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Radically improve the effectiveness of your daily skin care routine

Written by Helena Rosengren on September 17, 2019. Posted in Skin Treatment.

Sometimes advances in medical technology can sound like they’re lifted straight out of a science fiction film.

Cold plasma is definitely one of them!

If I told you that by artificially generating plasma – which makes up 99% of all matter in the Universe, but doesn’t occur naturally here on Earth – we could cleanse your skin, stimulate collagen generation and enhance your treatment results; you’d probably raise your eyebrows. It’s a tricky concept to wrap the brain around, but we’ve certainly seen the results for ourselves.

Introducing Plabeau, cold plasma treatment from Dr Helena Rosengren on Vimeo.

What is Cold Plasma used for?

Cold Plasma, delivered using the Australian-first Plabeau device, has been found to aid in the treatment of:

Fine lines and wrinkles
Irritated skin
Dry skin; and
Acne-prone skin

How does the Plabeau Plasma Device work?

Plabeau uses non-invasive, cool and painless plasma technology to breakdown air particles into active plasma particles at a rate of 1 billion ions per second.

This accelerates the activity of those particles, thereby improving the efficiency of skin care products and accelerating the skin’s natural regeneration processes.

Cold Plasma improves treatments for dry, irritated and ageing skin in six ways:

Enhancing absorption of skin care products by more than 40%
Studies show a 41% increase in absorption of active ingredients after 10 minutes of using the Plabeau device
Boosting collagen production to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by 26% over 6 weeks
Plasma ions activate the skin’s fibroblasts, which get to work synthesising collegen and elastin for firmer, stronger skin. This also encourages blood circulation and the formation of new blood vessels, which increases the supply of nutrients to the skin.
Refining pores and skin texture
With improved elasticity comes smaller looking pores and smoother skin texture.
Soothing inflammation caused by atopic dermatitis, acne and other minor skin irritations
Hydrating skin for increased plumpness and luminosity
Hydrated skin increases the penetration of serums and the uptake of water for improves skin appearance.
Removing harmful bacteria that cause acne and irritation

Medical-grade Cold Plasma Treatment can now be added to your treatments at Skinovation Cosmetic Clinic to enhance your desired results. If you’d like more information about this incredible new technology, we’d be happy to answer all of your questions. Contact us for a consultation today.

What can I do about sagging eyelids?

Written by Helena Rosengren on August 9, 2019. Posted in Skin Treatment.

We’ve all stood in front of the bathroom mirror, noticed sagging folds of skin on the upper eyelids that didn’t used to be there and searched longingly for a glimpse of our more youthful selves.

Often it’s our tired eyes that make us look older than we feel. And that seems so unfair, doesn’t it?!

With that in mind, I’m very excited to announce that we’ve recently welcomed a new non-surgical treatment to Skinovation Cosmetic Clinic that can help ‘lift’ droopy skin and reduce the appearance of deep lines and wrinkles. Read more about the Jett Plasma treatment and book a consultation here.

So how can you reverse sagging eye areas for a younger, fresher appearance?

Eye compresses made from teabags or cucumbers
Cucumbers and chamomile tea are both high in anti-inflammatory properties that, when applied cold to the eyelids for 15-20 minutes can provide a pleasant cool down and a small, short-lived freshen up.

Drink plenty of water
When your skin is well-hydrated, it appears plumper and clear of toxins, thereby reducing the appearance of fine lines and blemishes. Read our blog post about the importance of hydration here.

Avoid sun damage
Exposure to the sun – even in short bursts like going to the letterbox – does damage to your skin. Protect your sensitive eye areas by avoiding unnecessary sun exposure, and wearing a hat and UV-rated sunglasses whenever you are outside.

Get a good night’s sleep
It sounds obvious, but that’s for a reason! Lack of sleep can cause the blood vessels under your eyes to dilate and fluids to leak out under the skin causing dark circles, puffiness and swelling.

Invest in a good eye cream
Dehydration is a major cause of wrinkles and, with the skin under the eyes the thinnest and most sensitive on our faces, it’s important we nourish it regularly. A good anti-ageing eye cream will hydrate the eye area. Depending on their active ingredients, others may boost cell turn-over, strengthen skin, or have a plumping effect that can slow the signs of ageing.

Consider non-surgical rejuvenation treatments
At Skinovation Cosmetic Clinic, we have a range of non-surgical treatments that can help you to achieve younger, fresher looking skin around the eyes. Jett Plasma, thread lifts, dermal fillers and rejuvenation treatments are potential options.

If you would like to know more, contact us for a consultation on 07 4775 5664.

Get Glowing Skin with a Few Glasses of Water

Written by Helena Rosengren on July 31, 2019. Posted in Skin Conditions, Skin Treatment.

Nobody likes dry skin.

It can accentuate the appearance of pores and wrinkles, create breakouts as it tries to correct itself, and is downright uncomfortable. Dry skin is often more prevalent in winter when dry winds lash our faces and we’re less inclined to drink water to cool ourselves down.

However, maintaining a water intake of 8 to 10 glasses per day is vital to maintaining healthy glowing skin.

How does water intake contribute to beautiful skin?

Water increases blood flow through the skin to provide a healthy glow and nourish skin with nutrients essential for repair.
By hydrating the skin, water promotes a plumper appearance that helps camouflage pores and wrinkles
Water flushes the body of harmful toxins that can accelerate the signs of ageing

To get the best results from your 8 to 10 glasses of water each day, it’s best to spread your water intake out so that it has time to slowly infiltrate your skin. Otherwise, you’ll find yourself running to the bathroom and losing all that hydration straight through your bladder.

How can I increase my water consumption?

Start and finish your day with a glass of water.
Make it the first thing you do when you get out of bed and the last thing you do before you get back in.
Have a glass of water with every meal.
This will also help in reducing portion sizes because we often think we’re hungry when our body is actually feeling dehydrated
Carry a water bottle with you wherever you go.
You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to drink more water simply by having it within arms’ reach.
Mix it up with a bit of natural flavour.
Adding a slice of lemon, some fresh berries or a few mint leaves can help make water more exciting.
Get into herbal teas
Hot water is just as hydrating as cold water, so why not swap your morning coffee or end of day wine for a relaxing and hydrating herbal tea?
Keep track of your intake.
Whether you download an app or draw a diagram on the bottom of your to-do list, keeping track of how many glasses you’ve had can be a great reminder to keep drinking water.

If you consistently drink 8 to 10 glasses of water per day (at least 2 litres), you’re sure to see healthier more glowing skin in no time.

And remember, if your skin needs a pick-me-up our wonderful team is here to help! Our range of skin rejuvenation treatments can make an immediate improvement to dry, tired skin.

Healthy Skin From Within

Written by Helena Rosengren on June 21, 2019. Posted in Skin Treatment.

We know how important good nutrition is for our health. As scientists and medical professionals study what food does to and for our bodies, we are becoming increasingly aware that what we eat significantly affect our skin health as well as the overall aging process.

Just remember that whatever you choose to eat will eventually show up in your skin!

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