Blog — Skincare

Your skin naturally renews itself every 28 days. However, as we age the renewal process can take longer, which explains why as we get older we sometimes have a dull looking complexion. This is because we have accumulated dead skin cells and they haven't yet been shed. Nice, right?! Physical exfoliation is the process of using a grainy product or tool and using friction to buff away any dead skin cells. This process leaves our skin looking radiant and fresh. Exfoliating your skin is basically giving it a good polish. You want to remove the dead skin cells to increase...

We like to think of plants as our natural pharmacy. When you think about it, for thousands of years plants were our medicine!Our earliest human ancestors found plants to heal wounds, cure diseases, and ease troubled minds. I’m not saying everything is curable using plant based medicine, as evidently we have been able to prolong our lifespan due to advancement with technology and science. However, I don’t think we can forget what nature has provided us and should use it where we can.Plants are rich in natural antioxidants, vitamins and emollients, all of which are known for their exfoliating, cleansing and...

5 Apps To Help Decipher Your Skincare Ingredients Here at Dermatec we pride ourselves on having a clean, natural ingredient list. Each ingredient that you will find in our products contains no nasties, are naturally derived and are great for your skin. We thought it would be interesting to share with you the top apps that help you decipher exactly what is in your skincare, household, personal care products at home. If you want to discover more about the products you’re using, we suggest you download these apps and find out!    1. Think Dirty   This app is free, easy-to-use and...