skin care

WHY DO COLLAGEN CREAMS DO NOTHING MORE THAN MOISTURISE YOUR SKIN?

Tue, Nov 26, 13 Sarah Wilkinson

The promises given by some collagen cream brands is a little short of a fairytale! If only it was that easy to apply a cream and PRESTO we have more collagen. Collagen creams simply do not deliver because of the very important fact that: - the molecular size of collagen is too...

WHY AM I BREAKING OUT ON MY FOREHEAD?

Tue, Sep 24, 13 Sarah Wilkinson

Breakouts on the forehead can be a nuisance and troubling as most are accustomed to breakouts on the cheek and chin area, not the forehead. The meaning behind breaking out on the forehead can be directly linked to the digestive system, the stomach, intestinal walls and liver. ...

TAKING CARE OF YOUR SKIN AT HOME WITH OSMOSIS

Mon, Sep 09, 13 Sarah Wilkinson

I thought I would share this with you, it is the latest Home Care Advice from Osmosis Headquarters. Intensive Home Therapy Nothing beats the results of twice daily use of Osmosis products at home and monthly Facial Infusions. But to give skin an additional boost you can perfo...

MAKE UP IDEAS FOR 20'S, 30'S, 40'S AND 50'S

Tue, Sep 03, 13 Sarah Wilkinson

Inspired from Jane Iredale herself at the Australian Beauty Expo 2013 Timeless Beauty at 50! Feel revived and ageless with this timeless look for the experienced face cause it not about age, it's about attitude! STEP 1: Prime your skin with a Foundation or Blending brush goi...

UNDERSTANDING AHA AND BHA IN SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

Wed, Aug 14, 13 Sarah Wilkinson

Many Skin Care products today contain AHA's (alpha hydroxy acids) and BHA's (beta hydroxy acids), so I thought it was time to simply explain the differences and benefits of fruit acids. I will also answer the question commonly asked in my treatment room "will AHA unclog my por...

HOW LONG SHOULD YOU WAIT AFTER SERUM APPLICATION TO APPLY MOISTURISER?

Wed, Aug 07, 13 Sarah Wilkinson

This is a common question that I am asked in the treatment room. Some clients like to wait between applications but in actual fact, a slightly moist skin will absorb serums and skincare products much more effectively. The answer is straight away. You do not need to wait an...

5 TIPS FOR A YOUNGER LOOKING NECK

Thu, Jul 25, 13 Sarah Wilkinson

1. Wear mineral sunscreen daily. Protect your skin from the sun and the harmful UV rays that it emits. 95% of UV is UVA which destroys collagen and makes our skin wrinkled prematurely. The other 5% is responsible for giving us our tan. Did you know that UVA penetrates glass ...

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO KEEP YOUR SKIN HYDRATED?

Wed, Jul 17, 13 Sarah Wilkinson

Mmmm is it water?? Let's see ...... This is a perfect topic to discuss as we are now in the middle of winter. Dry, itchy skin can be annoying and frustrating. Why does our skin itch in Winter? Crepey skin can age us 10+ years, so lets look at 5 top ways to keep our skin hydrat...

WHAT IS CC CREAM?

Tue, Jul 09, 13 Sarah Wilkinson

So what is a CC Cream?? We were all just getting used to BB Cream and this new term has just sneakily snuck in the back door. It stands for colour control cream or colour correcting cream and is a refined blemish balm cream (BB cream). BB Cream was originally formulated in Ger...

BENEFITS OF NIACINAMIDE IN SKIN CARE

Wed, Jun 19, 13 Sarah Wilkinson

Niacinamide is receiving more attention of late due to its versatility in treating different skin conditions. Also known as vitamin B3 and nicotinic acid, niacinamide is a potent cell-communicating ingredient that offers multiple benefits. Assuming that the skin is being prot...