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Diana Vreeland: Age is totally boring!
Diana Vreeland, a true force of nature and a one-of-a-kind visionary, was born on September 29, 1903, in the heart of Paris, France. Her remarkable life and legacy continue to inspire, even after her passing in 1989 at the youthful age of 85. From her beginnings in Paris to her transformative career in the New […]
Vitamin C: Boosting Collagen Creation Post-Laser Rejuvenation
Finally, the day has come, and you’ve decided to take the leap to rejuvenate your ageing skin and invest in a non-invasive aesthetic treatment. Your hopes are high; you’ve done your homework, and it’s come down to three devices recommended for the task at hand; more youthful skin. Of course, in your search for an […]
Niacinamide: The not so ordinary skincare ingredient
The not-so-new but very hot-right-now skincare ingredient! A few years back, I wrote an article about niacinamide—an ingredient on the cusp of widespread fame and fortune. At the time, my article went viral. It may have been how you first found The Beauty Issue and me. It was 2015, which doesn’t seem so long ago, […]
The Power of Intense Pulsed Light for Broken Capillaries
We work, play, enjoy the sun, we party, sometimes a lot, other times not so much; stress, career, relationships, family life, hormonal fluctuations, any number of medical issues; life throws us curve balls. Or, it just gets so busy we forget about self-care. Who am I kidding, self-care? I know, who’s got time for that? […]
Alpha Hydroxy Acids: What are they? And why you need them.
The turning point. If there were one ingredient that marked the turning point in my career in beauty, it would have to be the alpha hydroxy acid, known as lactic acid. From the moment I started using this clever ingredient on my skin, I was hooked. That was way back in 2003, and I remain […]
Skincare for Sensitive Skin: Putting together a gentle daily routine.
Sensitive Skin. If you’ve got it, then you know it can be complicated and confusing to find a daily routine to suit your skin. So much trial and error and far too much time on Google looking for solutions. Some will tell you natural and organic is best for your sensitive skin. While others may […]
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Becoming Jane Fonda: The Ageless Activist.
At the remarkable age of 86, Jane Fonda embodies a steadfast defiance against societal stereotypes of ageing, proving that age is no barrier to vitality or relevance. In her own words… “You know, you can be really old at 60, and you can be really young at 85.” As an acclaimed actress, fervent activist, and […]
Should you wear your sun protection 365 days of the year?
I live in the southern hemisphere, and summer will soon fade into our collective memory for another year. We can relax a little with our daily sun protection. Or, maybe for you, in the middle of winter, you’re yearning for the weather to warm up once more, and a little unprotected sunshine is good a […]
Mysterious Melasma: Misunderstood and misdiagnosed.
Melasma is a pigment disorder that can be challenging to treat. It’s also one of the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed skin conditions. Maybe you have melasma, or maybe you’re not sure. You’ve talked to different skin experts, and some say it’s sun-induced hyperpigmentation, while others think it’s the hormonal condition called melasma. Melasma vs. Sun-Induced […]
Free Radicals: The Artful Dodgers.
How you age is your choice. Okay, sure, genetics play a part, but even if you’ve been dealt an unlucky hand in the genetics lottery, in some cases, like how your skin is going to age, you do get to choose and knowing the effect of free radicals on accelerated ageing and how to minimise […]