Harper’s BAZAAR · Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about retinol, including the 15 best retinol products to buy

SOME SKINCARE products are a no-brainer addition to your routine. Cleanser? Of course. Moisturiser? Absolutely. But then there are the other steps and buzzword ingredients that take a little more consideration. Take, for instance, retinol. Retinol is possibly one of the most-talked-about skincare actives on the market, and it’s also one of the most misunderstood. The potent ingredient is lauded for […]

Notes On Cosmelan and Dermamelan

What is it? Cosmelan and Dermamelan are depigmentation treatments that combine the application of a professional peel in clinic with a follow up home care maintenance cream. They’re designed to target existing pigment inconsistencies like melasma, sun spots and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation that occurs after blemishes or acne have resolved, while also reprogramming the way that […]

Notes On IPL/ Laser

What is it? IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light. A tried and true treatment, it combines light, heat and can also include radiofrequency depending on the device, to target a multitude of skin concerns. IPL works to move stagnated blood through broken capillaries to help reduce appearance of redness in the skin – commonly seen […]

Notes On LED Light Therapy Programme

What is it? LED Light Therapy uses a variety of wavelengths of light – most commonly Red 633nm and Near-Infrared 830nm – to stimulate cell renewal in the skin. It’s a safe, non-invasive and clinically-proven approach to promoting collagen and elastin, boosting circulation and hydration, reducing inflammation and accelerating wound healing. The benefits of Light […]

Notes On Microdermabrasion and Peels

What is it? Microdermabrasion uses a fine diamond tip head coupled with a gentle vacuum to abrade the surface of the skin, clearing off keratinised (or dead) skin cells, while decongesting the pores. The vacuum action also aids in lymphatic drainage of the skin by flushing toxins to the lymph nodes for excretion while promoting […]

Notes On Picoway

What is it? Picoway is an innovative type of laser that works with light but without heat, making it a safe and effective option for darker skin tones who may be contra-indicated to IPL lasers, or for those concerned with hormonal pigment that can actually be triggered by heat. It works by shattering pigment and […]

Notes On Sublime Skin Tightening

What is it? Sublime Skin Tightening is a non-invasive, wrinkle reduction procedure used to tighten areas of the skin with mild skin laxity, particularly beneficial for the cheeks, nasolabial folds, jawline, around the eyes and neck. Sublime is a far less painful alternative to Thermage. It employs bipolar radiofrequency and infrared technology to heat the […]

Notes On Sublative

What is it? Sublative is a proven corrective treatment designed to address moderate to severe acne scars, deeper set wrinkles, pigmented lesions, red and brown spots and textural irregularities. It does so by delivering fractionated bi-pilar radiofrequency energy directly into the upper dermis of the skin via an array of multi-electrode pins. The surface of […]