skin care

NEW OSMOSIS STEM FACTOR SERUM FORMULATION

Fri, Sep 12, 14 Sarah Wilkinson

Osmosis has just released a new technology with their Stem Factor Serum. I am interested in trying this new formulation to see what I truly think about this new Osmosis Stem Factor Serum. I find for the best anti-ageing routines will contain a growth factor serum, a vitamin A...

WHAT TYPE OF VITAMIN C IS BEST FOR MY SKIN?

Tue, Apr 01, 14 Sarah Wilkinson

Thank you to my lovely client who asked me to look into this topic for her, I think it is a great question and one that needs a thorough answer. With every skin care company raving how wonderful their Vitamin C product is, I wanted to find out what type of Vitamin C is best fo...

IS ALCOHOL IN SKIN CARE BAD?

Tue, Mar 18, 14 Sarah Wilkinson

I have been asked many a times this question so thought it was time to set out the facts in a blog for all to read! Lets discuss the 2 types of alcohol that are commonly used in skin care products. 1) Ethyl Alcohol - commonly known as Ethanol. -This is the type of alcohol tha...

WHY IS HYDROQUINONE BAD FOR YOU?

Wed, Mar 12, 14 Sarah Wilkinson

I always knew that Hydroquinone was not a positive addition to the skin care regime from my training many, many years ago. But now I am fascinated WHY hydroquinone is banned in some countries and other countries are fighting to have this added to the banned ingredients data ba...

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...