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. However, the skin naturally […]
Perioral Dermatitis
Perioral dermatitis is quite a common concern, especially in women, who seem to suffer it more than men. It presents as a red, rash-like irritation around the mouth and often around the nose and on the eyes, particularly the eyelids. If you have suffered this condition, then you might think that applying a topical steroid […]
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 cortisol exactly? Cortisol is […]
Wellness Product Review – Our Favourites!
Our skin is a reflection of what’s going on inside our bodies… so frustrating, but true. Our wellness product review this week is focusing on ways to boost your bodies “inside” health. In an ideal world, we’d eat a healthy diet, exercise just the right amount and have a stress-free life without any added hormonal […]
Humidity and Skin
I would like to start this article by apologising to all our hot and humid climate customers out there who may often feel forgotten in our articles. We tend to write about dry skin and winter skin and it hasn’t been until now that I live in the tropics that I understand that there is […]
Best Under Eye Cream For Dark Circles
Many people suffer from dark circles and puffiness under their eyes. It can be a chronic problem or one that simply pops up when it is least wanted! The reason why we don’t like it is because having dark areas under the eyes makes us look older than we actually are. It’s an age-old story […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dark Circles Under Eyes
Dark circles under the eyes are very common, particularly in women. For some people, dark circles are in their genetic makeup. They are also more common in certain ethnic groups. Either way, for those who have dark circles, there is one thing most have in common – they all want a permanent cure. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 skin conditions always rear their ugly […]
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 product on the market […]
Skin Commandments
1. I shall eat a better diet Did you know that medical professionals refer to your gut as your ‘second brain’? Well this is because, just like the brain in our heads, the gut influences so many aspects of our health and in particular, our skin. This is where our Skin Commandments come in… […]
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 essentially […]
How to party, work and STILL look your best!!
Spring has arrived and as well as seeing more sun, you also see more invitations to parties, special events and weddings. You always like to look your best when attending special events, but the reality is that real change in your skin takes months of diligence in using great products, having regular facial treatments and […]
Rosacea- What is it? Symptoms and treatment.
Rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition without a known cause, just lots of theories, which can be highly unpleasant for those who have it. If you suffer from it your face feels constantly tight, your cheeks are red and become redder when your triggers are stimulated and you progressively become more sensitive to all skin […]
Rosacea – Best makeup tips
You’ve been diagnosed with rosacea or suspect you have it? Possibly you are thinking back to your childhood seeing your Auntie Dot with awful thick reddened cheeks, and you, looking in the mirror – just wonder. Your cheeks, chin and between your eyes just seem to be always red and get redder when you drink […]
A Healthy Immune System – for Body, Soul and Skin
When our body is struggling with maintaining a healthy glow, we know it’s time to give our body an extra boost. It is a time when building, supporting and maintaining a healthy immune system is the best way to naturally get rid of any nasty bugs or issues that have been lurking around for […]
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, and glowing are much more accepted, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 difference between returning with a well […]
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 your own home. A face mask can […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Toxic Chemicals and Your Skin
New Year’s Resolution to decrease chemicals in your life? Have no idea where to start? It’s a smart move and not only for your skin. Generally, the nasties in our lives don’t immediately hurt us, however, over time they build up with the possibility of creating health issues of all types. This happens because they […]
Preparing Your Skin For Summer
It’s Party Time!! The next 2 months for most of us are chock full of entertainment. Whether it’s the Spring Racing Carnival, the office Christmas party, or with friends and family, there are more opportunities to wear that fancy frock, stay up late, drink more wine and eat “yummy” foods which you pretend are green! […]
Skin Care for the Party Season – 10 Super Tips to Make it Easy
You’re busy – right? No time for fussing over a complex skin care routine? Just want to know how to look good every day whilst working full time, partying every weekend, having drinks after work, juggling the family and preparing for ALL the extended family coming for a hot Celebratory lunch – yes, it’s […]
Sensitive and Reactive Skin
Sensitive and reactive skin is not pleasant at the best of times, and unfortunately it makes finding skincare difficult. The last thing you want to do is try 100 different options, leaving you in more pain that when you started. But, you’re desperate to solve the issue once and for all. Sensitive Skin Having a […]
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 […]
Best Treatments for Wrinkles
Treat your wrinkles well and they will look younger! As with our physical and mental health, our skin requires a work out too. This is why regular, monthly facials keep the skin working in the best condition. Rather than opting for a “magic” serum to erase all of your lines and wrinkles before your eyes, […]
Cooking for your skin’s Immunity
When we are feeling unwell it is often hard to focus on cooking – let alone cooking for immunity. This winter’s flu season has hit many of us quite hard. Many doctors have expressed how intense and long the flu season has been. Even once you are well enough to get out of bed the […]
Chronic Illness and Oncology Friendly Products
Chronic illness and oncology friendly products can be a minefield to wade through when you are feeling unwell and don’t know where to start. We know that when we are run down, other organs of the body suffer; this includes our skin, which is our largest organ of the body. Normally the skin is the […]
Contemplating Surgery?
How to get the best results The health of your skin is never more important than the time before and after any form of surgery, but especially facial surgery. Whether the plan is the removal of a skin cancer or an eyelid lift, a nose reshape or a major facelift, the more planning you can […]
Cold Trip to Paradise – Hawaii
I’ve just returned from a trip to paradise! The final celebration of my turning 60 this year – yelp!! Off for 10 days in Hawaii with my beautiful and varied family. It’s wonderful to know the clinic staff can hold down the fort so perfectly! Thanks girls. This trip had been planned and booked […]
Tricks of the Trade – For Men / Unisex
Rosie’s Tricks of the Trade – for MEN – but we won’t tell if you are not a man and find this interesting! It’s all relevant for everyone. Tricks of the Trade?! There are 3 simple products to get you started – easy! 1. Why use a cleanser? Tricks of the Trade… Throughout the day, our […]
Natural, Organic, Science? Which is best for our skin?
The answer is ALL! Because any decrease of toxic chemicals in our body is better than none! 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” under Australian standards really means […]
Men’s Skincare Stories
We asked four men to take part in Men’s Month, using our Men’s Skin Care Kits and having treatments. They have all been using products for at least two weeks and all started their experience with a Personalised Skin Consultation including a tailor-made Hydrating Facial Treatment. Here we introduce them and begin their stories… James […]
Skincare for men – regimes
Generally speaking, men do look for a simple life – well we all do really! Skincare for men can be simple. To help those that feel uncomfortable with “skincare product” but would like a changed skin, we have created two skincare kits. Either one of these will make it simple for anyone to begin their […]
Rosacea – Inflammation and gut health
The causes of rosacea are not positively proven, however the symptoms are known and, as we see this condition in clinic all the time, given time and commitment by the sufferer we know how to treat it. Want to understand more about rosacea – read here. Start with the gut biome! This is where inflammation […]
Rosacea – Client stories
Ronnie’s story Rosacea, when Gaye asked me to write about how I feel about my face since beginning treatment for my rosacea, the first thing to come to mind was the way I feel about myself now. After struggling with rosacea for so long, I was starting to feel that it was getting worse with […]
Rosacea – Best in clinic facial treatments
Rosacea skins tend to be dehydrated, even when there is acne and the skin feels oily. The best way to treat rosacea is by firstly reversing the cause of the dehydration. Diet and fluids to begin the anti-inflammatory effect. Building strength and immunity of the skin with (again) diet, but also with nourishing healing products […]
Soups to improve dehydrated skin & inner health!
As winter sets in it is always good to keep your immune system balanced to fight off the winter nasty’s and help prevent your skin from being becoming dehydrated. There are fewer easier ways than making and enjoying warm, hearty, healthy, nutrient-full soups. While dehydration is on the top of our minds it is not […]
Green Vegetables
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 and skin […]
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 […]
Best time for IPL Treatments
In Winter IPL Treatments are often overlooked… we often have people come to see us in summer for Intense Pulse Light (IPL) treatments, as the sudden desire for hair-free fun and clear skin is abundant, but did you realise that the Winter months are actually the BEST time to start these treatments? As it targets colour/melanin in the […]
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 from 5-10 years although […]
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 and so enjoy […]
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 relationship […]
Our Favourite Products for Over 45 year olds
(Written by Emma) Aspect Hand Cream – Our hands are exposed to so much if you think about it! UV rays when driving or riding, harsh antibacterial gels and handwashes, detergents and general hard work! They need nourishing and protecting with useful ingredients that actually help to replenish and protect the skin’s barrier. Aspect Dr Resveratrol – Occurring […]
Quinoa – Superfood for your skin!
Why we love Quinoa! Quinoa, pronounced ‘keen-wah’ is a wheat-free alternative that is grown in South America. It has been around for thousands of years and was a staple in the diet of the Incas and their descendants. Quinoa comes in two different types, red and white and interestingly, comes from the same family as […]
An amazing mask for Autumn!
Aspect Fruit Enzyme Mask Gentle enzymatic exfoliation of dead skin cells. Ideal for all skin types – particularly reactive, sensitive and problem skins. Change in season often stimulates the recurrence of skin conditions. Fruit Enzyme Mask gently lifts dead skin build up without over-exfoliating and damaging like granule based masks do. Containing powerful antioxidants to fight […]
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 […]
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, […]
Christmas skin survival tips
This is a short, sharp and hopefully helpful guide to Christmas skin and potential pressies. Everyone tends to be too busy for lots of words! Don’t expect too much from your skin whilst you are eating and drinking differently and often excessively! Drink lots more water, wash your makeup off every night and NEVER forget […]
FAST Weightloss Detox Superfood
Gaye’s experience – scroll down to read. You find 3 days without other people, 3 days with as much relax in it as you can manage and you take FAST. Forget food,shopping, washing up, cooking and going without – think a good book, some movies, meditation and massage, slow walks at sunset, some lovely bubble […]
Osmosis MD Immerse
Emma’s answer to dry and dehydrated skin! If you have ever uttered these words….my skin is so dry……my skin always feels tight after I wash it…..my skin is sore and flaky…..then you NEED to try Osmosis Immerse. A personal favourite, as I myself have complained of the discomfort of dry skin, and the relief I […]
Change and your skin
The ‘C’ word… Change I 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 the workplace […]