The solution: Avoid heavily fragranced moisturisers, shampoos and conditioners that may cause allergies and also be aware of the chemicals you use in you household cleaning products. Hydrate the skin while also strengthening the barrier by using gentle cleansers and moisturisers that contain calming, anti-inflammatory ingredients such as Aloe Vera, green tea, evening primrose oil and calendula. Avoid hot baths and showers as this can aggravate the problem. If the problem persists or if the allergy is severe see a dermatologist who may refer you to an allergy specialist to help you find a solution.

Recommended Products:
Skin Therapy XMA. ($34.95)
A natural lightly formulated cream that helps soothe irritations and mild skin disorders. Helps in the management of eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis. Contains 15 natural active ingredients.

Hamilton Skin Therapy Light Cream. ($8.95)
Dermatological formula to assist in the care and prevention of dry, irritated skin and helps restore moisture to itchy, flaking and chapped skin. Contains shea butter, known for it's moisturising and emollient properties and Vitamin E for it's antioxidant properties.

Lancome Hydra Zen Neurocalm.
With an exclusive plant complex this cream soothes sensitive skin and protects it from the effects of emotional and external stress. It helps prevent redness from occurring and reduce the tightness of stressed, dehydrated skin. Instantly provides intense moisture and helps to reinforce the skins barrier.


Skin looks dull and lifeless, lacklustre and tired.

The Cause: With age, the skin looses some of its youthful luminosity and tautness due to collagen degradation. This means that the light which was previously reflected from the surface of the skin now gets absorbed making the skin look duller and older. This is mainly caused by UV damage to the skin, smoking, stress, a lack of fatty acids in the diet and generally a diet high in processed foods.

The solution: The number one solution is to wear sunscreen daily to prevent further sun damage to the skin. Secondly, you need to remove the dead skin cells from the surface of the skin so regular exfoliation is required. Thirdly, choose moisturisers which contain skin brightening ingredients such as Vitamin C and Anti Oxidants.

Recommended Products:
A'kin Rosehip & Shea Intensive Moisture Anti-Oxidant Complex $39.95. This deeply moisturising and nurturing crème contains a wide array of over a dozen botanically derived active ingredients that work synergistically with one other to brighten, sooth and revitalise dry skin needing extra care.



She Skin Brightening Vitamin C Cream. $15.95.
This cream is super-charged with Vitamin C to exfoliate and retexture the complexion. Vitamin C is known to help reverse the signs of sun damage, pigmentation and slow the effects of premature aging.

Skin has lost its elasticity, its firmness and wrinkles are more pronounced.

The Cause: The natural aging process begins in our 20s but the signs of it are not normally noticed until we are in our 30s and onwards. Within the skin the Fibroblasts (the cells in the heart of the dermis) produce elastin and collagen fibres which provide the bounce and elasticity to the skin. With age this mechanism slows down and the skin looses its youthful qualities. Skin may also become thinner allowing it to dehydrate more readily. Of course sun damage plays a part in this as well as smoking, stress and even gravity.

The solution: While we cannot stop or even slow down the aging process, we can prevent the signs of premature aging. Always use a broad spectrum sun screen and wear protective clothing in the sun. Drink plenty of water to maintain you hydration and include lots of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet that are full of vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants. Choose skin care products that contain some of the state of the art ingredients and fillers to minimise the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

Recommended Products:

Biotherm Biofirm Lift, Firming anti-wrinkle filling cream.
A light cream with a volumising effect to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and target the slackened areas. Visible wrinkles appear as if filled and the skin feels firmer.



Jan Marini Age Intervention - Face. $115.00. Age Intervention Face Cream addresses the appearance of ageing skin changes by targeting changes associated with cumulative sun exposure. It assists in revitalising the appearance of skin affected by age and sun damage and targets inflammatory responses that contribute to the appearance of ageing skin, so skin looks naturally younger and more radiant. It has a luxurious emollient consistency that will please even the driest skin types. Skin rejuvenation benefits are noticeable from the first application.

Prevage Anti-Aging Formula. $250.00 This anti-aging formula contains Idebenone, a highly effective antioxidant which helps prevent the visible signs of aging. It helps to re-energize the look of skin for a firmer, less lined and smoother look. Also contains Green Tea extract to help restore the skin's natural protective capabilities.