Archives: Glossary Terms

Skin care for Men

Let’s face it, the majority of skincare products and marketing seems to be targeted towards women. Leaving men a bit neglected. With women accounting for

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Azelaic acid

Azelaic acid is an unsung hero of the skincare world. It’s very safe (even in pregnancy) and well tolerated by most skin types, and is

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Benzoyl peroxide

If you’ve struggled with acne, chances are, you’ve come across benzoyl peroxide. It’s been used for decades to treat acne, and with good reason –

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Beta hydroxy acids

Along with benzoyl peroxide, beta hydroxy acids are excellent choices for at-home treatment of acne. Salicylic acid, the best known beta hydroxy acid, is great

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr-Julia-Rhodes

Spotlight on Skin was created by award-winning Melbourne-based dermatologist, Dr Julia Rhodes.

Julia knows first-hand how overwhelming the skincare world can be, and that’s with over 10 years of experience practicing dermatology. Given that even she gets overwhelmed, she appreciates how hard it can be for those of you without a scientific background to make sense of all the information available, and choose products that are right for your skin…