Cosderm

05/01/2026

Botulinum toxin: what it actually does (and why “frozen” is optional, not inevitable)

Botulinum toxin works by temporarily relaxing specific muscles, not by filling, stretching, or paralysing your face.

At a cellular level, it blocks the release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction — that’s the chemical messenger that tells a muscle to contract.
No signal → less contraction → less repetitive folding of skin → softer lines.

That’s it.
No mystery. No magic. No face-freezing spell.

✨ Why it’s safe
• It’s used in tiny, localised doses
• It stays where it’s injected — it doesn’t “travel” around your body
• It’s been used in medicine for decades (neurology, ophthalmology, pain, spasticity — long before aesthetics)
• When done correctly, it wears off naturally over 3–4 months

🧠 Why people fear the “shiny frozen forehead”
That look is not caused by botulinum toxin.
It’s caused by:
• Over-dosing
• Poor muscle assessment
• One-size-fits-all injection patterns
• Treating lines instead of faces

A well-done treatment allows:
✔️ Expression
✔️ Soft movement
✔️ Natural rest
✔️ A face that still looks like you

💬 The goal
Not frozen.
Not shiny.
Not blank.

The goal is a face that looks:
• Relaxed, not restricted
• Rested, not altered
• Smoother, not unfamiliar

Good botulinum toxin should make people ask:
👉 “You look really fresh — have you been sleeping well?”

Not:
👉 “What did you do to your forehead





Less myth. More medicine.
Always about precision.

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04/01/2026

Retinol: powerful, proven, and often misused.

Retinol works by increasing cell turnover and stimulating collagen, which helps improve texture, pigmentation, acne, and fine lines over time.

✔️ Start low
✔️ Use at night
✔️ A pea-sized amount is enough
✔️ Moisturise well
✔️ Sunscreen is non-negotiable

Expect dryness or mild peeling at the start — that’s irritation, not magic.
Consistency beats strength. Always.
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30/12/2025

29/12/2025

• Over the last decade and a half, medical spas have popped up across the U.S., offering one-stop beauty boutiques that pair medical treatments with spa-level indulgence. From Botox and fillers to microneedling, chemical peels, and body contouring, women now casually spend hundreds—or thousands—on procedures that feel increasingly convenient and commonplace.

But as millions pour money into the $20 billion med spa industry, troubling stories of lax oversight and unqualified clinicians are mounting. Even routine visits can turn dangerous—or deadly. For our September 2025 issue, explores the underregulated world of med spas. Revisit the full story at the link in bio.

Illustration: Vanessa Saba

03/12/2025

Allergan DiamondGlow is not a regular facial.
It is a precision dermal-infusion treatment that exfoliates, extracts, and infuses clinical-grade serums in one continuous pass.

The diamond-tip handpiece delivers controlled micro-exfoliation while vacuum pressure removes debris and congestion. At the same moment, targeted serums are driven deep into the skin where they are actually bioactive.

Results are immediate: clearer pores, smoother texture, brighter tone, and a hydrated, even surface.
A high-performance option for dullness, congestion, dryness, early ageing, and event-ready skin.

Zero downtime. Maximum clinical payoff.

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03/12/2025

A results-driven facial for patients who want more than a glow.
This protocol pairs the Allergen DiamondGlow dermal-infusion system (exfoliation, extraction, serum infusion) with Quantum Molecular Resonance for deep regenerative signalling.

DiamondGlow clears the surface: vacuum-assisted extraction, controlled micro-exfoliation, high-grade serums delivered directly where the skin can use them.

QMR works beneath the surface: non-thermal, cell-safe electrical resonance that triggers fibroblasts, improves microcirculation, calms inflammation, and supports collagen matrix repair with zero downtime.

Together, the skin receives dual benefits: immediate luminosity and long-term regenerative lift.
Suitable for dullness, textural roughness, early ageing, redness sensitivity, and dehydrated or travel-stressed skin.

03/12/2025

Harness intense pulsed light to clear years of sun damage in minutes.
Lumecca targets pigment, redness, broken capillaries, and uneven tone with one of the highest peak pulse powers in the IPL category. Results are fast, visible, and cumulative.
Expect brighter, clearer, more even skin within days, with minimal downtime.
Always performed with strict eye protection, parameter control, and post-treatment photoprotection.

23/11/2025

IV Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA) combined with 750 mg Glutathione is a targeted metabolic therapy designed to support mitochondrial function, oxidative stress reduction, and liver detox pathways. ALA acts as a potent intracellular antioxidant and mild chelating agent, helping bind and mobilise heavy metals such as mercury and cadmium. Glutathione then supports conjugation and elimination through phase-II liver detox, while restoring the body’s master antioxidant system. Together, this pairing can assist patients experiencing toxin burden, metabolic sluggishness, inflammatory fatigue, or persistent oxidative stress.

However, this is not a “general wellness drip.” ALA can trigger nausea, dizziness, hypoglycaemia in diabetics, or overly rapid metal mobilisation if improperly dosed. Glutathione may cause headaches or bronchospasm in sensitive individuals, and frequent use can alter B12 levels. This therapy must be clinically personalised, monitored, and medically justified. Always consult your doctor before starting any IV detox or antioxidant protocol.

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