skin care

Serums – they’re heralded as a key step in skincare, but what exactly are they?

Dr Katherine Armour, L’Oreal Paris consulting dermatologist, told Post Script that serums are ‘the new wonder skin products,’ and can be used to target a wide range of skin problems, from anti-ageing concerns to spots and pigmentation.

They’re the part of our skin that we rarely notice until they become blocked or enlarged: pores, which cause so many of us so much trouble in our teenage years.

But we don’t have to be afflicted with acne to be concerned about our pores. Larger pores are also considered a beauty problem, as is the debris which can build up inside them.

Ever had problems keeping your underarms dry and looking healthy? You're not alone: research shows that more than 50% of consumers have experienced itching or irritation when using deodorants.¹

Australia’s the melanoma capital of the world: often referred to as ‘Australia’s cancer,’ it is the most common cancer in young Australians, and the third most common form of cancer in Australian men and women.

Each year in Australia, melanoma is responsible for more than 1200 deaths and around 11,000 new cases are diagnosed annually.

Perfect skin: everyone wants it, and history shows that women have been willing to suffer to get it.