When it comes to achieving healthy, radiant skin, we often hear about the importance of oil and water. These two seemingly opposing forces may appear as villains in the quest for flawless skin, but in reality, they are the dynamic duo that our skin needs to thrive. In this article, we will uncover the secrets […]
Skin Functions and Ageing
The skin is the body’s largest organ, made of water, protein, fats and minerals. Your skin protects your body from germs and regulates body temperature. Nerves in the skin help you feel sensations like hot and cold. Why are we giving you this anatomy lesson? When you’re choosing your skincare, the best place to start […]
Osmosis Frequencies and Elixirs
Have you ever wondered how Osmosis frequencies and elixirs actually work? Other than being beautiful items on your shelf, they actually perform an important role in your daily routine. Epigenetics is the understanding of how your behaviour and the environment can cause changes that affect the way your cells communicate and how your genes work. […]
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 acid when in its true form, meaning it […]
Skincare Basics – Getting Started
Healthy skin does not happen overnight. A consistent skin care routine is essential to optimise your skin health, fortify its defences and maximise your results. To enhance your knowledge, we have compiled these skincare basics. Including the typical steps in your daily skincare routine, as well as recommendations that are specific to your skin type […]
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 supercharge the body’s own natural cellular healing response, and […]
Best Toners For Your Skin
Cleanse, tone and moisturise. These are the three steps I was taught when I was younger, and at that time, it consisted of a Nutrimetics cleanser, cheap supermarket toners and a Ponds or Nivea moisturiser – or if I was ‘in the money’ I’d lash out and purchase an Olay moisturiser. If I was feeling […]
Skincare Order and Layering
Have you ever wondered why we layer skincare products, and whether the order of products matter? Most of us use multiple products in our skincare routine and applying these products can be a meticulous ritual, layer by layer in a specific order. But is the skincare order and layering in which we use our products […]
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 the healing properties they possess. When he returned home, he combined his new love […]
Anti-Ageing Skincare Ingredients
Have you ever looked at the back of the bottle of one of your skin care products and wondered what all those words mean? We talk a lot about avoiding nasty chemicals in skin care. We can assure you that we don’t stock products that contain any in our clinic, but sometimes, even the good […]
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 traction it has gained in such […]
Chirally Correct Skincare
W We are often asked what is so special about the products we stock. We look out for chirally correct skincare, which is a fancy way of saying your skin likes them better. But why? Lets go into more detail for you… Our skin, which is our body’s largest organ, has millions of chiral receptors […]
Stem Cells
In skin care, you will find that there have been some amazing advancements in the use of stem cells for anti-ageing outcomes. There are both stem cells derived from the human body as well as stem cells derived from plants. We stock products that contain both, but before we look at the differences and their […]
Collagen and Elastin
Collagen and Elastin in our skin is a lot like the foundations of a building. In order to have strong and stable homes, we need good foundations, and it is exactly the same with skin. We need collagen and elastin to maintain structure and form. The thing with collagen and elastin though, is that it […]
Best Skincare for Ageing Skin
When it comes to skincare for ageing skin, the list can seem endless. Let’s narrow the field for you, while helping you understand both what and why you may want/need certain skincare products. What causes ageing skin? As you age naturally, new cell growth slows down and the healing of damaged cells is less […]
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 […]
Vitamin D in skin care – finding balance for your skin
The use of Vitamin D in skin care is only relatively new and this super Vitamin D cream from Societe hasn’t been on our shelves for long, but we are already in love with the results. Here is a little about the importance of Vitamin D for the health of our skin. In order to […]
Vitamin C skin care for strength
This week it is all about Vitamin C, one of the most important serums to add to your skin care routine. Here we talk about what it is and why you’ll love it. What is Vitamin C skin care? Vitamin C is the most important Antioxidant to combat UV damage in your skin. However, […]
Vitamin B Skin Care – Every Skin Needs it
This week we are looking at Vitamin B skin care options. Vitamin B continues to be one of our top selling serums, and here you will find out why. What are Vitamin B serums? Vitamin B is a wonderful vitamin for skin care because it is so versatile. Not only does it perform so […]
Vitamin A (Retinol) improves your skin
Over the next few months, we will be providing in-depth information about vitamin serums – what they are – how they are made – what they do and who should use them. This week, we are delving into Vitamin A (retinol). What is Vitamin A (Retinol)? Vitamin A is commonly referred to as a […]
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 always been your skin’s best […]
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 Vitamin […]
Guide To Acids In Skin Care
Our constant quest to achieve smooth, even-toned, and radiant skin, would never become a reality, if it wasn’t for the use of acids in skin care. Our skin loves and needs active ingredients to treat, prevent and stimulate the skin. As we age, our production of plumping agents, like collagen and elastin slow down. Our […]
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 and irritants, before you even […]
Everyday Skin Care Needs
While your skin’s colour and texture may be different to your best friends, your everyday skin care needs are both the same. Your skin is there to protect your body from the outside world, acting as a waterproof layer that allows your body to move freely. It also protects against harmful environmental damage such […]
Beauty Sleep
Beauty Sleep is a real thing! Lack of sleep directly impacts the way in which our skin looks with symptoms such as: hanging eyelids swollen eyes dark under eye circles paler skin more wrinkles and fine lines droopy corners of the mouth So why is beauty sleep so important? Our skin functions as an important […]
How do Growth Factors Improve Your Skin
Your cells naturally make Growth Factors to maintain healthy skin. They essentially control everything – regulate cell production, growth, division and maturation! You need them to keep healthy and looking good with a well-functioning skin. As you and your skin ages, fewer growth factors are produced, decreasing the functionality of your skin and increasing the […]
Beauty Through the Ages
This week, we’ve decided to look at Beauty Through the Ages. The evolution of beauty and some of the weird and wonderful things that women have done, and still do, to appear more youthful and beautiful. One of the most common theme is to achieve ‘perfect white skin.’ I’m truly grateful we live in an […]
Home Remedies – do they actually work?
Coconut oil, avocado, coffee, turmeric and cucumber are just some home remedies that promise clear, glowing skin when mashed up and applied topically to our face. But do they really work? When I was young and didn’t have access to good skin care, I certainly tried many things from the fridge. Lemon juice on pimples […]
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, are caused by the mutation […]
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 the appearance […]
Farewell Gaye with Thanks to all…
OMG – another “baby” of mine has grown up, totally matured and now I am moving on! My “babies” of course are my three gorgeous, intelligent, wondrous children who I live in awe about and The Skin Care Clinic – 20 years plus on, it is time for it to reach to greater heights, to […]
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 person uses. However, […]
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 […]
Environmental Impacts on Skin
Where we live and the lives that we lead, are all big factors in not only our general health, but the health of our skin. So whether we live in the country, or the inner city, the environmental impacts play an integral part in skin health. With our skin being our largest organ, one […]
Free Radicals and Skin
What Are Free Radicals? They are the “baddies” in our skin because they cause our cells to become dysfunctional…which makes us age faster! Free radicals are minute chemical particles that are usually the result of an inflammatory chemical process – they are the leftover bits caused from cellular damage or, as I like to call them, […]
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 apparently […]
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 well-functioning skin. As we and our skin ages, fewer growth […]
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 […]
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 butter is made from the […]
Essential Fatty Acids for Healthy Skin
Food in winter… it’s time to change your comfort eating habits! Winter is a time we tend to reach for comfort food and the effect on our skin can either be a devastatingly dull appearance or give you a gorgeous healthy glow. There can be long term effects over these three to four months if […]
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 don’t notice until […]
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 skin care and many different […]
Harmonised Water Works
A refreshing way to get healthy… Harmonised Water Download the information sheet on Harmonised Water: Harmonized H20 (199 KB) Please contact us to enquire and purchase any harmonised water products not currently listed on the website. What is Harmonised Water? For centuries, acupuncture has been a staple of Eastern medicine. Western medicine-trained physicians did not […]
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 foreign (a nasty chemical) to the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]