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I’ve had laser hair removal – what next?
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I’ve had laser hair removal – what next?

Beth20182019-11-13T04:36:23+00:00

Laser or Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) hair removal treatments are a great way to permanently remove unwanted facial and body hair. However, to avoid unwanted reactions and to understand what is happening after your hair removal session here are a few helpful After your treatment, it’s normal to feel a sensation of warmth in the area – a bit like a mild sunburn. Your skin may also appear red in colour and the area around the follicle may become raised, these are normal side effects usually disappear 24 to 48 hours. Often these effects are more obvious after the first few [...]

I’ve had laser hair removal – what next?Beth20182019-11-13T04:36:23+00:00

#14 Am I suitable for Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments?
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#14 Am I suitable for Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments?

Beth20182020-01-09T04:03:53+00:00

While permanent hair removal can make your life so much easier (imagine the dread of shaving or dealing with ingrown hairs is gone – FOREVER ) -not everyone is suitable for IPL treatments. Here are few factors to consider before considering any light based permanent hair removal. Of course, this is only a guide and your suitability can be best assessed by a trained IPL technician. 1. Hair colour… Ideally, your hair colour should be dark, black, dark brown and brown hair is best for permanent hair removal. Lighter hair can be treated (IPL combined with Radio Frequency is effective in [...]

#14 Am I suitable for Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments?Beth20182020-01-09T04:03:53+00:00

EEEKK I’ve a BEARD…
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EEEKK I’ve a BEARD…

Beth20182019-07-01T07:23:08+00:00

HELP! I’m a woman and I've got whiskers! Hair doesn’t always behave, and often appears in places where we don’t want it. But why is it on my chin? First a little background... Did you know we’re born with every hair follicle we’ll ever have? And did you know those hair follicles are distributed all over our body – except for our feet and hands (unless, you’re a hobbit). And over time our baby hair (known as vellus hair) turns into terminal hair (our thick, coarser hair) usually visible on our head, pubic area and underarms. For men that can also [...]

EEEKK I’ve a BEARD…Beth20182019-07-01T07:23:08+00:00

#13 Five Reasons to start your Permanent Hair Removal this Winter…
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#13 Five Reasons to start your Permanent Hair Removal this Winter…

Beth20182019-06-18T23:11:28+00:00

Winter is the time you plan for summer. If you want to be summer ready – hair free, skin smooth and free of sun damage then you need to start planning now. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is your go to for a range of treatments including permanent hair reduction and skin rejuvenation. IPL works by using high-intensity pulses of visible light to improve the appearance of the skin, treat specific skin concerns and remove hair. It does this by targeting the lower layers of skin (dermis) without affecting the top layers of skin (epidermis). So, you receive a non-invasive and non-ablative [...]

#13 Five Reasons to start your Permanent Hair Removal this Winter…Beth20182019-06-18T23:11:28+00:00

#4 Is your skin struggling this summer?
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#4 Is your skin struggling this summer?

Beth20182019-01-15T21:31:23+00:00

Then you need to get glowing… Here are a number of our targeted treatment programs designed to revitalise, repair and restore your skin that are safe, effective and work. During the height of Australia's summer, your skin constantly struggles against sun, salt, chlorine, hot wind and extremes of heat. This means your skin’s supporting structures - collagen (which give the skin fullness or that plumped look) and elastin (which give the skin the ability to bounce back) get a hammering. And the sun is your number 1 enemy. Prolonged and unprotected exposure to UV radiation destroys collagen and elastin resulting in [...]

#4 Is your skin struggling this summer?Beth20182019-01-15T21:31:23+00:00

#3 Are you suffering from “Inflamm-ageing”?
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#3 Are you suffering from “Inflamm-ageing”?

Beth20182019-01-15T20:52:22+00:00

Have you seen how quickly an apple starts to brown after you have taken a bite? The apple is suffering from “Inflamm-ageing – the culprit – free radical damage or oxidative stress. And oxidative stress is happening all around us and has a major impact on the bodies ageing process. This inflammatory process impacts how fast our skin ages and is further accelerated by external sources such as... Sun Exposure Pollution Smoking Smartphones Computer Screens And often the first signs of “Inflamm-ageing” appear on our skin in the form of; Wrinkles, Fine lines, Sagging skin, Reddened skin Brown [...]

#3 Are you suffering from “Inflamm-ageing”?Beth20182019-01-15T20:52:22+00:00