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Australian women rejoice. A self test for cervical cancer.
Self-testing for cervical cancer? Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers if detected early. In a world-first, women in Australia, if eligible, can now visit their GP for a self-test. This is a game-changer and a significant step forward in eliminating cervical cancer in Australia. What is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer […]
What about the skin below the chin?
An active skincare routine for the body. I used to neglect the skin on my body. Anything below the chin didn’t get too much attention. Okay, sure, my legs would get a bit of love when they felt dry, but other than that, to be honest, a skincare routine for my body? Close to zilch. […]
Reborn: Non invasive fat reduction in a whole new light.
I hate my arms. There, I’ve said it, and the shame I feel is not new to me. In one way or another, I’ve been unhappy with my arms; whether I should or shouldn’t seems irrelevant to me. It is what it is. You’ll never see me in a sleeveless outfit; it will never happen. […]
Going beyond skincare with at home skin tech devices.
Home skin tech devices are becoming increasingly popular. Perhaps this trend peaked with the increase in online meetings and calls. Whatever the reason, more and more of us are turning towards home skin tech anti-ageing devices to prevent, restore and rejuvenate the skin. The type of skin tech devices I’m talking about harness technologies such […]
Rosacea: What’s causing it and what can you do?
The facial blushing of rosacea. Unlike the youthful blushing of our teenage years, the redness caused by rosacea is entirely different and as awkward as blushing can be, especially if you’re shy; a youthful blush is not an acquired skin condition. Just ironically embarrassing. And later in life, when the hot flushes of menopause have […]
Facial volume loss. Skin lost its bounce?
The first signs of ageing. Lines and wrinkles appear long before we notice any loss of facial volume. For me, it was 1985. What’s this? I pondered as I peered into my reflection. Out of the blue, a barely perceptible line appeared on the left side of my face, the line etching the exact location of […]
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What’s the difference between Ultherapy and Ultraformer III?
High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a way to combat the visible signs of ageing, and two of the most popular devices are Ultherapy and Ultraformer III. They’re not the only HIFU devices, but they are probably the best-known. So I thought it would be helpful to look at the differences. But before I do, let […]
What is HIFU skin tightening?
It’s a hard pill to swallow, but skincare will not stop your skin from sagging. It will slow the ageing process, and you will have an infinitely better skin texture and tone with fewer lines and wrinkles. Still, the skin will eventually sag as the underlying structures of the face and neck begin to alter, […]
Why don’t you: Healthy habits to boost your skin, body & mind.
I woke up and did what I do every morning: I drank a glass of water with a heaped teaspoon of magnesium. It got me wondering where I would be without my daily dose of magnesium, which inspired this blog “Why Don’t You”, a short list of healthy habits that, although small, will boost the health […]
TikTok Skincare Trends: Going beyond all the hype.
Three TikTok skincare trends that have dominated the lives of beauty mavens and skincare enthusiasts worldwide in varying degrees of hysteria are skin slugging, skin cycling and, in 2023, skin flooding. Are these trends new to skincare professionals? No, not really; in one way or another, they’ve been recommending versions of all three. You may […]