DermaBright Home Peeling – What you need to know
With the rising trend of home-based treatments, the desire to perform advanced protocols on your own skin in the comfort of your own home has brought about the question of doing a chemical peel on your own skin. Whilst applying a chemical peel to the skin may seem...
Top technologies to incorporate into your skin care journey
It is true that we are living in an age of technology; it is key to our daily lives and everything we do; the skin care industry is no exception, embracing new technology. From IPL (Intense Pulse Light) , CIT (Collagen Induction Therapy with Microneedling or Dermapen...
DermaFix Enzyme Masques
Applying a face masque has been a ritual in skincare dating back to Ancient Egypt and the times Cleopatra. Believe it or not, it is documented that the first cosmetic product ever made was thought to be a masque. Fast forward to 2020 and the global masque market is...
The Delicate Décolleté and DermaFix SND Corrector
You may have heard the adage that states, ‘the best way to tell a woman’s age, is to look at her décolleté, neck and hands’. This saying is not far from the truth as most of us tend to overlook caring for these unique areas when it comes to our daily skin care...
Common skin care myths and mistakes
With social media being abundant with ill-advised, ‘quick fix’ recommendations on how to improve skin care concerns, most of us are left trying these ideas hoping to see some sort of improvement on the skin. These suggestions often are untested and can cause the skin...
The Ancient Art of Double Cleansing
Way back in history, oils were always used to cleanse the skin. This is largely because oils dissolve other oils with ease, thereby helping to remove the oil-soluble impurities on our skin, including dirt, grime, and make-up. The first known recipe for soap was found...
Beginners guide to Skin care
There are so many routines and habits that make up our daily lives. From listening to the radio, catching up on social media platforms, having a coffee before heading to work, heading to the gym a few times a week, to how you relax in the evening. These are all...
Retinoids vs Non Prescriptive Retinoids
In the world of beauty most people seem to be of the opinion that whatever they can get from their doctor is going to be better than what can be found in the skin retail trade. Topical treatment products such as Vitamin A Esters can also leave the consumer baffled...
Papaya – not just an ingredient in your morning smoothie
DermaFix makes use of an enzyme found within the papaya fruit for its benefit to hydrolyse protein. The enzyme, Papain, micro-exfoliates the skin thereby effectively removing redundant skin cells, leaving the skin with a brighter complexion and smoother texture....
The Beauty of Ceramides
Believe it or not, ceramides have been around for many years and have a proven track record when it comes to an anti-ageing ingredient used in skincare. Ceramides offer moisture retention, improved elasticity and are often used in hair care to enhance radiance...
Healthy living, Healthy skin
There’s no way around it, these days, we judge a book by its cover – and people by their looks. Of course, we know that beauty is only skin deep, but we cannot ignore the fact that, for better or worse, both health and beauty matters and it starts with healthy skin....
The World of Prejuvenation
We have all heard the term – rejuvenation, we hear it every day but what on earth is prejuvenation? Is this another term we have to get used to hearing – well, yes, it certainly seems that way. The term, prejuvenation is the act of implementing a series of...
The perfect cleansing match
When it comes to paying attention and taking care of the skin, the first product that pops into your mind may just be the use of a suitable moisturiser, or even an SPF to help protect us from our sunny climates. While these products are important, the truth is that...
Zits are the pits: A discussion on Acne
Acne is the near-universal condition that seems to say, “So you thought adolescence wasn’t already hard enough?” At its root, acne is a case of too much of a good thing. During puberty, oil glands go into overdrive, producing an excess of the oil, called sebum, which...
Introducing a new client to the DermaFix Cosmeceutical Skin Care Range
Are you are new to skincare? Would you like to add some products into your daily routine for a specific concern? Or are you perhaps wanting to try a new brand? With so many different cleansers and toners available on the shelf, it is often very easy to become...
Resolving skin care concerns related to the use of Cloth Masks
At the beginning of May 2020, South Africa moved into Level 4 of Covid-19 and, with this, mask-wearing became a part of everyday life. While experts agree on the importance of wearing face masks, stating that they can help slow the spread of Covid-19, there are...
Treat yourself to an at-home DermaFix facial
With COVID-19 still lingering in the air, the harsh reality is that the skin care industry will still be in lockdown until level 1 rolls around. So, you might as well treat yourself to an at-home DermaFix facial. While it may be a long while still till you are...
Protecting the skin during stressful times
Let’s face it, COVID-19 is all anyone seems to be talking about these days, and words like ‘isolation’, ‘quarantine’, and ‘stay safe’ seem normal as part of everyday conversation. COVID-19 has become a global pandemic, affecting more than just our health. Jobs and...
Home time is masque time
A masque is the perfect addition into your skin care routine, giving the skin an instant boost towards a healthier look and feel. Found yourself sitting at home with nothing to do thanks to lock down? Have a few minutes in your day that needs to be filled? Then...
Hand Hygiene 101
Washing your hands is easy, and one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family, especially during these stressful times surrounding a pandemic. Our hand hygiene 101 guide is a basic guide to hand hygiene. This hygiene step is critical in...
How DermaFix CBD lotion makes use of Cannabinoids
DermaFix Cosmeceutical Skin Care sources the active ingredient, CBD (Cannabidiol), manufactured from ORGANICALLY GROWN HEMP IN SWITZERLAND. DermaFix incorporates this exceptional ingredient within the formulation of DermaFix CBD Lotion for its vast benefits when used...
The secret to a happy handbag
As women, our handbags are often more than just a fashion statement. For many of us, our handbags contain our whole lives, and we simply cannot just leave home without it. Which brings about the big question - What should be regarded as an absolute necessity to...
Skin Care in the City
City living comes with its own sets of pro’s and con’s. Here is what we think about skin care in the city landscape. On the one hand, city life offers better job opportunities, night life and excitement, but on the other hand traffic jams, crime and strife run...
DermaFix ACC Retinol + with Cylasphere™ Retinol and Vitamin C
On a molecular level, retinol and retinoids are pure forms of Vitamin A, and are recognised by cellular receptors within the skin. Vitamin A plays an important role in controlling skin keratinization, an acceleration of cell growth and an activation of...
Here comes the Summer sun, and the sunburn
Summer has finally arrived, the weather is gorgeous and nothing compares to a morning of fun in the summer sun with the family. This can inevitably lead to adults and children alike feeling very sore come evening as a result of not taking the correct precautionary...
Cellulite 101
Often going by names like ‘orange-peel skin’, ‘hail damage’ or even ‘cottage cheese skin’, Cellulite, as it is most commonly called, is a degeneration of subcutaneous adipose tissue causing skin to gain a dimpled appearance. It becomes noticeable when underlying...
Reducing skin redness
Redness within the skin is a sure sign of inflammation, and may be caused for a number of reasons including auto-immune responses, a weakened skin barrier, sunburn, injury or infection, and is often associated with a severely dehydrated skin. When left...
Acids in Skin Care Products – how they are used successfully
A variety of acids are used within the formulations found in Cosmeceutical Skin Care Industry. Each of the acids in skin care products provide their own benefits and properties for the skin. Primarily acids are known to resurface the skin however, there...
DermaFix Cosmeceutical Skin Care Corrective Coverage
In our current day and age, we seek skin care products offering results whilst ensuring your skin care routine is performed as quickly and efficiently as possible. Products that have multiple functions are the perfect choice for women in a demanding...
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...