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Concentrated Clinical Strength Skincare
DERMATOLOGIST DESIGNED
UNIVERSAL FOR ALL SKIN TYPES
BOOSTED WITH VIT B3-NIACINAMIDE
RIGHT INGREDIENTS IN THE RIGHT CONCENTRATIONS
3 STEPS MORNING / 3 STEPS NIGHT
ONCE A WEEK
ALL YOU NEED FOR SENSATIONAL SKIN
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Visit product page →Restore. Rebalance. Rehydrate.
Antioxidant multivitamin moisture surge.
BOTANICAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORIES & ANTI-OXIDANT VITAMINS A, C & E
100 ML / 3.4 FL OZDr Natasha CookTM Cosmeceuticals CONCENTRATED MOISTURISER continually bathes skin cells in moisture. Hyaluronic Acid and Sodium RNA attract & bind water molecules (known as humectants), holding them in your skin and preventing moisture loss. Glycerin additionally performs a humectant role, attracting water into the skin and fills the gaps in the skin's protective outer layers. This keeps the skin intact, preventing water and moisture loss and subsequently strengthening its barrier and protective role. Skin compatible lipids in the form of dimethicone and cyclomethicone, add luxury and seamless absorption into the epidermis. Clever combinations of natural botanical Anti-inflammatories and anti-oxidants Vitamins A, C & E, soothe and protect skin cells from irritation and environmental free-radical damage. Together this rich formulation fortifies and hydrates your skin achieving softer, smoother and a more radiant complexion while protecting from environment oxidative damage. Lightweight in feel but not in performance you will feel nakedly hydrated and luminous.
INSTRUCTIONS: Ideal for balancing the skin prior to sunscreen and makeup. Apply generously to face, neck and décolletage. Reapply throughout the day as required. Recommended to use twice daily with Dr Natasha CookTM Cosmeceuticals CONCENTRATED CLEANSER and CONCENTRATED CLARIFIER.
CARE: Keep out of eyes. If eye contact occurs, flush with water and seek medical advice. Patch test prior to use. For external use only. Keep out of reach of children. Store below 30°C.
INGREDIENTS: Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glycerin, Cyclomethicone, PEG-40 Stearate, Sodium PCA, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Bisabolol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Hydroxycellulose, Lecithin (and) Polysorbate 20 (and) Sorbitan Laurate (and) Propylene Glycol Stearate (and) Propylene Glycol Laurate, Allantoin, Cholesterol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Imidazolidinyl Urea.
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Visit product page →Drop a Few Years with a Few Drops.
Cell renewing anti-aging serum. A real Multitasker.
18% ALPHA & BETA HYDROXY ACIDS
50 ML / 1.7 FL OZDr Natasha CookTM Cosmeceuticals CONCENTRATED CLARIFIER is a powerful cell renewing serum of therapeutic compounds that increases your skins metabolism, new skin cell production, exfoliates and removes dead skin cells and stimulating collagen and elastin. Featuring a precise blend of Alpha Hydroxy Acids including Lactic, Glycolic, Bilberry, Orange, Lemon and Sugar Maple to refine, tone and smooth skin. Long term use of these clever AHA compounds shows increased production of collagen and the moisture binding hyaluronic acid natural moisturising factor. Resulting in a thicker plumper epidermis and dermis. As you know we believe in giving you clever combinations of multi-tasking ingredients. So we've added clinical strength Beta Hydroxy Acids (Salicylic acid). BHA loves penetrating into the oil glands (its lipophillic) so it goes deep into the follicles, gently exfoliating while assisting in removal and prevention of blackheads, whiteheads and breakouts. Much better than scrubs that damage the barrier and don't get into the pore to clean them out. On top of that it has natural anti-inflammatory properties so is great for skin conditions such as acne, dermatitis and rosacea. This effective combination results in reduced wrinkles and fine lines, removal and prevention of blackheads and whiteheads, improvement in tone and pigmentation. In a super summary it will leave you with glowing radiant skin! A genuine multi-tasker! Wrinkles and pimples can be addressed in the one product.
INSTRUCTIONS: Gently massage several drops evenly into face, neck and décolletage. May cause a temporary tingling sensation. If persists, rinse off. Recommended to use twice daily with Dr Natasha CookTM Cosmeceuticals CONCENTRATED CLEANSER and CONCENTRATED MOISTURISER.
CARE: Keep out of eyes. If eye contact occurs, flush with water and seek medical advice. Patch test prior to use. For external use only. Keep out of reach of children. Store below 30°C.
INGREDIENTS: Water, Vaccinium Myrtillus Extract (and) Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract (and) Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract (and) Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Extract, Ethoxydiglycol, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Hectorite (and) Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Fruit Extract, Chloracetamide (and) Sodium Benzoate.
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Visit product page →Cleanse without Stripping
Boosted with anti-inflammatory botanicals and vitamin B3
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY B3 & SOOTHING BOTANICALS
200 ML / 6.8 FL OZDr Natasha CookTM Cosmeceuticals CONCENTRATED CLEANSER removes debris, makeup and impurities without stripping skin of its natural oils. The ultra-gentle formulation soothes and hydrates your skin with anti-inflammatory and barrier boosting Vitamin B3. The addition of well researched botanicals bisabolol (camomile) Allantoin (comfrey root extract), Oat and Licorice, are perfect to sooth sensitive skin, further adding an anti-inflammatory benefit. Boosted with vitamins A,C and E it has an antioxidant role as well. Clever combinations of multitasking ingredients working on a plethora of pathways to give your skin an optimal cleanse with benefits.
Free of detergent and soap, the non-foaming formulation ensures a balanced cleanse without removing the natural moisture barriers, thus avoiding dryness and irritation. This is a universal cleanser for all skin types including sensitive and acne prone complexions. The most important consideration in reducing facial redness, inflammation and acne is to pick a cleanser that does not create barrier damage. So Cleanse Without Stripping!
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply generously to face, neck and décolletage. Massage gently with water and rinse thoroughly. Recommended to use twice daily with Dr Natasha CookTM Cosmeceuticals CONCENTRATED CLARIFIER and CONCENTRATED MOISTURISER.
CARE: Keep out of eyes. If eye contact occurs, flush with water and seek medical advice. Patch test prior to use. For external use only. Keep out of reach of children. Store below 30°C.
INGREDIENTS: Water, Propylene Glycol, Ceteth-20, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Glycerin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Allantoin, Diazolidinyl Urea (and) Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate.
FREE of harsh surfactants including detergent and soap.
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Visit product page →Intense Rehab and Barrier Repair
INTENSIVE MOISTURE BOOSTER WITH 5% VITAMIN B3
50 ML / 1.69 FL OZDr Natasha CookTM Cosmeceuticals CONCENTRATED HYDRATION+
Never underestimate the role of the quality of the moisturiser you are using on your skin. A well formulated moisturiser is ESSENTIAL. They don't just treat dry skin, but stop wrinkles due to dehydration and repair the barrier layer which is paramount for good looking and healthy skin. Putting it simply not all moisturisers are created equally. A great moisturiser contains occlusive agents (ones that hold the moisture in in stop evaporation),humectants (clever water binding agents that bind water into the skin from the inside out and outside in) and emollients (clever feel good moisturising agents that slip between the skin cells strengthening the barrier and giving it a soft texture). An even better moisturiser is boosted with physiological active ingredients.
The Hydration is not an equal moisturiser. Its a superior intense hydrating cream. Continuing our theme of mult-itasking , clever combination ingredient skincare, the CONCENTRATED HYDRATION is no exception. It multitasks as a night cream, general enriching moisturiser cream and eye cream all in one. It combines occlusive shea butter, medical grade lanolin (which mimics the skins natural sebum) and canola oil, to stop moisture loss due to evaporation. Humectant water binding glycerin holds moisture in binds water from the atmosphere into your skin. Working together to replenish the epidermal barrier while preventing moisture loss for healthy high functioning skin. It sinks in with its skin combatible lipids. No oiliness and lasts all day! Perfect or long haul flights.
In addition we have boosted the formula with 5% clinical levels of prescriptive B3. B3 is well documented in dermatological science as a true multi-tasker with a plethora of skin worthy benefits. Research confirms that topically applied Vitamin B3 is an important weapon against skin cancer and ageing. Our high dose 5% Vitamin B3 boosts your skins immunity against the depleting effects of sun exposure. It protects against UV damage, strengthens the barrier, assists in fading pigmentation and is protective against redness and sensitivity. Its stable, penetrates readily with many skin benefits.
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply generously to face, neck and décolletage. Recommended to use daily with Dr Natasha CookTM Cosmeceuticals CONCENTRATED CLEANSER and CONCENTRATED CLARIFIER.
CARE: Keep out of eyes. If eye contact occurs, flush with water and seek medical advice. Patch test prior to use. For external use only. Keep out of reach of children. Store below 30°C.
INGREDIENTS: Water, Niacinamide, Cocoglycerides, Lanolin, Dicaprylyl Ether, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Canola Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Oil, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Fragrance, Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone.
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Visit product page →One Minute. Twice a Week. Infinite Radiance.
Don't wait rejuvenate!
28% ALPHA & BETA HYDROXY ACIDS
1 ML / 0.034 FL OZDr Natasha CookTM Cosmeceuticals CONCENTRATED MICROPEEL is a revolutionary intensive peel safe to use at home. With 28% Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Acids including Salicylic, Lactic, Glycolic, Citric & Malic Acids, this formulation is an effective treatment for temporary imperfections including blackheads, whiteheads and acne. Balanced by fruit extracts, these concentrated ingredients reduce fine lines and wrinkles, fade pigmentation and minimize pores. Your skin will feel softer, smoother and look more naturally radiant. With repeated long term use AHA are clinically proven to increase collagen production and hyaluronic acid production in your skin, thickening both the epidermis and dermis leaving you with plump, buoyant, youthful skin. Don't stop at using it on your face, share the love to face neck and décolletage!
INSTRUCTIONS: After cleansing with Dr Natasha CookTM CONCENTRATED CLEANSER, wipe towelette over face, neck and décolletage. Keep out of eyes. A slight tingling sensation may occur which is the active ingredients intensively cleansing. Leave peel on and allow to dry. Moisturise over micropeel with Dr Natasha CookTM CONCENTRATED MOISTURISER or CONCENTRATED HYDRATION+ after 15 minutes.
CARE: Patch test prior to use. Wash hands after use. Should the tingling sensation persist rinse off with warm water. For external use only. Keep out of reach of children. Store below 30°C.
CAUTION: Keep out of eyes. If eye contact occurs, flush with water and seek medical advice.
INGREDIENTS: Alcohol Denat., Water, Salicylic acid, Lactic acid, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract.
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Visit product page →Concentrated Illuminator
Lightening and Brightening serum
10%Vit B3 and 10% Vit C, HA and peptides
30ml
Wear your Vitamins To Lighten, Brighten, Rebuild and Protect
“As a dermatologist I know that the skin is the largest organ in your body. So just as we need to ensure we ingest the right vitamins in our diet, we need to apply the right ones on our skin. Clever Combination of 10% Vit B3 and 10% Vit C double dosing for even skin tone.”
Dr Natasha Cook® CONCENTRATED ILLUMINATOR is a multi-tasking serum with a clever combination of 10% Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) and 10% Vitamin C. In keeping with our brand values we deliver on the concentration front. Most serums have 4-5% Niacinamide. We’ve doubled the dose to 10% then added in 10% C to double its effectiveness and performance.
Vitamin B3 is one of the essential skin care vitamins in dermatologic science. Australian research has shown Vitamin B3 is an important weapon against skin cancer and ageing. It boosts the immunity of the skin. B3 assists in the fading of pigmentation. It has been shown to increase skin hydration, stabilise the barrier function and reduce skin sensitivity.
Vitamin C has well established itself as an essential ingredient to boost collagen. It is a safe and effective skin-lightening agent, working well with B3, while protecting the skin from free radicals. Together Vitamin B3 and C lighten, brighten, rebuild and protect.
Dr Natasha Cook
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From the Blog
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August 16, 2017
From sun sag to red wine flush and bread-induced breakouts: How your lifestyle impacts your skin
If the eyes are the window to the soul, then the face is the best indicator of a person's overall health.
This is just one of the reasons when you've had too much salty pizza or one too many glasses of rosé, your face is the first place to show it.
With this in mind, FEMAIL spoke to the leading Sydney dermatologist, Dr Natasha Cook, to find out how your lifestyle habits - from that Saturday morning sunbathe to the Sunday night carb overload - affect your skin.
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August 14, 2017
mybody+soul: Do you have porexia?
Picture: iStockIf you spend a lot of time eyeballing your pores willing them smaller, you need this dermatologist’s advice.
There are a lot of things we can become obsessed with - The Bachelor, Lucky You’s life giving green smoothie, NIMBLE activewear’s Thistle print tights. The list goes on.
Add to that, the size of your pores – a fixation nearly half of all women share. (Seriously, why couldn’t we have an obsession with eating salad or getting eight hours sleep?)
According to a study commissioned by L’Oreal Paris, 45 per cent of us want to change the size of our pores. Of the 2000 women surveyed, almost a third said they’re more worried about pore size than wrinkles.
In other words, if you’re preoccupied with wrinkles, your worries are as old as your skin.
This pouring over pores has a name, explains Darlinghurst Dermatology Skin & Laser Clinic dermatologist Dr Natasha Cook.
“‘Porexia’ is a term coined by dermatologists,” Dr Cook tells myBody+Soul, “This, often irrational, fixation with pore size has become a big issue in the beauty world.”
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August 11, 2017
What to do with ageing and sun damaged hands
When it comes to your face, your anti-ageing routine is a well-oiled machine: UV-shielding sunscreens, hydrating creams such as my Concentrated Hydration+, and wrinkle-reducing serums, (AHAs, BHAs, Niacinamide and Vitamin C).
But when it comes to your hands? There's not so much. It's easy to forget them so they end up worse off. But if you don't have a youth-preserving plan for the delicate, often abused, skin and nails on your hands, it'll be a dead giveaway of your age.
7 steps to sensational skin on your hands
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Prevent the age spots.
The funny thing about age spots is that they actually have nothing to do with age. Age spots, (those brown blotches that are also known as liver spots) are the result of sun exposure. Yes, that’s right—nothing to do with your liver either.
Though sun-worshippers may get them earlier, they most commonly show up in the thirty-five-years and over crowd. These are people who have accumulated more sun exposure in their early years and simply didn’t think about protecting the skin on the hands. And, as you probably know by now, I’m a big fan of the mantra ‘early intervention is prevention’.
Short of wearing gloves 24/7, you should be smoothing on a coin-sized dab of sunscreen SPF 30-50 (a good zinc-based one) before heading out the door each day—and reapplying after you wash your hands or every two hours if you're exposed to even a little sunlight.
This is especially important if you’re driving. Those UVA rays still get through glass so you’re getting damage on your hands. Better still, invest in driving gloves.
The earlier you start, the better. As I’ve highlighted before, the damage comes out years later.
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Treat the age spots with laser.
OK, so you may not have been good at sun protection in your youth. How do you get rid of those unsightly marks and brown liver spots? The single most effective treatment is using the BBL laser. Usually two treatments, two to four weeks apart does the trick.
The Sciton BBl also has the added benefit of switching on the anti-ageing genes in the skin (proven by studies from Stanford University). On top of that, it boosts the collagen, improving the skin texture and thickening it up.
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Use Vitamin A on the back of your hands.
If the backs of your hands are starting to get a crumpled look reminiscent of gift bag stuffing, use a prescription retinoid cream to improve texture and jump-start the growth of thickening and boosting your collagen.
I recommend Retin A, Retrieve or Stieva A. These are prescription, but far more effective than the over the counter retinol and retinaldehyde lotions and potions. The active molecule that works in the skin is the retinoic acid form of Vitamin A. This is only available in the prescription variety.
The over-the-counter ones have retinol and retinal palmitate and retinaldehyde. These molecular forms of vitamin A have to get converted into retinoic acid in order to work and there is no guarantee if this happens, let alone to what extent.
It’s one of the reasons I don’t make a vitamin A serum as I know the prescription one is better. As a dermatologist, I have a responsibility to offer my patients the best and the most credible products on the market.
Since they're prescription only, your dermatologist will explain how and when to use them so you get the benefits without common retinoid drawbacks like skin irritation.
I tend to recommend to start using them every second night: apply a pea size spread over both hands. You can use with a hand moisturiser, but wait until it has absorbed.
Retinoic acid (retrieve) will also help fade and prevent brown spots as well as protect and promote collagen and elastin production—a real multitasker.
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Smooth and plump scaly and sun damaged skin.
Nothing about dry, scaly skin says 'young and healthy.' Return them to smooth-and-plump status overnight with this quick pre-bed routine:
Use my Concentrated Micropeel which contains clinical strength AHAs (lactic, glycolic, tartaric and citric acids) and BHAs (15% salicylic acid). This easy-to-use product will see removal of dry, sun damaged skin in no time.
We’ve increased the volume of solution in each sachet to 1.3 ml so you can treat your face, chest and hands. I call it a 'fandacial.' You simply wipe away the damage using it as a treatment once or twice a week. Let the solution fully dry and absorb into the skin.
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Hydrate your hands.
So whilst we are on the topic of at home tips for your hands, here’s what I recommend as an intensive rehydration tip for dried out hands: Neutrogena Norwegian formula hand cream. It’s loaded with glycerin—one of my favourite humectants to give you that extra moisture boost. Rub a generous layer into the hands, then apply damp cotton gloves over the top for 30-60 minutes. The wet gloves accelerate the absorption of moisture into the skin.
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Take Vitamin B to help aid brittle nails.
Water or chemical exposure, seasonal weather changes, and even genetics, can all lead to brittle, breaking nails. Taking B vitamin biotin (also known as B7 and Vitamin H) improves nail strength and reduces brittleness after six to nine months, according to a study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. Also, I recommend loading up with zinc. It’s great for hair and nail growth. Zinc is especially high in food groups like oysters.
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Don’t trim those cuticles.
Popular nail shapes and shades are constantly changing, and keeping up with them is a simple way to make hands look more youthful. Right now, shorter nails are the norm; keep your nails no longer than a quarter of an inch beyond your fingertips. However, please be careful of your manicurist. Don’t let them trim your cuticles away. Your cuticles are your friends; they stop bugs and irritants getting in under the skin which then will cause your nails to grow abnormally and make the skin at the base of the nail inflamed and damaged. I never let my manicurist play with my cuticles outside of gently pushing them back.
I hope these tips help you to have healthier, more youthful hands. Keep following me to learn about all things skin. I’m always on the hunt for new information to help my community look and be the best they can be.
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August 09, 2017
Do you have ‘porexia’?
Do you spend a lot of time looking at your pores in a magnifying mirror? Are you fixated with shrinking them? If you answered ‘yes’ to either of those questions, you may be suffering from ‘porexia’ – a term coined by dermatologists. This, often irrational, fixation with pore size has become a big issue in the beauty world. According to a 2014 study commissioned by L’Oreal Paris, 45% of the 2000 women surveyed said they want to change the size of their pores, and almost a third said they’re more worried about pore size than wrinkles.
Pore problems?
If you’re worried about your pore size, taking a DIY approach is not wise. For example, excess scrubbing or over-using skin products can do more harm than good. Squeezing pimples and sun damage can even make your pores larger.
Some solutions
Use collagen-boosting serums
Though pore size is determined by genetics, there are some healthy ways to deal with them. Since collagen in your skin is actually what keeps your pores tight, keep it in tact by using sun protection daily and a collagen-boosting night serum. Look for products that contain concentrated doses of Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin A. Check out my Concentrated Illuminator which includes 10% Vitamin B3, 10% Vitamin C, and peptides.
Keep your pores clean with AHAs and BHAs
By keeping your face clean and free of blackheads, your pores will close up and appear smaller. Try using BHAs and AHAs daily—my Concentrated Clarifier is a good place to start.
Seek professional skin treatments
If you’re still unhappy and you wish to tighten and physically shrink your pores further, considering investing in dermatologist treatments such as BBL, Laser Spectra Carbon Peel and Fractionated Laser Therapy.
To book an appointment with me, call my skin and laser clinic on (02) 9247 2887 or visit my website.
