There is a lot of hype around the negative impact of HEV also known as ‘Blue light’. Before you buy your blue light glasses or don a ski mask in front of your computer screen, let’s read up on the fac…
Synergie Skin
Founded in 2005, Synergie Skin is an internationally recognised company, widely regarded by cosmetic medical practitioners and skin clinicians as their preferred cosmeceutical range. All products are formulated by biological scientist and cosmetic chemist Terri Vinson (BSc. DipFormChem. DipEd. ASCC).
Since Synergie Skin is Australian owned and vertically integrated, all products are conceptualised, manufactured, and packaged under the one roof. This unique methodology guarantees that each and every product is crafted with the highest excellence.
How to prepare for a chemical peel: skin peels for beginners
Whilst there is a plethora of new devices on the market for improving skin tone and texture, there has been a huge resurgence in adding chemical peels to clinical protocols. A well-executed peel serie…
My Necker Island Experience
My trip to Necker Island with Business Chicks has been anticipated for over three years! With the timing being out in 2016 for personal reasons and Hurricane Irma devastating the British Virgin Island…
10 Sunscreen Tips You Need To Know From A Cosmetic Chemist
1. Is your high SPF sunscreen actually protecting your skin? There is an alarming increase in the rate of skin cancer as consumers are turning to high SPF products and are lulled into a false sense of…
Are your workouts causing breakouts?
How can I have great skin when I exercise? We all know that great skin depends on good lifestyle choices including optimal nutrition, moderate exercise and the correct skin care regimen. However, as m…
The destiny of our DNA: epigenetics explained
Genetics was turned on its head when it was discovered that our genes have only a partial role on the way we look and feel. There are now many factors in our environment that can basically ‘tweak’ the…
What Men Want
A desire for youthful and healthy skin is no longer considered the sole domain of females…. In 2013 we saw a big change when, for the first time, men spent more cash on male-specific skin care, than o…
My Top 5 Inspirational Women
This is possibly one of the most challenging blog posts I have written to date. It took me hours to short list who I consider the five most inspiration women. These five women, both historical and con…
Why is my skin dry? The science behind the two types on skin dryness
We are well and truly into winter, which is the worst time for dry skin. Humidity is low and we are all rugged up in our overheated offices and homes. To read my top 10 tips for addressing dry skin, c…
SKIN BACTERIA: the good, the bad and the balance
There has long been a connection between gut bacteria and overall wellbeing, with the consumption of oral probiotics becoming a popular method to promote health and balance the gut bacteria. But now, …