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By: Zara - October 20th, 2021
Summer is inching closer, but for some of us the combination of warmer weather, frequent mask wearing and all-round increased stress levels due to...
By: Zara - October 5th, 2021
Parabens are a type of synthetic preservative commonly added to skincare products and cosmetics to prevent bacteria and mould growth and prolong the product’s...
By: Zara - October 5th, 2021
We believe that improving the condition of your skin should never come at a cost to your health, your immune system – or the...
By: Zara - September 24th, 2021
If you’ve already purchased a new Atopis Face Oil, or if you’re thinking of trying one for the first time, have a read of...
By: Zara - July 25th, 2021
Have you ever wondered why babies have that perfectly soft, gorgeous skin? It’s a result of the naturally occurring waxy biofilm called vernix that...
By: Zara - July 12th, 2021
All the ingredients your skin needs for youth-restoring repair and ultimate cell renewal are contained in our new Atopis night creams, along with the...
By: Zara - July 5th, 2021
While the causes of eczema are varied and often complex, a good starting point in managing your own, or your infant or child’s eczema,...
By: Zara - July 1st, 2021
When it comes to healthy, balanced and glowing skin, facial toner is an important part of your skincare ritual – though it’s an easy...
By: Zara - June 21st, 2021
Well, there’s no denying it, winter is officially here (in the Southern Hemisphere, at least)! When it comes to our skin, the change of...
By: Zara - June 21st, 2021
I use nature’s own incredible biochemical processes – and my research into the differences in plant and human apoptosis (programmed cell death) and immunology...
By: Zara - June 16th, 2021
Over the past 30 years, Atopis founder and CEO Dr Iona Weir has worked as a scientist on a number of exciting conservation and...
By: Zara - June 14th, 2021
With its super-charged antioxidant and collagen synthesis powers, Vitamin C really is a natural wonder-worker when it comes to your skin. It deeply hydrates,...
By: Zara - June 10th, 2021
One of the key things that makes our Radiant Balance Night Cream and Intensive Restore Night Cream so unique is that we’ve rolled all...
By: Zara - June 10th, 2021
If you’ve noticed your skin is lacking its usual youthful lustre, it could simply be telling you it’s thirsty! As we move into a...
By: Zara - June 10th, 2021
Unsure what the difference is between the moisturiser you apply in the morning and the one you slather on before bed – and whether...
By: Zara - June 9th, 2021
Our hard-working all-in-one night creams have been flying off the shelves and we’re loving all your feedback and questions. From start to finish, these...
By: Zara - May 10th, 2021
“I tried everything to treat my cystic acne. Nothing worked. But I’m glad I didn’t give up.” We received this heartfelt message from...
By: Iona Weir - June 13th, 2020
Victoria Gamage shares the story of how she regained her skin confidence, by banishing her acne. “I didn’t get acne until much later in...
By: Iona Weir - March 19th, 2020
When colour makes a huge difference At Atopis we are often asked about the colour of our skin creams. Why are they not white,...
By: Iona Weir - March 10th, 2020
Part Two: Why are some people more prone to acne? Acne vulgaris is a skin condition that involves lots of pimples and redness. It’s...
By: Iona Weir - February 21st, 2020
Part One: How does an acne pimple work? Understanding how acne pimples form will be key to understanding the best treatments for acne. Pimples...
By: Iona Weir - January 16th, 2020
In the week before your menstrual cycle begins, the hormonal activity begins to fluctuate causing intense food cravings, breakouts, and mood swings. When you...
By: Iona Weir - November 12th, 2019
Pinus Radiata or pine bark is a powerful antioxidant that heals and repairs sun-damaged skin and fades age spots. Antioxidants are critical in neutralising...
By: Iona Weir - August 19th, 2019
By Dr Iona Weir PhD Chief Scientist and CEO Atopis Skincare In my early days...
By: Iona Weir - August 1st, 2019
“Hi, my name is Karen, and this is my journey to...
By: Iona Weir - July 17th, 2019
We all know that too much time spent in the sun (aka UVB and UVA light) can wreak havoc on skin, but did you...
By: Iona Weir - July 3rd, 2019
When we say we are natural, we are. We ensure...
By: Iona Weir - March 20th, 2019
Could you please give us some background on your skin and the journey you’ve been through with it? As a teenager I had great skin,...
By: Iona Weir - March 19th, 2019
Milia – Those Bumps aren’t Acne! If you haven’t heard of Milia it looks like small bumps that commonly form around sensitive skin places...
By: Iona Weir - February 2nd, 2021
Our face is home to a whole ecosystem of microscopic creatures! These critters are mostly harmless. In fact, they are actually quite helpful –...
By: Iona Weir - February 21st, 2019
Could you please give us some background on your skin and the journey you’ve been through with it? I grew up in the 60s....
By: Iona Weir - January 27th, 2019
There are 4 definite types of rosacea, and sometimes the symptoms overlap with each other. Acute redness in the cheeks, nose and forehead can...
By: Iona Weir - January 22nd, 2019
Identifying and understanding the type of rosacea you or your loved one has is crucial to learning how to effectively manage it. Our answer to...
By: Iona Weir - January 17th, 2019
When a pimple forms it can be painful, it can ruin our day, and we just want them to get off our face! Even...
By: Iona Weir - January 1st, 2019
Experiencing a skin condition like Rosacea can often have a significant impact on social and emotional wellbeing. It’s important to remember that you are...
By: Iona Weir - February 2nd, 2021
Both men and women are consistently asking: “Where am I going wrong?” so I decided to shed some light on the acne-creating cycle we...
By: Iona Weir - November 26th, 2018
We carry around a vast array of microbes in our gut that are completely unique to us, and these dictate how we digest food,...
By: Iona Weir - November 18th, 2018
One moment you’re enjoying a healthy and youthful complexion, the next minute, you’re breaking out in all manner of rashes, hormonal acne, dry patches,...
By: Iona Weir - November 7th, 2018
Eczema is irritating, painful and can cause self-confidence issues. Understanding the causes and triggers of your eczema symptoms is the starting point of the...
By: Iona Weir - September 20th, 2018
Exploring the needs of different skin conditions We’re on a mission to help everyone achieve beautiful, healthy skin. Education is key to gaining...
By: Iona Weir - January 15th, 2021
There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding what causes eczema, and in particular atopic dermatitis, which is actually a subcategory of eczema. There are...
By: Iona Weir - June 12th, 2018
10% of the world’s population is affected by Eczema at some stage of their life – but just how much of this suffering is...
By: Iona Weir - March 8th, 2018
What Causes Breakouts? Breakouts can be annoying, painful and damaging to our self-esteem. Most of us have had the pleasure of experiencing them at...
By: Iona Weir - February 7th, 2018
All types of eczema cause itching, dryness, and redness, but some may also cause your skin to blister, “weep”, or peel. It is important...
By: Iona Weir - January 29th, 2018
When summer rolls around, there is nothing better than hitting the beach and soaking up the sun to get that Instagram-worthy golden tan. When...
By: Iona Weir - September 10th, 2017
Learning what is in your natural plant extracts As the consumer demand for more natural products has grown, there has been an ever-increasing trend...
By: Iona Weir - August 24th, 2017
What are Fillers? A filler is used as a bulking agent or carrier to fill out a capsule or bulk up a skin cream...
By: Iona Weir - August 4th, 2017
Dietary Supplements – Are they worth it? Did you know that all pharmaceutical drugs originate from plants or microbes. For example, aspirin comes from Willow...
By: Iona Weir - June 26th, 2017
Since developing and then launching Atopis onto the market earlier this year, Dr Iona Weir has been contacted by a number of customers about...
By: Iona Weir - June 8th, 2017
Using probiotics and prebiotics to keep your gut healthy has long been known to assist good bowel function and control metabolism. What is lesser...
By: Iona Weir - May 29th, 2017
The global manufacturers won’t tell you, but the fillers that are...
By: Iona Weir - May 22nd, 2017
As parents, we often use traditional eczema treatments learned from our own families when treating our children. With that in mind, Atopis creator...
By: Iona Weir - May 11th, 2017
What is Eczema? Eczema – or Atopic Dermatitis – usually develops in children and babies, and more specifically in people who have a family...
By: Iona Weir - May 10th, 2017
Dr Iona Weir was horrified to see a photograph, taken this week, of a bacterial/fungal growth in someone’s pasteurised coconut beverage container. Dr Weir...
By: Iona Weir - May 3rd, 2017
A client in her early 50s recently contacted us to share her delighted experience of the Atopis anti-aging cream and asked a familiar question...
By: Iona Weir - April 27th, 2017
As we go through pivotal changes in our lives, breakouts are common but it doesn’t make the pain and embarrassment any easier. Sufferers are...
By: Iona Weir - April 23rd, 2017
We may get wiser, but Dr. Iona Weir reveals why our tried and true skincare régime may no longer work as the years go...
By: Iona Weir - April 9th, 2017
If you or a family member has red, inflamed skin that’s, itchy, sore and weeping, it’s likely you are part of our sad national...
By: Iona Weir - March 1st, 2017
Atopis has launched and will stick to an online strategy Dr. Weir will address the International Conference on Clinical and Experimental Dermatology in Chicago...
By: Iona Weir - February 27th, 2017
Atopis has successfully launched in New Zealand in the first week of February 2017. From the first week of the Atopis website going live orders...
By: Iona Weir - January 1st, 1970
Hormonal skin affects most of us with nearly 85% of people getting acne at some point in their lives. It is an up and...
By: Iona Weir - January 1st, 1970
By Dr Iona Weir PhD Chief Scientist and CEO Atopis Skin Care In my scientific research in YEAR I discovered that kiwifruit reduces...
