As South Africa heads into spring, Dr Alek Nikolic, specialist in aesthetic medicine and owner of SkinMiles, shares guidance on why colour-treated hair fades over the colder months and how to protect it as UV exposure rises again. The advice comes as dry indoor heating, hot showers and longer sun exposure combine to leave dyed
Why your hair colour is fading faster than it should – and how to stop it Read More »
Skin changes with the seasons, and so do the treatments that can safely be done to treat it. Winter cold and dry indoor heat pull moisture from the skin, often leaving it irritated, flaky or showing more fine lines than usual. Come summer, skin cells thicken and produce more pigment to defend against UV radiation,
The last safe window to treat sun damage and pigmentation before summer Read More »
When winter arrives, your skin often feels it first. Cold mornings, dry inland air, icy winds, indoor heating and hotter showers can all leave the skin feeling tighter, flakier and more reactive than usual. That tightness is often the first sign the seal is compromised, not simply a lack of oil. Winter skin is not
The skin barrier reset: Here are your winter routine needs Read More »
Patients often expect instant results from a collagen-boosting treatment – changing up their exterior aesthetic just like makeup, visible by the weekend. In reality, the most significant changes happen gradually as skin rebuilds itself from within. Collagen is generally understood as the ingredient behind firmer, smoother, younger looking skin, yet what is not widely understood
Collagen-boosting treatments and what happens under the skin Read More »
For years, aesthetic concerns were often addressed in isolation: lines with injectables, pigmentation with lasers, texture with peels, and volume loss with fillers. As the industry has evolved, with advancements in skin science, technology and injectable techniques, this has shifted toward a more integrated strategy. “Skin ageing does not happen in one layer,” says Dr
Why treating your skin in four layers creates natural, undetectable results Read More »