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Can Hydroquinone really get rid of sun spots?
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Sun spots, often called age spots, are small, dark discoloured patches on the skin that can sometimes look like overgrown freckles. They usually appear on the face but can show up anywhere on the body. Sun spots pose no threat to a person’s heath, however some people feel self-conscious about their big brown blotchy friends, […]

Foods that Trigger Rosacea – What the Evidence Tells Us
Rosacea, acne, dermatitis, skin, treatment, food, diet, triggers, alcohol, caffeine, histamine, Dairy, fatty foods, niacin Cinnamaldehyde, Coal Tar, Urea, Zinc, Hemp Seed Oil, Pumpkin Seed Oil, natural remedy, compounding, medication, compounding pharmacy

In survey conducted by the American National Rosacea Society, 78 percent of respondents said they had changed their diet to reduce the frequency and severity of rosacea flare-ups. 75 percent of this cohort said they had seen improvement in their condition since they started avoiding certain foods.  Recent literature on the subject points appears to back […]

Study proves magnesium is absorbed through skin via hair follicles
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It’s long been a point of contention, but a study conducted by the University of Queensland has conclusively shown that magnesium can, in fact, be absorbed through the skin via a topical cream, transdermal patch or spray. While anecdotal evidence for magnesium absorption through the skin has always been strong, this is the first body […]

Studies show hemp seed oil effective treatment for skin dermatitis

In recent years numerous studies have been conducted into the anti-inflammatory properties of hemp seed oil and cannabidiol as well as their use in the treatment of epilepsy and neurodegenerative diseases. These studies have delivered encouraging results leading to the development of new, highly effective and widely accepted medical applications.  And now an article has […]

Are you suffering from Isolation Skin Neglect? It’s a thing…

Every cloud has a silver lining and for many women the silver lining of Covid isolation has been to reduce (or completely drop!) hair, make-up and all-round primping from our daily routines. Go on admit it – it HAS been nice to have a break from the daily grind of looking fabulous. At least for […]

Stubborn psoriasis? Traditional coal tar could be the answer

Traditional coal tar is one of those old-fashioned remedies that, like psoriasis itself, never seems to go away. It was a staple in the medicine lockers of chemists in the early days of the modern pharmacy industry and has been used to treat itchy, flaky skin conditions for hundreds of years. It’s still used for […]

Salicylic acid in the treatment of acne and psoriasis
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We regularly receive enquiries from people who’ve heard about salicylic acid and how it can be used to treat acne and psoriasis. Anyone who’s had to deal with either of these skin conditions, particularly when they occur in an area that’s highly visible, knows how tricky they can be to get rid of. Off the […]

What’s all the hype about Hyaluronic Acid?
Hyaluronic Acid, skin

In the past, enthusiastic marketeers have been quick to herald hyaluronic acid as the ‘Fountain of Youth’. Here at National Custom Compounding we think that’s a little over the top, however the results from a mounting number of clinical trials make for interesting reading for anyone concerned about photo-aged skin. What is hyaluronic acid? Hyaluronic […]

Is snail secretion the new miracle skin cream?

Our eyes rolled when we first heard about snail secretion being touted as the latest skin care miracle-cream – what will the beauty industry come up with next, we wondered. However when you delve into the research, the proponents of snail secretion might actually be on to something. The story goes that snail farmers in […]

Why your skin loves Vitamin C
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Most people are familiar with Vitamin C as a natural way to boost the immune system however Vitamin C has many other health benefits, including the promotion of healthy skin. While there are many topical skin creams and moisturisers on the market that claim to rejuvenate the skin, Vitamin C serum is one of the […]

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