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  • A Lesson In Body Hydration

    We’re all well versed by now in the importance of hydration for your facial skin. But many neglect the hydration of their bodies, using a foaming but allegedly hydrating body wash, or minimising moisturising with a swipe of moisturiser on their legs and elbows alone. As a dermatologist, Dr Natash...
  • The BIGGEST Problem You Can Create For Your Skin

    Clean up your act (and your skin) with the right cleanser. When it comes to skincare, every step in your routine counts, but none may be more critical than the first: cleansing. Often underestimated, the right cleanser sets the stage for everything that follows. It's not just about removing dirt ...
  • What Is Osmosis And Why Does It Make My Skin Dry In Winter?

    Whilst we may love the fresh mornings and cosy evenings that the cooler months bring, amidst the seasonal charm is a less welcome companion: dry, parched skin. If you’re wondering why your skin often feels tighter and more dehydrated in winter despite your best moisturising efforts, the answer li...
  • Top tips for maintaining your Spring glow

    As the seasons transition, and the days become longer and brighter (at long last), there’s also a change in temperature, humidity levels, and environmental factors. In winter we lose moisture from our skin, it becomes drier and more sensitive - a process known as osmosis) - which means ...
  • What is a cosmeceutical? Leading Dermatologist explains...

    A HYBRID OF THE WORDS ‘COSMETIC’ & ‘PHARMACEUTICAL’, THESE POWERFUL FORMULATIONS WILL SUPERCHARGE YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE… DERMATOLOGIST DR NATASHA COOK EXPLAINS…. ‘Cosmeceutical’ was a term coined by the ‘father of Dermatology,’ Dr Albert Kligman in 1984 - the same incredible dermatologist and...
  • The DrNC product my client’s husband “ABSOLUTELY LOVES!”

    I love hearing stories of men falling in love with my DrNC products for the very first time. I was thrilled when one of my female clients revealed her discerning skincare junkie husband is hooked on one DrNC product in particular! 

    Believe it or not, we are fundamentally all the same with the same skin needs.

  • BB CREAM VS. CC CREAM: WHO COMES OUT ON TOP?

    There’s always a recurring theme among my clients when it comes to their skin goals: They all want to confidently strut out the door each morning without feeling like they need to slap on a face full of heavy makeup.