Holiday Self Care 101

Holiday Self Care 101

Whether you are staying at home or heading on a much-needed holiday this festive season, remember to include your skin care essentials to take extra care during this time. We all want to return to work looking refreshed and rejuvenated, and what better way to do that...

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DermaFix Spicule Treatment

DermaFix Spicule Treatment

Another DermaFix Treatment Innovation. In the ever-evolving world of skincare, a groundbreaking trend has emerged – DermaFix Spicules Treatment. With an array of skincare fads vying for our attention, it can be challenging to discern what truly delivers results. Let’s delve into why this new, revolutionary DermaFix Spicules treatment is so incredibly effective and why it is here to stay.

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What is a Skin Peel?

What is a Skin Peel?

A skin peel involves the application of a chemical agent with a pH lower than our natural skin pH (5.3-5.5). The objective is to create a controlled wound to the skin, which will then go through the process of healing. The exfoliative effect stimulates new tissue which results in skin with a better appearance, texture and more evenly distributed melanin than before the peel.

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Fall in Love With your Skin

Fall in Love With your Skin

When it comes to your image, there is no harsher critic in the world than you. People can tell you that you look amazing, skin glowing, body toned, glossy hair, and you will likely still look in the mirror and find a fault. This is the reality for many of us....

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Creating a Skin Care Routine That You Can Stick To

Creating a Skin Care Routine That You Can Stick To

It’s the beginning of the year, and it’s the traditional time to make promises to ourselves about various aspects of our lives. We’ve all done it. “I’ll work out more often.”, “I’m going to book a skin treatment at least once a month.”, “I’ll drink the right amount of...

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Tips for Travelling with Your Skin Care Essentials

Tips for Travelling with Your Skin Care Essentials

Let’s be honest, packing light can be a challenge, so here are some Tips for Travelling with Your Skin Care Essentials. Even more so when you look at your glorious collection of skincare products. Surely you can’t leave any behind for the holidays?   This...

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Skin Cleansing, why it’s so important

Skin Cleansing, why it’s so important

All skin care rituals start with cleansing, yet people put far more focus on serums, masques and other correctives. What many don’t realize is that without cleansing correctly, the ability of any treatments that follow can be hampered.   We cleanse to remove...

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Skin Cycling by DermaFix

Skin Cycling by DermaFix

A phenomenon that has reached viral status on social media has been coined “Skin Cycling” by Dr Whitney Bowe.   It is not dissimilar to the way in which people are cycling diets and exercise to increase results. This new way of recommending skin products has come...

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Rosacea: What is it and what can be done about it?

Rosacea: What is it and what can be done about it?

Rosacea is a skin condition that is characterised by symptoms of erythema (redness), telangiectasia (thread-like red broken veins that scatter on the skin), inflammation and breakout that looks like acne.   Doctors do not know exactly what causes Rosacea but...

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Spring Clean Your Skincare Routine

Spring Clean Your Skincare Routine

It’s time for change. You can see it all around. It's time for your spring skincare routine.   The weather is warmer, the trees are in blossom and your skin is starting to lose that tight feeling that plagues it throughout the dry, winter months. So too, should...

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The varying colours of Vitamin C

The varying colours of Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a well-known and readily available vitamin that can be both topically applied as well as ingested depending on the product and requirement. As our bodies can neither produce nor store Vitamin C, it is essential that we ensure daily intake and skin...

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3 Reasons to Love DermaFix Mandelic Retexturising Wipes

3 Reasons to Love DermaFix Mandelic Retexturising Wipes

There’s no denying it, skincare wipes are gaining popularity at a rapid rate. Given the resounding success of DermaFix Brightening Wipes, it seemed a no-brainer to formulate a specialized wipe for our other most-enquired-about skin condition: Acne.Enter DermaFix...

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Firm Favourites from DermaFix Cosmeceutical Skin Care

Firm Favourites from DermaFix Cosmeceutical Skin Care

Where has the time gone? How frequently have you caught yourself saying those words? Well, it’s DermaFix’s turn now. This phenomenal brand turns 16 this July, and there is so much to celebrate.   As a well-known, respected and proudly South African cosmeceutical...

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What is the best age to start a skin care routine?

What is the best age to start a skin care routine?

The most common question we get asked as skin care professionals by parents is, “When should my child start a skincare routine?” DermaFIX recommends that by the age of 10 some form of gentle skin care routine should be in place. Prevention is always better than cure,...

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Avoid Chapped lips this winter

Avoid Chapped lips this winter

As our temperature starts to drop the air becomes less moist, this is when our lips start to get dry and cracked, we have all suffered from this tight, rough and unpleasant condition at least once during the winter months. Besides using a good lip care product there...

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For the love of eyes

For the love of eyes

While you might wish it weren’t so, the skin around your eyes is one part of your body that can show the earliest signs of premature ageing, particularly without proper care.As the skin around your eyes is thinner and more delicate than the skin on other parts of your...

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AHAs and BHAs – what is the difference?

AHAs and BHAs – what is the difference?

AHAs and BHAs are amongst the many buzzwords heard within the skin care industry, but what exactly do these acronyms stand for, and what do they do? Let's take a closer look…AHAs, also known as Alpha Hydroxy Acids, are a water-soluble class of chemical compounds that...

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The terrifying trend of DIY advanced protocols

The terrifying trend of DIY advanced protocols

Mention DIY and the first thing that comes to mind is probably one of those easy-to-do projects in and around the house, like repainting a wall or making your own headboard. Performing an advanced skin care protocol at home, on the other hand, should be the last...

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Blue light – what is it, and how does it affect the skin.

Blue light – what is it, and how does it affect the skin.

You may not have heard of HEV light, or high energy visible light before, but maybe you are more familiar with the term ‘Blue Light’? Whilst a relatively new term used within the skin care market, the concept of blue light is anything but new, but what is it exactly?...

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Skin Barrier 101

Skin Barrier 101

‘Your skin barrier’ and ‘stripping the skin’ are not entirely uncommon phrases, with so many beauty magazines and skin care blogs making mention of these concepts. But what does it all mean exactly?   To truly understand the skin, and to be able to properly take...

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The Skin’s Natural Microbiome

The Skin’s Natural Microbiome

We often associate the word ‘bacteria’ with something that is bad or dirty, but what if you were told that bacteria play a big role in keeping us healthy?   You may already be familiar with concepts like ‘healthy gut flora’ and ‘probiotics’ when it comes to...

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Protect the skin you are in

Protect the skin you are in

Ageing… it happens to all of us!  And while there are many culprits that contribute towards the breakdown of healthy skin, UV exposure is one of the leading factors contributing to the acceleration of skin ageing.   In order to protect and prevent the skin from...

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DermaBright Home Peeling – What you need to know

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...

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Top technologies to incorporate into your skin care journey

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...

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DermaFix Enzyme Masques

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...

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The Delicate Décolleté and DermaFix SND Corrector

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...

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Common skin care myths and mistakes

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...

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The Ancient Art of Double Cleansing

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...

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Beginners guide to Skin care

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...

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Retinoids vs Non Prescriptive Retinoids

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...

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Papaya – not just an ingredient in your morning smoothie

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....

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The Beauty of Ceramides

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...

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Healthy living, Healthy skin

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....

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The World of Prejuvenation

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...

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The perfect cleansing match

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...

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A Discussion on Acne

A Discussion on Acne

Acne is one of the most common skin conditions, affecting people across multiple ages. Although most common between the ages of twelve and twenty-four, acne can occur well into the 30s and 40s being a hereditary disease with a tendency to burn out in most patients at...

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Treat yourself to an at-home DermaFix facial

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...

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Protecting the skin during stressful times

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...

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Home time is masque time

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...

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Hand Hygiene 101

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...

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How DermaFix CBD lotion makes use of Cannabinoids

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...

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The secret to a happy handbag

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...

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Skin Care in the City

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...

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Here comes the Summer sun, and the sunburn

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...

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Cellulite 101

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...

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Reducing skin redness

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...

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DermaFix Cosmeceutical Skin Care Corrective Coverage

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...

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How to take care of your skin as a frequent traveller

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 climate can...

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Management of Stretchmarks with DermaFix

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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Collagen Demystified

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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Improvement of Pseudofolliculitis Barbae

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

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

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

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

Smart Skin Care Solutions for Hyperpigmentation

Smart Skin Care Solutions for Hyperpigmentation To understand the role of pigmentation in the skin and how to balance it, we must first take a look at what the contributing factors are to a darkened skin. Certain skin is more prone to hyperpigmentation than others....

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DermaFix ‘Science-Centric icons’

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 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

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?

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

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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How to Hydrate an Oily, Acne Prone skin

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 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

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

LED Light therapy and how it benefits the skin

The 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 the light...

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Skin Care Protocols vs ‘Quick Fix’ Procedures

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

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

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

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?

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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Vitamins: To B or Not to B?

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

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 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...

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DermaFix Ferulic + C + E & other Vitamin C benefits

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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PowerBlending protocol for an age defying lift

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

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

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 Conditioning Alkaline Wash

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...

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How to Improve Cellulite with DermaFix

How to Improve Cellulite with DermaFix

Cellulite is a common skin concern caused by persistent subcutaneous fatty deposits that push up against the connective tissue within the skin, giving the skin a ‘lumpy’ or ‘dimpled’ appearance.  Cellulite is mostly noticed on the buttocks,...

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A healthy Stratum Corneum

A healthy Stratum Corneum

Preparing the skin for a healthy Stratum Corneum The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the skin which acts as a protective barrier against external factors such as environmental stress. This protective barrier has a vital role in the prevention of water loss...

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To peel or not to peel the skin

To peel or not to peel the skin

Over the past decade, there has been an explosion of peeling mediums introduced into the skin care industry. These modalities provide for an increasing number of sophisticated protocol options to help with the improvement of various concerns...

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Combatting Sagging Skin on the Neck and Décolleté

Combatting Sagging Skin on the Neck and Décolleté

DermaFix Cosmeceutical Skin Care have various modalities and in-clinic protocols to help with the improvement of sagging skin on the neck and décolleté.   The cause of skin ageing on this area can be due to various factors including...

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DermaFix advanced skincare – A decade of success

DermaFix advanced skincare – A decade of success

A passion for skincare and wealth of experience results in a decade of skincare success In 2006, the shared vision of three professionals led to the creation of a new business. Rosalie Neto, Dave Neto and Ursula Volbrecht together founded...

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MD Prescriptives by DermaFix

MD Prescriptives by DermaFix

In 2014, DermaFix Cosmeceutical Skin Care expanded on their retail range to include the MD Prescriptives products, Physician Strength Formulations which are based on sound science and technology, a scientific approach to skin care. A variety of ingredients are found...

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7 Skin Care Tips for Teenage Skin by Dermafix

7 Skin Care Tips for Teenage Skin by Dermafix

Being a teenager doesn't need to mean bad skin you will have bad skin! Here are some skin care tips for teenage skin that will keep you happy and glowing.   The majority of teenagers may experience problematic skin at some point in their adolescent years. These...

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Vitamin C and its benefits

Vitamin C and its benefits

If you have picked up products within skin care clinics and skimmed through their ingredient listing, you will notice that there are a variety of key ingredients that assist in the prevention of many skin care concerns. This is due to the fact...

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Cleanse, Correct, Protect

Cleanse, Correct, Protect

  With so many products available on the skin care market, one is often faced with questions of ‘What steps 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...

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DermaFix ingredients based on new science and technology

DermaFix ingredients based on new science and technology

More and more beauty industry growth is being powered by the fields of science and technology, using broader innovations to create and promote new and exciting beauty products. Even though new products are always emerging, there are often only a few ingredients that...

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Improvement of scar-tissue

Improvement of scar-tissue

DermaFix Cosmeceutical Products assisting the improvement of scar-tissue Scars are areas of fibrous tissue that replace and restore normal tissue continuity after injury. A scar results as a natural part of wound healing in the skin and...

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What does your SPF factor in sunscreen mean to you?

What does your SPF factor in sunscreen mean to you?

Choosing the correct Sun Protection for you can be somewhat confusing with the variety of brands and claims on the market. Many of us are under the misconception that SPF value indicates the percentage of sun protection you are getting however,...

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Sunburn and its disadvantages

Sunburn and its disadvantages

Sunburn - something everyone knows and has encountered   Almost all of us have experienced sunburn at some point, and the majority of us were probably not wearing adequate sun protection at the time. One lies in the sun hoping to get that golden tan, but instead...

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A facial for the DermaFix beginner

A facial for the DermaFix beginner

Going for a regular facial might be old news however, for some, there are those who want to start a thorough skin care regime, but they have no idea how or where to start. We are taught that cleansing, toning and moisturising the skin are the foundations...

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DermaFix Skin Care – SMART Anti-Ageing Peptides

DermaFix Skin Care – SMART Anti-Ageing Peptides

DermaFix DeCeleRate contains 3 smart anti-ageing peptides that have been tried and tested for over 9 years. This improved formulation incorporates Matrixyl® synthe’6® assisting to boost and rebuild the skin whilst improving wrinkle depth. Peptides are strings of amino...

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Benefits of DermaFix toners

Benefits of DermaFix toners

  Today’s busy lifestyle makes it is easier to skip a few integral steps in your skin care routine however, Toning is most definitely not a step that should be forgotten about as making use of the DermaFix Toners ensures that you get...

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MD Prescriptives DNA protection

MD Prescriptives DNA protection

MD Prescriptives DNA protection and why this application has an advantage when used under your Sun Protection.   Sun exposure is one of the leading factors contributing to the acceleration of skin ageing. In order to protect and prevent...

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Cocktailing of the DermaFix serums

Cocktailing of the DermaFix serums

  In your daily routine one includes various steps to improve their skin care concerns. These steps can range from cleansers to toners and various moisturisers. The question majority of clients ask is, whether it is necessary to include a serum into their daily...

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Dry Skin vs Dehydrated Skin

Dry Skin vs Dehydrated Skin

Winter - a term normally associated with cold mornings and even colder nights, heaters, warm blankets (possibly electric), fireplaces and itchy, dry, rough and flaky skin. Ask most people during the winter-time how their skin feels, the answer...

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Understanding how climate changes can affect the skin

Understanding how climate changes can affect the skin

From warm summers to icy, sometimes snowy, cold winters, no one can accuse the South African weather of being steady. But it’s not just your wardrobe it affects, sudden temperature changes whether it be cold and dry or hot and humid, an area’s...

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Benefits of advanced skin resurfacing

Benefits of advanced skin resurfacing

  Various skin imperfections can occur as a result of sun damage, acne, ageing or a build-up of redundant skin cells which make the skin appear dull and even rough in skin texture. DermaFix offers a variety of skin peels recommended for...

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Microneedling Benefits & Treatment

Microneedling Benefits & Treatment

Many Skin Care Clinics offer MT Microneedling Treatments and it is considered to be a safe and effective skin treatment when performed by a trained Skin Care Professional. But what about doing this treatment at home? Are there any benefits?...

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Vitamin A details & insights with DermaFix

Vitamin A details & insights with DermaFix

Vitamin A should play an important part of any person's diet as it assists many essential functions within the body   Vitamin A, a fat soluble vitamin, is present in many different forms including Retinyl Palmitate, Retinol, Retinaldehyde,...

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Mandelic Acid and it’s benefits

Mandelic Acid and it’s benefits

Mandelic acid is an increasingly popular alpha hydroxy acid derived from the hydrolysis of an extract of bitter almonds.   It has been studied extensively for its uses in treating common skin problems such as photo-ageing, irregular...

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What is eczema and how can it be treated?

What is eczema and how can it be treated?

When it comes to eczema, do you what to look for and how to treat it?   Eczema is the term given to a group of skin concerns causing an inflammatory reaction within the skin, the skin responds by becoming swollen and itchy. Eczema can...

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Tips for controlling your acne

Tips for controlling your acne

How to take your skin back when facing the challenges of acne Unfortunately, acne, particularly teenage acne, is a problematic skin condition which is very common. Acne is caused when oil and dead skin cells build up and block hair follicles, causing unsightly pimples...

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What is hyperpigmentation and how can it be managed?

What is hyperpigmentation and how can it be managed?

When we speak of pigmentation, we are referring to the colour of a person’s skin. Skin pigmentation is caused by a substance in the body called melanin, which gives our body colour (pigment) in areas such as the hair, eyes and skin. Our skin tone, hair colour, and eye...

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Sunscreen and Ageing

We all know the harsh truth, and that is that our skin changes with age and even quicker without the use of sunscreen.   Of course, genes and lifestyle play a role in the skin ageing process, but there are certain aspects which we can...

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Ageing skin and Collagen breakdown

Ageing skin and Collagen breakdown

Collagen is the main structural component of the dermis providing strength and support to human skin. Collagen production in the skin tends to decline with age, as much as by 1% per year after the age of 18, which ultimately leads to ageing skin. This decline is far...

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How to look younger for longer

How to look younger for longer

With a wealth of anti-aging products on the market, both men and women are affected by the signs of aging and try to figure out how to look younger for longer. While such products can do much to help slow down the early signs of skin...

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Facial masques by DermaFix

Facial masques by DermaFix

Eliminate skin care concerns with facial masques by DermaFix   Facial masques can be introduced into your skincare regime to help treat particular skin types or concerns and is best to perform after cleansing and exfoliation. This allows for the active...

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Hyperpigmentation – what is it?

Hyperpigmentation – what is it?

Do you know what hyperpigmentation is and how it affects your skin?   Hyperpigmentation is caused by exposure to UV light, which brings about two quite separate effects – the immediate pigment darkening that you get after even a few minutes in the sun and real...

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Natural Skin Care

Natural Skin Care

Beautiful and natural skin care starts with professional skin care by DermaFix   Natural skin care starts with the condition of your body as a whole. The condition of your microcirculation is of central importance, both in maintaining a state of high-level...

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Skin Lightening & Whitening

Skin Lightening & Whitening

Skin lightening & whitening, very in-vogue in South Africa, can lead to skin damage when the incorrect product choice is made. Many claims and promises are made about skin lightening & whitening which are beyond the scope of what normal healthy skin can cope...

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Eye Area Skin Care

Eye Area Skin Care

The skin around the eyes can be 1/10th as thick as the skin on the face. Fewer oil glands exist around the eyes; hence this part of the face is more likely to show premature signs of ageing and requires more detailed skin care products,...

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Acne Improvements – How to Get Rid of Acne

Acne Improvements – How to Get Rid of Acne

How to get rid of Acne? Acne is inherited, although this varies in individual families, and can last until one’s late 30s if not controlled. Acne improvement can only be controlled – not cured, as it is a disease. There is a genetically...

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Beautiful Skin

Beautiful Skin

Beautiful skin can become a reality with the DermaFix range of skin care products A beautiful skin is a prime requisite of beauty. It is impossible to imagine a lovely woman without a perfect complexion.  So important an impression does the...

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Acne Scarring – prevention & treatment

Acne Scarring – prevention & treatment

Take care of acne prone skin with prevention and treatment skin care advice from DermaFix One of the biggest problems experienced is the hyper-inflammatory response in the skin to the slightest injury.  A single acne lesion will often result in...

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Physical changes that cause Acne

Physical changes that cause Acne

Maintaining and preventing acne with DermaFix skin care products Although oily skin might exacerbate acne, it is not the root cause of it. It is now clear, from extensive research, that there is a genetic component to acne. To understand the...

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Dry skin prevention and treatment

Dry skin prevention and treatment

Combating dry skin all year round with DermaFix Cosmeceutical Skin Care Emollients used in skin care are essential for most skin types, and especially for those struggling with "winter skin" or dry skin. Emollients work to moisturise dry skin by increasing the amount...

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Pigmented, wrinkled & dry skin in winter

Pigmented, wrinkled & dry skin in winter

Know what skin care products work best to prevent dry skin in winter DermaFix’s Professional Skin Care Aesthetic clinics can do so much for this bothersome condition known as dry skin in winter. It is the best skin care provided by a DermaFix...

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Ageing Skin – Eye and Neck Care

Ageing Skin – Eye and Neck Care

Ageing skin is part of growing old, but you can still keep your skin glowing and healthy Eyes are where the "smile starts" and the assessments of your looks are quickly evaluated according to them. This is why eyes are so important. Sadly, they are still one of the...

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Moisturising skin care for optimal rejuvenation

Moisturising skin care for optimal rejuvenation

Industry leading skin care products and skin solutions from DermaFix The skin care brands from DermaFix have been tested and are recommended for optimal skin care and thus prevention of premature ageing of the skin. Apart from a range of cleansers we also have an...

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Skin lightening products and treatments available

Skin lightening products and treatments available

Remove dark spots and lighten up your skin with the DermaFix skin lightening products range The process of skin lightening using world class skin lightening products is the process of using chemicals to lighten the tone of one’s skin or provide...

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Facial skin products that are affordable and effective

Facial skin products that are affordable and effective

With DermaFix Cosmeceutical Skin Care, your skin can feel fresh and rejuvenated without breaking the bank! As we get older, and the damage of the years past becomes apparent in our skin, we start to become aware of just how important it is to care for our skin. Often...

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The best skin care advice from the professionals

The best skin care advice from the professionals

If you want the best skin in the room, you are going to have to have the best skin care products and regimen with the best skin care advice Caring for your skin is vitally important, especially if you want to look younger for longer – which we...

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Skin Tips For Different Skin Types

Skin Tips For Different Skin Types

Different skin types require different treatments and products Taking care of your skin properly seems to be a lifelong commitment and one that deserves special and changing attention as we get older. You could have just about any type of skin...

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Choose The Right Skin Care Products – Choose DermaFix

Choose The Right Skin Care Products – Choose DermaFix

Looking after your skin is a lifelong commitment and using the correct skin care products helps. Taking care of your skin is somewhat of a lifelong commitment. As children we should be taught how to properly care for our skin…and a healthy skin care regime should...

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All about stretch marks

All about stretch marks

 Stretch marks, although generally painless, do not look visually appealing, but occur on the body all too often. Stretch marks appear when skin is overstretched, in the form of linear streaks which are usually present near the waist, armpits, stomach and...

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