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Getting Advice | Finding the perfect skincare professional Part 1
Ever wonder how to choose a Skin Care Professional? It all starts with a proper skincare consultation. But first, what’s a Skin Care Professional anyway? Well, it could be a Beauty or Skin Therapist, a Cosmetic Physician, a Dermatologist, or it could even a Cosmetic Surgeon who has enhanced their practice by offering solutions such […]
The Cosmetic Counter | Finding the perfect skincare professional Part 2
The Cosmetic Counter under the spotlight. At this point in your search for great skin, you feel comfortable just buying what you need in the good old department store; there is nothing wrong with that; after all, it’s where it all began. It’s a tantalisingly seductive place to start, and here’s what to look for. […]
The Beauty Salon | Finding the perfect skincare professional Part 3
A visit to a chiropractor got me thinking. Recently I had cause to visit a Chiropractor, nagging symptoms that were not being adequately explained by my medical professional or passed off as stress, was just not going away. After many hours of detective work on google of course, and numerous conversations with friends and family, […]
Cosmetic Clinics | Finding the perfect skincare professional Part 4
The Medi Spa or Cosmetic Clinic. A Cosmetic Clinic is where you’ll find non-surgical cosmetic treatments. There may or may not be a medical doctor on-site, but there may be nurses or dermal therapists. If you’ve decided you want a little more help with your appearance and you’ve finally got up the courage to visit […]
In search of the perfect moisturiser.
What are you looking for in a moisturiser? Statistically, finding the perfect moisturiser is what women are more interested in than any other skincare product. When I read that tidbit of information, to be honest, I was confounded? When it comes to moisturising your skin, it’s probably the least important part of your beauty routine. […]
25,000 skincare products worldwide?
Seriously though, how many skincare products? 25,000!! Yep. When I heard this, it got me thinking? With so much choice and so many promises, how do you know which skincare product or brand will solve your skincare woes? I know. It’s confusing and overwhelming. Now, here’s another thought, there are a bazillion beauty blogs, Instagram […]
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Red LED Light: Energising your skin from within.
The outermost layer of your skin is self-renewing. Without the function of self-renewal, the skin’s ability to tirelessly protect us from the outside world would be compromised. Let’s just say it wouldn’t be a pretty sight. Your skin would be like a much loved but now worn-out quilt with threadbare spots, tiny holes and all […]
Go to the light with MediLUX LED Light Therapy.
Go to the light. You may have experienced the benefits of LED Light Therapy, or you’ve heard of it but haven’t embraced the light yet. Well, for those in the know, it can indeed be said, LED Light Therapy has become as commonplace as chemical peels and cosmeceutical skincare for rejuvenating tired skin that’s showing […]
Five inexpensive ways to look more youthful
Start with skincare. Skincare can be the best place to start when maintaining healthy skin, looking younger, and slowing down signs of ageing. Personally, I’ve been doing it for years, including sun protection 365 days of the year, rain, hail or shine. And if you’ve been following along, then you know I’ve worked as a […]
It was love at first try.
It was one of those moments. One you don’t see coming, and then once it happens, you can’t imagine how things could have gone any differently or how your life could ever be the same again. I remember the day as if it was yesterday, alone in my hotel room, wondering what the next few […]