SkinMed Topical News
Scarring: the story of our lives told on our skin
Forget wearing your heart on your sleeve, one wears the story of ones life on their skin. The skin is the body’s largest organ, which is subjected to many traumas over a lifetime which leave enduring marks, such as bites, burns, rashes, acne attacks and surgical incisions. .....Read more....
Acne and Hormonal sensitivity
At SkinMed we believe that hormonal sensitivity causes the loss of essential fatty acids from the skin and it has been shown that the oil (sebum) of acne sufferers can lose up to 90% of its linoleic acid content. Such a change causes a rapid increase in the rate the skin loses water .....Read more....
February Newsletter: Vital information on keeping your skin healthy for longer
Moisturise: as the skin ages, it starts to lose its ability to perform one of its significant functions of keeping water in the skin and the body. This not only results in dry skin, but also in a greater water loss through the skin. Body lotions that mimic and replace the skins oils.....Read more....
Understanding Keratosis pilaris
Keratosis pilaris, KP or also follicular keratosis, is genetic in origin but the precise causes of keratosis pilaris have not yet been determined. Still, many doctors believe that the cause of Keratosis pilaris is the overproduction of keratin inside the skin. This excess gets trapped inside the follicle, developing a bump.......Read more....
SkinMed announces the launch of DermaPen
SkinMed have partnered with DermaPen, and we are proud to launch the electrically powered micro needling device here in the UK. The DermaPen is electronically powered with multiple needles which vertically pierce the skin to enhance rejuvenation results, maintain epidermal integrity & reduce downtime.......Read more....
December Newsletter 2011
Worried you might look like Santa’s rosy cheeks or Rudolf’s nose on Christmas Day – HO! HO! HO! - OH NO. During these tough financial times, people are looking for ways to keep their skin looking good but at little cost. There are lots of home remedies that work for some and can be safe and inexpensive that you can prepare from......Read more....Which vitamins are important for your skin?
With the days getting colder and the bugs’ flying around, it’s easy to forget that it’s not only your health that needs extra care and attention in the colder winter months. Along with many everyday factors, the harsh conditions such as cold temperatures and biting winds...... Read more....
At home skin care techniques
During these tough financial times, people are looking for ways to keep their skin looking good but at little cost. We have come across 2 safe and inexpensive skin care techniques that you can prepare yourself from ingredients found in your kitchen. These recipes...... Read more....
November Newsletter - Maximise the success at a reduced price
Here are some interesting facts which many people relate to. We often hear ‘avoid red foods and drinks’, but these statistics are interesting and in some ways support this. Anything that can increase blood flow to the peripheral areas (cheeks) can be a rosacea trigger...... Read more....
October Newsletter
We would like to thank you for your custom and know you will continue to benefit from our products and have great skin. SkinMed constantly strive to improve our offerings and only bring you clinically proven products which have good medical research behind them. We also want to give you great value and other ways of improving your skin....... Read more....
Dealing with Nodular and Cystic Acne
Nodules and cysts are harder to treat than your run-of-the mill pimples. Treatment for nodules and cysts usually require prescription-strength medicines.
Acne forms when a hair follicle duct ‘pore’ is clogged with dead skin cells, excess oil and bacteria. There are several types of acne...... Read more....
What's the Difference between Buffered and Non-buffered Chemical Peels?
Skin is made up of protein, and water, amongst other stuff. Proteins are complex chains of amino acids that are sensitive to the alkaline or acid level (pH) surrounding them. When the skin's proteins react with an acid in a low pH, the acid breaks down the old existing skin tissues. The lower the pH...... Read more....
Keeping your hands off your pimples helps avoid infections and acne scarring.
It's normal to want a zit gone right away, but if you pop it, you could be risking an infection and scarring, as dermatologist Dr. Ava Shamban explains on The Doctors today. Read more....
Acne in Menopause: More Widespread Than Commonly Know!
Menopause is filled with changes of all kind, some of them emotional but most of them physical. Not all women living through menopause experience mood swings, night sweats and hot flushes, which are the most common physical symptoms of menopause. Read more....
The Truth About Acne Facials
Like any skin care procedure, acne facials have both pros and cons. To decide whether they are the right choice for you, it is important to take the time to get to know what is involved. Acne facials are intended to help you get rid of blemishes and improve the condition of your skin. Read more....
Acne Medical Treatment - When Should You Seek help for It?
It’s a fact that acne is one of the most harmful skin disorders among both teens and adults. Not only does it affect people physically but acne has the potential to cause psychological effects, which can be even more devastating. We know there are many products available to treat acne. Read more....
Using Acne Treatments
If you have had acne for a fairly long period of time, then you possibly would have tried every acne medication you could possibly lay your hands on. What has been the result thus far? Has acne vanished for good without leaving the slightest trace? Read more....
Omega 3 for Acne
We all know that Omega-3 is packed full of health benefits. But do you know that it can be an answer to the problem of acne? Acne is a skin disease characterized by the presence of red skin lesions often seen in areas with large amounts of the sebaceous gland. If you have tried many treatments and none have significantly improved your acne, Read more....
Back and Chest Acne
Acne may develop on any body part except the soles of the feet and palms of the hand. This is because these two regions do not contain sebaceous glands. Acne found on the back and chest acne is similar to facial acne. Read more....
Acne Facts Treatments and Tips For You
Living with acne can be very difficult, and even more difficult to find the right acne treatment for you. There are times when you have to think about alternative, natural, effective treatment methods.....Read more....
SPOT ON Article as Featured in Cosmetic News
Spot On Article examines the cause and treatment for Acne - including Aknicare.....Read more....
Boost your Immune System - Save yourself from the flu virus
It is really important that we keep our immune system in top condition through the winter months. The flu can affect us all but those with chronic illnesses, asthma and older people are more at risk and less able to combat it, making their condition worse still.....Read more....
Central Heating & Clear Skin - Protect Your Skin
It's all too tempting to turn up the central hearing, but what affect is this having on our skin? Central heating, temperature changes and the cold winter weather can wreak havoc .....Read more....
Acne, Rosacea and the link to MRSA
There is growing evidence that the major cause of MRSA is the inappropriate over prescribing of antibiotics by general practitioners. This is not news and it is common knowledge that most infections are viral and do not require antibiotics.....Read more....
Acne Tips
Acne is "the" most common of all the skin problems. A vast amount of teenagers and in some cases adults, are affected by acne. Facial acne is the most common but acne can also appear on different parts of the body like the shoulders, upper arms, back and neck. Whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, cysts, nodules are some forms of acne. Most teenage acne sufferers....Read more...
Ocular Rosacea
If you have Rosacea and suffer from eye problems such as irritation, inflammation, decreased vision, or conjunctivitis, you could be suffering from Ocular Rosacea and should seek treatment from your doctor....Read more...
Acne Scars and Procedures which could help the Scar Tissue
A detailed and comprehensive discussion of acne scars starts with causes of scarring, prevention of scarring, types of scars, and treatments for scars....... Read more...
Rosacea - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Rosacea is a disease that affects the skin on the face. It often begins as redness that looks like a blush across the nose, cheeks, chin or forehead. Other symptoms may also occur such as small blood vessels...... Read more...
Acne Treatment - The Facts
Before considering your acne treatment, it is important to know a few quick facts about acne and its treatment. There is no direct link that diet can cause acne, however eating a healthy diet is beneficial to your skin and overall health...... Read more...
Acne Scars
Scars are formed when the deep thick layer of skin is damaged. This can be caused by acne or damage to the skin and is the result of the natural healing process of the skin. The formation of scars occurs...... Read more...
Vitamin Photo Aging
It goes without saying that the body must have an adequate intake of vitamins for long-term health. But do vitamins have a measurable effect when applied topically to the skin for the treatment of sun damage? Many cosmeceutical products.... Read more...
Exercise and Acne?
Some people notice their acne got worse after exercise, especially on their back. Why? Read more...
Acne and Pregnancy
When you have the option of treating acne correctly, it's a good idea to take those steps necessary to clear up your complexion. However, sometimes in life, you don't have that option and.... Read more...
Acne Stages Defined
No matter what you call them - zits, pimples, blackheads, or blemishes - acne lesions can wreak havoc on your social life and seriously impact your self-esteem. Read more...
Acne Cream Ingredient Causes Death?
Shocking information on a clinical trial with tretinoin. Read more..
Acne Treatment and Skin Hydration of dry skin conditions using Lipid Boosting
Fatty Acids and Lipids and their role in acne, psoriasis and eczema and other dry skin conditions. Read more..
ACNE (and ROSACEA) link to MRSA development
MRSA (multi resistant staphylococcus aureus) is a huge problem in many hospitals leading to numerous deaths and increased hospital stays longer than normal. This has a huge impact on beds let alone peoples safety and confidence in their hospital. Read more...
Aknicare® Press Release 2007
The suffering caused by acne whether in the form of persistent blemishes, inflamed pustules or angry red welts, the scarring goes more than skin deep… Medically endorsed Aknicare® offers acne sufferers a radical breakthrough treatment... Read more...
Synchrorose® Press Release 2007
ROSACEA is a conspicuous and embarrassing skin condition, which affects an estimated 45 million sufferers worldwide… Celebrity Rosacea sufferers include, Bill Clinton, Prince Harry of Wales, Renee Zellwegger, Kate Winslet, Clint Eastwood, Prince Charles and Synchrorose® aficionado Ricky Wilson of The Kaiser Chiefs.... Read more...
Thiospot® Press Release 2007
Skin pigmentation appears in localised areas on the skin as dark brown marks, where melanin, the skin’s natural UV defence mechanism to the harmful effects of intense sun light, has gone into production overdrive…Read more...
Fillast® Press Release 2007
Every year, millions of dollars, pounds, euros and even yen are spent on anti-aging products in the unwavering quest to look younger. But treating wrinkles and fine lines often requires more than is available over the cosmetics counter. Skin fillers have become very popular for treating facial wrinkles and for combating aging skin... Read more...
New research reveals the dark side of skin lightening cosmetics
An ingredient previously banned from skin lightening cosmetic creams due to its damaging effects on the skin has now been found to cause cancer, claims a review published by Dr W Westerhof and T Kooyers , two of Europe's leading authorities on pigmentation in dermatology. Read more...
The eyes have it. New chemical peel for the eye socket
Chemical skin peels have been around for decades and in our pursuit for younger looking skin, many women each year use chemical peels as a less traumatic alternative to face lifts or cosmetic surgery. Read more...
New acne treatment Aknicare® knocks spots off the rest
Acne is the most common skin condition in the world, with 1 in 6 people who suffer from spots and greasy skin going on to develop this ailment. Read more...
The future looks less rosy for sufferers of rosacea
Rosacea is a very common skin condition that in some form affects as many as one in ten women aged 30 to 55. The UK is thought to have the highest rate in the world, with up to 4 million people suffering from the condition due to our sensitive fair skin complexions. Read more...
The future looks lighter for sufferers of skin discolouration
Skin pigmentation problems such as age spots, liver spots, post-pregnancy masks and skin discolouration on the face and body affect millions of people in the UK and are a result of increased local skin pigment production, known as melanin. Read more...
The face of chemical peeling is changing
Chemical skin peels have been around for decades and in our pursuit for younger looking skin, many women each year use chemical peels as a less traumatic alternative to face lifts or cosmetic surgery. Repeat chemical peels can be extremely effective at eradicating, or slowing down, the effects of time and also in reducing unsightly marks and scars, which is why so many women opt for them. Read more...
Tests prove Aknicare® to be incredibly effective
Prof Tony Chu, the President of the UK Acne charity has completed his double blind clinical trial on Aknicare® and found it to be incredibly effective. Read more...
Enerpeel® PA takes the guess work out of peeling
Up until now, peeling has been more of an art than a science due to the reliance on visual changes in skin reddening to determine when one should neutralise. Acid peels attack the water soluble components of skin cells, causing them to break down. Read more...
Pigmentation reducing creams - the cure worse than the cause
Therapists should be alarmed to read about recent research relating to hydroquinone causing cancer. Although hydroquinone creams are banned for use in cosmetics you may be still be giving hydroquinone to your clients without being aware.Read more...
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