HOW TO PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM THE SUN LIKE A PRO
Melanoma and photoaging related skin problems are preventable. By applying sun protection religiously and staying out of the sun during the peak hours of UV rays, you can protect your skin, health and bank account. Many of the skin concerns people have today are the result of too much time in the sun without proper […]
RESEARCHING LIQUID GOLD
Throughout history, human blood has played an interesting, albeit strange, role as a treatment to various ailments. Even long before scientists determined how blood worked and that it could be used to save lives through transfusions, it was considered a regenerative life force. On the other side of the spectrum was ‘bloodletting’, a common form […]
THE SUMMER HOT LIST
This summer we’re all about streamlining our beauty and skincare routines. What is the point of extra daylight if you can’t make the most of it? When selecting skin care products itis essential to choose light-weight formulations that still protect, treat and hydrate your skin. These are the products that are on our Summer Hot […]
SUMMER SAFE AESTHETIC TREATMENTS WITH DERMAGURU
There is a season for everything, and that includes aesthetic treatments. In winter, we intentionally focus on more intensive treatments that require more downtime and less sun exposure as people are more inclined to stay indoors. But summer calls for a different approach to guarantee that your skin looks and feels good all season long, […]
KEEPING SENSITIVE SKIN CALM
Inflammation and dehydration are two skin concerns that often go hand-in-hand. The underlying cause for this and many other skin concerns can be traced back to the skin’s acid mantle or better known as the skin barrier. Our skin barrier is an invisible layer made up of skin cells and a lipid matrix which protects […]
THYMUSKIN® – THE COMPLETE HAIR LOSS AND SCALP CARE SOLUTION
Our hair has symbolic meaning, it’s part of our cultural expression and an extension of our personality. What we do, or don’t do, with our hair says as much about who we are as our friends, our music preferences and the books we read. So, it should come as no surprise that when we lose […]
USING YOUR BODY’S NATURAL CELL THERAPY WITH ARTHREX®
By now, you’ve probably heard of PRP treatments. Celebrities and influencers alike have made these seemingly ‘gory’ treatments Insta-famous and shared all the details either on their tv-shows or social media pages. Despite the bloody coverage, PRP which is short for Platelet Rich Plasma, is an effective treatment used by doctors to treat everything from […]
PUT THE SPRING BACK INTO YOUR SKIN
Your age does not have to determine the health of your skin! Put back the spring into your skin with these three steps to healthy glowing skin: Step One – Cultivate a good skincare routine No matter what age you are, a good skincare routine is the foundation of healthy skin. In our twenties and […]
THE SUN: UV AWARENESS – BY DR VERNON CHING, PRECISION AESTHETICS
July is UV Awareness month. Despite the weather being cold one is tempted to stay outdoors for long stretches to enjoy the fresh South African air, and not worry about using sunblock. Here in South Africa, protection from the sun is necessary all year round, for several reasons. THE SUN AND PREMATURE AGING Frequent exposure […]
HOW TO TREAT HYPERPIGMENTATION
Hyperpigmentation is like that distant cousin we all have. You’ve heard stories of them, and you’ve seen pictures, but you’ve never really witnessed them with your own eyes. Then one day, they just show up at your doorstep and won’t leave. Pigmentation has always been there, hiding under the layers of skin or just waiting […]