The Truth about Laser vs Electrolysis

Laser vs Electrolysis Confused about the difference between Laser & IPL There is so little information and a lot of people are misinformed about both these types of hair removal. Both procedures target hair follicles under the surface of the skin to curb or prevent their growth. Although electrolysis is the only hair removal method…

What is Niacinamide

What are the Benefits of Niacinamide on our skin? Niacinamide has many benefits as a skin care ingredient including its ability to: Minimize the appearance of enlarged pores and improve “orange peel” textured skin Restore skin’s defenses against moisture loss and dehydration Visibly even out skin tone and discolorations from sun damage Among a handful…

What sleeping in your makeup does to your skin

What happens when you don’t cleanse before bed – Case Study- Do you always take off your make-up before bed? Every night? Even after a glass of wine too many? Or when you’ve fallen asleep on the sofa? Or you simply couldn’t muster the energy? You’re not alone. In a recent survey, a third of…

Understanding Oily Skin

Understanding Oily Skin? Notice that your skin emits a little extra shine? Fact is, everyone has oil in their skin. Under each of your pores is a sebaceous gland that produces natural oils called sebum. Sebum makes its way the the surface which keep your skin hydrated and healthy. Our skin produces a very specific…

Permanent Hair Removal

Permanent Hair Removal Dianne has been a professional electrologis since 1998 and is one of Sydneys specialist electrologist with expertise in permanent hair removal. Using her experience Dianne will tailor a treatment plan to meet your permanent hair removal needs. FREE CONSULTATIONS The complimentary initial consultation, given by Dianne, provides information about electrolysis to ensure…

Transepidermal Water Loss

What is Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL) TEWL is the amount of water vapor evaporating from the surface of the skin. In healthy skin, TEWL is directly proportional to skin hydration. Many skin diseases have inverse ratios of TEWL and skin hydration (i.e., increased TEWL with decreased skin hydration, as is seen in atopic dermatitis and disorders…

Electrolysis Explained

  How is the treatment performed? A small probe is inserted beside the hair into the hair follicle. There is no pain since there is already an opening and we are not piercing the skin. Skin Hydration The more moisture the better your treatment will work because the moisture is turned into sodium hydroxide (lye)…