Sunscreen is not just a summertime essential; it's a year-round necessity for maintaining healthy skin. SPF, or Sun Protection Factor, plays a pivotal role in shielding our skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Whether it's sunny or overcast, UV rays can penetrate the … [Read more...] about Best SPF Review
FACTS on SKIN
Instant Pick-Me-Up
Feeling a bit blah? Sometimes, you just need a little beauty pick-me-up to feel a little better. Maybe tinting your lashes and brows does the trick. Perhaps using an exfoliator followed by a sheet mask. There are so many things us girls in The Skin Care Clinic use to make ourselves feel good, … [Read more...] about Instant Pick-Me-Up
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
A Gut Health Approach To Glowing Skin
The gut and the skin are both organs of elimination, meaning that they help to remove toxins and waste products from the body. When the gut is healthy and functioning properly, it can eliminate toxins efficiently, reducing the load on the skin and preventing breakouts and other skin issues. However, … [Read more...] about A Gut Health Approach To Glowing Skin
Medik8 Product Review
One of our most popular brands is being reviewed today, and it's Medik8! We love all their products, and this week, we have each selected our favourite to tell you about. But first, I want to tell you why I decided to stock Medik8 in the clinic… Firstly, Medik8 is known for its high-quality … [Read more...] about Medik8 Product Review
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
Societe Product Review
This week's Societe product review reflects this brand's dedication to nature being harnessed with science in a cosmeceutical setting. They go the extra mile to ensure their ingredients are quality and cold-pressed to preserve their potency. They then work with these high levels of active … [Read more...] about Societe Product Review
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
The Benefits Of Professional Facials
Here at The Skin Care Clinic, Zoe, our Dermal Therapist, is renowned for giving not only great advice on all skin concerns and conditions, but also luxurious facials, with lots of massage techniques that will leave you feeling relaxed and your skin revitalised. Aside from the relaxing nature of … [Read more...] about The Benefits Of Professional Facials
Body Care Product Review
Using a moisturiser on your body offers a multitude of benefits for your skin. Firstly, it provides essential hydration, replenishing moisture and maintaining the skin's elasticity and smoothness. Secondly, it helps to strengthen the skin's natural barrier, protecting it from environmental stressors … [Read more...] about Body Care Product Review
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
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
Treating Pigmentation
Pigmentation is a common problem faced by many people, and it can occur in different forms, but typically, uneven tone to the skin, sun spots, freckles and melasma. It can be caused by various factors such as sun exposure, hormonal changes, ageing, and genetics and can affect self-esteem and … [Read more...] about Treating Pigmentation
Skincare Kits We Love
Skincare kits are such a great way to get all your essentials without spending too much money. Perhaps you want to try out a new brand but aren’t entirely sure which products to get. Then a kit is a great introduction to the brand! Also great to have for when you travel, to leave at your … [Read more...] about Skincare Kits We Love
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
Dermaplaning At Home
Dermaplaning (otherwise known as dermablading, epidermal blading or levelling), is the gentle removal of dead skin cells from the skin as well as the vellus hair (‘peach fuzz’) that grows on your face. This is the soft, downy hair that’s usually white in colour and is typically on the sides of the … [Read more...] about Dermaplaning At Home
Best Eye Cream Review
Using an eye cream is a great way of upping your skin care routine and getting even better results. But with so many to choose from, you can often give up, not really knowing which one is the right one for you. We all love a good eye cream here at The Skin Care Clinic and one of the most common … [Read more...] about Best Eye Cream Review
Neck Creams – Do They Work?
Is your neck starting to show signs of ageing? When talking about anti-ageing, we often focus on the face, somehow forgetting that the delicate skin area immediately below the face - the neck - needs attention too. In fact, your face and neck are generally as delicate as one another, but your face … [Read more...] about Neck Creams – Do They Work?
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
Vitamin C Skincare Review
Vitamin C! Quite possibly the greatest of all vitamins in skincare. Why? Well, it brightens, repairs, protects and even outs the skin tone and texture, as well as stimulating collagen, making it great for fine lines and wrinkles. So if you’re not using a vitamin C serum, why not??!! Read this … [Read more...] about Vitamin C Skincare Review
Crow’s Feet
Crow’s feet and fine lines around the eye area are an inevitable sign of facial ageing that typically begin to form as tiny lines in a person’s mid-twenties. Over time, these fine lines begin to deepen into more pronounced wrinkles or folds that are visible even when a person is expressionless. … [Read more...] about Crow’s Feet
PCA Skin Product Review
Formulating products that improve the health of your skin is a cornerstone of PCAskin. We've recently added their whole range to our website (we've had a few of our favourites available for years) so it's high time we had a PCAskin product review. Their products are created to work together in … [Read more...] about PCA Skin Product Review
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 … [Read more...] about Perioral Dermatitis
Exfoliators Product Review
Exfoliation is an essential part of any skincare routine. By removing dead skin build-up, your skin will look and feel smoother, healthier and more even textured and is less likely to suffer from congestion, acne and enlarged pores. Weekly exfoliation is recommended, and depending on your skin, … [Read more...] about Exfoliators Product Review
Pigmentation
Unwanted pigmentation can create an uneven look to your skin. Skin gets its colour from a substance called melanin, which is made by skin cells. When those skin cells are damaged or unhealthy, they can produce too much melanin. The melanin can clump, causing that area to appear darker. … [Read more...] about Pigmentation
Vitamin A Product Review – Antiaging Skincare
Vitamin A (or retinol/retinal) is one of the greatest skin care vitamins for fighting signs of premature ageing, such as fine lines and wrinkles, loss of elasticity and skin tone and texture. It achieves this by speeding up cellular turnover, meaning that you are making newer cells faster, leaving … [Read more...] about Vitamin A Product Review – Antiaging Skincare
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
Internal Health Product Review
More recently, the direct link between gut health and skin conditions has become more widely known. This is great news as skin concerns like acne, rosacea and eczema can be treated with more success. This is precisely why we stock a range of supplements that complement your skin care and make you … [Read more...] about Internal Health Product Review
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
Pamper Products Reviewed
Are you ready for Christmas yet? It's either a calm 'of course' - or a chaotic 'heavens no!!!' While we can't take the last-minute stress of Christmas from your shoulders, we can prompt-you to take a moment for yourself. Whichever head space you're in, there's one thing your body will thank you … [Read more...] about Pamper Products Reviewed
Gift Ideas Review
One of the fun things about Christmas for us is choosing gifts for our family and friends. We've all laughed in the past about trying to buy other gifts - only to discover everyone's been waiting for our skincare gifts. Now, while most of you don't get to browse our shelves, we can give you a sneak … [Read more...] about Gift Ideas Review
Brightening Product Review
The way we've lived our life so far leaves a trail on our skin... a pigmentation artwork so to speak, each unique. UV exposure, hormonal changes, acne and scarring occur over time, and we're left with the after-effects. What's actually happening is changes to the melanin in our skin. Guess what … [Read more...] about Brightening Product Review
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?
Vitamin C Product Reviews
We're so grateful for vitamin C, because the discovery of this little yet powerful gem makes a HUGE difference to your skin. It improves the way your skin deals with UV, and improves past mis-demeanours. What's not to love! The only downfall? We have HEAPS of vitamin C options... with this in mind, … [Read more...] about Vitamin C Product Reviews
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
Sun Protection Product Review
Yay for more sunshine! Guess what, if you're not into your SPF, now's the time to refresh and apply it anyway. While we recommend using sun protection ALL year round, we often hear that people only use it when they absolutely HAVE to. Memories of thick, greasy white paste, that causes everything to … [Read more...] about Sun Protection Product Review
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
One Thing I Can’t Be Without!
Don't you just hate it when your 'essential' product is out and you don't have any more yet?! Noooooo!!! Well, that is exactly what this review is all about. What are those products that "make us want to cry" when we have to go a few days - or more - without... what do you think we'll choose for … [Read more...] about One Thing I Can’t Be Without!
Cosmetic Therapies (Injectables) vs Skincare
Are you in two minds about cosmetic therapies (injectables) vs skincare? Many are - including me. I've actually have some wrinkle/muscle relaxing treatments. Since moving away though, I only get it when I come back home and see our amazing Dr Christine in our clinic. I can say though, as much as I … [Read more...] about Cosmetic Therapies (Injectables) vs Skincare
SkinCeuticals Product Review
SkinCeuticals is a well known skincare brand from the US, with an advanced antioxidant range. Its founding scientist actually discovered the critical role of vitamin C in collagen biology and the role of topical antioxidants for reducing sun damage. Those of you who follow our clinic, know how … [Read more...] about SkinCeuticals Product Review
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
Makeup Review
Makeup has existed since at least as far back as Egyptian times, as has the use of skincare. In truth, the two go hand-in-hand. Skincare is used to improve your skin's function, texture and appearance - whereas makeup enhances it. While it's okay to say this, in truth you want your makeup to provide … [Read more...] about Makeup Review
