Teenage Skin

The products that will be suited for both their ages and help form a good routine, are the following: They are to be applied in this order and 2 x per day: Cleanser: Soap free facial wash and only product to be rinsed off. Beta Hydroxy Gel:  It contains Beta Hydroxy Fruit acids that act […]

Mom is 79 and uses wafarin. The bruises she gets stays blue for very long and then leaves a mark. Any advice will be appreciated.

Unfortunately both Warfarin and Cortizones thin the skin and may cause sub-cutaneous bleeding.  From the Creme Classique range the following products may be applied.  Both the Cream (dry skin moisturiser) and the Ointment (Psoriasis and eczema) can be applied as “soap”, bathed off and re-applied to keep the skin moist and also have anti-bacterial value […]

Severe itchy skin

Dear Anonymous, It seems as if it may be the typical symptoms of Eczema, a condition which causes much discomfort.  It will require the diagnosis of a Dermatologist first, but I wish to add some important tips on environmental factors that trigger the condition, as well as advice on the products in the Crème Classique Range […]

What to use

Hi If you are in the Pretoria area or travelling through Pretoria, you are welcome to stop by our offices in the Willows between Monday and Friday to be advised and have your skin checked. You can also contact our offices during office hours.

Lucille Oosthuysen

Hi Lucille The best treatment is to use the Coal Tar Shampoo for the scalp – preferably wash twice a day. For the Psoriasis of the lower back, we would suggest the Coal Tar Cream (evenings only if the smell bothers you) alternated with the Creme Classique Dry skin Moisturiser or Ointment