As the winter chill settles in and the humidity levels plummet, our skin often bears the brunt of the season's harsh conditions, particularly those with dry skin types. When the air lacks moisture and we're cosying up indoors with heat pumps and wood fires, our skin's hydration levels can quickly … [Read more...] about Our Favourite Skincare for Dry Skin
Hyaluronic Acid and Sodium Hyaluronate
Have you been wondering what your skincare must-have's should include? While there are many ingredients to love, Hyaluronic Acid (HA) and its salt form, Sodium Hyaluronate (SH), have taken the skincare world by storm, and for a good reason. These two ingredients, though related, offer unique … [Read more...] about Hyaluronic Acid and Sodium Hyaluronate
5 Best Moisturisers for Perfect Hydration
Whether you have dry, oily, or combination skin, moisturiser is a must-have product to incorporate into your daily skincare routine. Moisturiser keeps your skin hydrated and refreshed as well as locks in your serums. As we age, the oil glands that keep skin healthy begin to lose their power, making … [Read more...] about 5 Best Moisturisers for Perfect Hydration
Benefits of Face Oils
Winter weather can be harsh on the skin, and it's not uncommon to experience dryness and irritation during the colder months. One of the trends you'll hear a lot about over Winter is face oils... but what's it all about? The low humidity levels in the air, coupled with indoor heating, can cause the … [Read more...] about Benefits of Face Oils
Best Skincare for Dry Skin Reviewed
Dry skin on your face is common for many people, especially during the winter months. Cold temperatures, low humidity, and indoor heating can all contribute to dryness and tightness in the skin, making it look dull and lifeless. When trying to find skincare for dry skin, there are several options … [Read more...] about Best Skincare for Dry Skin Reviewed
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
6 Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid, abbreviated as HA, is a carbohydrate molecule that naturally occurs in the body. This acid primarily functions as a hydrator or lubricator for our joints, skin, and connective tissues. While hyaluronic acid is found in many areas of the body, nearly 50% of all HA occurs in the skin. … [Read more...] about 6 Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid (HA) – Do We Need It?
Keeping your skin hydrated is an all-time mission, and it is just impossible to miss this renowned hydrating ingredient: Hyaluronic acid (HA). Although called “acid”, hyaluronic acid is not an actual “acid” like BHA or AHA. Opposite to these typical exfoliating acids, hyaluronic acid is only an … [Read more...] about Hyaluronic Acid (HA) – Do We Need It?
Winter Skin Product Review
Experiencing dehydrated skin is uncomfortable at best, and painful at worst - and often often gets more noticeable during the colder seasons. While adding something extra to heal your cracked and dry skin can bring great relief, it's a much better idea to plan ahead and add the extra moisture in … [Read more...] about Winter Skin Product Review
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
Anti-Red Product Review
Red, inflamed, dry, irritated, flakey, itchy, blotchy or just super sensitive. If any of these words describe your skin, then there are some specially designed products that can help, with great results. Read this week's Anti-Red product review to find out some of wonderful products that we use to … [Read more...] about Anti-Red Product Review
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
Things That Hydrate Review – Our Favourites!
Coming into Winter, it is not unusual to have dehydrated skin. When the humidity in the air drops, the water in your skin evaporates faster, leaving you with the feeling of dry skin. You're also more likely to sit inside with a heater on, while drinking less water, further drying you out. This … [Read more...] about Things That Hydrate Review – Our Favourites!
Best Dry and Dehydrated Skin Care Options
Coming into the Winter months it’s easy to assume we have dry skin. Particularly those in the Southern areas of Australia. Our skin starts to look dull, feels tight and we’re desperate for Moisturiser. Did you know there is a difference between dry and dehydrated skin though? Dry skin is actually a … [Read more...] about Best Dry and Dehydrated Skin Care Options
Best Vitamin E Skin Care for Glowing Skin
Vitamin E is found naturally in the skin in varying forms and is cleverly able to travel deep into the skin to the dermis. This is due to it being lipid-soluble and a powerful antioxidant in its own right, though when combined with other ingredients – WOW, it can have some punch! That's why we're … [Read more...] about Best Vitamin E Skin Care for Glowing Skin
Best Hyaluronic Acid Serums For Your Skin
What’s your ideal skin? It’s likely soft, plump and glowing with good health. When you’re no longer achieving this epitome of skin health naturally, it’s time to invest in Hyaluronic Acid... Acid? Really? Yes!!! Get ready to discover why Hyaluronic Acid is your skin's new best friend. In truth it’s … [Read more...] about Best Hyaluronic Acid Serums For Your Skin
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
Products For Dry Skin Reviewed
Well, we're definitely in the midst of Winter now. Time for warm cuppa's, your fav' blankets and every warming option around you! Brrrrr... We've dedicated this week to our products for dry skin. Hopefully this gives you some inspiration to get your skin back on track! While having dry skin can … [Read more...] about Products For Dry Skin Reviewed
Things That Hydrate – Product Reviews
We're getting into the colder weather now, and while you may love your warm coats, it's sure not the same as the summer sun! Depending on which type of heating you use, your skin can end up dry and sore. While there are a few things you can do, one of them is to upgrade your moisturiser... but let's … [Read more...] about Things That Hydrate – Product Reviews
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
Dry Skin – Aspect Dr Resveratrol
Sometimes, no matter how much moisturiser you apply and how much water you drink, your skin just feels dry. So why is this, when you’re seemingly doing all the right things? Often it's important to work out what's causing the dry skin. That way you can take steps to reduce the occurrence and heal … [Read more...] about Dry Skin – Aspect Dr Resveratrol
Covering Redness
Do we all remember the scene in Clueless where Dee is applying Cher’s makeup for her big date night with Christian. She repeatedly complains that she’s ALL RED!!! The most unwanted/disapproved finish to any lady’s makeup is redness! We all fear it and want to immediately hide it up. Buying every … [Read more...] about Covering Redness
Winter Dry Skin – How To Avoid
As if Winters' arrival isn’t bad enough, now my skin is dry. Not just my face either. My legs, specifically my shins, are driving me mad! Now not everyone will get dry skin in Winter, some of you lucky folks live in the warm, humid parts of the country. For us Southern people though, this is a very … [Read more...] about Winter Dry Skin – How To Avoid
Benefits of Exfoliation
The primary purpose of exfoliation is to remove dead skin cells. When our skin is functioning as it should be, usually, around every 28 – 30 days, our body will naturally shed dead cells as new cells will replace the old cells. However, overtime, an excess of dead skin cells accumulates. Giving us … [Read more...] about Benefits of Exfoliation
Introducing New Products Into Your Skincare
Sometimes, no matter how many lotions and potions we put on our face, our skin can become complacent. One day we wake up and our skin just doesn’t look the way it usually does. We usually put it down to a bad nights’ sleep, but the next day, it happens again. Our skin starts to look a little dull, … [Read more...] about Introducing New Products Into Your Skincare
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
Mindfulness and Exercise; Your Daily Inner Skincare
At The Skin Care Clinic, it is not uncommon for us to see stress-related, inflammatory skin conditions such as acne and rosacea. However, stress of all kinds contribute to ageing, causing you to look and feel older much earlier! This is something that only you can change, as there is no skincare … [Read more...] about Mindfulness and Exercise; Your Daily Inner Skincare
Travel Q&A
Skin care while you're travelling doesn't have to be complex. Be it a one-off or regularly for work, check out our Travel Q&A. I fly a lot for my job, which I love, but it’s drying out my skin dreadfully. Sometimes I get into meetings or presentations and my makeup is flaking already and … [Read more...] about Travel Q&A
Christmas Getaway Skin Care Essentials
For many of us, Christmas is a time we disappear from the routine of life to relax with family, friends or just by ourselves. Whether we jump on a plane, pack the car with camping and hiking gear or the body-boards, buckets and spades (and sunblock), it’s just a nice time that most of us enjoy. … [Read more...] about Christmas Getaway Skin Care Essentials
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
Vitamin E: The Essential Hydrator
Vitamin E is found naturally in the skin in varying forms and is cleverly able to travel deep into the skin to the dermis. This is due to it being lipid-soluble and a powerful antioxidant in its own right, though when combined with others – WOW, it can have some punch! Vitamin E is actually a … [Read more...] about Vitamin E: The Essential Hydrator
Makeup for Dry Skin
When it comes to makeup application, there’s two words our drier skinned friends fear the most, ‘Flaky and Cakey’. This occurs from foundation that is too matte and accentuates dryness, or products that are too heavy and leave skin feeling tight and restricted. Words such as dewy, plump, hydrated, … [Read more...] about Makeup for Dry Skin
Winter Dryness – Common Questions & Answers
This winter we have been inundated with queries related to winter dryness. So with this in mind we have devoted our Q & A this week to helping you and your skin survive the cold. Dry, dehydrated skin ages faster, showing fine lines earlier, pigmentation, redness and sensitivity with pimples … [Read more...] about Winter Dryness – Common Questions & Answers
5 Essential Ski Holiday Skin Care Items
The days are shorter and the nights are longer, and those fun summer holidays are just a distant memory, but Winter can offer some of the most adventurous and action filled holidays out there. So if you’re planning a trip to the snow, you’re in for a real treat...check out our ski holiday skin care … [Read more...] about 5 Essential Ski Holiday Skin Care Items
Long Haul Flight Skin Care Essentials
Long haul flights do damage to your skin. No matter your destination and whether you are luxuriating in first class or down the back in cattle...so what are the Long Haul Flight Skin Care Essentials? Putting some time into considering your flight skin care needs might be the … [Read more...] about Long Haul Flight Skin Care Essentials
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
Vitamin D vs Sunlight Conundrum
If you are aware, or care about how to be healthy, you are likely to be a little confused about the Sun and, more relevantly, the UV rays which come from it. We are told to protect ourselves and our children from the potentially damaging Ultraviolet Light which the sun puts out and which is … [Read more...] about Vitamin D vs Sunlight Conundrum
Growth Factors – the New Age of Skin Care
Ageing, Sun-Damaged Skin? Growth Factors Are What You Need! Growth Factors are natural substances made by our cells to maintain healthy skin. They essentially control everything - regulate cell production, growth, division and maturation! We need them to keep healthy and looking good with a … [Read more...] about Growth Factors – the New Age of Skin Care
Alpha Lipoic Acid – Antioxidants for Youthful Skin
Alpha Lipoic acid – does your skin need it? Alpha Lipoic acid, also known as Lipoic acid, ALA or thioctic acid is a very special antioxidant, both for our skin as well as our bodies and brains. Like other antioxidants, it can be taken orally (food and drink) as well as applied topically. It is … [Read more...] about Alpha Lipoic Acid – Antioxidants for Youthful 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
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
Best Products for Dehydrated Skin
Young, healthy skin holds water well, but from around age 25, the skin begins to lose its ability to retain it, showing signs of dehydrated skin, and with this its ability to function well. Our skin is such a complex organ, continuing to work even when missing essential nutrients, that we often … [Read more...] about Best Products for Dehydrated Skin
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
