We’ve all heard of retinols, vitamin C and probably most recently Vitamin B. But why should we be using these supposed miracle skin vitamins, and do they really work?
Author: Palm Clinic
How does hydration, or more specifically dehydration really impact oily, acne prone skin? As counter intuitive as it sounds, the more water you feed your oily, acne prone skin, the less oil it needs to produce.
As someone who suffers from Acne Rosacea, I’ve battled with skin confidence and the trials and tribulations that come with that – to wear foundation or not to wear? To cover with concealer or let my skin breath? Over the years I have learnt that sadly, my skin can and will flare up at any moment, but I’ve also learnt what I can do to reduce the severity of these flare ups and maintain my overall skin health so it is better able to deal with inflammation.
Melasma is a type of dyspigmentation which is often related to hormonal fluctuations, pregnancy or hormonal medication in women. The direct cause is unknown, though there are strong links to increased oestrogen and cortisone levels in the body, with 90% of melasma sufferers being women.
The majority of concerns I have coming through my door are related to sun damage, most commonly in the form of Hyper-Pigmentation. Living in New Zealand, I think we can all agree on how harsh our sun is, but what does that really mean for our skin health?
Occasionally at Palm Clinic, clients will ask us if there is anything we can do to help with their increasingly prominent hand or arm veins.
Some are concerned that it could be a sign of a medical problem requiring medical advice, others simply don’t like the appearance. The good news is, in the majority of cases, there is no medical concern, but if it is a cosmetic issue for you, we do have a solution.
To our valued clients,
All of us at Palm Clinic send our thoughts to you and your families during these uncertain times. It’s times like these that we draw together to look after each other and keep each other safe.
Our priority is the safety of our patients, staff, and all our families. Palm Clinic continues to be vigilant with our cleaning practices and for the past few weeks now, we have been screening patients to help identify anyone at risk and requesting that they not visit Palm Clinic.
The main message from the Ministry of Health is to KEEP IT OUT which will help to slow the spread of COVID-19, so that our public health services can manage.
Spider veins (also called thread veins) are small dilated blood vessels.
They have a red or bluish colour and appear on the surface of the skin; particularly the legs, face and elsewhere (e.g. chest and breasts).
Varicose veins in pregnancy are fairly common. For some women they’re harmless and go away without treatment over time, and for others they can cause pregnancy leg pain or cosmetic concerns for which you might want to seek treatment.
If varicose veins in pregnancy are affecting you, read our FAQs below to understand the causes, risks and non-surgical treatment options.
Even though liposuction is extremely popular and most people are aware of it as an effective treatment, there are several common misconceptions that still exist regarding liposuction. In this blog post we’ll run you through some of these misconceptions, so you can focus on the facts and make an informed decision about liposuction yourself.
