Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is a powerhouse ingredient in skincare that offers a multitude of benefits for various skin types and concerns. This water-soluble vitamin is celebrated for its versatility and effectiveness in improving skin health, making it a staple in many skincare … [Read more...] about The Power of Niacinamide Serums
Peptides in Skincare – Which Are The Best For You?
When it comes to maintaining youthful, radiant skin, peptides have become a buzzword in the skincare industry. But what exactly are peptides in skincare, and why are they so beneficial for your skin? This article delves into the science behind peptides and explores their myriad benefits for … [Read more...] about Peptides in Skincare – Which Are The Best For You?
Active Ingredients vs Non-Active in your Skincare
Imagine diving into a treasure chest brimming with potions and elixirs, each promising to grant you glowing, youthful skin. But before you start applying them all, it’s crucial to know what’s inside these magical vials. You only want to pay for the best of the best after all! Welcome … [Read more...] about Active Ingredients vs Non-Active in your Skincare
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
Why Skin Needs Oil And Water For Face
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 … [Read more...] about Why Skin Needs Oil And Water For Face
The Top 7 Skincare Ingredients
As we age, our skin undergoes various changes, such as loss of elasticity, increased dryness, and fine lines and wrinkles. While ageing is a natural process that cannot be stopped, using anti-ageing skincare products can help slow down the signs of ageing and maintain a youthful appearance. However, … [Read more...] about The Top 7 Skincare Ingredients
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 … [Read more...] about Skin Functions and Ageing
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 … [Read more...] about Osmosis Frequencies and Elixirs
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?
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 … [Read more...] about Skincare Basics – Getting Started
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
Stress, Cortisol and Your Skin Problems
Over the last few years, most people in the world have experienced much higher levels of stress than usual. Covid, lockdowns, covid again, war, cost of living, fires and now floods. It’s been a lot. When your body is under stress, its natural response is to produce extra cortisol. What is … [Read more...] about Stress, Cortisol and Your Skin Problems
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 … [Read more...] about Best Toners For Your Skin
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 … [Read more...] about Skincare Order and Layering
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
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 ones have an … [Read more...] about Anti-Ageing Skincare Ingredients
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
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 … [Read more...] about Chirally Correct Skincare
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 … [Read more...] about Stem Cells
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 … [Read more...] about Collagen and Elastin
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 … [Read more...] about Best Skincare for Ageing Skin
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
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 maintain overall skin … [Read more...] about Vitamin D in skin care – finding balance for your skin
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, it actually … [Read more...] about Vitamin C skin care for strength
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 many … [Read more...] about Vitamin B Skin Care – Every Skin Needs it
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 … [Read more...] about Vitamin A (Retinol) improves your 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
Osmosis Face Mapping Empowering Glowing Skin
Osmosis thinks differently. Their mission is to change the way we treat our skin, empowering its innate ability to heal itself to create real, lasting results without compromise. They do this by looking at skin care through a holistic lens. Rooted in the science of the skin-body … [Read more...] about Osmosis Face Mapping Empowering Glowing Skin
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 … [Read more...] about Guide To Acids In Skin Care
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
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 … [Read more...] about Everyday Skin Care Needs
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 … [Read more...] about Beauty Sleep
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 … [Read more...] about How do Growth Factors Improve Your Skin
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 … [Read more...] about Beauty Through the Ages
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 … [Read more...] about Home Remedies – do they actually work?
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
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
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 develop and reach a … [Read more...] about Farewell Gaye with Thanks to all…
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 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
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 of its … [Read more...] about Environmental Impacts on Skin
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 … [Read more...] about Free Radicals and Skin
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
