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Jacqui Evans
Your guide to melasma
Melasma is a type of hyperpigmentation triggered by hormonal changes in the body (however, sun certainly doesn't help). It isn't painful and doesn't present any health risks but it can be difficult to treat, minimising triggers is important.
Jacqui Evans
4 signs your skin needs to be healed from within
It's the most common scenario - you're face flares up with acne or other skin complaints and you rush to your favourite beauty store to stock up on the latest skin care. Or maybe you've been bamboozled by what you've seen pop up in your Instagram feed. But, healthy glowing skin, must be managed form the inside out. Skin conditions, such as acne, are a symptom, not a diagnosis. Trying to heal acne by focussing on the skin is not going to yield permanent, glowing results. Yes, absolutely, some treatments may reduce acne in the short term or reduce that...
Jacqui Evans
Should you be taking Zinc for your skin health?
There is no magic pill when it comes to acne or better skin, but zinc is a first line treatment when it comes with skin conditions like hormonal acne, breakouts and oily skin. Let's take a look at what zinc does.. Zinc is an essential mineral that is needed for numerous healthy bodily functions, like supporting the immune system, healing wounds, and assisting in DNA/protein synthesis and growth. Zinc is not stored for long periods of time in the body, so daily consumption is important for overall maintained health. Our top layer of our skin contains more zinc than any layer underneath, which is...
Jacqui Evans
5 ways to support your hormonal health
Hormonal issues can be a real struggle, though we don’t have to suffer when we learn how to treat our hormones the right way.
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