Best Skincare Ingredients and Treatments for Hyperpigmentation
Lily not Louise
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10M ago
What is hyperpigmentation? Hyperpigmentation is the darkening of the skin, this can happen when the skin is producing too much melanin (a pigment that our body produces in giving our hair, eye and skin colour). An increase in melanin can lead to skin conditions such as freckles, acne scarring or melasma.   What causes hyperpigmentation   Discolouration of the skin can be caused by a variety of factors, from sun exposure to rupturing of the skin surface, medication, inflammation, hormonal changes and other health conditions. Some hyperpigmentation may be temporary ..read more
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Skincare 101
Lily not Louise
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11M ago
  There are so many skincare products on the market!! It can feel overwhelming when you are trying to build a skincare routine. Using the right skincare for you can make a dramatic difference with long term benefits to help your skin looking healthy. The important part is to select products that is suited to your skin-type and concerns. Let’s go through some of the basics! Cleanse The best way to start and end your day is with a clean canvas, cleansing is a crucial first step to establish your skincare routine. If you are skipping your morning cleanse, think again! Our skin regenerate ..read more
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Day Retreat @ Billabong Retreat, Maraylya NSW
Lily not Louise
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1y ago
  I have been eyeing a yoga retreat for the longest time and finally made my way to Billabong Retreat for a day retreat. Located in Maraylya, 45minutes from Sydney is a hidden gem. I was unsure what to expect but was hit with a sense of tranquillity upon arrival.  8:45AM - ARRIVAL With plenty of parking on site, we were given a quick little tour around the main area before we made our way into the dining area for a cuppa. Shortly after, we were due to attend our first workshop on self care. 9AM - WORKSHOP  I wasn't sure what to expect at a self care workshop, perhaps ..read more
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Skin Needling – The In’s and Out’s
Lily not Louise
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1y ago
  Ok so…skin needling. To some it might sound downright terrifying – skin being poked with tiny needles…ahmm come again? Ok so all jokes aside there has been a lot of buzz circulating around skin needling or micro needling – especially since Covid hit and we all had to look after our skin from home there has also been a huge rise in Derma rolling devices. So, what exactly is dermarolling and is it different from skin needling? We had a chat to our beauty salon supplier friends over at The Global Beauty Group to break down the differences and get the low down on all things skin needle re ..read more
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A Massage Tool That You Need
Lily not Louise
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2y ago
 Back pain, shoulder pain, forearm pain, leg pain... you name it! It's the joy of having a new baby, my entire body started to ache after 4 weeks of holding my big bubba. I stayed up in the middle of the night googling two things; night nannies and a massage during the first few weeks. Having a fussy newborn baby who is pretty much exclusively breastfed made leaving the house for hours at a time fairly difficult. Little Miss can't stay in one position for too long. When she was 9 weeks old and fairly well behaved, her weight had more than doubled. My poor arms, legs and back! I asked my ..read more
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My Pregnancy Journey: Getting Pregnant "THE HERBAL SHIT WORKED"
Lily not Louise
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2y ago
This was quite a sensitive topic for me for quite a while. My husband and I never really wanted to get married but we were both agreeable on having a child out of wedlock. You can imagine my parent's reaction when I first announced this news. Without the financial burden of a wedding we can utilise the wedding funds to purchase baby essentials. It took a while for them to come to terms, they eventually did. As always nothing went to plan, we ended up getting married and tried to kids after.  We started trying. Every 2-3 days they said. Keep your legs up and do a head stand they sai ..read more
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Pregnancy Skincare Routine
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2y ago
  Being pregnant is a life changing experience, I found I had to modify a lot of things in my life for this exciting time. Changes to my clothing, diet, activities and skincare routine were all necessary and this included modifying my skincare routine. After a phenomenal amount of research to learn more about what skincare products are safe to use during my 9 month journey, my skincare routine is now carefully curated. Luckily, I have been able to continue my AM and PM routine with a slight tweak of some of the products and ingredients I usually use.   Cleansing ..read more
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Must Have Winter Skincare
Lily not Louise
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2y ago
So, winter can be tough for many reasons, especially when it comes to our skin. Whether you are a fan of winter or not, even those who do prefer the cooler months cannot deny that winter can be super tough on our skin, taking a toll on our poor faces. The harsher elements, freezing temperatures, blistering winds and in-door heating can inflict all sorts of unwanted and tricky to deal with skin conditions. I’ve collated some of my favorite must-have skincare ingredients to help your skin survive and stay happy throughout the colder months. Hydrating Serum Our skin struggles to retain moist ..read more
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Worth the Hype? Ere Perez Review
Lily not Louise
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3y ago
  Ere Perez Oat Milk Foundation $50AUD I have two shades, Honey and Malt. Honey was a lot lighter than expected, Malt suited my NC25 tone better, I probably can go up to Chai. I now use Honey for under eye concealing which works quite well. I found the colour matching to be slightly difficult because just by looking at the shades online, I'd be a Honey. However when Honey is rubbed in, it's lighter than expected. Malt works well, especially during winter. I found the texture to be easy to spread either with fingers or brush. It's fairly creamy. I personally prefer to use a brush beca ..read more
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10 things I wish I could tell my younger self….
Lily not Louise
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3y ago
 We all have regrets or things we wish we knew 10 years ago, some lessons we can only learn in retrospect. The following is a list I’ve compiled along the way of some beauty lessons that were learnt through good old-fashioned trial and error. Some are permanent, some not so much. Others are never too late to start implementing 1. Put down the tweezers. My poor eyebrows never and I mean never recovered from the late 90’s early aughties trend of barely-there pencil-thin eyebrows. I blame my mum for letting me pluck them in the first place. 2. That tattoo does not look as good as you thi ..read more
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