Skin care in your gym bag – Essentials one should keep nearby
With the winter weather almost coming to an end, many of us are looking forward to swopping our boots out for flip-flops and packing our warm coats away for another year. Hints of warmer weather remind us that we need to get our bodies swimsuit ready, and...
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How to take care of your skin as a frequent traveller
When planning a holiday or business trip, most of our attention is focused around the destination, accommodation and transportation, with little to no thought being given to the skin. Very often, the stress of travelling and a change in environment or...
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Management of Stretchmarks with DermaFix
Stretchmarks or “striae”, being the medical term, are depressed streaks in the skin that result when the underlying collagen fibres, found within the dermal layer of the skin, tear. Pregnancy and weight fluctuations are the biggest contributors to the...
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Bad habits that can exacerbate acne – keep your shine in line
It is estimated that over 80% of people are affected by acne at some point in their life. The extent of this suffering can be anything from mild, periodic facial blemishes to more persistent and severe breakouts resulting in deep scarring. Acne, simply...
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Collagen Demystified
Collagen is a structural protein found within the dermal layer of the skin, interlaced with elastin, and is surrounded and supported by glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) to form a microscopic network of fibres. These fibres are woven together and provide the skin...
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Dermavix – What to look out for to prevent yourself from being scammed
We previously put out a warning about Dermavix explaining the difference between DermaFix and Dermavix Recently, DermaFix Cosmeceutical Skin Care has been under attack by a fake brand, called Dermavix. Dermavix has won ground online, with many...
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Improvement of Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
Often mistaken as acne, Folliculitis is the name given to a group of skin disorders in which the hair follicles become inflamed creating a painful red lesion, often resulting in various painful surface pustules. The resultant lesion may be superficial or...
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Natural vs Nature Identical Skin Care Products
Beauty without cruelty - Making sense of skincare product ingredients The demand for ethical skin care products is on the rise, consumers are becoming more aware of the process in which products are manufactured and tested. Skincare Laboratories are...
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Target Eczema with DermaFix Cosmeceutical Skin Care
When it comes to dealing with Eczema, chances are if you’ve had it, you’ve tried just about everything to “fix” it. You’ve thrown money at it, you’ve wallowed in dead sea salt baths, covered yourself in greasy emollients, purchased miracle “cures” and just about every...
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Sun Care Facts – What you need to know
Most people are confused about the correct use and effectiveness of various sunscreens and the application of these products according to the type of sunscreen used. DermaFix Cosmeceutical Skin Care sheds light on the regulations around Sun Protection with...
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Smart Skin Care Solutions for Hyperpigmentation
The understanding of skin brightening and managing of hyperpigmentation on various ethnicities is challenging. A quick gauge analysis of particularly hyperpigmentation prone skin types are clients with a darker eye colour including dark green to brown and...
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DermaFix vs dermavix- Don’t get caught out!
From time to time, brands clash. It’s inevitable when they are everywhere and represent almost everything. In this light DermaFix needs to separate itself from dermavix to avoid any potential brand clashes.
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Products relating to DermaFix ‘Science-Centric icons’
DermaFix Cosmeceutical Skin Care has launched our new visual identity as a transformative skin care pioneer. This includes 'science-centric icons', each representing various skin care solutions, providing uncomplicated, potent products that really work!...
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DermaFix ‘Science-Centric icons’
DermaFix Cosmeceutical Skin Care has launched our new visual identity as a transformative skin care pioneer. This includes 'science-centric icons', each representing a key area of focus for a healthy skin, providing uncomplicated, potent products that...
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Exfoliation options from DermaFix
Exfoliation is one of the most important steps in any successful home skincare routine for both the face and body, working to encourage the removal of redundant skin cell (corneocyte) build-up. This provides all-important skin rejuvenation benefits, helping you to...
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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...
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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 skin as well as decreasing the...
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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 have on the skin. High levels of sugar...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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