A good healthy diet is important, and this should be well-balanced. Also, adequate fluid intake helps keep the body healthy. Excess alcohol should be avoided, and there is some evidence that too much alcohol can upset skin conditions. Also, both smoking and passive smoking are detrimental to skin. This is important, since there is evidence that smoking can accelerate skin ageing, particularly in combination with excess sunlight.

Regular use of moisturising agents can help keep the skin from drying. Also, excess use of soaps can sometimes cause the skin to become dry, and moisturising agents can help redress the balance.

Excess sun should be avoided, particularly since this can both accelerate skin ageing and increase the risk of skin cancer. Sun protection in summer and adequate use of sunscreens can help reduce the risk of both burning and skin cancer. But, it is important to strike a balance, and like so many things in life, not too much, but a little. Especially, since warm weather can help improve general well-being, and indeed, mood!

The skincare products and treatments prescribed for you can effectively begin to:

• Rejuvenate sun-damaged skin
• Reduce visible signs of aging
• Improve elasticity & texture
• Hydrate dry skin
• Regulate skin oil production
• Comfort & balance sensitive skin
• Help heal acne & blemished skin

The Apex Dermatology Group’s policy is to offer the highest quality products at reasonable prices. Our goal is to separate fantasy from reality; we only offer products that really work. Unlike a retail store, we want to ensure that your home-care products enhance your skin’s health.