by gherkinmedia | Feb 10, 2022 | blog
Chemical sunscreen: Absorbs into the skin and then absorbs UV rays much like a sponge, then converts the rays into heat, and releases them from the body before the skin can soak them up. The active ingredients in chemical sunscreens include avobenzone, octinoxate and...
by gherkinmedia | Oct 18, 2021 | blog
When we go through a state of stress, whether it be acute (short duration) or chronic (constant, long term), this can be from actively feeling stressed from work, a pandemic, children etc or a stressor on the body e.g. heavy caffeine intake, over exercising,...
by gherkinmedia | Sep 23, 2021 | blog
Sensitive skins aren’t actually sensitive, they are impaired. But the term encompasses the general main feelings you will experience if you have this type of skin condition. The most common cause of sensitive skins is an impaired acid mantle: the first barrier of...
by gherkinmedia | Sep 2, 2021 | blog
We get asked a lot of questions around pregnancy and breastfeeding, so thought we’d put some brief information to help. It is essential to let your skin therapist know if you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant (even if you’re waiting to share your special news...
by gherkinmedia | Sep 2, 2021 | blog
If you’re not using the DMK Mist with your DMK Moisturiser and serums, you’re not getting the full, amazing benefits of the products. DMK Cremes have been formulated so that when they’re combined with the mist, instead of remaining on the surface of...
by gherkinmedia | Sep 29, 2020 | blog
Exfoliation helps to ‘buff off’ the top redundant cells and speed up cell turnover making skin bright, smooth and your products can be absorbed deeper – But can you exfoliate too much? YES!! 💥 Depending on the type of exfoliant you have ideally you...