skin care

OSMOSIS SKIN CLARIFIER 10 DAY CLEANSE

Wed, Aug 04, 21 Sarah Wilkinson

True skin health not only comprises what we apply to our skin, but it also encompasses our internal health as well. Eczema and Psoriasis, skin congestion, and even sinus and candida now have a supplement to clear the body of digestive toxins and to clear the skin of blemishes....

Why multi-masking is the new multi-tasking

Wed, May 12, 21 Sarah Wilkinson

We all know the feeling of finding the perfect face mask for our weekly routine but as we know, the skin on the different areas of our face is not the same. As a result, we load our shelves with face masks for different concerns, feeling like we need to design a timetable to c...

IS BLUE LIGHT THERAPY BENEFICIAL FOR ALL TYPES OF ACNE

Wed, Feb 10, 21 Sarah Wilkinson

I have been using Blue LED therapy in my clinic for many years and have witnessed the healing, calming and anti-acne benefits it has had for my clients. Now with the emergence of the home BLUE LED devices, I wanted to explore more specifically what types of acne benefit most f...

Is Leaky Skin causing your Acne or Rosacea?

Thu, Oct 15, 20 Sarah Wilkinson

I have written before on the gut - skin - brain axis, but it is time to delve into this topic again as more information and studies are being done and shedding light on how the health of our gut impacts our skin. Topical skin conditions ranging from dermatitis, rosacea, acne a...

Osmosis MD Rescue to the Rescue!

Wed, Jul 22, 20 Sarah Wilkinson

Rescue from Osmosis MD is one of those skincare products that keep on surprising me. We stock many products at Skin Matrix yet I am continually falling in love with the Osmosis MD Rescue serum as it has such an amazing ability to calm and de-sensitise the skin. Rosacea, inflam...

Routine Hacks for creating strong and smooth complexions

Mon, Feb 24, 20 Sarah Wilkinson

Achieving an optimal skin balance can be somewhat tricky in this day and age. With so many products on the market that advertise a smooth and refined skins surface, there is ample opportunity and desire to over-exfoliate the skin and remove a layer or two too

WHY YOU NEED SALICYLIC ACID IN YOUR LIFE IF YOU HAVE BREAKOUTS

Fri, Nov 01, 19 Sarah Wilkinson

Salicylic Acid is one of the most effective ingredients in banishing the blemish. It takes acne and blemishes head-on targeting the uppermost layers of the skin and within the pore. This wondrous ingredient is oil soluble meaning it has the ability to dissolve oil within the p...

BOOST YOUR SKIN MICROBIOME WITH PROBIOTIC SKIN CARE

Mon, Jun 24, 19 Sarah Wilkinson

We all know how wonderful probiotics are when taken internally, but now we know that probiotics in skin care plays a positive role for your skin. Your skin is the largest organ of the body and is the first line of defence from environmental influences. Probiotics in skin care...

BEST WAY TO DEAL WITH CONGESTION WITHOUT STRIPPING THE SKIN?

Thu, Jun 20, 19 Sarah Wilkinson

I thought I would share a recent question from one of our Skin Matrix Customers as this is a common one! The way I like to treat blackheads and congestion is to have the right amount of AHA's (fruit acids) and hydration. If either of these are lacking then blackheads and break...

WHY YOU NEED THIS INGREDIENT IF YOU HAVE ACNE

Mon, Jun 17, 19 Sarah Wilkinson

Without a doubt Vitamin A or Retinol is by far my favourite ingredient for acne (and anti-ageing!). Clients who come to see me for their acne are usually at the end of their tether and are totally overwhelmed by what they should be using on their skin. They are either on presc...