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Unichem Kerikeri Pharmacy offers an expansive range of quality products while delivering top service and advice in healthcare and beauty.
We are often bombarded with messages about the dangers of sun exposure. And rightly so. With our high rate of skin cancer (melanoma in particular) it is often hard to fathom why we go out into the sun at all – especially during the summer months as we get enough vitamin D by doing outdoor activities outside of peak Ultraviolet Index (UVI) times.
Hundreds of people die of skin cancer every year and it is by far the most common form of cancer in this country. Our unique environment means we are particularly vulnerable to ultraviolet rays which cause sunburn. All types of sunburn, whether serious or mild, can cause permanent and irreversible skin damage and can lay the groundwork for skin cancer in later life.
Sunburn occurs when living tissue, like your skin, is overexposed to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) causing it to change in colour from slightly pink to severely red or purple. Sunburn can appear from one to six hours after exposure and the skin feels hot to the touch. Severe sunburn may cause blistered skin and even a fever, nausea and dehydration. Your eyes may also be painful or irritated due to overexposure to UVR.
The best way to prevent sunburn is to use sun protection. It is particularly important to use sun protectionfrom the start of September until the end of March, especially between 11am and 4pm. Sunscreen is one type of sun protection - ask your community pharmacist which sunscreen is best for you. You should also always wear protective clothing during this period, as well as a hat and sunglasses. In addition, try to keep in the shade whenever possible.
However, if you have the misfortune of getting sunburnt there are a number of ways you can help treat the condition:
If the sunburn is severe, your eyes are extremely painful, or you have blisters accompanied by a fever or nausea, see your community pharmacist or doctor immediately. And remember that there is no such thing as a “safe” tan – any change in the colour of the skin is a sign that damage has taken place.
Lightweight protecting moisturizer for normal to combination dehydrated sensitive skin. Provides immediate and long-lasting, intense hydration, optimum comfort and a protection against sun and external aggressions to prevent natural ageing (SPF 30).
Rich protecting moisturizer for dry to very dry dehydrated sensitive skin. Provides immediate and long-lasting, intense hydration, optimum comfort and a protection against sun and external aggressions to prevent natural ageing. SPF30.
This serum is your secret weapon for a dewy and radiant glow. Powered with over 6 fruit extracts and oils, our Be Bright Vitamin C Face Serum is the perfect post cleanse, priming, replenishing base that preps your skin with a burst of energising Vitamin C & LUMIGLOW™.
Get ready to wake up with the best skin of your life! Our Every Evening Night Cream is packed with powerful ingredients like hydrating Hyaluronic Acid, skin-saving Meadowfoam Seed Oil, and barrier-repairing Plant Ceramides to help repair and regenerate your skin while you sleep.
It's so important to start your day off right, and that includes taking care of your skin. That's where our Every Morning Moisturiser comes in!
Let your skin experience the pure indulgence of 11 plant and nut oils, crammed into the goodness of one little magic bottle. Transform your skin from dull, dry, and tired- to plump, hydrated, and fresh. Your new ‘dewy glow’ will be Insta-worthy for sure.
Get ready to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays with our Every Morning Moisturiser SPF15.
Looking a little jaded? We all know the delicate eye area needs a little extra care and attention, it’s thinner, more fragile, and quicker to show age than the rest of your face.
This light-as-air gel cream will add an instant boost of moisture to your face. Quenching dry skin with all day hydration, this heavy hitter brings all its friends to the party – cooling NZ Kawakawa and Aloe, joined by Hyaluronic Acid, and powerful plant extracts, Prickly Pear and Blackberry.
A two-week vitamin A-like treatment that targets signs of ageing by helping to improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, dullness, dryness and elasticity.
This pure power-packed, skin loving oil and resident cult favourite is where our obsession and dedication for clean natural beauty started and continues to shine from.
All the benefits of our BioGro certified organic rosehip seed oil in a convenient, compact roll-on applicator, so you can apply on-the-go wherever and whenever required.
A powerful pure plant oil that boosts skin recovery, radiance and smooths the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Revitalise tired eyes with our certified natural Eye Contour Cream.
A multi-purpose clean beauty oil that gives your skin an instant glow.
Your favourite restorative line smoothing day cream has relaunched with a new and improved formula and proven natural actives to hydrate while targeting the signs of ageing.
A unique advanced formulation that works with your skin's natural microbiome (good bacteria) to promote a healthier, smoother and more youthful complexion.
Your favourite line-smoothing serum has been reformulated for even better results.
A luxurious easily absorbed all-over body oil for daily hydration, nourishment and to improve skin health.
Wake up revitalised and fresher than the night before with our rejuvenating night cream.
The best preparation for a good skin day starts the night before.
Allure Clean Beauty 2020 Best Face Oil award winner this certified organic beauty oil nourishes, hydrates and brightens complexions with daily antioxidants.
All the benefits of our cult favourite rosehip seed oil in a lighter blend.
A daily face cream that provides intense moisture recovery, nourishment and long-lasting comfort for dry, thirsty complexions.
Ultra-rich hydration for ultra-smooth hands from clean beauty experts Trilogy.
A daily moisture recovery and comfort cream for the most easily irritated and delicate of complexions.
Enjoy brighter, more even skin tone fast with our freshly activated 2-week intense brightening serum treatment.
Switch your skin from dull and lacklustre to brightly revitalised with our lightweight daily hydrating lotion.
Refresh and brighten the delicate skin around your eyes with our lightweight and nourishing daily eye gel, delivered via a cooling ceramic applicator.
A brightening, tightening, smoothing, all-in-one ‘super’ serum that combines x8 powerhouse actives for noticeable radiance, a youthful bounce and skin gleaming in health.
Unichem Kerikeri Pharmacy offers an expansive range of quality products while delivering top service and advice in healthcare and beauty.
