by Megan Pakes | Jun 16, 2015 | Blog
When we age, so does our skin. Sun, lifestyle and genetics all have an impact on our skin. Our skin turns a little duller, less lustrous, and wrinkles start to appear. At some point it happens to all of us. We can’t stop ageing but we can do something to refresh...
by Megan Pakes | May 22, 2015 | Blog
A new online video designed to raise awareness about the dangers of melanoma has caught the attention of hundreds of thousands of people in just a few days. The poignant video is called “Dear 16-year-old Me” and runs just over five minutes in length. It...
by Megan Pakes | May 9, 2015 | Blog
Our skin has a waterproof seal that keeps moisture in and prevents evaporation and moisture loss. However, the natural aging process and environmental influences can cause this protective barrier to break down, allowing the skin to lose moisture and become dry. The...
by Megan Pakes | Apr 10, 2015 | Blog
New Zealand has some of the highest rates of Malignant Melanoma in the world, and the Bay of Plenty region has the highest rates in the country. Most people know of someone who has been diagnosed with Melanoma, and sadly, many know of someone who has died because of...
by Megan Pakes | Mar 14, 2015 | Blog
New Zealand and Australia undoubtedly have the highest ratesfor both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer in light skinned populations in the world. So what can we do about this? We don’t want to move. We love where we live and who would not envy us for living...
by Megan Pakes | Feb 27, 2015 | Blog
These two ingredients keep appearing in the magazines as the latest and greatest thing to put on your skin. I keep hearing “have you heard about Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid?” Well, I hate to be the one to tell you, but these ingredients have been a...
