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Acne

4 WAYS TO GET RID OF ACNE SCARS

Sarah Wilkinson - 14 Jun, 2017

Blemishes and acne are not only frustrating when they are presenting a large white pussy head, but they are also a pain when they leave behind either a red or pigmented (brown) mark on the skin. Many people believe they have a post acne scar and they will have this mark for ever! This post acne scar

Mineral Make Up Acne

IS YOUR MAKE UP PRODUCT CAUSING YOU TO BREAKOUT?

Sarah Wilkinson - 07 Jun, 2017

Acne is one of my favourite skin conditions to treat as I love creating healthy skins that my clients can feel confident about even when makeup free. There are so many makeup brands, products, colours and new makeup trends that entice us to try new and exciting make up products. It can be hard to resist

Pigmentation Dark Circles Acne

TOP 5 MAKE UP PRODUCTS TO CONCEAL BLEMISHES

Sarah Wilkinson - 29 May, 2017

The search for an effective and natural looking concealer to conceal blemishes that won’t a) break the budget b) clog pores and cause breakouts and c) take way too long to apply and get the right finish is a long quest undertaken by many.

Concealers can assist in creating a flawless finish to the skin.

Skin Care

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COSMETICS AND COSMECEUTICALS

Sarah Wilkinson - 16 May, 2017

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

Nutrition and skin Dr Kate Norris

DR KATE NORRIS ON GUT HEALTH AND SKIN HEALTH

Sarah Wilkinson - 11 May, 2017

Although not overly glamorous, we cannot talk about improving skin health without talking about your gut health.

The gut is where 70% of our immune system lies, where we break down hormones, make nutrients, detoxify chemicals and neutralise pathogens. All of these processes can profoundly affect the

Pigmentation

WHAT IS PIGMENTATION AND HOW TO TREAT IT

Sarah Wilkinson - 09 May, 2017

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

Osmosis

5 REASONS TO FALL IN LOVE WITH OSMOSIS SKIN CARE

Sarah Wilkinson - 31 Mar, 2017

First there was Cosmedix skin care, then along came Osmosis. Dr Ben Johnson originally formulated Cosmedix, then went on to formulate Osmosis Skin Care many years later. Cosmedix is all about Retinol and Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA’s) whereas Osmosis Skin Care is all about no AHA’s and using retinaldehyde

Anti Ageing Skin tips and facts Cosmedix

HOW TO USE THE COSMEDIX VITAMIN A RETINOLS

Sarah Wilkinson - 29 Mar, 2017

Cosmedix Skin Care is one of my favourite Cosmeceuticals primarily as it was the first Cosmeceutical I worked with whereby I saw the positive effects on the skin. Whether you have used Cosmeceuticals before or not I strongly encourage you to start on the Cosmedix Skin Care lower strength Vitamin A products.

Nutrition and skin Dr Kate Norris

NUTRIENTS FOR HEALTHY AND GLOWING SKIN PART 3

Sarah Wilkinson - 24 Mar, 2017

Dr Kate Norris and her analysis of essential nutrients needed to maintain a healthy skin. These nutrients also are prevelant in reducing and managing inflammitory skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, eczema, dry and rough skin and other inflammitory skin conditions.

Silica
Silica is essential trace

Acne

HOW TO BEAT ACNE ONCE AND FOR ALL

Sarah Wilkinson - 07 Mar, 2017

While most of us associate pimples with our awkward teen years, acne actually affects an estimated one-quarter of the adult population, with more women suffering from the distressing condition than men. Below we’ll examine the various causes of acne, and show you how to stop it from crushing your confidence.