
A Message From Dr Alison Jamieson - September Update
Spring is officially here. As I mentioned in my last newsletter it’s important this to year to focus on things in our control, because there is so much out of...
Spring is officially here. As I mentioned in my last newsletter it’s important this to year to focus on things in our control, because there is so much out of...
Avoid Irritation Chemicals, artificial colours, and fillers in skin care products can cause redness, irritation, and breakouts. Many people are even allergic to chemicals commonly found in conventionally produced...
With everything that's going on, your skin is being exposed to more mental, physical and environmental irritants than usual from the cold weather, added daily stress and wearing protective face...
A serum is a thinner consistency than a cream. When layering products (which is the concept of most skin care regimes) we always advise to go from thin to thick...
Unfortunately, retinoids (and retinols), the Vitamin A-derived holy grail ingredient that works wonders on both acne and fine lines by promoting skin-cell turnover, are considered unsafe to use during pregnancy. Those...
They are a common problem we see from sun exposure. I would advise see a dermatologist or cosmetic doctor to check the lesions aren’t cancerous and then consider light based...
One to two pumps should be ample. And allow a couple of minutes between application of your two products morning and evening. Also if you have never used active products...
It’s a wonderful career and there are lots of pathways –if you want to go straight into aesthetic medicine I would consider contacting one of the organisations like CPCA or...
Filler in the temple area is one of the most risky for vascular events (that can in the worst case scenario lead to blindness) so should only ever be considered...
It's great to establish a skincare routine in your teens/early 20's. If you're just starting to get a little oiliness and occasional pimple I would suggest skincare that is non-comedogenic and...
It is important to Protect in the morning and Repair at night and so the products need to be different as they function for these purposes. During the day we...
You cannot normalise skin without vitamin A, it’s built into our genes. We absolutely need it to make skin cells function normally as the ultra-important Vitamin A-responsive genes respond to...