After the festive period, skin is often dehydrated, dull and less elastic — not just on the surface, but deep within the dermis. Here ’s how hydration really works 👇 🚰 Drinking water Essential for overall health and cellular function — but alone, it won’t rehydrate the skin barrier or restore lost volume. 🧴 Hyaluronic acid in skincare Works at the surface level, attracting and holding water to improve smoothness, glow and comfort. 💉 In-clinic skin boosters Deliver stabilised hyaluronic...

By Ruth Casaletto | Chemist & Co – Integrative Skin Health & Aesthetics Clinic We often think of sugar as something that affects our waistline — but it has just as big an impact on our skin. At Chemist & Co, we see every day how internal balance reflects in your complexion. Repeated glucose spikes and unstable blood sugars can speed up skin aging, worsen acne and inflammation, and slow your skin’s ability to repair. Understanding this connection is one of the cornerstones of integrative skin...

At Chemist & Co, we often explain that the earliest signs of facial ageing typically begin in the mid-face — particularly in the cheeks, where youthful volume and light reflection are first lost. In our youth, the mid-face is naturally full and lifted, reflecting light beautifully and giving a fresh, healthy appearance. Over time, however, the deep fat pads, bone structure, and collagen network that support this area begin to deplete. As this foundation weakens, the cheeks slowly lose their...