Menopause and Signs of Aging Menopause marks a significant transition in a woman’s life, typically occurring around age 50. This phase brings about various physiological changes, notably a decline in estrogen levels, which profoundly impacts the skin. Up to 30% of dermal collagen is lost in the first five years of menopause alone, leading…
June is Acne Awareness Month If you, or someone you know, is struggling with acne, there are solutions. Acne is the most common skin disorder that affects about 4 out of 5 people at some point, particularly through the ages of 11-30. Acne is a disorder of the skin’s oil glands. Results are blocked pores…
May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Skin cancer can happen to anyone, at any time, on any area of the body. It is the most common type of cancer and one of the most preventable. Skin cancer can appear in different shapes, sizes and colours, and may not look the same for each…
It is so important to wear sunscreen 365 days a year. Yes, even in the winter. Yes, even when it’s overcast and raining. Sunscreen plays an important role in protecting our skin from harmful UV rays that can cause the breakdown of collagen and elastin, hyperpigmentation, redness, sunburns, and even skin cancer. UV rays can…
