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Whats the hype about serums?
Submitted by Atisha Nagesar on 9 May 2013
Answer
Oh, what a great question! Thank you for asking! Serums are an amazing addition to any skin care routine. The reason for this being that, skin care companies are able to pack a lot more active ingredients into a serum form, than what they can into a cream or lotion form. Creams and lotions are difficult to pack full of actives because it is then difficult to stabilise the products. So where a cream may contain about between 10-30% actives, a serum can have anything from 30-90% actives (depending on what the active ingredients are and whether it is a single active or a combination of actives, and of course depending on the quality of the product and the manufacturer). Bottom line is, if you want to get the max number of active ingredients on to the skin as possible, applying a serum under your moisturiser will boost your skin uneblievably!
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I have oily skin and get breakouts, but my main concern is my pores. They are fairly noticeable and I’m really not happy with them. Will regular facials help and what kind should I do?
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| Submitted by Genevieve Huntress Beukes on 9 July 2018
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Hi Dr Maureen,
I am a 31 yr old mother with very limited time for skincare routine. I have recently been diagnosed with scalp atopic dermattis and have been put on a course of antibiotics for a full month. Ive only had severe cases after all three of my pregnancies with my last one been 8 months ago. How can I prevent this from returning and what products would you recommend for my scalp-keep in mind I have very curly ethic hair making it very difficult to use some products as I need extra moisture and conditioner for my hair. I have also recently noticed a mild case of eczema on my breast-making breastfeeding quite challenging.
Please help :)
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| Submitted by Lizelle Lloyd on 9 July 2018
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Hi Dr Maureen, I have oily skin and in my 30s. I’m looking for a skincare treatment that will assist with clearing my skin and keep the oiliness at bay as well as serve as an anti aging. It doesn’t have to be in the same jar. I’m currently using Mineraline Time-it products for anti-aging, but it’s not doing anything for the oilyness and the random breakouts. Please could you advice.
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| Submitted by Tshehlana Noge on 9 July 2018
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Hi Dr Maureen,i have eczema on my eyelids and i wanted to find out if the all in one body shop eye primer will be safe for use.Thanks
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| Submitted by Christel Ck on 14 June 2018
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Hi Maureen. I am looking for a skin treatment product with Retinol in it. I need something that is not expensive please. Can you perhaps suggest any products that are available in South Africa. May thanks.
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| Submitted by Shereen Hassen on 14 June 2018