There has been a lot of media hype surrounding the use of nano-particles in sunscreens and skin care products. Consumers have been totally mislead into believing that nano-particles are dangerous...

There’s a rising market for collagen supplements, claiming to improve skin quality or reduce the appearance of wrinkles deep within the skin. As collagen is the scaffolding for our skin,...

There is a lot of hype around the negative impact of HEV also known as ‘Blue light’. Before you buy your blue light glasses or don a ski mask in...

I'm often asked my opinion on the decision between using vitamins directly on the skin as serums or moisturisers versus taking them as oral supplements. Here's the lowdown from a...

A blackhead (also referred to as an open comedo) is an opening of the hair follicle with a blackened mass of oxidised oil covering the opening containing skin debris, oil...

When the climate is cooler, our blood vessels try to insulate us by becoming thinner and deeper in the skin to maintain blood temperature at around 37°C. This is why...