I’ve been following Edible Beauty since their launch into Sephora, which really impressed me as a new Australian Beauty brand.   I recently had the pleasure of meeting Anna over Zoom and having a chat about skin and health. Her approach is similar to mine in the clinic, except hers has a much more in depth internal health slant (being a naturopath of course).  We chatted about everything going on with my health at the moment and she sent me a beautiful package with supplements and skincare. Thank you for chatting with me today. What made you decide to start your own skincare brand, p ..read more

Paula Nagel and Kathrine Baulderstone are women of a certain age who felt isolated by the mainstream cosmetics industry. So they started their own brand targeted to over 40s, Rageism which is raging against ageism. I thought the concept sounded amazing so I caught up with them to see how Rageism started. I love the name! How did you come up with it? We both dislike the beauty industry’s obsession with youth. We feel that older women are just as relevant and important,  and should be recognised and celebrated by the beauty industry in the same way the younger woman is. Our name is about r ..read more

The New Natural Cosmeceutical Skin Health Science, a new Australian cosmeceutical skincare line focused on simplicity and elegance using pure, potent and proven actives, has now launched nationwide. The cosmeceutical brand debuts with a simple three-product range – Carbo Cleanser, RP Moisturiser and REM Serum – with each product containing evidence-based active ingredients at the correct strengths combined with scientifically-backed natural powerhouses such as Red Algae to support and regulate healthy skin. Created by twin sisters Samantha Hair and Jessica Whalley, both cosmetic nurse ..read more

We all have them- lines on a deeply furrowed brow, some fine lines developing under the eyes, or that unmistakable vertical line between the eyebrows. There are many cosmetic options available for helping to minimise these lines, from creams to injections. But what if you wanted to explore deeper, and address the emotional and physical problems at the source of these lines? Traditional Chinese face reading is over 5,000 years old and has been used as an integral part of Chinese medicine for centuries. This ancient art is not commonly practiced now days, but one acupuncturist Dr. Sheena V ..read more

Back in 2015 wellness was just exploding and Bellabox wanted to do a natural beauty box. I had the opportunity to interview co-founder Sarah Hamilton back then AND we launched an amazing Natural Beauty Box which sold out almost immediately. That was back when wellness was just starting to really come onto the scene in the mainstream. Now Bellabox have launched their seasonal Welcome To Wellness box. Beyond beauty, the Welcome to Wellness box is a plus-sized subscription box that encourages women to prioritise their own self-care. Encouraging wellness across skin, your insides, and even you ..read more

First there was K-Beauty now there’s A-Beauty. Three of Australia’s cult brands, frank body, Go-To and Sand & Sky have collaborated to bring you the limited edition A-Beauty Box. From the sandy East Coast to the rain forests of the North, Australia is home to incredible natural environments. It makes sense that being surrounded by natural beauty has inspired a home-grown approach to beauty and skincare. From Vitamin C rich Kakadu Plum to AHA rich Finger Lime, native Australian ingredients are an important part of A-Beauty, but the most important part is how they make you feel. I caug ..read more

What was the motivation for starting a skin care company? In David’s early work as a Naturopath and Herbalist his approach to skin problems including sun damage and early ageing was to treat skin with nutrients, the way Nature intended. Then this happened: https://simplicite.com.au/pages/about Saving a TV news presenter’s skin In the late 1980s Naturopath David met the then top TV newsreader and journalist Robin when he literally saved her skin. David prescribed Robin an early clinic version of the top selling Simplicité product Damask Rose Day Creme. Overnight, patches of red sen ..read more

How to help your skin deal with trans seasonal changes Autumn is a favourite season for many people. The nights have cooled down but we still get beautiful sunny days. We also get to watch the stunning colours change before the real cold sets in. It can be tricky with skincare, as we don’t need our heavy oils just yet and most days still require the use on sunscreen. A bit like having jeans out but still being in t-shirts with a jacket for the evening! I feel like the key is understanding your skin and its needs. One of the biggest advantages is knowing if you’re dry or dehydrated ..read more

My go-to tips for getting the most out of your skincare products. If you’re anything like myself, and most women, you have a cabinet full of skincare that you use on rotation regularly, sometimes and on special occasions. Plus the couple of regret buys that sit at the back that we can’t let go of. Consistency My number one rule for skincare is consistency. Sticking to your routine morning and night everyday is key to healthy skin. Clean, nourished skin is happy skin.  This includes not skipping cleansing in the morning because you’ve ‘just been asleep’. Sleep time is when our body and ..read more