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Cannula

What it is A cannula is a fine, flexible tube used to deliver injectable treatments beneath...

Centella Asiatica

What is it? Centella Asiatica, also known as cica, or gotu kola, is a medicinal herb...

Ceramides

What are they? Ceramides are naturally occurring lipids that make up over 50% of the skin’s...

Chemical Peels

What Is A Chemical Peel? Chemical peels use acid-based solutions to exfoliate the skin, encouraging cell...

Chemical SPF

What is it? Chemical SPF is a sunscreen that uses synthetic UV filters to absorb and...

Cica & Cica Needles

Cica, short for Centella Asiatica, is a plant-based ingredient celebrated for its calming and reparative...

Citric Acid

What it is Citric acid is a type of alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that comes from...

Cold Showers

Cold showers are said to improve circulation, tighten pores, and boost overall skin health. The...

Collagen

What is it? Collagen is a protein that keeps skin firm, elastic, and youthful. As we...

Copper

What is it? Copper has long been recognised for its healing and anti-inflammatory properties, and it’s...

Cortisol

What is it? Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands, often called the “stress...

Cortisol Face

Cortisol face refers to the visible effects of stress on the skin, primarily caused by...

Cryotherapy

What It Is: Cryotherapy uses extremely cold temperatures to treat skin conditions like warts, skin tags,...

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