SHOWCASE
1. Parallel Polarisation
This image allows us to look at
discolouration and the microvascular
structures in the skin.
What we can see in this image taken
4 months apart is pigmentation
has improved leading to more even
complexion.
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2. Parallel Polarisation
Parallel polarisation mode reveals texture;
the fine surface and pore structure in
detail. Images taken 4 months apart.
There is an improvement in texture. When
the skin undergoes cosmetic treatments
like abrasive skin care, facials, peels, the
skin becomes compromised, leading to
a barrier disorderd skin, contributing to
inflammation. As you can see this shows
as tired, dull, rough bumpy skin. The
clinical treatments have boosted the home
care that supports and normalises the skin
barrier. Results are clearer complexion,
even skin texture and softening of the fine
lines.
3. Crossed Polarisation
We have seen the improvements in detail
in the skin texture (above). This image
is cross polarisation and focusses on the
vascularity of the cheeks we see here (left)
The vascular system has improved. Barrier,
colour, more even distribution melanin
resulting in clear complexion. There are
some profound broken capillaries under
the eye, that have softened and improved.
The micro capillaries have diminished.
The results are in…
What a simple skin care regime can achieve
It’s been 12 months since I was introduced to Karen Black’s new Observ Skin Analysis
Machine, at which point I embarked on a skin revitalising journey.
At the time I was a self-confessed novice
when it came to my skin care. I had good
intensions to use the right products in
the right way but my hectic lifestyle
meant that was low on the priority list,
and noticeably over the years, this has
taken it’s toll on my skin. The youthful,
subtle skin I once had now has evidence
of what raising children, work, the sun
and stress can do to our outer layer.
Karen’s innovative machine was able
to show exactly how much my skin
had been effected on a deeper level.
In my previous article in the Dec17
edition, I talked about the redness and
pigmentation in my skin, clogged pores
and dry skin. The images that were
taken were able to tell Karen what was
causing the skin variations and give her
the knowledge of how we could improve
these area’s.
Twelve months on, I was back behind the
lens to look at what improvements my
skin had made with the treatment plans
Karen had put in place.
I was excited to see that lines around
my eyes and on my forehead had been
reduced. Also, the texture of my skin
had softened for a better complexion.
It’s important to bear in mind that I had
gone from literally no skin care regime
to suddenly needing to be vigilant with
my skin care. As most of those who live
busy lives can relate, this is no easy feat
and I must admit I did fall off the beauty
regime wagon a few times. With the guilt
of letting the health of my skin down, I
never left it too long without getting back
into routine to ensure that I was doing all
I could to help rejuvenate my skin. The proof is in the results. I am so thrilled
with the changes and improvements
my skin has made with very little effort.
I haven't used any invasive techniques,
just the skin identical products that are
customised to my skin and LED light
treatments in the last 3 months which
had a massive impact on the health of my
skin. There are many other treatments
that I can make the most of, but Karen
and I wanted to show how making
small changes in your beauty practices
and keeping to a conservative budget,
can make a huge difference to the
appearance of your skin and it’s health.
I absolulty loved the Dermavidual
products that Karen introduced me to
over the last 12 months which included
Dermaviduals DMS cleansing milk,
treatment gels. face masks and base
creams. I always feel well hydrated and
cleansed. With the bespoke serums
created to suit my skins needs, I felt like
I was making a conscious difference to
my skin. Karen has many successful results
with her clients from basic skin care to
addressing advanced skin conditions.
With a number of skin care options, it is
well worth consulting with Karen to see
what treatments could help rejuvenate
and replenish your skins health.
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Having an advanced skin analysis is getting to know your skin,
inside and out. We get accurate information of what is going
on, what happened, how skin conditions happened etc. It’s only
then that we can make up a skin treatment plan and set realistic
goals. Wether it is skin correction, age management, maintaining
healthy skin...it needs to be addressed topically and internally.
Have regular follow ups and treatments so we can monitor and
tweak if needed.
Getting your skin analysis and skin treatment plan goes often
with a recommendation to naturopath. At Skin Perfection we
work together with Abi Walker to ensure we are covering all the
basis when it comes to improving the health of your skin.
Abi Walker;
4. Woods BHSC Naturopathy, PGDIP Dietetics, BSC Human Nutrition.
This image is taken under the woods light.
It lights up the active sebaceous glands.
The quantity, quality, and distribution of
the oil. Having worked very closely alongside some of Melbourne's best
Integrative GP’s and Naturopaths, Abi’s main areas of expertise
are in skin conditions (dermatitis, acne, rosacea, pigmentation
and eczema), gut healing and microbiome recovery (IBS -
bloating, constipation and diarrhoea, IBD and SIBO), and womens
health (period problems, PCOS, Endometriosis and menopausal
symptoms).
The intensity and depth of inflammatory
activity around the sebaceous glands is
revealed. We can see that the sebaceous
glands light up orange around the
mandible and mouth area. This shows that
the quality of the lipids is sluggish and
congested, Leading to rough and bumpy
skin texture (seen in previous image).
The left image, has less to almost non
reflective lights. Topically the skin isn’t
using anymore comedogenic cremes but
the omegas weren’t continued so the
skin depleted in essential fatty acids. This
means that an increase in fatty acids is
required for the benefit of the skin.
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You can see the results for yourself..
A word from Karen:
Example of what an analysis the treatment
plan can achieve in extreme cases. The
client required skin adjusting from long
term topical steroid. Image taken under
4 weeks apart over high summer with just
two home care products (cleansing milk
and treatment gel).
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"The beauty of the Observ machine is that we get to see exactly
what is happening under the skin’s surface.” This includes the
quality of sebaceous secretions (sebum). Sebum quality is
affected not only by what we put on our skin but by what we
put inside our bodies. Fats in the diet are crucial for healthy skin
and the types and quality of dietary fat is one area I am highly
passionate about.
Our skin is the last place to receive the nutrients we put in
so we need to ensure we are having an abundance of quality
fats. Typically our diets are very high in omega 6 fats (found in
vegetable, sunflower, corn, sesame, peanut, soy and canola oils)
and very low in omega 3 (found in fatty fish such as mackerel,
sardines and salmon).
Diets lacking in omega 3 lead to thick, gluggy sebum which clogs
our pores and causes skin conditions such as acne. The high ratio
of omega 6 to omega 3 fats is also very pro-inflammatory and
inflammation is a contributing factor in many skin conditions
including eczema, dermatitis, acne and rosacea. Even just
redness and pigmentation is a sign of inflammation. Therefore
altering our diets to favour a higher ratio of omega 3 fats is really
important.
For further information about skin health or to anti-
ageing treatments, contact Karen at Skin Perfection
www.skinperfectionnz.com
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