So we're 20 years old and our skin is ...usually at it’s most healthy. It is glowing, the cellular communication and turnover is optimal. Our skin is functioning really well, so we tend to take it for granted the most at this age. To keep it that way we need to … Wear sunscreen every …
Bring on Skin age management
Everything you need to know about your skin’s natural renewal process and how you can boost it – so you can have smoother and younger-looking skin. Fend off fine lines THE STORY OF WRINKLES Where do crow’s feet, forehead furrows and laugh lines come from? The secret to preventing them is to know how they …
Adult acne: What is it and how to deal with it
1. What is adult acne? Adult acne are breakouts that occur due to hormonal fluctuations in the skin. This might be due to the oral contraceptive diet, a change in diet or skincare or due to another medication condition. Whenever the male hormone testosterone (yes females have testosterone too!) spikes, the sebum or oil produced …
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Mistakes people make with their skin!
Mistake 1: Perfume on the neck I know that people do this in the movies, in the department stores and probably at home. But please, please stop. Perfumes contain oil, which what makes them smell so good. But putting oils on your neck, even if they are in perfume is truly bad for your skin. Our …
Retinol: Your questions answered.
What is retinol Retinol is a form of Vitamin A. When applied to the skin, it helps to break up the dead skin cells sitting on the surface of the skin but gently breaking apart the “glue” or bonds that hold the skin together. For everyone in the skin biz, it is known as the Anti-aging …
Home Dermal Rollers: Your complete guide
Home dermal rollers are currently really popular due to the all the isolation and lockdowns. But are they any good? And what is skin needling anyway? Here Giulia answers all of your questions to get to the bottom of this trend. Why have skin needling done by a professional? Skin needling is done under the …
The four best Skin Tips for Gym Junkies
1. After having any kind of facial, skin needling or even the humble “wax”, try and avoid the gym for 24 hours. All these kinds of treatment make the skin hyper-inflamed as part of the treatment. The skin is working hard to repair, restore and rebalance. If you work out on top of that, it …
Body Brushing – Hype or Beneficial?
Giulia was interviewed recently by Beauty Crew about this invigorating body treatment. Here is the goss! What is dry body brushing? Dry body brushing is actually a relaxing way to increase skin circulation and exfoliate the skin. Very popular amongst celebrities, it is touted to reduce cellulite, improve the appearance of the skin and help …
HAIR REMOVAL – The Ultimate Guide. TIPS & TRICKS
Giulia was recently interviewed about hair removal options. There are so many myths, stories and other tales going around, we thought we would get right to it. Here are the questions everyone asks and the honest and factual information to help you choose the right treatment for your hair concerns. What services or treatments are …
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The Skin-Care Index: A complete guide to decoding skincare labels
Skincare labels can be fascinating, frustrating and down-right difficult to understand. There are just so many ingredients. Some are labeled in the media as bad guys (but are they really?!?) and some are promoted as being luxe super-elixirs. It becomes really difficult to work out if ingredients are worth the hype. Let me break it …
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