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Having done Sculptra and Rejuran before, I wondered what benefit Profhilo would bring. My skin was relatively good, well maintained for a 44 year old. But being the skincare junkie that I am, I was intrigued by this "injectable skincare". It engaged 100% pure, unadulterated hyaluronic acid (32mg of high molecular weight and 32mg low molecular weight) - yup, that's about 5 times more HA than your average skinbooster. By stimulating the production of 4 different types of collagen and elastin from within, it will emit the slow release of hyaluronic acid, which improves the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles without...

2020: We slept in one world and woke up in another. A world where Coronavirus, lock-downs, circuit breakers, curfews & of course, wearing of face masks when we go out for a walk, buy groceries or run important errands is the new normal. Inevitably, many of us find ourselves dealing with a host of skin issues. Common ones include itchiness, redness, inflammation, rashes and acne breakouts.Who’s more pre-disposed to getting Maskne? Those of us with oily and acne prone skin or irritable, intolerant skin.Serene sharing on Maskne with Kiss92. Click here. Why does Maskne occur? When worn correctly, effective protection...

Most will desire the latter of course – after all, our brain is wired to see “beauty” in a certain way. Clear, radiant glass skin in an almost ethereal or even tanned way is something we naturally gravitate towards.So let’s cover the bases first and understand what Pigmentation is and how it formed.Pigment or melanin is formed deep in the basal layer of skin (in cells known as melanocytes). Over time, the melanin formed is transported upwards and get deposited in cells known as keratinocytes at the skin surface and present visually as the undesirable pigment we see on the...

Here we are at our 30’s to 40’s and we are still greeted by Acne? "Surely that’s a thing from our days of youth?” Maybe not.Acne Vulgaris is a common skin disease and is increasingly seen in adults. Traditionally, adult acne is defined as acne in men & women over 25 years of age. This can be broadly divided into persistent acne, new-onset cases, or recurrent disease. Persistent acne represents disease that first started in adolescence and continues into adulthood, new onset acne presents for the first time in adulthood, and finally, recurrent disease refers to acne that is present...

Antioxidants are our first line of defense in anti-ageing as it prevents first signs of pigmentation, dark spots, fine lines and textural changes in skin. Just when we think sunscreen is enough for that, think again. We are constantly exposed to not only UV radiation, but also pollution, ozone, and other harmful visible and non-visible forms of radiation. The role of Antioxidants is a powerful one - they neutralize the damaging effects of free radical reactions that transpire under the surface of our skin.   The problem for me and many others is that until now, it has been challenging finding...