Vitamin A

Vitamin A Skincare Testimonials

Discover the transformative power of vitamin A skincare through our authentic experiences and glowing testimonials. We know there are a lot of options out there, that's because vitamin A should be in your daily skincare routine! Find out what we choose to use ourselves. Vitamin A in skincare is … [Read more...] about Vitamin A Skincare Testimonials

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

Vitamin A – Retinol Product Review

As we age our body slows down, we may not like it - but it's normal. While some forms of ageing we need to accept, there is actually quite a lot we can do for our skin. We know that our skin cell turnover reduces as we age, and science has been using Retinoids to increase this process again for … [Read more...] about Vitamin A – Retinol Product Review

Vitamin A Skin Care Review – Our Favourites!

We're all working towards that perfect, healthy skin. Glowing with natural beauty and making us feel confident. The reality is though, that your skin is a part of your living body, and changes and matures as you do. Guess what though, you don't have to make it worse, and you can actually make it … [Read more...] about Vitamin A Skin Care Review – Our Favourites!

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

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

Essential Vitamins for your Skin

  There are always constant advancements when it comes to health, and skin care is no exception. From antioxidants to zinc, you will often read about the latest and greatest discovery in skin care. But what do these ingredients actually do, and what are the essential vitamins for optimal … [Read more...] about Essential Vitamins for your Skin

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

Repairing Sun Damage

Remember the good old days?  Driving to the beach on those hot summer days…no seat-belts, the back of your thighs sticking to the back-seat vinyl of your parents Kingswood.  Spending the whole day in the sun playing cricket and building sand castles. No hat, no sunblock, just golden brown bodies … [Read more...] about Repairing Sun Damage

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 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 … [Read more...] about Vitamin A, Retinols, essential for skin health

Skin Care in Your 40’s and 50’s

  Suddenly 40 or 50, or even getting close, and noticing changes in how your skin feels as well as its appearance. You know your skin has changed and you realise that maybe if you had have taken a more active role in your skin care in your 30’s or even in your 20’s those lines around your … [Read more...] about Skin Care in Your 40’s and 50’s

Ageing Brown Spots – Common Q&A

  I have normal skin but it is ageing and I have increasing numbers of brown spots appearing. I’ve heard I should be using Vitamin A but don’t know what to use and how to use it. Lorraine | QLD | age 67 Lorraine is concerned about her skin and yes, therefore she should be using a … [Read more...] about Ageing Brown Spots – Common Q&A

Skin Care for your 20’s and 30’s

  Whether you enjoyed gorgeous, clear skin in your teens or were plagued with pimples, once you hit your 20’s you need to re-evaluate how you care for your skin. So...what does skin care for your 20's and 30's look like? At around age 25, skin begins the ageing process. Step by step from … [Read more...] about Skin Care for your 20’s and 30’s

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

Acne, Oily skin, congested skin

Acne affects most of us at some stage in our lives... Whatever age or sex you are, it is the hormones that set a series of events in place which see your skin erupting in all manner of ways. Your hormones, however are influenced by many of your lifestyle choices, and it is these which can see you … [Read more...] about Acne, Oily skin, congested skin

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!

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 … [Read more...] about Preparing Your Skin For Summer

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

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

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 … [Read more...] about Rosacea – Client stories

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 … [Read more...] about Green Vegetables

Congested Pores and Acne Treatments

How do you clear congested pores? Understand what is happening.   Run your fingers gently over your face. If it feels smooth, similar to a baby’s bum, it's well hydrated and in excellent condition. Perhaps it feels rough and easily flakes though, then it's probably dry, quite impaired and … [Read more...] about Congested Pores and Acne Treatments

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 are the culprits.  As a … [Read more...] about Acne Explained

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 … [Read more...] about Influencing factors in ageing well

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!

Dermafrac! Best skin treatments in one

Have a sneak peek at our latest video on Dermafrac to get an insider's perspective on how it all works! This treatment is ideal for sun damaged and thickened skins, which means that our men will love it too! Watch Emma as she talks us through the treatment step-by-step!  Dermafrac! This is a great … [Read more...] about Dermafrac! Best skin treatments in one