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 … [Read more...] about Green Vegetables
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 are the culprits. As a … [Read more...] about Acne Explained
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 be … [Read more...] about Sugar, Your Skin and Acne
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 … [Read more...] about Makeup for Acne Skins
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 … [Read more...] about Travel Skin Made Easy – packing for a healthy skin
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 … [Read more...] about Menopause; the hormone years!
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 little dull, how about … [Read more...] about Luxury Essentials for the more mature skin
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 … [Read more...] about Influencing factors in ageing well
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 … [Read more...] about Ageing Gracefully
Our Favourite Products for Over 45 year olds
[themedy_alertbox icon="" colour="yellow" custom_colour=""]Read our staff raves below or jump straight to the recommended products for over 45 year olds (click here).[/themedy_alertbox] (Written by Emma)Aspect Hand Cream - Our hands are exposed to so much if you think about it! UV rays when … [Read more...] about Our Favourite Products for Over 45 year olds
Makeup And Ageing Gracefully
[themedy_alertbox icon="" colour="yellow" custom_colour=""]Read the makeup tips below or jump straight to the recommended products (click here).[/themedy_alertbox](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 … [Read more...] about Makeup And Ageing Gracefully
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 cognitive … [Read more...] about Water – Life Saver and Regenerator
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 … [Read more...] about Teen Makeup Q&A
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 … [Read more...] about Teen Skin Care
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 that … [Read more...] about Fundamentals Of Skincare
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 … [Read more...] about Need some help with your Foundation Choice?
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 … [Read more...] about Preparing your skin for a special night
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 … [Read more...] about SAVE YOUR SKIN! Best antioxidants before and after the sun
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, outdoors and … [Read more...] about Summer skin – made easy with Vitamin C!
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 … [Read more...] about Even SENIORS can change their SKIN!
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 … [Read more...] about Men’s Skin
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 … [Read more...] about Dermafrac! Best skin treatments in one
Change and your skin
The 'C' word... ChangeI 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 … [Read more...] about Change and your skin
