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🤩 7 ways to boost topical Minoxidil before you call it quits - tips from your pharmacist.

Hey there,

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mums.

I hope you find this information useful, now that it is all in one video. This can be applied to any minoxidil solution.

Minoxidil Plus+ is alcohol-free and PG-free, and addresses the nuances from normal minoxidil solution. These include itchy scalp, dermatitis and improving minoxidil absorption.

I was at the checkout yesterday waiting to pay for groceries.

Of course, there is always one person who didn't read the sign "no cash out" and insisted on wanting cash out.

I couldn't help but noticed the guy in front of me in his mid-20s with acne marks.

The red acne marks on his cheeks looked exactly like the first photo. I felt the need to reach out and say, "hey we have a product that can help you."

No shame 😏

Truth is, I only did it because I was confident that we could. For females, it is easier to cover it with makeup. For guys, it’s different.

Red acne marks are not the same as brown acne marks, so they don't respond to Retinol, Vitamin C and Niacinamide until they are brown residual marks.

So if you want them gone quickly, you need to be using the correct products. This is where Red Scar Therapy Gel comes in. New studies by Mustoe et al (2002) show silica based therapy improves wound healing caused by vascular changes by hydrating the stratum corneum and regulating fibroblasts (the cells that are responsible for skin reconstruction).

Red scar therapy gel is an over the counter scar gel formulated specifically to flatten and fade post red acne marks.

🏋🏽‍♀️ The RAL Acne Cream works as hard as your workouts should for your skin and credit card.

A revolutionary cream that provides the best of both worlds - the unparalleled performance of retinaldehyde and cruelty free skincare for sensitive, acne prone skin types.

👉🏼 Dual action - Anti-aging and Anti-acne.

👉🏼 $49 less than comparable product with the same ingredient.

👉🏼 Australian made and owned.

🥴 Minoxidil Plus+ pros and cons and what this means for you.

I was asked yesterday: “Helen, tell me, if someone knew everything about Minoxidil Plus+, all the pros and cons, would they still use it? Does it pass the mum test?”

[You pass the mum test if it’s something you would proud to tell her and not hide from her - that’s what I learnt]

There are several brands of topical minoxidil on the market and Minoxidil Plus+ was formulated to address the nuances in the old formulation.

Nothing is ever perfect. If you want perfection in one area, something else needs to compromise a little. We would be kidding ourselves to believe our product is a perfect 10.

I had to decide that safety (this meant no side effects) and efficacy is priority above all else.

🥴 Tretinoin causing your skin to purge?

Most people with acne believe it has to get worse before it gets better. That is the biggest myth I have ever heard over 16yrs working in pharmacy.

I thought maybe it was a lecture I had missed 😂

But why wasn’t it on the exam?

Because it’s a myth.

Acne doesn’t have to get worse before it gets better.

Acne getting worse just means there is more chance to get acne scars. It’s a game of probability.

That’s why we are team Adapalene when it comes to acne.

Adapalene helps to unclog pores, smooth skin texture, reduce inflammation and has anti-ageing benefits.

Combined with Azelaic acid and you have a winning combination.

👉🏼 You can find this combination customised in our Breakout Rescue Gel - the two gold standard ingredients for stubborn acne.

🏋🏽‍♀️ Level up the acne protocol in your 30s+ with medical grade gel - we seriously mean the real deal.

Breakout Rescue is a customised acne gel that helps to fight acne with:

👉🏼 Adapalene 0.1% exfoliates dead skin cells to control and prevent future acne. Adapalene also has anti-ageing benefits, making it super convenient for busy individuals.

👉🏼 Azelaic acid kills the bacteria that causes acne.

The process is super easy, super simple and you’re getting it directly from our pharmacy compounding lab which means there are no additional costs from a middle company.

😢 If you are using retinol, AHA/BHA or Niacinamide for red acne marks, this is for you.

Red acne marks are not pigment or excess melanin - it’s a response to inflammatory injury to the skin.

Red Scar Therapy contains Manuka and silica to help repair the skin at the source of inflammation ….
👉🏼 works 2x faster than retinol

PS: silica is not the same as silicone, it’s a mineral ☺️

🥴 Why your vitamins are not working for hair loss.

Many of us take vitamins and minerals to improve our skin and hair, or for optimising overall health. But here’s something you don’t know.

👉🏼 Certain minerals and even medicines can affect vitamin absorption even if your dosing is perfect. The classic example are proton pump inhibitors.

👉🏼 Not everyone has the same deficiency so we should be selective about what we put into our bodies. For example, iron and vitamin d deficiency is common in TE while zinc and vitamin d is more beneficial in Alopecia Areata.

Protect your energy, protect your body ✨

Médicii Laboratories

🤩 Aussie glam is trending right now and who doesn’t love a healthy bronze look?

Whether it’s bronze skin …

… glass skin

Or the no makeup look, calm clear skin is timeless.

That said, we have all the tools you need for a timeless look.