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Ageless Skin Starts Here: Unlocking your skin’s potential.
Let me start by saying your skin is an amazing organ. Your skin provides a protective barrier between you and your world; it regulates variations in your body temperature; it’s a sensory organ that detects heat, cold, touch and pain: your amazing skin, the one organ of the body other than your eyes that is […]
Epidermis exfoliation. Are you doing it right?
Have you ever wondered about your epidermis? Of course, you have. Okay, maybe not. Even so, it’s there, working tirelessly for you every day and constantly renewing YOU into a better version of yourself. Well, a better version of your skin. Your epidermis is the outermost layer of you. Consisting of 6 wafer-thin layers, you […]
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 […]
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Nurturing Skin Health with Skincare
In my career as a skin therapist, the emphasis on combating ageing has been constant. However, with time, I’ve found a shift in my perspective; I want to highlight the true nature of our skin—resilient, protective, and vital for overall health and how nurturing skin health with skincare is the solution to better skin, with […]
Solo Travelling through Europe
While solo travelling through Europe, I met a woman named Joan. Initially, a brief exchange at Turin Porta Susa Stazione, Italy, while boarding a fast train destined for Paris. Orderly chaos on the way to London. Catching a fast train in Europe is both orderly and chaotic. With your carriage number illuminated on the screens […]
Beyond Sunscreen: Protecting Your Skin from the Sun
In pursuing healthy and resilient skin, we often prioritise broad-spectrum sunscreens to shield ourselves from the damaging effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. However, if you’ve ever wondered why hyperpigmentation and other sun-induced damage seem resistant to sun protection alone, there is another silent assailant: far-infrared (IR) heat. While our sunscreen is a trusty ally, it’s […]
Caffeinated Skincare for Dark Circles. Fact or Fiction?
You might like to take a seat with a rich, dark and robust caffeinated coffee for this one. The Promise of Caffeinated Skincare A famous influencer recently caught my attention as she busily influenced everyone watching her Instagram post to try/buy a concealer that was not only the answer to all your under-eye imperfections but […]