How to avoid seasonal breakouts in autumn
As the leaves start to turn orange and red and the weather starts to get colder, there’s a lot to love about autumn! While this time of year brings with it an abundance of cosy vibes, it can have its downsides – like pesky seasonal breakouts.
Skincare Tips for Autumn
Just like our wardrobe changes with the seasons, so too should your skincare routine. As the weather starts to cool and the air gets drier, now is a great time to assess your skincare routine and make sure it’s suitable for the upcoming season.
Skincare is an investment: what you need to know.
Your skin represents you. It is a map of your health, the protector of your internal organs and the outermost reflection of you. Your skin works hard every day of its life, even if you are dealing with dreadful pimples and cystic acne.
How to treat sunburned damaged skin
It goes without saying but it still has to be said, prevention is always better than cure. However, when you find yourself with an unsightly sunburn or are in need of treatments for sun damaged skin, there are several remedies you can turn to. In this blog, we want to outline how each can help ease sunburn in the short term and help with sun-damaged skin repair in the future.
What happens to your skin when it gets sunburned?
If you grew up in the eighties, you would have witnessed the birth of one of Australia’s most successful health campaigns ever. It involved a very jovial, yellow-beaked seagull, wearing board shorts, singing and dancing across the TV screen to the tune of ‘Slip. Slop. Slap.’
The truth about your skincare and what is in it
The self-care market is magnanimous, with new beauty and skin care products popping up daily. From Sunday market stalls with their hand-made creams and masks, to best-beauty-buy lists in every monthly Vogue and Elle magazine. With ingredients you may have heard of, like the classic vitamins A, B, C and E, to more obscure ones that can leave you thinking ‘is that even a real thing’ or ‘sounds a little scientifically scary’?
An in-depth look at skin analysis
With the rise of so many beautiful looking and intelligent sounding (on the surface) online skin care brands popping up all over the Internet, it can be hard to know what's right and wrong regarding what to use on your skin – especially when you're bombarded with catchy advertising and packaging, five-star testimonials, organic-looking video reviews and an abundance of before and after photos.
7 Skincare habits that are ruining your skin
Would you believe that the daily skincare habits you're engaging in could actually be ruining your skin? It's true! Check out these 7 skincare habits that are sabotaging your skin health, and find out how to fix them. By making a few small tweaks to your routine, you can help improve your skin's appearance and overall health. Let's get started!
Skin Through the Decades: The Ultimate Skin care Guide
Whether you're in your 20s or 50s, keeping your skin healthy is crucial – but doing so can be a little tricky. That's why we're here to help! In this ultimate skincare guide, we'll talk about the best ways to take care of your skin throughout every decade of your life. So whether you're just starting out or you're already well into middle age, read on for the tips and tricks you need to know!
4 stages of Acne and how to treat them
Most people think of acne as a problem that only affects teenagers. But the reality is that acne can affect us at any age, and the chances are you've probably dealt with acne at some point in your life. Understanding the types of acne, and how it progresses, can be important in determining the best way back to clear, confident skin.
How to plan a pre-wedding skin care routine
So, you're getting married! Or maybe someone you know is. Its a super exciting time! But there is so much to do before a wedding; and of course even more so if you’re the Bride and Groom. But even if you're just attending, you still have to shop for an outfit, find suitable shoes and get ready all the same.
How to look after your skin during winter
Winter is the time of year when our skin can feel the most dry and tight. The air is colder and drier, and we are less likely to spend time outdoors in the sunlight. As a result, our skin can become dry, flaky, and irritated. Winter skin dryness can cause a variety of issues, from itchiness and redness to eczema flare-ups. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to help combat winter skin dryness, which we’ll explore in this article.
Benefits of Vitamin C for your skin
As we age, our skin undergoes many changes. Some of these changes are due to the natural ageing process, while others are caused by sun exposure, diet, and other lifestyle factors. One of the most common signs of ageing is a loss of collagen and elastin in the skin. This can lead to wrinkles, fine lines, and other blemishes. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to help maintain your skin's youthful appearance.
Teenage Acne: Skincare routine to prevent, manage & reduce acne in teens
Becoming a teenager brings with it many exciting changes and new challenges in life, but perhaps the most annoying and unwelcome one is teenage acne. Acne is a rite of passage for almost every teenager, often leading to emotional upset during this stressful time as it can bring with it embarrassment. As a consequence it can also lead to depression, anxiety, social withdrawal, as well as low self-confidence and self-esteem.
Hyperpigmentation & skin discolouration: types, treatments and what causes it
Do you have spots or patches on your skin that are darker than the rest of your complexion? You're not alone. Hyperpigmentation is a common skin condition that can cause discolouration of the skin. In this blog post, we'll take a look at the different types of hyperpigmentation, what causes it and the treatments available to help give you back your skin-confidence.
Here’s how Omega-3 gives you healthy, glowing skin
What if I told you that there is a real-life ‘filter’ that will make your skin more glowy and your hair glossier? Move over Instagram, Omega 3 is nature’s own secret to transforming your skin, nails, and hair. Discover the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for your skin and how you can best incorporate it in your daily routine below.
6 Tips to using and buying the right Sunscreen
Looking for the best sunscreen brand in Australia? Here are our tips on how to find and use sunscreen that does wonders to your skin.
Let us let you in on a little secret. Whenever we ask our clients “Do you know how to use sunscreen?” - they always have that look on their face like “Are you crazy? Of course, I do!”.
What Does Vitamin A Do for Your Skin?
Vitamin A is a nutrient that is essential for human health. It is especially important for general eye health, supporting your immune system and keeping your skin glowing. The body can get vitamin A from two primary sources: through the food you eat and from supplements. But did you know you can also absorb vitamin A through your skincare products?
What causes Adult Acne and how to stop breaking out
Just when you thought the terrifying days of acne breakouts were left long behind in your teenage years, the nightmare that is adult acne has reared its ugly (black)head!
Don’t stress babe (afterall, it’s worse for your complexion!) – we have all been there.
In fact, adult acne is a lot more common than you might think. While it’s commonly associated with teenagers, around 20% of adult women also suffer from acne.
Mineral vs Chemical Sunscreen: What’s the difference?
Wearing sunscreen is an everyday essential here in Australia. Morning or evening, summer or winter, wearing the right sunscreen for your skin is an important part of every skincare routine, to help you maintain healthy, youthful and glowing skin. But when it comes to choosing the right sunscreen for you, it’s important to understand the types of sunscreen available and whether physical sunscreen (also known as mineral sunscreen) or chemical sunscreen is going to give you the protection you need.