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 Lisa Volbrecht | Nov 2, 2022 | Skin Care
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...
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 | Aug 19, 2022 | Skin Care, Skin Care Products
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...
by Lisa Volbrecht | Jun 10, 2022 | Skin Care
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,...
by Lisa Volbrecht | Apr 22, 2022 | Skin Care
Often called “Chicken Skin”, as it closely resembles the look of a plucked chicken, Keratosis Pilaris is a very common and completely harmless skin condition that presents as patches of rough, bumpy skin. The concern is especially noticed on areas such as the...
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 | Nov 11, 2021 | Skin Care
Made up of amino acids, Proteins are large, complex molecules that play many critical roles within the body. Amino acids are often referred to as the building blocks of protein and contribute to the formation of all body tissue including muscles, bones, and skin....
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 | Oct 5, 2021 | Skin Care
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...
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 | Jan 26, 2021 | 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...
by Lisa Volbrecht | Dec 14, 2020 | Skin Care
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...
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 | Sep 30, 2020 | Skin Care
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...
by Lisa Volbrecht | Sep 18, 2020 | Skin Care
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...
by Lisa Volbrecht | Dec 12, 2019 | Skin Care, Skin Care Advice
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...
by Lisa Volbrecht | Nov 13, 2019 | Skin Care
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 untreated for a...
by Lisa Volbrecht | Aug 19, 2019 | Skin Care, Skin Care Advice
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 visits to...
by Lisa Volbrecht | Jun 3, 2019 | Skin Care
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...
by Lisa Volbrecht | Sep 7, 2018 | Skin Care
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...
by Lisa Volbrecht | May 3, 2018 | Skin Care, Skin Care Advice
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 skins wound...
by Lisa Volbrecht | Feb 23, 2018 | Skin Care, Skin Care Advice
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...
by Lisa Volbrecht | Sep 21, 2017 | Skin Care, Skin Care Advice
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...