Activated charcoal has become a popular ingredient in skincare products due to its powerful detoxifying and purifying properties. This natural ingredient, made from carbon-rich materials like coconut shells, wood, or peat, is processed to create a highly porous substance that can attract and bind … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Activated Charcoal in Skincare
The Importance of Exfoliation – What We Use Ourselves!
Exfoliation is a crucial step in any skincare routine as it helps to remove dead skin cells from the surface, revealing a fresher, more radiant complexion. By clearing away these cells, exfoliation prevents clogged pores, reduces the likelihood of breakouts, and allows skincare products to penetrate … [Read more...] about The Importance of Exfoliation – What We Use Ourselves!
Acne After Laser! Help!
Over the next few months, our article topics will feature real life questions that we have been asked either in the clinic or from one of our free online skin consultations, and this question about adult acne comes from one of our regular online shoppers, Lorraine and her question is: ‘Help!! I … [Read more...] about Acne After Laser! Help!
LED At Home Masks Reviewed
LED therapy, using devices like the Omnilux and Airyday LED at-home masks, offers a myriad of benefits for the skin. These innovative devices utilise different wavelengths of light to target specific skin concerns, ranging from acne to signs of ageing. Omnilux masks, for instance, … [Read more...] about LED At Home Masks Reviewed
3 Best Acne Fighting Ingredients
Acne has a knack for wreaking havoc on our confidence and its unwelcome presence knows no bounds, popping up at the most inconvenient times. From pesky pimples to stubborn blackheads, acne can leave us feeling frustrated and self-conscious, as we desperately search for solutions to tame its unruly … [Read more...] about 3 Best Acne Fighting Ingredients
Lymphatic Drainage For Face Benefits
Lymphatic drainage is a technique that involves applying gentle pressure to the lymph nodes and vessels in order to stimulate the flow of lymphatic fluid throughout the body. This technique is often used in massage and skincare treatments, and it has several benefits for the skin: Reduces … [Read more...] about Lymphatic Drainage For Face Benefits
Best Acne Busters
Zits happen... are you ready to embrace the bumpy road to clear skin? Acne is like that annoying relative who shows up uninvited to every family gathering. Just when you think you're rid of it, it pops up again, making its presence known on your face. But fear not, my fellow acne warriors! We're … [Read more...] about Best Acne Busters
5 Reasons Your Skincare Isn’t Working
Sometimes, it seems as though no matter what you do, your skin just looks a bit ‘blah’. You’re using good products, but you’re just not getting the results that you expected - especially when you have forked out hundreds of dollars on your skin care! Maybe your skin looks tired and dull, maybe the … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Your Skincare Isn’t Working
Tween Skin
Children indeed seem to be maturing earlier than generations before. Many girls are experiencing their first period as early as 10 or 11, and this can bring about not only mood changes but also changes in their skin. We're exploring tween skin, giving you some insights into what skincare and … [Read more...] about Tween Skin
Omnilux Skin Solutions
As we age, damaged skin loses elasticity and the ability to regulate pigment production. This leads to sags, wrinkles, age spots, and redness. With published clinical studies and 20 years of research, Omnilux Skin Solutions (contour range) uses optimised doses of red and infrared light to … [Read more...] about Omnilux Skin Solutions
Medik8 Skincare Range
This extensive range of professional Medik8 skincare has been created by Elliot Isaacs, an Englishman who studied physiology alongside pharmacology and biochemistry. After his studies, Elliot backpacked around the world where he became increasingly interested in different species of flora and … [Read more...] about Medik8 Skincare Range
Congestion
Between environmental stressors, humidity, sweat, sebum and dead skin cells, it’s safe to say that our pores don’t have it easy. The penalty for clogged pores ranges from blackheads to acne breakouts. But recurring blockages could be a sign of congested skin. What exactly does it mean and how do … [Read more...] about Congestion
Best Acne Treatment Products Reviewed
No matter what kind of acne you suffer, we can help you choose the right products. A common misconception of acne is that you need to strip your skin of all its oil. Sometimes the opposite is true. Acne needs nurturing. It needs moisture, products that calm inflammation and help to heal and … [Read more...] about Best Acne Treatment Products Reviewed
Aspect Dr – Why The Hype
Aspect Dr is 100% Australian owned and made which is something that is important to a lot of Australians. Their products are manufactured in Melbourne and they employ hundreds of staff members! The brand has actually only been around since 2007, which is quite amazing, considering the amount of … [Read more...] about Aspect Dr – Why The Hype
Enzymes in Skincare
Enzymes is one of the words that you often hear about when talking about skin care and one that we know we love. Do you actually know what they are, where they come from and what they do though? Here we will break it down for you, so you know why having enzymes in your skin care is so … [Read more...] about Enzymes in Skincare
Omnilux CLEAR
With COVID making in-clinic skin treatments so difficult, it's made receiving your acne skin treatments very difficult. We've decided to stock the Omnilux CLEAR so that you can continue to treat and revive your acne prone skin. With FDA clearance specifically for acne, Omnilux CLEAR has been … [Read more...] about Omnilux CLEAR
Acne Scarring
Our skin has three main layers. Starting with the outermost, the epidermis, the dermis and the hypodermis. The layers protect our fragile insides from the elements, from UV rays and bacteria, and they also help produce vitamin D thanks to sunlight. Any area with sebaceous glands is prone to acne — … [Read more...] about Acne Scarring
How to Detox Your Skin After Easter
As the biggest organ in your body as well as an organ which excretes your toxins, your skin is very likely to feel the effects of too many sweet treats over Easter! This is where our Easter Special Article is just for you - assisting you to Detox your skin! Your skin may be looking dull or … [Read more...] about How to Detox Your Skin After Easter
Acne in your 40’s & 50’s – when it suddenly appears.
It’s not fair, when you’ve never had a pimple in your life, or certainly not since your teenage years, to be suddenly inflicted with breakouts and Acne in your 40’s or 50’s. Acne during this stage of your life is not often talked about - so let's help you work out what you can do... Forgive me, … [Read more...] about Acne in your 40’s & 50’s – when it suddenly appears.
Vitamin A – essential for your skin
Vitamin A – Facts, Types and Use Vitamin A skin care products improve the health of your skin. They work by normalising how your skin functions, which in turn helps your skin to stay strong and healthy. This makes it a powerhouse in your skin care regime. It was conclusively proven in 1996 that … [Read more...] about Vitamin A – essential for your skin
Lactic Acid and Skin Care Products
Have you heard how amazing Lactic Acid and skin care is? It's an important ingredient in your facial cleanser, serums and masks, as well as being so much more! Having clean skin has become particularly important in today's modern world. This is because the Environment is now filled with pollutants … [Read more...] about Lactic Acid and Skin Care Products
Teen Acne
Being a teenager can be tough. There is so much pressure placed on kids these days; social, emotional and academic, just to name a few. So imagine having all these pressures, and then experiencing low self confidence at the same time because of your teen acne. Acne is horrible at any age, but when … [Read more...] about Teen Acne
Enlarged Pores Top 10 Skin Care Tips
Enlarged pores have overtaken wrinkles in areas of complaint. Most of my clients have add large pores to their list of skin woes and I would have to agree. Unfortunately for me, I inherited enlarged skin pores from my mum, and while I do everything possible to minimise their appearance, they will … [Read more...] about Enlarged Pores Top 10 Skin Care Tips
Genetics and Skin – How Much Does It Play A Part
Stretch marks, skin discolouration, varicose veins and sagging skin are some of the wonderful things that our parents can hand down to us. But just because our parents might have had these things doesn’t necessarily mean that we have to have them too. Skin disorders, just like any health disorder, … [Read more...] about Genetics and Skin – How Much Does It Play A Part
Double Cleansing – Should You?
Our skin care routine can be serious business. For some of us (like me) it can take a good 15 minutes every night. Although 15 minutes seems a lot of time to spend on my skin care routine, I find that by the end of the day it’s something that I really look forward to. Just like taking off my bra at … [Read more...] about Double Cleansing – Should You?
Makeup That Will Not Clog Pores
Is it a myth that makeup clogs your pores? No, unfortunately it’s not. The ingredients in some foundations and powders are known to be comedogenic (we know, devastating). This is why it’s so important to know and understand what you’re purchasing. Finding makeup that will not clog pores can be the … [Read more...] about Makeup That Will Not Clog Pores
Picking at your skin
To pick or not to pick… that is the question. What are the alternatives to picking at your skin? Most of us have been there... standing in front of the mirror, squeezing at our blackheads and pimples until our skin is red and sore. For some, picking at a pimple is very satisfying, but for all the … [Read more...] about Picking at your skin
Best Way to Cover a Pimple
Some of you out there, not pointing any fingers, but some of you naughty people out there have a tendency of picking at your skin! Agh! This screams disaster to every aesthetic/dermal nurse/beauty consultant out there. We know the (avoidable) damage you’re doing to your delicate precious skin! We'd … [Read more...] about Best Way to Cover a Pimple
Stress on Skin
Are you prone to break outs? Acne? Redness? Dry, tight itching skin? Chances are you’ve experienced; or continue to experience one or more of these skin conditions in your lifetime. How about during times of stress? We’re almost certain there’s lots of nodding going on right now. These … [Read more...] about Stress on Skin
Serums: How They Change Your Skin
Serums - the Significant Difference! If you want to effect change in your skin, whether it is to beat your acne, slow the process of ageing in your skin or fight your redness, you need to use serums. Creams and moisturisers are universally known and understood, often being all that a … [Read more...] about Serums: How They Change Your Skin
Vitamin A, Retinols, essential for skin health
I’m sure you have heard it before…’your skin needs Vitamin A’. Ok, great, but why? And which one? And how do I use it? Let’s talk Vitamin A - Retinols for your skin…. and keep it simple. What is Vitamin A? Vitamin A is commonly referred to as a ‘retinoid’. This is … [Read more...] about Vitamin A, Retinols, essential for skin health
Enlarged Pores – Common Q&A
Dealing with Enlarged Pores is one of our commonest questions and it covers all age groups. One important fact to note is that we NEED our pores. They cannot be made to disappear, however we can make them less noticeable and we can successfully cover them without clogging them potentially producing … [Read more...] about Enlarged Pores – Common Q&A
Blackheads & Congestion – Common Q&A
I have blackheads on my nose which are driving me crazy. The rest of my skin is clear and actually feels dry most of the time. I am quite pale so the blackheads really stand out and are hard to cover with makeup. I don’t get pimples often except sometimes around the corners of my nose. It doesn’t … [Read more...] about Blackheads & Congestion – Common Q&A
Dark Skin Hormonal Acne – Common Q&A
Diet has a strong correlation with hormonal acne and so it's important to consider your diet. Eating less processed foods and sugars. Instead basing your daily staples on fresh veggies and fruit and ensuring you're eating sufficient protein. Often students cannot afford red meat and good quality … [Read more...] about Dark Skin Hormonal Acne – Common Q&A
Menopause Flareups and Sensitivities – Common Q&A
It's all well and good to say there are simple measures to control, relieve or avoid menopause flareups and sensitivities - but we don't always realise we have them to begin with! Find out what we recommend when women start seeing changes in their skin around the beginning of … [Read more...] about Menopause Flareups and Sensitivities – Common Q&A
Enlarged Pores – everything you need to know!
Enlarged Pores on the face are the bane of many people’s lives. Feeling like everyone is looking at their orange peel skin is just too much. Ask yourself though, have you ever noticed anyone else’s facial pores? Unless you are a skin therapist, I doubt it very much. Pores on your skin are … [Read more...] about Enlarged Pores – everything you need to know!
Acne – Common Questions & Answers
We receive many online skin consultation submissions here in the clinic. Each one is answered individually as though the person was sitting in our consultation room opposite us. Over the years we’ve found that we are answering common questions. Different age groups and skin types develop and suffer … [Read more...] about Acne – Common Questions & Answers
Face Masks – A Weekly Essential
Choosing face masks can feel overwhelming when they all appear so similar and yet can achieve such different results! Face masks are a great addition to any good home-care routine, providing a wide array of benefits, boosting results and bringing that luxurious feel of having a ‘treatment’ in … [Read more...] about Face Masks – A Weekly Essential
Mental Health Affects Your Skin
Our skin has a sneaky habit of showing how we feel on the inside. If you’ve ever blushed from embarrassment, turned red from anger, or gone white from fear, then you’ve witnessed this firsthand. But not only does our skin change colour due to our emotions, it also alters when we are … [Read more...] about Mental Health Affects Your Skin
Shea Butter – Best Kept Secret for Winter Dryness
Shea Butter has been a universally loved ingredient in skin care products for centuries. It is the superfood for skin as it is naturally high in essential fatty acids, Vitamins E, D, A, plus many minerals. The five main fatty acids are palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic and arachidic acids. The … [Read more...] about Shea Butter – Best Kept Secret for Winter Dryness
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!)
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…
