LET’S CELEBRATE YOU! This year, for your birthday, we want to offer you something really special when you come in for your next treatment! Because self-care is at the heart of what we do, and you deserve to be pampered!     Choose 3 LAPCOS Korean Sheet Masks from our selection of sheet mask options (subject to availability)   ALOE   |   COLLAGEN   |   TEA TREE   |   CHARCOAL   |    CICA   |   HONEY   |    HYALURONIC   |   VITA C   PROPOLIS   |   PEARL   |   CERAMIDE   ..read more

Fight those pesky acne breakouts! Have you ever wondered what the most common skin complaint is? In our experience, it is acne. Acne is definitely one of the most frequent complaints in our clinic, with around 40 to 50% of all in-clinic consultations. Data from the Canadian Dermatology Association paints a similar picture, stating that around 90% of adolescents are affected and 20% of the total population.  It is not surprising then that there are numerous treatment options available for acne patients of all ages. However, most of them are serious prescription medications, and many acne s ..read more

What’s your pick me up in the morning? Are you carefully brewing a cup of coffee or grabbing a latte on the run on your way to work? Or perhaps you’re more of a tea aficionado? Reaching for a cup of green tea first thing in the morning is a great start to the day, not only for heart health. Your skin will be thanking you, too, especially if you start adding green tea to your daily skincare routine.    Green Tea as a Skincare Ingredient If you’re following skincare news, you could be forgiven for getting a little confused. Manufacturers release new products almost every week, praising ..read more

    Where do growth factors in skin care come from? Considered the “holy grail” of anti-aging and 21st-century skincare, growth factors (or GFs) are one of the most promising ingredients skin scientists work with.  In our previous blog, we explained why GFs are different from any other skincare ingredient. We talked about the huge benefits these proteins have for your skin and introduced the difference between stem cells, cytokines, and growth factors. Then we invited you to join us in the laboratory and learn more about how GFs are harvested.  Part 2 picks up where part 1 ..read more

The Magic of Growth Factors in Skin Care   If there is one topic within skin science, cosmetology, and even dermatology that could be considered the “holy grail”, it is anti-aging and growth factors in skin care. Developing ways to fight the appearance of lines, wrinkles, as well as inflammation and hyperpigmentation efficiently, has long been one of the main interests of skin researchers. Over the last few years, one type of ingredient has made more headlines than most others. Growth factors (GFs) in skincare are treated like a magic ingredient we have been looking for. And whilst they a ..read more

  In nutrition as well as in skin science, vitamin C is a multi-tasking miracle worker when it comes to supporting your health inside and out. As a high-quality ingredient in serums, cleansers, and other products it has the power to make your skin appear healthier, fresher, and more youthful.  If vitamin C is not yet part of your daily skincare routine, here are plenty of reasons to give it a try.    Benefits of Vitamin C Vitamin C in skincare helps prevent and reverse skin aging through its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also essential in the creation ..read more

Would you like to have access to one skincare product that multitasks and supports your skin in countless ways? Who wouldn’t want that? Take a closer look at Niacinamide, and you’ll see that this magic ingredient actually exists. Niacinamide in skincare has numerous benefits for the health and appearance of your skin. What makes this ingredient even more exciting is that it combines well with other skincare ingredients. Plus, it comes in multiple forms. You can choose between dietary supplements or topical serums in different concentrations to find the multitasker that works best for your skin ..read more

Who doesn’t dream of healthier, younger-looking skin that resists the signs of aging? Our grandmothers knew that vitamin A is great for beautiful skin. More recently, scientists and cosmetics gurus have been hailing the benefits of retinol. But there is a downside to retinol’s effectiveness. It’s a strong ingredient, and if you have sensitive skin, chances are you will suffer side effects. Luckily, you now have an alternative: let me introduce you to Bakuchiol serum – it’s vitamin A for sensitive skin.  What Is Bakuchiol? Bakuchiol is a plant extract derived from the seeds and leaves of t ..read more

Maskne: The Sneaky Legacy of Covid-10 and How Wearing a Mask Causes Acne    Wait, is Maskne a real thing? The woes around acne related to wearing a mask is very real, and if you’ve been wearing a mask through the past 18 months, you might know a little something about this already. When it comes to mask-related acne, none of us are in the clear. No matter our skin type, skin color or sensitivity, it doesn’t discriminate. Interestingly, maskne is not a new condition in professions where surgical masks have to be worn regularly. Now that the general population is encouraged to wear a m ..read more

Protecting your skin against the deleterious effects of damaging UV rays, free radicals and blue light is so much more than slapping on that thick, white, gooey sunscreen and looking like an oil slick all day. Sunscreen technology has tremendously evolved in the past 10-15 years, and we can now enjoy light, sheer, cosmetically pleasing sun protection on a daily basis without the downsides of the older SPF formulas.    Ask dermatologists and they will tell you: “The best sun protection is the sunscreen you will use”. Well, that’s partially true, but there is so much more to sun protec ..read more