Skin Care Needs

The number one cause of wrinkles is sun damage, so it’s important to use sunscreen from an early age – even in winter and on cloudy days. By following a few simple rules like wearing sunscreen, your skin care needs will be taken care of and you will have radiant skin.

Another rule is to follow a basic routine on a daily basis. It’s important to cleans, exfoliate and moisturise with products to match your skin care needs (Read more on SFGate.com) . It’s not always the most expensive products that will be perfect for you, so don’t be afraid to try different types of products until you find the perfect one for you.

Skincare Products

Everyone struggles with skincare issues from time to time, especially with the seasons changing. Luckily there are skincare products to help you through the dry winter and the humid summer.

Keeping your skin hydrated throughout the year is vital to healthy skin. Be sure to drink eight to ten glasses of water per day along with using your moisturising skincare products on a daily basis.

Not all skincare products will work for everyone, no matter what skin type it says it’s designed for. Everyone is different and you may have to try several skincare products before you find one that you like.

Make sure you know exactly what type of skin you have before you go and buy products for your skincare routine. You will definitely be saving yourself time and money if you buy the right skincare products from the start.

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Often overlooked as one of the best skin care products to remove scars, acne scars, wrinkles, pigmentation, and fine lines as well as sagging, is the skin peel. Exfoliation should form part of any beauty care regime and as such we offer numerous skin peels as part of our range of anti-ageing cosmetic skin care products. The fruit acid peels are well suited as superficial peels. We make use of two Alpha Hydroxy Peels at The Melrose Aesthetic Centre with great success. The second level of skin peel is that of Tri-Chloracetic Acid which is perfect for treatment of sun damaged skin. The deep skin peel uses Phenol and is the only type of skin peel that can remove deep wrinkles and pigmentation caused by sun damage. Contact us to make an appointment or to learn more about our range of skin care products.

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Client R came to see Dr Cohen at The Melrose Aesthetic Centre with various skin problems. She was concerned about pigmented and uneven skin tone, acne scars & enlarged pores. She was also worried about diminishing elasticity due to ageing. After undergoing the Cosmelan® depigmentation treatment and using the iS Clinical® “White Lightening”™ range she made the following comments: “My pigmentation is definitely much improved after the Cosmolan® treatment. I’ve also been using the “White Lightening”™ range for a month now and my skin has never looked so good. With the progress so far, I expect that the pigmentation will completely disappear in another month or two. My skin tone is much improved, the enlarged pores are reduced and my skin is much firmer. I must admit that at first I was very skeptical about the treatment because I’ve had little success with many treatments over the past few years. However, I must admit that the results I’ve experienced so far exceed my expectations & I will certainly continue with the treatments & recommend them to friends and family. I’ve received many great compliments! The best so far is that I look 10-15 years younger than my age!! I’ve also been wearing less make-up and people assume that I have foundation on. I’ve also stopped wearing concealer. Having this treatment has definitely lifted my morale and made me look and feel younger. I would like to compliment Dr Cohen for the support & advice during this treatment and for the after-care advice. I didn’t feel like a number but, like a patient whose concerns were taken seriously. Thank you to the staff as well for their courtesy & professionalism”.

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THE PRODUCT RANGE
Originally developed and launched in California, USA (2003), this leading skin care range has been available in South Africa since 2007. The key ingredients in the iS Clinical range are mostly derived from botanical sources and can be used by people of all ages, ethnicities and skin types (including sensitive skin). Regular use of these products will promote a healthier, rejuvenated and problem-free skin.

STARTER KITS
iS Clinical products are now conveniently packaged in a series of starter kits. All the products included in these kits serve as additional support to a daily skin care regime and are especially renowned for their effectiveness after a chemical peel. iS Clinical products are successfully applied in the treatment of problematic skin conditions, including Rosecea, Hyper-Pigmentation and Acne. The range also boasts a series specifically designed For Men as well as an Anti-Ageing product collection.

MAIN PRODUCTS
CLEANSING COMPLEX
All the starter kits include a Cleansing Complex (Cleanser) – an essential component of any daily skin care routine. This multi-purpose cleanser also acts as a resurfacing agent, toner, exfoliator and deep cleansing mask. It prepares the skin for ultimate absorbsion and penetration of subsequent treatment products.
SPF25 TREATMENT SUNSCREEN Another important component of a healthy skin care regime is a hydrating moisturizer. The iS Clinical SPF 25 Treatment Sunscreen acts as a hydrating day cream while at the same time providing UVA/UVB protection and is included in all the starter kits.
ACTIVE SERUM The majority of the kits include the highly popular and widely used Active Serum. Deep cleansing, moisturizing and exfoliating – the application of this fast acting, multitasking formula has a long lasting anti-ageing, anti-acneic and brightening effect on the skin. It reduces fine lines and wrinkles, deep-cleans, reduces pores and evens pigmentation.
SUPER SERUM With a high content of Vitamin C and Growth Factor this unique serum acts as an antioxidant while encouraging cell regeneration. Super Serum evens pigmentation, reduces melanin production and is included in the Hyper-Pigmentation product collection.
HYDRA-COOL Available as part of the Acne, For Men and Rosecea product ranges this hydrating serum soothes inflamed skin and reduces skin irritation. Hydra Cool promotes wound healing and the reduction of scar tissue.
PRO-HEAL Pro Heal Serum is mostly known for its healing and reparative properties and is highly effective for the treatment of Rosecea. Individuals with very sensitive, sun-damaged skin will also benefit from use of this product which contains a high concentration of antibiotic and anti-inflammatory elements. Pro Heal Serum is included in the Rosecea condition-specific product range.
YOUTH COMPLEX Youth Complex can be found in the Anti-Ageing product collection and is a highly rejuvenating product. It has a long lasting effect of reducing wrinkles and smoothing out skin. It can be used as an overall facial treatment or to “plump up” specific areas (i.e under the eyes).

PACKAGING
These condition specific ranges can be obtained from The Melrose Aesthetic Centre and are available in Travel, Boxed and Signature kits.

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Referred to The Melrose Aesthetic Centre by her daughter, client J* started using the iS Clinical Product range at the advanced age of 70! She openly admits that she never before used a professional product range – only soap and water! – and describes the improvement in her skin tone and texture as “remarkable”. She says her skin feels clean and clear and she looks and feels significantly younger. It’s never too late to start looking after your skin..

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