As we age, our skin naturally loses some of its elasticity. This is especially noticeable on the face, neck, and arms. Reasons for this include the destruction of collagen and elastin fibres in the skin. Experts credit the role of…
Treating crow’s feet with light therapy Some parts of the face are more susceptible than others to the signs of aging. The skin around the eyes is 40% thinner than in other areas of our face, making it more delicate.…
Marionette lines are facial wrinkles that occur with natural ageing. The lines run vertically between the mouth and chin, which can also create sagging in the lower half of your face. Marionette lines get their name from marionette string puppets,…
Vitiligo is a disease that causes loss of skin colour in patches. This happens when melanocytes – skin cells that make pigment – are attacked and destroyed, causing the skin to turn a milky-white colour. The discoloured areas usually get…
Amazingly, over 125 genes are known to affect skin pigmentation. Along with hormones, genes are responsible for regulating the melanin production process. They can adjust how much eumelanin or pheomelanin your skin cells produce and how well they survive and…
A stretch mark is a type of scar that develops when our skin stretches or shrinks quickly. The abrupt change causes the collagen and elastin, which support our skin, to rupture. As the skin heals, stretch marks may appear. Not…
Great skin tone is the goal of many people, but affordability is often the stumbling block in treatment. Using the Photizo Blush light therapy device has been shown to produce tangible results in stimulating the production of collagen and fibroblasts,…
Improving the appearance of broken capillaries with light therapy Broken capillaries are tiny blood vessels that have burst under the skin and are especially noticeable in the nose area or other regions of the face. The red veins take on…
Although most people love the warmth and light of the sun, too much sun exposure can significantly damage human skin. The sun’s heat dries out areas of unprotected skin and depletes the skin’s supply of natural lubricating oils. In addition,…
Dark circles under the lower eyelids are common in men and women. Dark circles under the eyes are commonly caused by thinning skin or from swelling and enlarged blood vessels. Often accompanied by bags, dark circles can make you appear…
