skin care

HOW DO FAKE TANS REALLY WORK

Tue, Aug 09, 16 Sarah Wilkinson

Now we all know (well hopefully we do) that UV exposure is not healthy for our skin, BUT most of us do like to bronze up a little. Since we now know that sun baked skin is an unhealthy damaged skin what other options are there? One can slap on some fake tan and get the desired...

DOES WEARING SUNSCREEN PREVENT VITAMIN D ABSORPTION

Mon, Aug 01, 16 Sarah Wilkinson

Yes apparently according to The Vitamin D Council wearing sunscreen inhibits your production of Vitamin D. You see, not only does sunscreen prevent those nasty UVB rays from burning our skin, it also prevents our body from making Vitamin D. BUT the good news is, you only need ...

SHOULD I USE A BRIGHTENING SERUM

Fri, Jul 15, 16 Sarah Wilkinson

Lets face it is hard to stay out of the sun on a day to day basis. All this exposure over the years leads to sun spots/age spots, basically discoloration of the skin. Over time from UV damage our pigment cells or melanocytes can start to overproduce melanin (skin pigment) and ...

TOP 5 BEAUTY MISTAKES

Wed, Jul 06, 16 Sarah Wilkinson

The beautiful thing about time is that it allows us to make mistakes and then never make them again! I have compiled my favourite list of beauty lessons that we have learnt from over the years. There is so much information out there today readily available, it is fun and excit...

SPRING FACES ARE MADE IN WINTER

Fri, Jul 01, 16 Sarah Wilkinson

Currently in the middle of Winter our skin, lips and bodies are bearing the full brunt of the colder weather. Skin feels dry and tight, make up doesn’t sit on the skin as well, and our lips are forever dry. Follow my Winter Skin Tips to make sure your skin is Spring ready and ...

SKIN GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING AND LOVING FACIAL OILS

Fri, Jul 01, 16 Sarah Wilkinson

Facial Oils are finally being understood for the many skin benefits they supply our skin with. Let me share with you in this article which oils are best to use on the face and the benefits these oils will give to your complexion. I have said many a times that oil is not the en...

DO I NEED TO USE A SUNSCREEN IN WINTER

Tue, Jun 28, 16 Sarah Wilkinson

UV rays are present all year round. There is no link between how hot or cold the temperature is and the levels of UV exposure so it is highly recommended to use a quality mineral sunscreen all year round. There are differences in UV levels during Summer and Winter, but this is...

BRIDAL BEAUTY TIPS FOR GLOWING SKIN

Fri, Jun 24, 16 Sarah Wilkinson

We all want to have fabulous skin all year round but we especially want it to be extra super fabulous on one of THE most important days of our lives. Many of my clients plan ahead a year or more from their big day which is great, we get to fine tune their skin care regime and ...

TOP 4 WAYS TO PREVENT WRINKLES IN YOUR 20'S

Tue, Jun 21, 16 Sarah Wilkinson

I see a lot of clients in their early 20's who are wanting to get started on a reliable skin care regime and and treatment protocol to prevent wrinkles and ageing. Unfortunately we all age, but if we age healthily with a regular routine to assist in prevention of collagen brea...

BEST WAY TO APPLY LIQUID FOUNDATION

Fri, Jun 10, 16 Sarah Wilkinson

Sponges, brushes, fingers which is the best way to apply your foundation?? First here are my top 3 tips for creating the perfect make up base: Make Up Tip #1 Regularly exfoliate your skin. At least once a week; up to 3 times for oily/congested skins. Your Make Up will get t...