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DEHYDRATION OR DRY SKIN?

Dehydration is when your skin lacks water. It is completely different to dry skin which is often confused. You can do a simple pinch test at home to determine your skin’s hydration levels. Take a small portion of your skin around the cheek area and squeeze lightly. If you notice any wrinkling and if the skin doesn’t bounce back after you let go, then your skin may be dehydrated. Let us explain the difference. Dehydration is a condition and dry skin is a skin type. Dehydration is when your sk...

WHAT WE DO WRONG WITH OUR SKIN ROUTINE

Sometimes we are given poor advice or misunderstand the science behind skin and skincare and as a result, we may be doing more harm than good to our skin. Do you do any of the following? #1 Not moisturisingIt is important to remember that oil and water are two different things and our skin can be oily and also dehydrated at the same time! Our skin is constantly checking itself to ensure the right amount of moisture is on the surface to protect it from bacteria. If you are using a harsh cleanser ...

YOUR SKIN TYPE

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100% Natural Vs Naturally derived skincare

The rise of popularity for natural products is steadily increasing but just what is it that we are buying when we see the word ‘natural’?   Let’s first of all discuss what makes a ‘natural' product.  Every chemical in existence is natural, from water and oxygen to oil and gas. Man cannot create what doesn’t already exist in nature, so why is it that when we hear the word synthetic or man-made in our skincare products, that we automatically think ‘bad’? Synthetic is ...

Antioxidents

antioxidants: what you need to know 02/02/2017 Aging is more than just getting older. There are many reasons that skin ages. Environmental damage, excessive exfoliation, glycation, senescence, inflammation, and free radical damage are just to name a few. According to Dermatology Research and Practice, Human skin is constantly directly exposed to the air, solar radiation, environmental pollutants, or other mechanical and chemical insults, which are capable of inducing the generation of free radi...

WAIKATO BREAST CANCER TRUST

PROUD TO BE A PART OF SPONSORING THIS WONDERFUL CAUSE FOR WOMAN .This is NZ wide not just Waikato that  these funds go towards....

THE BEAUTY IN VIT C

WHAT VITAMIN C CAN DO FOR YOU! BLACK&WHITE CELLULAR LEVEL SKINCARE BENEFITS OF VIT C Plays a significant role in collagen productionPowerful antioxidantProtects and repairs UV damaged cellsNecessary for growth and repair for skin tissueProtects against skin discolorationImproves skin texture  BLACK&WHITE CELLULAR LEVEL C PERFECTION   HOW IT WORKS? Blending up to:A plant stem cellsFive peptidesSix complexesFifteen botanicals...

BEING THANKFUL

We have some exciting new things happening for  our donation scheme to  Woman's Refuge. Then End of September will see our first lump sum donated to Woman's Refuge. However BLACK&WHITE did not want to just  give donations in money to Woman's Reufge main office BLACK&WHITE intended to give donations to each individual  area where products are bought. The intention of BLACK&WHITE was not to just donate money that may get sucked up in admin  but donate the simple things tha...

WAIKATO BREAST CANCER RESEARCH TRUST

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THE POWER OF RETINOL

Vitamin A- pure retinol Most well studied, clinicallyproven anti-aging ingredient Enhancesskin regeneration by increasing keratinocyte division Actsas a signal that facilitates the interaction of EGF Hydratingmolecule that increases the thickness of the epidermis Preventsthe formation of comedonalacne Preventscorneocytesfrom building up and forming the plugs Accelerateskeratinocyte turnover preventing PIH Convertsto Retinoic Acid in the skin ...

YOUR SUMMER SKIN

New Zealand sunlight can have high levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. UV radiation can cause skin and eye damage. You can protect yourself and your children by being SunSmart. Learn how to keep safe while still living life in the sun.Summer sunshine in New Zealand can be intense. You'll burn more quickly in New Zealand than other places with comparable summers.There are three key reasons why the sun in the Southern Hemisphere is so strong. Holes in the Ozone layer allow more UV through t...

SPRING SKIN

Now it the time to start with the good old basics of a good skin care routine,while also  adding a few little extra beneficial treatment  in there. As the warmer months are approaching us in NZ,  BLACK&WHITE no longer recommends any of BLACK&WHITE Dermal  skin peels what so ever in the late spring to summer months..  BLACK&WHITE  Dermal  Resurfacing , can possibly be still  be done at this stage along with our BLACK&WHITE  Dermal  Plaining facial...

Tips for Winter Skin Care

Winter for me is a season I love. Snow skiing and yes the beautiful warmth of a fire or a heated room after such activities. Remember though as beautiful as this season can be if you love the winter outdoors or the warm indoor environment of a good book and a cosy chair beside a beautiful fire, all these things can play havoc with our skin. Although there is no harsh sunshine there is however the cold frosty mornings , the wind and the rain and of course the dry air around us from our indo...

Resurfacers and Peels

TO RESURFACE OR TO PEEL With Winter just around the corner it is a good time to consider some serious skin care options. Why Resurface or Peel? Over time (including years of environmental and lifestyle factors) the skin can show signs of ageing. Desquamation (exfoliation) of the skin's epidermis can make a huge difference to the tone and texture of the skin. It is also a great treatment for acne and post acne scarring. These treatments should only be done in the winter and early autumn mo...

SUMMER SUN SKINCARE TIPS

Summer sunshine in New Zealand can be intense. You'll burn more quickly in New Zealand than other places with comparable summers. There are three key reasons why the sun in the Southern Hemisphere is so strong. Holes in the Ozone layer allow more UV through the atmosphere Earth is generally closer to the Sun during the souther summer than during the northern summer There is less pollution in the southern hemisphere to block UV light The Sun's ability to burn is measured by the UV index. ...