Dull Skin

From the age of thirty, cell turnover starts to slow down which leads to a buildup of dead skin, and it doesn't always slow at the same pace across your body so you end up with patches of dead skin in some areas, causing your skin to be dull, uneven and rough. Ageing skin is associated with a range of cosmetic concerns. The development of dry, dull skin also is common, adding to an overall lackluster appearance. With ageing, the surface of the skin tends to have a "sallow" appearance- that is, dry, with a slight yellow tinge, which results from a slowdown from the metabolic process yielding skin that does not renew frequently and looks "sluggish".

Exfoliation is the key to removing dead skin cells that cause your skin to look dull. To force your skin into the habit of faster cell turnover, introduce products containing ingredients such as salicylic acid, retinol, AHA's, PHA s, peptides and growth factors that speed up the process into your daily regimen. One also needs to moisturise your skin on a daily basis.

In addition to dead skin, dull skin is also caused by poor diets high in fat and processed foods. To improve the look of your skin you need to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables and fish meals rich in Omega 3 essential fatty acids such as Tuna, Salmon & Mackerel and less processed junk food.

Home therapies:

At Body Renewal we offer traditional topical home therapies such as AHA s, PHA s, Retinol and home Dermarollers called the Beauty mouse to improve a dull complexion. We are excited to introduce recent advances in collagen stimulation home therapies such as the Dermaheal range of growth factors and peptides and the Luminesce brightening range all from Lamelle Research laboratories.

Luminesce, an advanced pigmentation program which addresses hyper-pigmentation by reducing melanin at several points in its production, as opposed to just one point as with other treatments. This wider inhibitory effect is an industry first, positioning the Luminesce range as one of the most innovative.

Features & Benefits of Luminesce include:

• Original peptide technology (Oligopeptide 34) for treating pigmentation
• recently addition of 3 groundbreaking peptides to the program which offers excellent results in combating epidermal and post inflammatory hyper- pigmentation ( PIH)
• the combination of peptides used in the range offers anti-ageing benefits to the skin as they stimulate collagen producing cells.
• Luminesce used twice daily for 8 weeks will reduce the appearance of pigmentation and is safe for use on all skin types unlike
• traditional skin lightening cosmeceutical products as well as prescription medications try combating hyper-pigmentation with disappointing results or worse - can cause skin discolouration & hypersensitive skin, which in turn aggravates the pigmentation
• pigmentation has been one of the most challenging conditions to treat with home products , but there is definitely hope thanks to Luminesce

In office treatments:

provide the quickest and most effective route to brightening up a dull complexion. At Body Renewal we offer cutting edge technologies such as transdermal mesotherapy treatments, Lamelle Mela T and M medical peels, superficial alpha and beta hydroxy peels, Pearl™ laser rejuvenation, Limelight ™, Photo Genesis and Carboxytherapy to instantly brighten up a dull complexion. As each patient's case is different we will tailor a treatment program specifically for you and your circumstances. A highly professional team led by a medical doctor assesses every patient and an appropriate combination treatment together with long term maintenance program is recommended.

Body Renewal Tip:

For full body exfoliation, the Neostrata Glycolic, Lamelle AHA peels and Beta Hydroxy salicylic acid peels are a cost effective procedures to attain an instant glow to one's skin. The full body procedure is best done in the cooler months when inadvertent sun exposure is not a problem. To improve penetration of home topical cosmeceuticals such as Dermaheal, the Dermaroller ™ Beauty Mouse is undoubtedly the most highly efficient device for at home transdermal delivery. Dermaroller ™ Beauty Mouse is gently rolled over the skin in a star like pattern after application of the topical cosmeceutical. It can be used daily without any harm to the skin. A typical half life of the Dermaroller ™ Beauty Mouse is 18 months. This device has been shown to increase epidermal absorption of topically applied products by over 200% .With normal creaming NOT more than 0.3% of liposomes can penetrate the skin surface. With the Dermaroller ™ Beauty Mouse up to 40 % increased penetration of liposomes is achieved.