Subscribe and Win Competition – September 2018
This Competition is now closed! Congratulations Margarita Putter, our lucky winner! We are giving away a Peel and Laser treatment in the month of September to the value of R2,500. Simply … Read more
Combination Therapies
Whether you are treating sun damage, acne breakouts, scars or lines and wrinkles, combination therapies are the way to go. Your skin is comprised of more than one layer, so … Read more
Retinol Skin Cream – We should all be using it
I sometimes look at the array of half-used skin creams scattered across my bathroom and wonder ‘Why do I bother?’ and ‘Do they even work?’ But when I think back … Read more
Why skin is drier in the winter months, and how to remedy it
We all experience drier, and slightly more sensitive skin in the colder, winter months, and the solution is not as simple as ‘drinking more water’ to hydrate your skin. There … Read more
Why is a skin peel beneficial?
Skin peels have become increasingly popular over time, and it is no wonder with the number of benefits offered by this treatment. Superficial skin peels involve the application of a … Read more
Skincare for every age
As our skin changes with age, so should our skincare routine. Here we look at the changes your skin undergoes at different times of your life, as well as a … Read more
PRP using the Vital Injector
We are no longer satisfied with just stimulating collagen scaffolding in the skin with laser or derma roller skin stimulation. As we age we run out of skin cells and … Read more
Vegan and vegetarian
I am not a vegan or a vegetarian, but this chapter would not be complete without acknowledging this trend. For those who do not know the difference, a vegan will … Read more
All you need to know about the Dermapen treatment
DERMAPEN – For a healthier, younger skin When we talk to our clients about “microneedling”, the first question is: “Does it hurt?” That’s an understandable question – after all, the … Read more
Meet Jocelyn, our new skin therapist
Jocelyn has been involved in the health and skincare industry for close on 25 years. She started as a beauty therapist in a small salon in Pinelands and went on … Read more
What are these detox drips?
I’ve heard of celebrities getting super vitamin drips when they’re exhausted from being famous, and some even opt to doing it on a regular basis like Simon Cowell, Suzanne Somers … Read more
Men’s Health – The Decline and Fall of Marlon Brando
There comes a time in the life of every aging man when he is faced with the ultimate betrayal, and being dumped by a woman like Mae West pales in … Read more
We welcome Inge to the IHA Team!
Inge Pieters, a well-traveled yoga teacher with a 200hr RCYT certification, accredited by Yoga Alliance is now offering private and small group yoga sessions at the IHA.From running retreats in … Read more
Subscribe and Win Competition – October & November 2017
We are giving away 4 Ultima Dermapen facials in the months of October & November to the value of R2500. Simply fill in the fields below to enter! We will … Read more
The Science of Attraction
At the time you met your partner, you had probably met a few hundred new people in the previous twelve months. You met some of them at work, others socially, … Read more
Fighting Hyperpigmentation – All you need to know.
Hyperpigmentation is characterized by a darkening of an area of skin caused by the overproduction of a pigment in the skin known as melanin. It is relatively common and usually … Read more
A Video explaining what we do at The Institute of Healthy Aging
We take an integrated approach to health, wellness and beauty that is evidence-based and scientific. Dr. Duncan Carmichael, our Aesthetic specialist, heads up the IHA team and has taken the time to explain the various treatments and procedures done at the clinic. Watch the clip and feel free to get in touch for more info.
Triple lipid restore product review by Dr Duncan Carmichael
Triple Lipid Restore by Dr Duncan Carmichael For the last 12 years, we believe that Skinceuticals has been the market leader when it comes to researched skin products. They bought … Read more
Ultimate Skin Rejuvenation: Vital Injector
Hydro Facial-Injection™ Treatment Hydro Facial-Injection™ – what does this mean? It means that this injector can give a quick hydrating series of injections to the whole of the face. The … Read more
Aesthetic trend predictions for 2016
As 2015 comes to an end we could reflect on a year of political, economic and social upheaval or could marvel at one of the most dynamic years in the … Read more
EPIGENETICS – The end that was really just the beginning
On April the 14th, 2003 the Human Genome Project was finally presented to the world. It was the map of all 25 000 genes that gave the paperwork of how … Read more
Injectable Fillers – Know your filler procedure(s), to avoid FLOPPY results
Expert injectors are constantly finding new ways to make use of fillers and injectables. An important part of maintaining a youthful appearance is addressing volume loss. Some of the more … Read more
“One-size-fits-no-one” – Personalised weight loss plans are the way forward in fighting obesity and fat storage.
At the Institute of Healthy Aging of South Africa (IHASA) we fully endorse the concept that one cannot lump everyone who is obese into the same bag. Once we have … Read more
Facial Thread Lift has revolutionized the Aesthetic Industry – QUICK . SIMPLE . PAINLESS . AFFORDABLE
Facial Thread Lifting is a modern alternative to existing invasive surgical procedures, resulting in no scars, little to no bruising, quicker recovery time and a more natural look. We have … Read more
5 Fantastic Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day
Have Breakfast in Bed Drop a few not-so-subtle hints that you’re expecting a Mother’s Day Brunch. Something as simple as a breakfast in bed can have the greatest impact. Adding some … Read more
New Era of Nutrigenomics Dawns For Personalised Diets, Exercise And Wellness Programmes
MyDNAHealth – Press Release 2nd April New Era of Nutrigenomics Dawns For Personalised Diets, Exercise And Wellness Programmes A multi-dimensional nutrigenomics company has reimagined the boundaries of weight loss with … Read more