety of colours within the light spectrum to improve various skin care concerns and conditions. Light, in general terms, has a positive effect on the body resulting in an improved...
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DermaFix Skin Care Products for Male Skin Care Concerns
Men often express the need for skin care products that are gender specific, however, when looking at the skin there are no structural differences between that of a male skin versus that of a woman. The differences come in on hormonal activity as an increase in both...
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DermaFix Skin Care Conditioning Alkaline Wash
DermaFix Conditioning Alkaline Wash, a professional protocol provided by selected DermaFix stockists, is a multifaceted product with a unique formulation that raises the pH of the skin from a normal acidic pH value of 5.5 to the opposite end of the pH scale resulting...
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