Simplifying Everyday Hand Care Our hands show off our age, just like our décolletage. They are constantly exposed to sun, dirt, water and everyday grime. We use them constantly, so…let’s look after them with some easy hand care tips! 8 Tips for Younger-Looking Hands (That also … [Read more...] about Hand Care Tips & Tricks
How Sugar Affects Your Skin (Plus, Healthy Easter Recipes!)
Easter is on the horizon and it’s such a great time of the year to come together with friends and family and have a nice relaxing break! It’s also the time of year where those of us who have a sweet tooth tend to consume large amounts of chocolate. Let’s face it, we all know that too much … [Read more...] about How Sugar Affects Your Skin (Plus, Healthy Easter Recipes!)
Is Chocolate Good for Your Skin?
Chocolate is a food most of us love! However, it is so often associated with guilt - it’ll make me fat, I’ll have pimples next week, I’ll develop diabetes, it’s not good for me... and yet, how do I stop loving putting the soft brown squares into my mouth?! Is chocolate good for your … [Read more...] about Is Chocolate Good for Your Skin?
Seasonal Skin Changes and What To Do About Them
Autumn – how do we know it’s here? Well, my 2½-year-old grandson used to tell me with expansive waves of his arms “Grandma - it’s when the leaves on the trees turn yellow and go all crinkly and crunchy !!” He was right, of course, and as a proud Grandma I would tell him so, using my own expansive … [Read more...] about Seasonal Skin Changes and What To Do About Them
Pigmentation & Uneven Skin Tone – Understanding Yours
So many of us have pigmentation and an uneven skin tone on our face and body. To varying degrees, differences in skin colour are natural, however, for some people it is a real issue...so what is it, what causes it and what can we do about it, I hear you ask? The Anatomy and Physiology of … [Read more...] about Pigmentation & Uneven Skin Tone – Understanding Yours
UV Influence on Your Pigmentation
How the Sun Affects your Skin Feeling the warmth of the sun on our backs generally makes us feel good about the world. We also need sunlight to produce Vitamin D, which is essential for strong bones and our general health. However, there is an obvious downside to too much sun. The sun damages our … [Read more...] about UV Influence on Your Pigmentation
Do Gut Health & Hormones Affect Your Skin Tone?
Our gut, or intestinal tract, is designed to break down what we eat into fuel and nutrients that the body can use. However, it does sooooo much more for us than just this mechanical process! It is extremely important that our gut can function well as so many things can go wrong throughout the body … [Read more...] about Do Gut Health & Hormones Affect Your Skin Tone?
Treating Uneven Skin Tone and Pigmentation
Do you have uneven skin tone, brown spots or melasma on your face? Do you find them unsightly and would like the spots to vanish, returning your skin to the way it used to be? When it comes to treating uneven skin tone and pigmentation it can be difficult to know where to start! Uneven skin tone, … [Read more...] about Treating Uneven Skin Tone and Pigmentation
New Technology in Skin Care
At the Skin Care Clinic, we love seeing our clients achieving the results they want. The products that we use are cosmeceutical, meaning that they have a therapeutic benefit and are designed to promote change on a cellular level. Over the years there have been many advancements within technology in … [Read more...] about New Technology in Skin Care
The What, Why and How of Cleansing
Quite often, it’s easy for us to complicate things in our lives. Our skin care seems to be one of those things that we over-think and then overlook and eventually, it all ends up getting put on the back-burner. To make things easy, we’re getting back to the basics of skin care. The what’s, why’s and … [Read more...] about The What, Why and How of Cleansing
How to Choose a Cleanser
It’s a little overwhelming isn’t it? There are so many cleansers out there and so much information. So, how to choose a cleanser?We plan to dispel the myths and give it to you straight!If you currently just use water to rinse your face – you need to first find out WHY you need to use a … [Read more...] about How to Choose a Cleanser
Moisturisers – What, Why and Which…
As with any product, choosing the right moisturisers depends on the type of skin you have, as well as understanding your skin’s current needs, which are always changing. That is why it’s a good idea to see a skin care professional regularly so that you can be prescribed the right products for your … [Read more...] about Moisturisers – What, Why and Which…
Vitamin C for After-Sun Skin Care
Enjoyed a day out? Sunny, fun, laughter-filled day with family and friends. It’s been so good, but your skin feels a little tight and on glancing in the mirror you notice some redness. Oh dear, you think, did I get too much sun? Vitamin C for After-Sun Skin Care...You wore a hat – most of the … [Read more...] about Vitamin C for After-Sun Skin Care
Best UV Protection for Your Skin Type and Activity
It's one of the most important steps in your skincare routine. So finding out which is the best UV protection for your skin type is paramount. UV protections also the best anti-ageing product on your bathroom shelf. Therefore, it's a good habit to get into sooner rather than later.Since there … [Read more...] about Best UV Protection for Your Skin Type and Activity
Acne, Oily skin, congested skin
Acne affects most of us at some stage in our lives... Whatever age or sex you are, it is the hormones that set a series of events in place which see your skin erupting in all manner of ways. Your hormones, however are influenced by many of your lifestyle choices, and it is these which can see you … [Read more...] about Acne, Oily skin, congested skin
Harmonised Water Works
[themedy_alertbox icon="" colour="yellow" custom_colour=""]Read the theory below on Harmonised Water or jump straight to our recommended products (click here).[/themedy_alertbox] A refreshing way to get healthy... Harmonised Water Download the information sheet on Harmonised Water: Harmonized H20 … [Read more...] about Harmonised Water Works
Three Warriors Self Tanning
Tasmanian certified organic, chemical free skin-care & self-tanning rangeWe are aware that for many different reasons people like to self-tan. We are SO EXCITED to provide an organic, chemical free tanning range! Three Warriors is about highlighting the natural beauty in everyone. You … [Read more...] about Three Warriors Self Tanning
Chirality In Your Skin Care
Chirality ensures your skin can have more effective, purer, safer ingredients penetrating deeper. The skin, which is the body’s largest organ, has millions of chiral receptors; they are on every single cell.These receptors can be affected by what you put on your skin, so if a substance is … [Read more...] about Chirality In Your Skin Care
Ageing Skin – The Sun’s Influence In How You Look!
Ageing skin - how and why? As we age naturally, new cell growth slows and the healing of damaged cells is less efficient, cell DNA is changed which means that the new cells being replicated are also damaged.As a consequence, the amount of healthy collagen and elastin fibres in your skin are … [Read more...] about Ageing Skin – The Sun’s Influence In How You Look!
Taking Care of Baby’s Skin
Your baby has been born! Congratulations!! It’s such an adrenaline rush – but so many more decisions to make. Most of these are about feeding and sleeping, burping and – well, the other end. However, you should also consider Taking Care of Baby's Skin.Just like you, only much more so, your … [Read more...] about Taking Care of Baby’s Skin
Choosing Your Makeup When Pregnant
It’s very common these days for pregnant women or women who are trying to conceive to be conscious of what products they are using and putting onto their skin, including makeup.The most important factor in choosing their makeup should be that it contains no known nasties. Anything you apply to … [Read more...] about Choosing Your Makeup When Pregnant
Phillipa and Meagan – A Story of Pregnancy Skin
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 … [Read more...] about Phillipa and Meagan – A Story of Pregnancy Skin
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 … [Read more...] about Preparing Your Skin For Summer
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 … [Read more...] about Skin Care for the Party Season – 10 Super Tips to Make it Easy
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 … [Read more...] about Sensitive and Reactive Skin
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 … [Read more...] about How to read a label – natural, organic or science based products?
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 … [Read more...] about Common Toxic Chemicals to avoid in your skin care products
Antioxidants – Vitamins for skin
[themedy_alertbox icon="" colour="yellow" custom_colour=""]Read the theory below or jump straight to our recommended antioxidant products (click here).[/themedy_alertbox] Antioxidants in Skin Care - one vital step to slow the aging process! What are antioxidants? They are chemicals that are able … [Read more...] about Antioxidants – Vitamins for skin
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 even … [Read more...] about Four must have Products for Wrinkles
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 … [Read more...] about Best Treatments for Wrinkles
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 … [Read more...] about Eight Lifestyle Tips and Tricks to Slow the Onset of Wrinkles
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 … [Read more...] about Why Do We Get Wrinkles?
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 … [Read more...] about Chronic Illness and Oncology Friendly Products
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 give your … [Read more...] about Contemplating Surgery?
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 skin … [Read more...] about Tricks of the Trade – For Men / Unisex
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 … [Read more...] about Natural, Organic, Science? Which is best for our skin?
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 … [Read more...] about Men’s Gut Health
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 … [Read more...] about Men’s Skin explained
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 … [Read more...] about Men’s Skincare Stories
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 … [Read more...] about Skincare for men – regimes
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 … [Read more...] about Rosacea – Inflammation and gut health
Rosacea – Client stories
Ronnie’s storyRosacea, 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 … [Read more...] about Rosacea – Client stories
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 … [Read more...] about Rosacea – Best in clinic facial treatments
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 MittFirst things first, … [Read more...] about Three Warriors self tanning range – restore dehydrated skin’s winter glow
