by Tanika Swart | Nov 17, 2023 | Skin Care, Skin Care Advice, Skin Care Products, Sunscreen, Uncategorized
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...
by Lyndall | Mar 16, 2023 | Beautiful Skin, Hyperpigmentation, Skin Care Advice, Skin Resurfacing, Uncategorized
As we start moving towards the end of summer is sunny South Africa, we are looking forward to activities that we usually keep for the winter months. In terms of DermaFix skin treatments, that means Advanced Resurfacing, or skin peels as they are most often called....
by Lisa Volbrecht | Feb 14, 2023 | Skin Care Advice, Skin Care Products
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....
by Lisa Volbrecht | Jan 17, 2023 | Skin Care Advice
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...
by Lisa Volbrecht | Dec 9, 2022 | Skin Care Advice, Skin Care Products
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...
by Lisa Volbrecht | Nov 18, 2022 | Skin Care Advice
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...
by Lisa Volbrecht | Sep 27, 2022 | Skin Care, Skin Care Advice
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...
by Lisa Volbrecht | Sep 1, 2022 | Skin Care Advice
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,...
by Lisa Volbrecht | May 31, 2022 | Skin Care Advice
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...
by Lisa Volbrecht | Mar 14, 2022 | Skin Care Advice
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...
by Lisa Volbrecht | Feb 21, 2022 | Skin Care, Skin Care Advice
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...
by Lisa Volbrecht | Jan 26, 2022 | Skin Care Advice
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...
by Lisa Volbrecht | Dec 13, 2021 | Ageing Skin, Skin Care Advice
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?...
by Lisa Volbrecht | Oct 19, 2021 | Skin Care, Skin Care Advice
‘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...
by Lisa Volbrecht | Jul 22, 2021 | Skin Care, Skin Care Advice
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...
by Lisa Volbrecht | Apr 14, 2021 | Skin Care Advice
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...
by Lisa Volbrecht | Feb 23, 2021 | Skin Care Advice
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...
by Lisa Volbrecht | Feb 2, 2021 | Skin Care Advice
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...
by Lisa Volbrecht | Nov 11, 2020 | Skin Care Advice
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....
by Lisa Volbrecht | Oct 21, 2020 | Skin Care, Skin Care Advice
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...
by Lisa Volbrecht | Oct 6, 2020 | Skin Care Advice
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....
by Lisa Volbrecht | Jul 9, 2020 | Skin Care Advice
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...
by Lisa Volbrecht | Jun 2, 2020 | Skin Care Advice
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...
by Lisa Volbrecht | Apr 3, 2020 | Skin Care Advice
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...