Page 9 - Holiday Skin Tips

Sun spots, age spots, dermal pigmentation, post inflammatory pigmentation, freckles all have one thing in common. They all revolve around melanin – the pigment that gives our skin its colour. People with fairer skin have less pigment in their skin than people with darker complexions.

Pigment or melanin

Cosmeceutical skin care and Cosmetics frequently get categorized into the same box. They sound similar (they are both skin care products) but once investigated they are actually very different indeed. There is no right or wrong choice in the matter, simply up to the consumer and what they are wanting

There are so many terms given to skin care it is difficult to know sometimes which skin care product and category is right for you. Natural skin care vs organic skin care and cosmeceutical or medical grade skin care are terms given to differentiate skin care brands amongst the masses. 

Cosmeceutical

As Australia is lacking in ozone protection the need for skin care products that are high in antioxidant value is of utmost importance to our Aussie skins. Whatever skin care range you use, if you are living in Australia, make sure your products contain a decent amount of antioxidants such as Vitamin

If you would like a smoother finish to your make up then a Facial Primer would be of benefit to you. A Make Up Primer is applied just before your foundation – whether that is a liquid foundation or a loose or pressed powder.

A Make Up Primer will minimize pores, smooth fine lines that can be caused from

I have been a culprit of using the same shade of blush time after time. I feel comfortable with my regular shade, as I know it works with my skin undertone. I admit even for us skin specialists who are surrounded by different make up shades, colour trends and colour palletes, it can be a little overwhelming

Translucent Powders are designed to set makeup applications and to enhance the longevity of the makeup application throughout the day. It locks in foundation and concealer so the make up does not move throughout the day. Make up slipping into fine lines and nooks and crannies on the face can be ageing

There are some basics that are essentials when it comes to skin care and home skin care regimes. We can keep it really simple and make our lives easier in times when the going gets tough and life gets busy.

Don’t get caught up in using multiple serums if you just do not have the time. You skin craves

Spring is here and the time to reveal your inner skin beauty has arrived. Winter time can make us somewhat lax on the skin care regime side of things as we prefer to snuggle under the doona than apply serums and creams. My top 5 Spring Skin Care Products will help you shed the winter dead skin layers

Our chest and neck area cops the sun day in and day out, and can be one of the areas you see sun damage first. We are drilled with applying sunscreen to our faces daily but can neglect the chest and neck area.
Sun damage on the chest and neck can take the appearance of a motley red and brown colour as