What is Glycolic Acid and why should we use it as part of our acne treatment program? Glycolic Acid is a plant based acid, derived from sugarcane. The word acid can be alarming, but it is very safe when used correctly. Glycolic Acid is often found in products designed for anti-aging and problem skin, developed … Read more
Facial spider veins can be unsightly and are often concealed with heavy makeup. They are harmless and regarded as a cosmetic concern. The medical term for facial spider veins is telangiectasia – which means widened tiny blood vessels that cause threadlike red lines or patterns close to your skin surface. What are Spider veins? They are like … Read more
The term bacne refers to back acne, those annoying acne outbreaks on your back. Back acne usually first appears during puberty and is often outgrown by your early 20s, but can, unfortunately, persist beyond these years. Like the skin on your face, your back has a great deal of sebaceous glands and hair follicles that … Read more
Vitamin C is a powerful anti-aging ingredient, used by many to combat the signs of aging and pigmentation. It is necessary for collagen production and maintenance. Vitamin C is a powerhouse antioxidant that can neutralize free radicals therefore slowing down the aging of your skin. What is a free radical? It is an atom that … Read more
If you think acne is just a teenage problem, think again. Lots of adults in their 30s, 40s and beyond are dealing with acne. Women tend to get adult acne more often than men do. Most adult acne occurs cheeks, chin and the jaw – so there is no hiding the problem. So what … Read more
Everyone loves to talk about a ‘youthful’ skin and skin rejuvenation but what exactly does that mean? We ask one of our registered nurses, Angela who has a special interest in skin to tell us what she thinks makes for youthful skin – “I think a vibrancy, movement and a plumpness in the skin, non … Read more
Collagen is one of those skincare buzz words we hear a lot about when talking about anti-aging – but what exactly is it and why do we need more as we get older? Angela, one of our Bloom registered nurses explains: “Collagen sustains the firmness and elasticity to the structure of your skin – like the … Read more
Nail fungus is not glamorous! Are you one of those people who spend time hiding their toenail fungus by always wearing closed-toe shoes or never taking off your shoes in public? Bloom’s Cutera laser treatment may just allow you to put these worries behind you for good. Nail fungus, also called onychomycosis, is a common … Read more
Turning back time is seldom easy, but it is never too late to start treating sun damage, brown spots or pigmentation. We asked one of our registered nurses, Angela to recommend three of the most effective products to treat your sun kissed face. 1. SUNSCREEN: Angela says “believe it or not, the first step to … Read more
Basking in the warm glow of the sun can make us feel good and in the short term make us look good, but the truth is, the sun damages the skin. Sun exposure is responsible for most of the visible aging of your skin—far more than all other factors combined. UV rays from the sun … Read more
