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...
Expert Advice
All-natural, Australian-made, vegan skincare
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...
Protect your skin from irritants
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...
What is the difference between serum and cream? Why do you need both?
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...
What can I use instead of Vitamin A while pregnant and breastfeeding?
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...
I’m 60 and having living most of my life in the Top End I have developed age spots on my arms, back of hands and face. Can you please recommend a treatment.
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...
How much of each product should I be putting on my skin each night?
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...
I am a doctor interested in a career in Aesthetic Medicine. What steps do you recommend for someone who would like to work in your footsteps.
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...
Is it safe to have fillers on the temple area? Will that also help with the extra skin above the eye lid?
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...
What's a good routine for a teen with oily/acne prone skin?
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...
Why do you need different products in the morning and at night?
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...
Let’s talk about the most important skincare ingredient - the molecule Vitamin A.
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...