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
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
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?
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
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
IVF Skin Changes Common Q&A
I am currently going through IVF and my skin is terrible! It never used to be, but now it is dry, flaky and suffers from breakouts. I eat well - meat and plenty of veggies and I drink about one litre of water each day. What can I do? Brooke | VIC | age 34 Thank you for submitting an online skin … [Read more...] about IVF Skin Changes Common Q&A
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
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 … [Read more...] about A Healthy Immune System – for Body, Soul and Skin
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
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
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
Moisturisers – What, Why and Which…
As with any product, choosing the right moisturisers depends on the type of skin you have, as well as understanding your skin’s current needs, which are always changing. That is why it’s a good idea to see a skin care professional regularly so that you can be prescribed the right products for your … [Read more...] about Moisturisers – What, Why and Which…
Rosacea – What it is and how to treat it!
Do you suffer with flushing of the cheeks, nose, chin and forehead? You may have Rosacea... Early diagnosis is the easy key to successful management of Rosacea, however, with the right information you can manage and treat it at any stage. Rosacea occurs when groups of capillaries close to the … [Read more...] about Rosacea – What it is and how to treat it!
Ageing Skin – The Sun’s Influence In How You Look!
Ageing skin - how and why? As we age naturally, new cell growth slows and the healing of damaged cells is less efficient, cell DNA is changed which means that the new cells being replicated are also damaged. As a consequence, the amount of healthy collagen and elastin fibres in your skin are … [Read more...] about Ageing Skin – The Sun’s Influence In How You Look!
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 … [Read more...] about Skin Care for the Party Season – 10 Super Tips to Make it Easy
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 … [Read more...] about Sensitive and Reactive Skin
Antioxidants – Vitamins for skin
[themedy_alertbox icon="" colour="yellow" custom_colour=""]Read the theory below or jump straight to our recommended antioxidant products (click here).[/themedy_alertbox] Antioxidants in Skin Care - one vital step to slow the aging process! What are antioxidants? They are chemicals that are able … [Read more...] about Antioxidants – Vitamins for skin
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 … [Read more...] about Best Treatments for Wrinkles
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 cognitive … [Read more...] about Water – Life Saver and Regenerator
SAVE YOUR SKIN! Best antioxidants before and after the sun
Did you over expose your skin this season? Whether in the sun or snow you’ve increased the rate it ages and the fact that you are reading this tells me you care about this fact. Skin that ages faster than normal is not healthy skin. Normal aging results from the … [Read more...] about SAVE YOUR SKIN! Best antioxidants before and after the sun
Even SENIORS can change their SKIN!
Seniors Week It’s Seniors Week here in Tasmania and my mum’s 80th Birthday! She thoroughly enjoyed her present, the show Matilda, and so did I! My mum is in great form, very active, grows her own veggies, so involved in life, far more social than me and of course, like all mothers – knows … [Read more...] about Even SENIORS can change their SKIN!
Men’s Skin
Not all skins are created equal….women know this, but it is also true when it comes to male skin. While men do experience skin ageing, acne, sensitivity, pigmentation and other skin concerns just as women do, their products and treatments need to be focussed slightly differently. Skin … [Read more...] about Men’s Skin
