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#11 Using soap to clean your face? Then your skin is going to look like crap….

Beth20182019-04-12T04:25:29+00:00

Yes, soap is the last thing you should be using on your face - sure, use it for your smelly bits but if your using soap on your face - your skin is going to look like crap. Why? Well, most soaps are alkaline and our skin is acidic – to get technical your skin’s natural pH is around 5.5. (In fact, our skin is protected by a thin layer called the acid mantle.) As soap’s pH ranges from 8-10, and this instantly strips the skin of its natural moisture instantly sending your protective acid mantle into a tailspin. The result [...]

#11 Using soap to clean your face? Then your skin is going to look like crap….Beth20182019-04-12T04:25:29+00:00

#10 Is your Skin Sensitive Or Sensitised?
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#10 Is your Skin Sensitive Or Sensitised?

Beth20182019-04-09T03:59:30+00:00

The other day I advised a client “You don’t have sensitive skin, but your skin has become sensitised.” So what’s the difference? Well, there’s a big difference between the two. Just like dry, oily, or combination skin, sensitive skin is something you’re born with. It doesn’t just happen. Usually, sensitive skin people have fair complexions that flush easily or swell a bit to the touch. They may even get red or blotchy for no apparent reason. That’s why skincare and make-up choices must be treated very carefully. Truly sensitive skin is experienced by a very small number of the population. Sensitised [...]

#10 Is your Skin Sensitive Or Sensitised?Beth20182019-04-09T03:59:30+00:00

#9 Why your skin pores are not like garage doors…
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#9 Why your skin pores are not like garage doors…

Beth20182019-04-05T05:17:18+00:00

Open skin pores would be one of the most common skin concerns and affect all skin types and all ages. Unfortunately, they're not like garage doors – they don’t automatically open and shut. You see, there are no muscles controlling your pores and they need to remain open to allow you to sweat, get rid of dirt and grime, and keep your lipid barrier healthy. Your lipid barrier is made of sebum (a beautiful cocktail of triglycerides, wax esters, squalene, and metabolites of fat-producing cells). Sebum is essential in keeping our skin waterproof and lubricated. A healthy and balanced lipid barrier [...]

#9 Why your skin pores are not like garage doors…Beth20182019-04-05T05:17:18+00:00

#7 Do I really need an exfoliant?
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#7 Do I really need an exfoliant?

Beth20182019-02-26T05:54:25+00:00

Well, do you… Want smoother brighter skin? Want to get your skin glowing again? Want to reduce breakout? Want to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles? YES! YES! YES! YES! Then you need to consider the dynamic duo of skin ingredients - Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) and Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHAs). These leave on liquid exfoliants should be the cornerstone of your skin care program. Why? Young, healthy skin sheds build-up dead skin each day but as we age and with the added day to day exposure to sun and pollution this natural ability to exfoliate becomes faulty. But I use [...]

#7 Do I really need an exfoliant?Beth20182019-02-26T05:54:25+00:00

Are you slowly destroying your eye lashes?
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Are you slowly destroying your eye lashes?

Beth20182019-02-19T05:51:27+00:00

Are you using your face cleanser to remove your eye makeup? Or even worse, not at all? Big Mistake! You could be slowly reducing the length and strength or your eyelashes (not to mention increasing wrinkles) if you use your everyday facial cleanser to remove eye makeup. Do your eyes and eyelashes a really, really big favour - here are THREE great reasons to use a specialized eye makeup remover correctly every night. It’s a no brainer! Removing eye makeup may seem like a no-brainer step in your skincare routine, but doing it the wrong way (or worse, not at all) can lead to [...]

Are you slowly destroying your eye lashes?Beth20182019-02-19T05:51:27+00:00

#6 Do I Really Need Eye Cream?
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#6 Do I Really Need Eye Cream?

Beth20182019-02-13T03:19:52+00:00

There are many reasons why you may think you don’t need an eye cream… You may think your daily moisturiser will do the trick (it won’t), that skin is skin – the eye area is no different to the rest of my face (it is) and I get Botox so there’s no need (yes, there is). Let’s start with the skin around the eye area. Your eye area is one of the first areas to show signs of premature ageing (hello, Botox) – fine lines and wrinkles appear due to squinting and constant movement. Plus, your skin is more fragile, finer [...]

#6 Do I Really Need Eye Cream?Beth20182019-02-13T03:19:52+00:00

#1 Are you old before your time?
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#1 Are you old before your time?

Beth20182019-01-15T20:14:25+00:00

Did you know your body naturally produces 300 billion cells every day? Now that’s WOW! But there’s a downside… After the age of 30, the quality of those cells starts deteriorating and this is when we can see the beginnings of ageing skin. Genetics (or intrinsic ageing) accounts for 30% of your skin’s ageing. (Yes, you can blame Mum and Dad). The other 70% of ageing occurs from environmental (or extrinsic) factors. Those factors include... Sun Exposure Pollution Smoking Incorrect Skin Care Perfume Makeup (when not removed correctly) And unfortunately, our Australian lifestyle can accelerate our ageing. In fact, a recent [...]

#1 Are you old before your time?Beth20182019-01-15T20:14:25+00:00

#12 Why Zits don’t have to be the pits…
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#12 Why Zits don’t have to be the pits…

Beth20182019-04-16T01:23:13+00:00

The journey from child to teenager is a roller coaster of hormonal fuelled changes. 2018 Ultraceuticals Real Visible Results Finalists - Acne And the journey means there’s going to be some unwanted bumps and spots along the way. It’s possible to minimise and reduce acne with a systematic approach that doesn’t require drugs or harsh topical chemicals. Let’s first look at … WHAT CAUSES ACNE & CONGESTION? Blame Mum or Dad… Our skin type is often inherited, which means the size and number of oil glands in the skin is determined by our genetic makeup. The levels of androgenic [...]

#12 Why Zits don’t have to be the pits…Beth20182019-04-16T01:23:13+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