Oily Skin

Oily skin can lead to acne flare-ups. Learn what our dermatologist recommends to manage oily skin and fight acne.

3 Things to Do Right Now for Your Pimples

December 2, 2015 By Alexandra Matkevich

There are lots of different suggestions out there on the best way to fight acne. I think some of the simplest methods are the most effective when battling spots, zits, pimples and pustules. Here are the three simple things you can do right now to treat your pimples! 1. Stop picking and squeezing them This advice goes for blackheads and whiteheads too! Though picking and squeezing your pimples can be really tempting, doing so isn’t the … [Read more...]

Hair Care

November 25, 2015 By Alexandra Matkevich

As much as people worry about the appearance and health of their skin, so do people worry about the health of their hair. Hair (and the scalp) comes in as many varieties as skin type, condition and colour. Just as we have a unique prescription for our skincare, each unique head of hair needs special care. General Tips Whatever hair type you have, it is important to follow a few basic principles to keep your hair and scalp in good health. These … [Read more...]

Treating blackheads at home

August 26, 2015 By Alexandra Matkevich

Blackheads are definitely one of the tougher skin conditions to get under control. It is probably because blackheads take so long to form that it can take a while to get rid of them properly. Not only that- but one should always take care to prevent damage to the skin and stop more blackheads forming. What is a blackhead? A blackhead is a common, mild type of acne. It is caused by blocked sebum (oil) from a hair follicle that has been exposed … [Read more...]

Acne Causing Ingredients

June 24, 2015 By Alexandra Matkevich

We always want to have the best skin possible, but what if your acne treatment products are actually making your acne worse? Acnegenic ingredients are ones that worsen your acne. Do you feel like you are doing everything to get acne under control but just can’t? It is important to read labels and check to see if your skincare or make-up does not contain acnegenic ingredients. Dermalogica recently put a list together of the main offending … [Read more...]

Botanicals: Roman Chamomile

June 11, 2015 By Alexandra Matkevich

The skin oil trend doesn’t look to be ceasing any time soon, and with winter here in Australia more people are turning to heavier, emollient based moisturisers. Though oil based products don’t suit everyone’s skin type, I have noticed a few products containing Roman chamomile. So let’s check it out! What is Roman Chamomile? Roman chamomile is a type of chamomile plant used in aromatherapy, herbal medicine, perfumery and skincare. It is known … [Read more...]

How to Control Oily Skin

June 3, 2015 By Alexandra Matkevich

Oily skin – some people will tell you it a blessing in disguise! It is true that oily skin tends to age better, but living with oily and combination-oily skin can lead to acne, congestion and shine. Lots of people will try to wash and scrub their face a lot, sometimes making oiliness worse and sensitisation! There are things you can do to help manage oily and combination-oily skin that will keep your skin type under control. The Oily Skin … [Read more...]

Green Tea for Blemishes

March 20, 2015 By Alexandra Matkevich

There is lots of talk on the internet about green tea and its amazing healing properties for skin. Green tea can be a powder, loose leaf or come in tea bags. The highest quality green teas are said to be matcha or green tea powder as it has the highest concentration of antioxidants, compared to dried varieties. What does the research say? A large proportion of the research about green tea is coming out of South Korea, where is it is a popular … [Read more...]

The Mystery Of The Zit

September 11, 2014 By Alexandra Matkevich

Pimples, acne or zits are a nuisance at the best of times and traumatic at the worst. They seem to appear when (and where!) they are least wanted: before a date, important social event or just when we can’t handle another little stress in our lives. So, what are pimples and why do they form? When people think of pimples, they often think of the typical raised, red and pus filled lesion on the face. However, pimples, or acne, can take many … [Read more...]

Care for Your Skin in Every Weather

August 12, 2014 By @entwellbeing

Care for Your Skin in Every Season While most people don’t immediately think of their skin as an organ, it has many functions. It holds the nerves that provide your sense of touch, regulates temperature and keeps out germs. It can also be very sensitive to certain kinds of damage. It is important to keep your skin healthy so that it can keep you healthy. Here are some essential tips to taking care of your skin. Winter In the winter, the … [Read more...]

Lipids and your skin

March 18, 2014 By Alexandra Matkevich

What are lipids? Lipids are naturally occurring hydrocarbon chains that are insoluble in water, but dissolve in natural solvents. Examples of lipids are fats, lipoproteins, fatty acids, some vitamins, steroids and phospholipids that contain monoglycerides, diglycerides and triglycerides. Think omega-3, omega-6, vitamin A, cholesterol and hormones. Lipids are essential in skin health, they help to form the structural components of the skin and … [Read more...]