Our Clinic babies have been born!! See (adorable) pictures. How about the mums’ Pregnancy Skin? Having had two staff members pregnant together, due within a week of each other, it very much highlighted the issues women have with their skin for their 9 months and then, also, whilst they are breastfeeding. The great […]
Simple Healthy Meals to Stay On Track
It’s easy to fall off the healthy bandwagon when the silly season hits and life becomes busy. Staying organised for the week and planning simple healthy meals is the best way to stay on track. Here are some easy ways to stay on top of things: Plan meals in advance and choose antioxidant-rich meals, […]
Preparing Your Skin For Summer
It’s Party Time!! The next 2 months for most of us are chock full of entertainment. Whether it’s the Spring Racing Carnival, the office Christmas party, or with friends and family, there are more opportunities to wear that fancy frock, stay up late, drink more wine and eat “yummy” foods which you pretend are green! […]
Skin Care for the Party Season – 10 Super Tips to Make it Easy
You’re busy – right? No time for fussing over a complex skin care routine? Just want to know how to look good every day whilst working full time, partying every weekend, having drinks after work, juggling the family and preparing for ALL the extended family coming for a hot Celebratory lunch – yes, it’s […]
Sensitive and Reactive Skin
Sensitive and reactive skin is not pleasant at the best of times, and unfortunately it makes finding skincare difficult. The last thing you want to do is try 100 different options, leaving you in more pain that when you started. But, you’re desperate to solve the issue once and for all. Sensitive Skin Having a […]
How to read a label – natural, organic or science based products?
What does Natural, Organic and Science based really mean – it’s all in the label. Learning how to distinguish between natural, organic and certified organic personal care products and those based on artificial ingredients lies in the ability to decipher labels. First, understand that a product labelled “natural, botanical or plant based” under Australian standards […]
Common Toxic Chemicals to avoid in your skin care products
Toxic chemical’s as ingredients in personal care products slowly build up in your system and/or your skin over time creating a dehydrated, more sensitive, reactive skin which is in poor health. For this reason alone it is best to avoid them. Here are some of the common ones. SLS – Sodium Lauryl Sulphate Is a […]
Antioxidants – Vitamins for skin
Antioxidants in Skin Care – one vital step to slow the aging process! What are antioxidants? They are chemicals that are able to “fill the gap” in free radicals (damaged cells) without harming themselves. They stop the chain of events that has caused your cells to become dysfunctional ensuring you look younger for longer with more […]
Four must have Products for Wrinkles
Four product varieties to help you age gracefully: Of course you need your cleanser as it is pointless adding a serum or cream to your face if it is not clean, but after you have patted dry – if you are concerned about having a healthy skin which can therefore age well, or […]
Best Treatments for Wrinkles
Treat your wrinkles well and they will look younger! As with our physical and mental health, our skin requires a work out too. This is why regular, monthly facials keep the skin working in the best condition. Rather than opting for a “magic” serum to erase all of your lines and wrinkles before your eyes, […]
Essential Sun Protection
Humans need sunlight. We need it to produce Vitamin D, which is essential for strong bones and lots of other important body functions. Feeling its warmth on our backs gives us a wonderful glow and generally makes us feel good about the world. However, there is a down side to too much sun. Whether it is incidental […]
Eight Lifestyle Tips and Tricks to Slow the Onset of Wrinkles
The best anti wrinkle solutions are the simple ones! Here are eight ways to slow the onset of wrinkles: Start young – We know that prevention is better than finding a cure. This applies to our skin too. Arming yourself with the right knowledge about what your specific skin needs are and starting out with […]
Why Do We Get Wrinkles?
Is there more to them than the fact you are older? As with any other organ in our body, the physiological structures and functions of the skin continuously decline with increasing age. Fine lines, wrinkles, enlarged pores, lack of moisture and pigmentation are all signs that we associate with the skin ageing. Wouldn’t it be […]
Cooking for your skin’s Immunity
When we are feeling unwell it is often hard to focus on cooking – let alone cooking for immunity. This winter’s flu season has hit many of us quite hard. Many doctors have expressed how intense and long the flu season has been. Even once you are well enough to get out of bed the […]
Chronic Illness and Oncology Friendly Products
Chronic illness and oncology friendly products can be a minefield to wade through when you are feeling unwell and don’t know where to start. We know that when we are run down, other organs of the body suffer; this includes our skin, which is our largest organ of the body. Normally the skin is the […]
Contemplating Surgery?
How to get the best results The health of your skin is never more important than the time before and after any form of surgery, but especially facial surgery. Whether the plan is the removal of a skin cancer or an eyelid lift, a nose reshape or a major facelift, the more planning you can […]
Cold Trip to Paradise – Hawaii
I’ve just returned from a trip to paradise! The final celebration of my turning 60 this year – yelp!! Off for 10 days in Hawaii with my beautiful and varied family. It’s wonderful to know the clinic staff can hold down the fort so perfectly! Thanks girls. This trip had been planned and booked […]
Men’s skin – continuing the improvements.
Our men’s skin – where to next… Whilst some guys prefer to keep it simple with their skin care, some like to put in that bit of extra effort and are realising that facials aren’t just for women. Having regular monthly skin treatments is, in fact the perfect addition to anyone’s homecare routine and is […]
Tricks of the Trade – For Men / Unisex
Rosie’s Tricks of the Trade – for MEN – but we won’t tell if you are not a man and find this interesting! It’s all relevant for everyone. Tricks of the Trade?! There are 3 simple products to get you started – easy! 1. Why use a cleanser? Tricks of the Trade… Throughout the day, our […]
Products for the male skin
Osmosis MD Men’s Skin Care Kit – Revealed by our two guys using our Osmosis MD Men’s Skin Care Kit. (scroll on down to see what they have to say). Osmosis MD is a clinically proven, medical grade skin care range that works in the deeper layers of the skin to create permanent changes. With […]
Natural, Organic, Science? Which is best for our skin?
The answer is ALL! Because any decrease of toxic chemicals in our body is better than none! Learning how to distinguish between natural, organic and certified organic personal care products and those based on artificial ingredients lies in the ability to decipher labels. First, understand that a product labelled “natural” under Australian standards really means […]
Men’s Gut Health
Gut health is just as important for men as women when it comes to having healthy skin which ages well and is clear of pimples. Hopefully you’ve now read all about men’s skin, how it is the same yet different to women’s skin. You have the facts, you’ve read the stories, you understand the best […]
Facials for Men
When planning a facial treatment regime for a man we don’t think fluffy. Most men in clinic prefer a treatment which feels effective as well as gives them the fastest way to an optimum result. They feel they are being pampered just by being here! Men’s skin is different to women’s and needs to be […]
Men’s Skin explained
This month, we are celebrating men and their skin! With Father’s Day coming up we thought we’d shine some light on the Men in our lives and their skincare. Traditionally, the skincare industry has been dominated by women; but in more recent years, we have been starting to see skincare companies bringing out men’s skincare […]
Men’s Skincare Stories
We asked four men to take part in Men’s Month, using our Men’s Skin Care Kits and having treatments. They have all been using products for at least two weeks and all started their experience with a Personalised Skin Consultation including a tailor-made Hydrating Facial Treatment. Here we introduce them and begin their stories… James […]
Skincare for men – regimes
Generally speaking, men do look for a simple life – well we all do really! Skincare for men can be simple. To help those that feel uncomfortable with “skincare product” but would like a changed skin, we have created two skincare kits. Either one of these will make it simple for anyone to begin their […]
Rosacea – Inflammation and gut health
The causes of rosacea are not positively proven, however the symptoms are known and, as we see this condition in clinic all the time, given time and commitment by the sufferer we know how to treat it. Want to understand more about rosacea – read here. Start with the gut biome! This is where inflammation […]
Rosacea – Client stories
Ronnie’s story Rosacea, when Gaye asked me to write about how I feel about my face since beginning treatment for my rosacea, the first thing to come to mind was the way I feel about myself now. After struggling with rosacea for so long, I was starting to feel that it was getting worse with […]
Rosacea – Best in clinic facial treatments
Rosacea skins tend to be dehydrated, even when there is acne and the skin feels oily. The best way to treat rosacea is by firstly reversing the cause of the dehydration. Diet and fluids to begin the anti-inflammatory effect. Building strength and immunity of the skin with (again) diet, but also with nourishing healing products […]
Soups to improve dehydrated skin & inner health!
As winter sets in it is always good to keep your immune system balanced to fight off the winter nasty’s and help prevent your skin from being becoming dehydrated. There are fewer easier ways than making and enjoying warm, hearty, healthy, nutrient-full soups. While dehydration is on the top of our minds it is not […]
Three Warriors self tanning range – restore dehydrated skin’s winter glow
Feeling a bit pasty this time of year, but don’t want to go down the spray tan road? We have the answer!! The amazing, Tasmanian made, certified organic, Three Warriors self tanning range. Gradual Tan Self-Tan Mousse Full Body Life Scrub Eco-friendly Tanning Mitt First things first, it’s winter and our skin isn’t really in […]
Green Vegetables
We have been told to eat our “green” vegetables since childhood… but why? What is the benefit to our skin (and bodies), and why can’t we just use products instead to solve our skin issues? For a start – no matter how amazing your skin care routine is, if you are continually putting your body and skin […]
Acne Explained
The bane of life for many of us… a pimple! Even if you are predominantly clear skinned there will be times just when you don’t want them that one pops up – usually right in the middle of your forehead or chin! When its just one or two usually it’s stress and diet that […]
Sugar, Your Skin and Acne
We have all heard sugar and your skin don’t mix… but why? In recent years there has been much talk about the big bad Sugar word, and where it lurks, often even hidden in so called ‘health foods’ in our diets. In its natural form, as we find in whole fruits and veggies, sugar can […]
Makeup for Acne Skins
It is such a great feeling to see results when you start to use chemical and nasty-free skin care at home, particularly when you have oily skin or are prone to breaking out. Did you know that it is just as important to use makeup that follows this same philosophy? Many over the counter makeup […]
Best time for IPL Treatments
In Winter IPL Treatments are often overlooked… we often have people come to see us in summer for Intense Pulse Light (IPL) treatments, as the sudden desire for hair-free fun and clear skin is abundant, but did you realise that the Winter months are actually the BEST time to start these treatments? As it targets colour/melanin in the […]
Travel Skin Made Easy – packing for a healthy skin
Planning a trip? Putting some time into considering your skin care needs might be the difference between returning with a well hydrated, happy and healthy skin or one which takes months to recover from all the stresses of your trip. When you are travelling, whether it is to warmer climes or the snow, whether you […]
Menopause; the hormone years!
Menopause or “The change” as it is colloquially known will eventually effect you if you are a woman, there is no escaping it! Physiologically, changes begin to happen in the ovaries usually around the late 40’s, finalising when your body says so. The whole out of our control process often lasts from 5-10 years although […]
Luxury Essentials for the more mature skin
so… what are the luxury essentials in the 6 Luxury Essentials for the more mature skin You have a cleanser you love, and a moisturiser? sunblock. You always use a Vitamin A at night and your Vitamin C, E and B in the morning – but your skin still is dry at times, looks a […]
Influencing factors in ageing well
So why are we delving into the influencing factors in skincare? We have an amazing founder who has a wealth of knowledge that she kindly shares and inspired us with every week, and… Guess who is turning 60! The clinic’s creator & owner of 20 years! It’s time to Celebrate Gaye’s Birthday and so enjoy […]
Gaye’s Makeup Essentials
Gaye’s Makeup Essentials is a quick and hassle free makeup routine that nourishes your skin! Watch the video below or continue reading on to hear her every day and special occasions routines… We are aware that not all of us love to wear makeup in the same way our makeup artist and beauticians do, and […]
Ageing Gracefully
This special day is fast approaching and so whether you specifically celebrate it or not, it’s a day most of us think about the magic of our mums. Even if you don’t “get-on” and won’t communicate you’ll still spend time reflecting on your life and how it relates and has been formed by your relationship […]
Our Favourite Products for Over 45 year olds
(Written by Emma) Aspect Hand Cream – Our hands are exposed to so much if you think about it! UV rays when driving or riding, harsh antibacterial gels and handwashes, detergents and general hard work! They need nourishing and protecting with useful ingredients that actually help to replenish and protect the skin’s barrier. Aspect Dr Resveratrol – Occurring […]
Makeup And Ageing Gracefully
(by Rosie Geeves) It is all well and good to suggest a range of products and tips with the current youth trends in mind, but what are the tips and products for those of us who want to compliment our ageing skin? To age gracefully and yet still feel confident and beautiful in our appearance… how […]
Quinoa – Superfood for your skin!
Why we love Quinoa! Quinoa, pronounced ‘keen-wah’ is a wheat-free alternative that is grown in South America. It has been around for thousands of years and was a staple in the diet of the Incas and their descendants. Quinoa comes in two different types, red and white and interestingly, comes from the same family as […]
An amazing mask for Autumn!
Aspect Fruit Enzyme Mask Gentle enzymatic exfoliation of dead skin cells. Ideal for all skin types – particularly reactive, sensitive and problem skins. Change in season often stimulates the recurrence of skin conditions. Fruit Enzyme Mask gently lifts dead skin build up without over-exfoliating and damaging like granule based masks do. Containing powerful antioxidants to fight […]
Playing with Colour for Autumn
There are so many ways to make yourself feel refreshed with life, and as many of you know, colour is a great way to do it! Quick and easily changeable, unlike so many commitments in our lives these days. In nature as the seasons change we are surrounded by different colours. Autumn is of course […]
Why we love Osmosis MD StemFactor
I love to recommend Osmosis MD StemFactor to my clients, particularly those that are starting to notice the effects of ageing. If you are looking for results, this product is a must… StemFactor contains over 150 skin growth factors that have been derived from adult stem cells. Growth factors are naturally occurring substances that are […]
Water – Life Saver and Regenerator
Our body is made up of between 60-75% water depending on the stage of life we are in. 15% of our body weight is water which is around 4-5 kg in a normal sized adult. We know it is very important to our general well-being however studies are showing that when we are dehydrated our […]
Teen Makeup Q&A
Questions & Answers My daughter has breakouts, but I wouldn’t call it acne all over her face. What is the best foundation to wear to cover these blemishes without having a heavy/made up look? Use a medium coverage foundation over the entire base like Osmosis CC Cream. This will actually cover most blemishes alone and […]
Teen Skin Care
Hormones are a part of human life, and the ‘teen years are often the hardest hit. Unfortunately as well being vital to live – hormones may bring bad skin. It seems easy to grab skincare at the supermarket or chemist while you shop, but unfortunately they are not always the best option long term to […]
Fundamentals Of Skincare
Is it time to rethink your skin care regime? Throughout the year, your skin can change due to many factors, such as the climate or UV exposure. Some of these factors can age skin faster, cause breakouts, and make it feel dry or oily, leaving you not feeling as happy about how we look. Maybe […]
Mascara for sensitive eyes
This is just a quick call-out for all those who are sensitive to mascara… Are your eyes sensitive to Mascara but you really want to wear it? Are your eyes itchy, dry and sore when you wear mascara? Do you save wearing it for the extra special occasions? Are you gluten intolerant? – now that’s a […]
Need some help with your Foundation Choice?
Here at The Skin Care Clinic we use the best post-treatment mineral makeup, we believe, on the market. Makeup that feeds your skin rather than clogging your pores. It leaves you feeling radiant and allows your skin to breathe. Our mineral makeup doesn’t contain any ‘nasties’ and is full of vitamins and antioxidants. It can give […]
Aphrodisiacs! Improve your gut health?
Some Fun & weird Facts:- In old Egypt, honey was used in making potions said to cure sterility and impotence. Mead, a fermented drink made from honey, was consumed by “honeymooners” who believed drinking it would “sweeten their marriage.” Honey is actually rich in several B vitamins, required for testosterone, and in boron, which is important […]
Preparing your skin for a special night
The secret to radiant skin for that special night? Answer – an enzyme exfoliating home based facial treatment the day before or the morning of your special day! (by Meagan – our special events queen of course!) I simply love, and use it weekly whether I have a special event or not, one of the […]
SAVE YOUR SKIN! Best antioxidants before and after the sun
Did you over expose your skin this season? Whether in the sun or snow you’ve increased the rate it ages and the fact that you are reading this tells me you care about this fact. Skin that ages faster than normal is not healthy skin. Normal aging results from the progressive decline of […]
Summer skin – made easy with Vitamin C!
I hope you are sitting down, have a wine or cuppa at your side and you are feeling relaxed. I promised you a little story about your skin, summer, ageing and Vitamin C – I hope you can enjoy and have 5 minutes of chill-out time amidst the chaos of life! Get ready for sunshine, […]
Osmosis Mineral Bronzer – perfect your summer tan!
Do you have to buy a whole new foundation range when summer comes along? Of course not – you can bronze!!!! With the addition of the Three Warriors self-tanning range, Rosie gives you a quick rundown on how to match your glowing tanned (or self-tanned) body with your normal face makeup ! Pressed Mineral Bronzer by Colorescience provides […]
Three Warriors – Toxic-free self-tanning range!
We are VERY excited to be able to support the new self tanning range – Three Warriors – and who better than our beautiful Rosie to introduce it to you! Rosie is the lovely lady who told us about this new toxic-free self-tanning range that comes from right here in our beautiful Tasmania! Not only […]
Christmas skin survival tips
This is a short, sharp and hopefully helpful guide to Christmas skin and potential pressies. Everyone tends to be too busy for lots of words! Don’t expect too much from your skin whilst you are eating and drinking differently and often excessively! Drink lots more water, wash your makeup off every night and NEVER forget […]
FAST Weightloss Detox Superfood
Gaye’s experience – scroll down to read. You find 3 days without other people, 3 days with as much relax in it as you can manage and you take FAST. Forget food,shopping, washing up, cooking and going without – think a good book, some movies, meditation and massage, slow walks at sunset, some lovely bubble […]
Osmosis MD Immerse
Emma’s answer to dry and dehydrated skin! If you have ever uttered these words….my skin is so dry……my skin always feels tight after I wash it…..my skin is sore and flaky…..then you NEED to try Osmosis Immerse. A personal favourite, as I myself have complained of the discomfort of dry skin, and the relief I […]
Hydralift Medifacial Treatment
We have added a new mask option to our Medi-Facial Treatments! After doing our research we have found our new favourite all-rounder medi-facial option – Hydralift! We love the fact that when you come in, we can tailor our medi-facials to best suit your skin and skin concerns. A part of this is ensuring we have […]
Even SENIORS can change their SKIN!
Seniors Week It’s Seniors Week here in Tasmania and my mum’s 80th Birthday! She thoroughly enjoyed her present, the show Matilda, and so did I! My mum is in great form, very active, grows her own veggies, so involved in life, far more social than me and of course, like all mothers – knows everything! […]
Men’s Skincare – Our Macho Blokes study
We promised you the stories of our two Macho blokes who have been trialling our Men’s kits – We hope you enjoy! Macho Man 1 – Chris Written by Meagan. about her husband, who has never used skin care and – actually consented to both using it, being written about and having his photos used!! The end […]
Men’s skincare Q&A
Men’s skincare isn’t particularly different to women, however they look for and find solutions in different ways. A woman has dry skin, she talks to her friends, she ways up all the varied solutions she’s been told and makes a decision – right or wrong. A man with dry skin, is not likely to talk […]
A Males Perspective on skin care
Men’s Skin Month deserves some stories – we hope you enjoy these and one or more are helpful for yourself or a man in your life! What better way to illustrate the diversity of men and their attitude to skin care than to tell you some stories. Some of the men I have chosen have […]
Men’s Stories – Getting Started!
This is Chris, he’s Meagan’s non skin care using husband. We asked him (nicely) to trial our Osmosis MD Mens Skin Care Kit for 4 weeks and he agreed! We wanted to understand further how a blokey, Aussie male in his early 30’s who has NEVER used a product except occasional sunscreen as a child […]
Men’s Skin
Not all skins are created equal….women know this, but it is also true when it comes to male skin. While men do experience skin ageing, acne, sensitivity, pigmentation and other skin concerns just as women do, their products and treatments need to be focussed slightly differently. Skin health, for both sexes, is shaped by a […]
Dermafrac! Best skin treatments in one
Have a sneak peek at our latest video on Dermafrac to get an insider’s perspective on how it all works! This treatment is ideal for sun damaged and thickened skins, which means that our men will love it too! Watch Emma as she talks us through the treatment step-by-step! Dermafrac! This is a great combination of our […]
Change and your skin
The ‘C’ word… Change I thought it appropriate, as our new newsletter is being formatted, to discuss Change. There has been a lot in our office this year which, by the way is not unusual as we are always striving to improve ourselves and our services to you. Change isn’t just about the workplace […]