CosBeauty Magazine #81

COSBEAUTY 

lifestyle health & beauty 

ISSUE 81 Aug-Oct 2018 

Special price $9.95 

Essential 

Exfoliation 

smooth skin 

for spring 

40 over 40 

anti-ageing must 

have products 

lauren 

hannaford 

fhit for life 

Why your 

beauty sleep 

is really so 

important 

Tassie 

road trip 

art, food & 

natural beauty 

face 

value 

facial surgeries explained

SKINCARE YOU LOVE, TRUST 

AND BELIEVE IN

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THE FORMULA TO YOUNGER-LOOKING SKIN 

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fine lines, wrinkles, sun 

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spectrum sunscreen 

applied every day. 

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Contents 

skin 

regulars 

8 Editor’s Letter 

10 Beauty Insider 

102 Ed’s Faves 

cover stories 

32 Essential Exfoliation 

52 Face Value: Facial Surgeries 

Explained 

62 Why Your Beauty Sleep Is Really 

So Important 

74 40 Over 40 

92 Tassie Roadtrip 

106 Lauren Hannaford FHIT for Life 

BEAUTY 

16 Holiday Essentials 

Find your resort, glamping, 

party island and backpacking 

go-tos right here. 

26 A Brush with Beauty 

It’s time to invest in your beauty 

application tools. 

28 Let’s Go Racing 

The tips, tricks and products 

you need for this year’s Spring 

Racing Carnival. 

30 Prime Time 

Because perfect makeup 

begins with a flawless base. 

36 A Story of Synergie 

Terri Vinson explains her journey 

from senior science teacher to 

Synergie Skin founder. 

38 Skin Bacteria: The Good, the 

Bad and the Balance 

The real reason beauty addicts 

are obsessed with bacteria. 

40 Love the Skin You’re In 

The 30 minute solution to a 

healthier complexion. 

42 Nature Versus Nurture – 

Why Not Both? 

Medik8 is advancing skincare 

while helping the environment 

and we are loving it! 

66 A Dose of Beauty 

The next generation of beauty 

supplements is tackling skincare 

from the inside out. 

Enhancement 

48 The How-To Guide to Looking 

Fresh and Fabulous 

Curious about facial 

enhancement? Here’s 

everything you need to know. 

features 

44 More Than Skin Deep 

An overview of the facial 

structure, its function and how 

it changes over time.

WELLNESS 

68 Get Fertility Fit 

An expert’s guide to boosting your 

chances of conception. 

70 Intimate Discussions 

It impacts 50 per cent of women 

during their post-menopausal 

years, but do you know the signs 

of GSM? 

84 Coming Up Rosie 

Hangover free cocktails? 

We are in! 

86 Rethinking Our Drinking 

Ever wonder how alcohol 

impacts the skin? Here’s what 

you need to know. 

88 Battle of the Breath 

The truth about bad breath and 

what to do if you have it. 

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From the 

Editor 

Welcome to the spring edition of CosBeauty Magazine. 

With the onset of warmer weather, this time of year 

represents fresh starts, new beginnings and a sense of 

unlimited possibility. Extended evenings make spring 

the perfect time for setting new goals, particularly those 

pertaining to our health. 

Wellness has always been a key focus for CosBeauty Magazine and this issue is 

no exception. We talk to fitness influencer Lauren Hannaford about maintaining 

motivation and adopting a new approach to fitness (page 106). For Lauren, a 

recent competitor on Australian Ninja Warrior, working out is not just a way to 

lose weight, it’s about that post-workout rush of endorphins and feeling good. 

For those seeking a more calming health boost, Australian sleep scientist 

Dr Carmel Harrington eases us into the land of nod with her guide to sleep 

management (page 62). And on page 86, we look at some simple ways to reduce 

the impact of alcohol on our bodies and our skin. 

In terms of skincare and rejuvenation, this issue is all about making the most 

of more mature complexions. On page 74, we reveal 40 anti-ageing products for 

the over 40s. We acknowledge that sometimes something more is required, so on 

page 52 we review the top six surgical procedures for ageing faces. 

The holiday season will be here before we know it and our travel guide is 

a seven day fly-drive trip to Tasmania, a true eco wonderland (page 92). From 

page 16, we feature all the holiday beauty essentials you’ll need for resort 

holidays, backpacking trips, glamping adventures and party island escapes. 

We’ve got you covered! 

As the Internet has changed the way we access news and information, this 

issue of CosBeauty is the last hardcopy edition to be published. In the future we 

will be concentrating our efforts on our digital offerings, so see you online at 

www.cosbeauty.com.au and through our social media accounts, @cosbeauty on 

Instagram and Facebook. It’s been a blast! 

Issue 81 

August-October 2018 

Editor-in-Chief 

Michelle Kearney 

Editorial Director 

Maria Leahy 

Art Director 

Debbie Pilarinos 

Writers 

Francis Herron, David Hickie, Aimée 

Rodrigues 

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Beauty insider 

THE WHO’S WHO AND WHAT’S NEW IN BEAUTY. 

HUDA KATTAN ENTERS THE 

WORLD OF REALITY TV 

Always wondered what it 

takes to run a billion dollar 

beauty brand? Well, it looks 

like we’re about to find out. 

Blogger turned entrepreneur 

Huda Kattan is now starring 

in her own reality show, Huda 

Boss, which is available to view 

globally through Facebook 

Watch. The ‘Keeping Up 

With the Kardashians’ style 

series documents the trials 

and tribulations of product 

development, and Dubai life, 

as Huda and her sisters work on 

new formulations for the Huda 

Beauty brand. New episodes are 

uploaded every Tuesday. 

SAY HELLO TO CUSTOMISABLE 

CAPSULE COSMETICS 

If you’ve ever lost a handbag to 

a rogue bottle of foundation, 

there’ll be a special place 

in your heart for this new 

Australian release. Pressplay 

Cosmetics is the brainchild 

of beauty salon owner Kate 

Flammea and is the ultimate 

in handbag-ready makeup. 

The brand’s key product, the 

Pressplay Capsule, $39, is a 

smartphone sized case that 

holds up to seven tubes of 

product at a time, as well 

as a compact mirror for onthe-go 

touch ups. There are 

27 products to choose from, 

including face cream, mascara, 

foundation and hand sanitiser. 

SHINE BRIGHT WITH 

ELLA BACHÉ 

If ditching dull skin is high on 

your agenda this spring, Ella 

Baché is the brand for you. Its 

recently released NeoBright 

range combines the best 

of nature and science to 

progressively brighten and unify 

the complexion, reducing the 

appearance of dark spots and 

pigmentation in the process. For 

an in-salon treat, try the Brighten 

Me Up Facial, $125; or for an 

at-home fix, go for the NeoBright 

Correcting Emulsion, $119. 

AUSSIE ONLINE BEAUTY 

PURCHASES SOAR 

A new report by Australia Post 

has revealed a near 30 per 

cent surge in online beauty 

and cosmetic purchases in the 

last year. This growth has been 

supported by ‘buy now, pay later’ 

services, with more than $125 

million worth of beauty buys 

being paid for through sites like 

Afterpay. By 2020, it is expected 

that 10 per cent of all purchases 

made will take place online. 

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KARL LAGERFELD + MODELCO 

Has there ever been a more 

iconic duo than a classic Chanel 

bag and a pair of red lips? Well 

now your pout can be painted in 

a hue inspired by Karl Lagerfeld 

himself. The legendary designer 

has teamed up with Australian 

brand ModelCo to create his 

first ever makeup collection. The 

limited edition line is made up of 

more than 50 products, including 

a multitude of lip glosses topped 

with Karl’s head! A ‘must try’ for 

any beauty obsessed fashionista. 

IS THIS THE WORLD’S 

HAPPIEST BRA SIZE? 

It’s no secret that the status of 

your boobs can impact how you 

feel, but is there such a thing as a 

perfect size? According to a new 

report, women who wear a C-cup 

are more content with their breasts 

than any other group, with 39 per 

cent of C-cup wearers saying that 

they loved or liked their breasts. 

The next happiest sizes were D and 

DD, followed closely by A and AA. 

Women who wore a B-cup were 

found to be the least happy with 

their boobs of those surveyed. 

SISLEY PARIS LAUNCHES 

HAIR RITUEL 

Having recently released the 

perfectly packaged collector’s 

edition of its best-selling 

Ecological Compound, and the 

simply sumptuous gel-to-oil 

formula that is Phyto-Lip Delight, 

Sisley Paris has set stomachs 

aflutter yet again by announcing 

the release of its new hair 

care line. Designed to clean, 

regenerate, fortify and beautify 

hair, HAIR RITUEL is formulated 

with high concentrations of 

powerful plant-based active 

ingredients to ensure your 

locks shine at every turn. We 

love the Precious Hair Care Oil, 

$130, for that weightless, salon 

kissed feel. 


@cosbeauty 

Fitness meets mindfulness 

with Elements 

Having pioneered the barre 

workout class in Australia, Barre 

Body is a fitness institution 

that requires no introduction. 

Furthering its existing line of 

classes, Barre Body has just 

introduced a first-of-its-kind fitness 

experience to its 10 workout 

studios. The Elements class has 

been designed to exercise the 

mind, body and spirit in each 

hour long session through a 

combination of fluid cardio, slow 

strength, and mindful movement 

and meditation. ‘Elements delivers 

all of the essentials that women 

want and need in their everyday 

lives, but are rarely able to create 

time for,’ says Barre Body founder 

Emma Seibold. ‘Rather than 

carving out a separate meditation 

practice, cardio workouts, strength 

regimes and at-home stretches, 

this can now all be found in 

one class.’ 

New brand alert 

We love a good skincare 

launch here at CosBeauty 

HQ and when that launch 

involves shiny rose gold 

packaging, we get all the 

more excited! Created by a 

team of Melbourne based 

dermatologists, the new 

Bespoke Skin Technology 

range has been designed 

with simplicity in mind. Apply 

the Complete Daily Armour, 

$240, in the morning and the 

Complete Night Shield Serum, 

$260, at night, with a touch of 

Active Combat Zinc, $65, and 

Shield and Repair Lip Balm, 

$42.95, in between and you 

are good to go! 

Jen Atkin branches into 

pet products 

Yeah, that headline sounds weird 

to us too! Hair stylist to the stars 

Jen Atkin has influenced the 

locks of everyone in Tinseltown. 

But not content with grooming 

Hollywood’s elite, the visionary 

behind Mane Addicts is turning 

her attention to our furry friends 

through her haircare line, Ouai. 

Launched on July 12, the brand’s 

limited edition Pet Shampoo 

promises to make your fur baby 

‘irresistibly pet-able’, with 15 per 

cent of each purchase going to the 

Vanderpump Dog Foundation. 


CLEAR + BRILLIANT 

now 

available 

with 

nicole 

As we age, the amount of maintenance required to keep a youthful look will increase, 

but getting started early is a huge advantage. Filling the gap between over-the-counter 

treatments and more aggressive laser offerings, Clear + Brilliant creates and defi nes an 

entirely new category of laser aesthetic treatments for clients moving along the skincare 

continuum. Clear + Brilliant helps prevent and address early signs of ageing, resulting in a 

brighter, more even skin tone. Treatments are comfortable, fast, effective and suitable for 

all skin types. The results are both immediate and progressive, depending on the age and 

condition of the skin. It is also great for those who are looking for short downtime and a quick 

skin ‘pick-me-up’. Call Nicole now to take advantage of an opening offer. 

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Feature 

‘The whole point about 

beauty is its imperfections.’ 

Diane von Furstenberg 


Feature 


Holiday 

essentials 

Having spent the winter months dreaming of 

warm days on sandy beaches, as soon as spring 

hits we shift straight into holiday mode. 

If there’s one aspect of vacation prep that 

requires a little extra thought it’s beauty. Since 

different countries, holiday styles and climates 

have different makeup requirements, packing just 

the essentials can feel like a major challenge. 

To simplify the process and get you vacay 

ready we’ve broken down four key makeup looks 

that will see you from the beach to the bar to 

the great outdoors. 

So, whether you’re heading off on a romantic 

spring break or prepping for a summer holiday in 

the sun, we’ve got a beauty look for you. Passports 

at the ready, it’s vacation time! 


Beauty 


Beauty 


Resort 

5. 

1. 

4. 

2. 

3. 

This trip is starting with 

poolside glamour and a longawaited 

espresso martini! 

If having a spray tan before 

you jet off is off the cards, a 

good quality sunless tanner 

will be the secret to your 

resort beauty success. 

Be sure to bring some body 

moisturiser to keep your colour 

looking fresh. 

Pair your tan of choice with 

a reliable BB cream, touch of 

bronzer and your favourite 

mascara. Multi-purpose 

products like Benefit’s Gogo 

Tint Cheek & Lip Stain, $55, 

are your friend here as they are 

easy to apply and reduce your 

product load. 

While embracing minimalism 

is one of the great joys of 

holiday makeup, it might be 

worth packing a little extra 

shimmer and your signature 

scent to ease the transition 

from day to night. 

6. 

7. 

8. 

9. 

1. Versace Dylan Blue 

Pour Femme EDP, $125, 

2. Charlotte Tilbury 

Hollywood Lips in Charlotte 

Darling, $49, 3. Benefit Gogo 

Tint Cheek & Lip Stain, $55, 

4. Inika Baked Mineral 

Illuminisor in Dewdrop, $65, 

5. MAC Extra Dimension 

Eye Shadow in Sea Worship, 

$28, 6. Colorescience 

Sunforgettable Tint Du Soleil, 

$78, 7. ELES Age Defying BB 

Cream, $55, 8. John Frieda 

Frizz Ease Secret Weapon 

Finishing Creme, $16.99, 

9. Sunescape Instant Self-Tan 

Mousse, $44.95. 


Party Island 

2. 

3. 

If Ibiza’s calling your name 

this spring, it’s time to break 

out the sunset palette of 

your dreams and unleash your 

inner reveller. 

While barely there beauty 

will work by day, once the sun’s 

away feel free to amp things 

up with berry eyes and facial 

jewels. Add a touch of summer 

to your nails with a peachy 

hued polish and pump up the 

volume with body boosting 

hair mousse. 

Use a primer to ensure your 

makeup stays in place as you 

dance the night away and 

apply a hydrating body oil 

like the Salt by Hendrix Body 

Glow, $39.95, to ensure you 

look radiant no matter what 

time you get in. 

7. 

1. 

5. 

4. 

6. 

1. ELES Mineral Sheer 

Bronzer in Rio De Janeiro, 

$83, 2. Charlotte Tilbury 

Matte Revolution in Pillow 

Talk, $49, 3. Kat Von D 

Signature Brow Precision 

Pencil, $30, 4. MAC Instacurl 

Lash, $42, 5. MAC Studio Fix 

Fluid, $54, 6. Bobbi Brown 

Primer Plus Mattifier, $55, 

7. Anastasia Beverly Hills 

Modern Renaissance Eye 

Shadow Palette, $75, 8. 

Sisley Phyto-Lip Delight in 

Cool, $62, 9. Scout Breathable 

Super Food Infused Nail 

Polish in Peach Pony, $19.95, 

10. Salt by Hendrix Body 

Glow in Shining Star, $39.95, 

11. evo Whip It Good Styling 

Mousse, $34. 

8. 

9. 

10. 

11. 


Beauty 


Beauty 


Glamping 

1. 

6. 

5. 

2. 

4. 

3. 

4. 

Forget unstable tents and 

bush based bathrooms, it’s 

time to embrace the best of 

the great outdoors, starting 

with a glampsite. 

Whether you choose to 

explore the Australian outback 

or take things international, 

glampsite beauty is all about 

earthy tones and soft finishes. 

Trade harsh lines and over the 

top contouring for a subtle, 

light reflecting sculpt and 

embrace products that are 

easy to apply on the go. 

SPF is of particular 

importance for camping 

holidays as the main 

attractions are based outside. 

Ella Baché’s Great SPF 50 

Sunglow Spray, $49, will 

keep you sun safe while 

adding a natural looking 

glow to the skin. 

9. 

8. 

10. 

7. 

11. 

12. 

1. Scout Mineral Creme 

Foundation Compact, $49.95, 

2. Benefit Dandelion Twinkle 

Powder Highlighter, $51, 

3. Colorescience Mascara, 

$35, 4. Mavala Nail Color 

Cream in Shenzhen, $8.50, 

5. MAC Shadescents in Velvet 

Teddy, $89, 6. Youngblood 

Pressed Mineral Rice Powder 

$57.50, 7. Nu Skin LightShine 

Eyeshadow Palette in Mocha 

Brick, $69, 8. It Cosmetics 

Bye Bye Under Eye Corrector, 

$44, 9. Salt by Hendrix Lip 

Butter in Rose, $14.95, 10. Ella 

Baché Great SPF 50 Sunglow 

Spray, $49, 11. evo Salty Dog 

Salt Spray, $34, 12. Lycogel 

Breathable Tint, $89. 


2. 

3. 

Constant shifts in 

accommodation and days 

spent on the road can 

leave your backpacking 

beauty routine feeling a 

bit haphazard, but it is 

possible to look Insta ready 

as you travel by embracing 

multitasking products. 

While sunscreen and dry 

shampoo are backpacking 

no brainers, CC and BB 

creams can offer a multitude 

of benefits while providing 

complexion coverage. 

Choose one that best aligns 

with your skincare needs to 

achieve maximum results. 

Charlotte Tilbury’s Instant 

Look in a Palette, $99, 

features bronzer, highlighter, 

blusher and eye makeup in a 

single mirrored compact. It’s 

the ultimate form of fuss-free 

beauty. 

5. 

1. 

6. 

4. 

1. Becca Beach Tint, $45, 

2. It Cosmetics Your Skin 

But Better CC Cream SPF 

50+, $61, 3. MAC Mineralize 

Skinfinish Natural Powder, 

$54, 4. Aspect Gold 

Hydrating Lip Balm, $15.40, 

5. Charlotte Tilbury Instant 

Look in a Palette Beauty 

Glow, $99, 6. Luma On The 

Glow Highlighter, $29.95, 

7. Jane Iredale PureLash 

Lengthening Mascara, $35, 

8. Dr Hauschka Translucent 

Bronzing Tint, $65, 9. Reef 

Dry Sun Tan Oil SPF 30+, 

$11.19, 10. Moroccanoil Dry 

Shampoo, $42.95. 

7. 

8. 

9. 

10. 


Beauty 


BRUSH 

WITH 

BEAUTY 

A 


Beauty 

5. 

1. 

7. 

9. 

6. 

8. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

We all have that friend who 

swears a sponge is all you 

need to achieve the perfect 

finish, but at this stage 

we’re willing to welcome 

any help we can get! If 

defined cheekbones and 

flawlessly laid foundation 

are among your beauty 

goals, it might be worth 

updating your everyday 

application tools. 

1. Beautyblender 

Beauty Queen, $30 

2. MAC 

224S Tapered 

Blending Brush, $58 

3. Dr Hauschka 

Powder Brush, $60 

4. QVS 

Foundation Brush, $14.51 

5. SCOUT COSMETICS 

Vegan Blush Brush, $24.95 

6. Nude by Nature 

Angled eyeliner brush from 

the Essential Collection 

Brush Set, $39.95 (price for 

full seven brush set) 

7. Benefit 

Angled Brow Brush & 

Spoolie, $35 

8. Elizabeth Arden 

High Performance 

Powder Brush, $55 

9. Jane Iredale 

Blending/Contouring 

Brush in Rose Gold, $62. 


Let’s 

go 

racing 

It’s one of the biggest 

equestrian outings 

of the season, but the 

Spring Racing Carnival 

is about more than 

just horses. 

Race day makeup differs 

from that of other social 

occasions as the races tend 

to take place outdoors during the 

day. In beauty terms, this means you 

need makeup that will stay put, 

while striking a balance between 

natural and glamorous. 

Over the top fake tan and heavy 

smoky eyes are a no go for such 

events. Instead, you should aim for 

pared back elegance which highlights 

you best features and reflects your 

inner radiance. 

Dewy foundation and a soft 

champagne highlighter are your 

friends here, but be sure to start with 

a trustworthy primer. Cool brown 


1. 

Beauty 

2. 

3. 

7. 

6. 

4. 

5. 

and soft shimmer 

tones work well on the eyes, 

as do winged liner and lash 

separating mascara. 

Depending on your outfi t of 

choice, a pop of colour on the 

lips can be winner. We love 

red and coral hues. Priming 

your pout with liner will help 

your lippy to go the distance. 

Hydrating liquid lipsticks can 

also be a good choice. 

In general, try to put 

your makeup on in natural 

light to ensure the colour is 

a true match. If applying tan 

yourself, do so in advance so 

any mistakes can be corrected 

before the big day. Pop your 

lipstick and some translucent 

powder in your clutch for 

mid-afternoon touch-ups and 

always have a couple of spare 

hair pins at the ready! 

8. 

11. 

12. 

9. 

10. 

1. Inika Baked Mineral 

Bronzer, $65, 2. Charlotte 

Tilbury Colour Chameleon 

in Champagne Diamonds, 

$37, 3. Benefit BADgal Bang! 

Mascara, $42, 4. MAC Retro 

Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo, 

$36, 5. Mavala Nail Color 

Cream in Riyadh, $8.50, 

6. NARS Jumbo Orgasm 

Blush, $57, 7. Bobbi Brown 

Nude Drama Eye Palette, 

$125, 8. Elizabeth Arden 

Flawless Finish Everyday 

Perfection Bouncy Makeup, 

$50, 9. evo Miss Malleable 

Flexible Hairspray, $34, 

10. MAC Studio Face and 

Body Foundation, $54, 11. 

Youngblood Illuminator with 

Diamond Powder, $79.95, 

12. ELES Lip Stain in Damson 

Dame, $48. 


pFeature 

RIME 

TIME 

BECAUSE PERFECT MAKEUP 

BEGINS WITH A FLAWLESS BASE. 

In a world of 10 step skincare regimes, primer 

may seem like an unnecessary extra. But a 

quality priming product can enhance the 

condition of your skin, while setting the scene for 

next level makeup. 

From targeting fi ne lines to reducing redness, 

these innovative formulas will help you bring your 

favourite fi lter to life. 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 5. 

1. Bobbi Brown Primer Plus Hydrating Spray, 

$50. This hydrating, three-in-one setting spray 

is literally liquefied dreams. Its nutrient-rich 

formula preps skin for foundation, sets makeup 

once applied and provides a welcome blast of 

refreshment throughout the day. 

6. 

2. Dermalogica Skinperfect Primer SPF 30, 

$76.50. Our love affair with velvet textured 

primers continues with this Dermalogica 

classic. It smooths away fine lines and brightens 

the complexion, while boosting collagen 

production to increase skin firmness. 


Beauty 

7. 

3. Paula’s Choice RESIST Smoothing Primer Serum SPF 

15, $49. Prevent premature ageing as you pave the way 

for a filtered finish. This light, silky primer is brimming 

with antioxidants to protect the skin from pollution and 

environmental damage. 

4. Skindinavia Makeup Primer Spray, $49. Ideal for 

those looking to avoid silicone-based primers, this ultrafine 

primer mist is clinically proven to reduce redness, 

minimise pores and diminish the appearance of fine lines. 

Spritz on your eyeshadow brush for long-lasting hold. 

5. ELES Retexturizing Face Primer, $68. This unique 

priming serum is so light to the touch it’s hard to believe 

it contains SPF 20. Its opalescent light reflectors create 

a translucent effect on the skin, while vitamins A and E 

lock in moisture. 

6. Endota Spa Colour Perfecting Primer, $40. Suitable 

for all skin types, this illuminating product minimises 

imperfections and leaves the skin looking radiant. It is 

enriched with Kakadu plum, peptides and hyaluronic acid 

to cover like makeup and act like skincare. 

8. 9. 10. 11. 

7. LUMA Liquid Light Illuminating Primer, $29.95. Release 

your inner sparkle with this light diffusing formula. 

The Liquid Light Illuminating Primer contains traces of 

crushed pearl to enhance your natural radiance and is 

enriched with vitamin A to regenerate the skin. 

8. Benefit POREfessional Pearl Primer, $53. Benefit’s cult 

primer has been given a major brightening boost. This 

oil free product smooths away visible pores, locks on 

makeup and helps the skin look awake. Perfect for faking 

a fresh face the ‘morning after’ the night before. 

9. MAC Strobe Cream in Pinklite, $56. MAC’s Strobe 

Cream is the stuff of beauty legend. In addition to laying 

the perfect base, it uses a potent blend of botanicals to 

enhance dull skin. Use as a subtle highlighter or mix with 

flat foundation for a whole new look. 

10. Stila One Step Correct, $52. It’s not often you find 

a primer that looks good enough to eat, but this multihued 

product is just that. This weightless gel formula 

corrects a range of colour concerns, conceals blemishes 

and brightens dull skin #winning. 

11. Cinch Face Cheat(er) Cream Moisture + Glow, 

$39.95. Don’t let the pretty packaging deceive you, this 

little guy packs a punch! It’s the ultimate lazy day product 

as it illuminates the skin, blurs wrinkles, minimises pores 

and primes to perfection in one sweet sweep. 


essential 

Exfoliation

Skin 

2. 

3. 

1. 

5. 

4. 

Ah, exfoliation! What 

was once a simple idea 

now appears far more 

complicated thanks to an array 

of beauty myths and buzzwords 

surrounding an essential 

skincare topic. 

Exfoliation is the process 

by which dead skin cells are 

removed from the skin’s surface. 

It can be done manually with 

a scrub or by chemical means 

with alpha hydroxy acids 

(AHAs) like glycolic or 

lactic acid. 

When dead skin cells are 

left to accumulate, the skin 

begins to appear dull and 

lacklustre. Regular exfoliation 

stops this from happening and, 

in doing so, brings a natural 

glow to the complexion. 

Exfoliating also allows us 

to get more from our skincare 

regimes as a whole, as products 

are better able to penetrate the 

skin when the dead cells have 

been removed. 

6. 

7. 

1. Ole Henriksen 

Transforming Walnut Scrub, 

$38, 2. Elucent Whitening 

Exfoliating Cleanser, $29.99, 

3. Clarins One-Step Gentle 

Exfoliating Cleanser, $48, 

4. Bite Agave Sugar Lip 

Scrub, $30, 5. Ella Baché 

Tomate Granule Free Micro 

Exfoliant, $72, 6. Germaine 

de Capuccini Excel Therapy 

O2 Silky Scrub, $117, 7. DNA 

Renewal DNA Foaming Gel 

Cleanser, $39. 


Skin 

But be careful as it is 

possible to over-exfoliate the 

skin, a process that can leave 

it looking infl amed and feeling 

uncomfortable. 

Over-exfoliation is also a 

signifi cant cause of ‘breakouts’ 

– as it weakens the skin’s 

natural barrier. 

Fine exfoliating powders 

like Dermalogica’s Daily 

Microfoliant, $84, are gentle 

enough for daily use, whereas 

grainier products like the 

Ole Henriksen Transforming 

Walnut Scrub, $38, should be 

used less often. 

A rough guide would be 

once-a-week for the face and 

once or twice for the lips, but 

follow manufacturer’s directions 

for your exfoliator of choice 

and pull back if it feels like 

too much. 

In addition to the face, you 

can exfoliate the body once 

or twice weekly. Body scrubs 

can help increase blood fl ow 

and circulation. Pay particular 

attention to the elbows, knees 

and feet, especially if you’re a 

fake tan fan. CBM 

2. 

1. 

3. 

1. 

4. 

5. 

1. Peter Thomas Roth 

Retinol Fusion PM Overnight 

Resurfacing Pads, $75, 2. 

MAC Mineralize Volcanic Ash 

Exfoliator, $37, 3. Cosmedix 

Purity Detox Scrub, $69, 4. 

Milk & Co Beauty Wipes, 

$9.95, 5. Dermalogica Daily 

Microfoliant, $84, 6. Ocinium 

Ecdysis Bio-Ferment Enzyme 

Cleanse, $70, 7. Skinstitut 

Glycolic Scrub 14%, $49, 8. 

Organic Nation Black Rice 

Scrub, $56, 9. Image Skincare 

Iluma Intense Brightening 

Exfoliating Powder, $59. 

6. 

7. 

8. 

9. 


EX 

Feature 

FOL 

IAT 

ION 

1. Aspect Gold Fruit Enzyme Mask, 

$59, 2. Eminence Firm Skin Acai 

Exfoliating Peel, $124, 3. A’kin 

Invigorating Facial Scrub, $29.95, 4. 

Alpha-H Liquid Gold With Glycolic 

Acid, $59.95, 5. Société Superfruit 

Exfoliator, $69, 6. Amperna 10% Pro 

+ Resurfacing Lotion, $60. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

1. 


A story 

Cosmetic chemist Terri Vinson (BSc. 

DipFormChem. DipEd. ASCC) explains her 

journey from senior science teacher to 

Synergie Skin founder. 


Skin 

of Synergie 

I 

am a cosmetic chemist, biological 

scientist, founder and formulator of 

Synergie Skin. I began my career as 

a senior science teacher in my twenties, 

as I have always been deeply compelled 

to inspire, educate and create. I later 

transitioned to a role as educator and 

formulator for a cosmeceutical company, 

but I felt the skincare industry was missing 

a key component – empowering the 

customer with a scientific understanding 

of their products. It wasn’t until my forties 

that I took a risk and opened a startup 

skincare clinic in Melbourne. Synergie 

Skin grew organically as a featured 

brand of this endeavour, allowing me to 

ultimately marry my passion for beauty 

and science. 

The idea of Synergie began with my 

notebook and pen whilst I sat at a café at 

Chadstone Shopping Centre waiting for 

my daughter to come out of a movie. I had 

a sudden urge to brainstorm what I could 

uniquely offer: a female scientist and 

clean science advocate who understands 

women’s needs and is able to take a 

formulation from inception to shelf. 

I came to realise there was a significant 

gap in the aesthetics market for highly 

active cosmeceutical products that are 

free of potentially toxic ingredients. With 

my background in biological science, 

knowledge of formulation and passion for 

the effect of topical ingredients on the 

skin cells I began to create Synergie Skin. 

The company was founded in 2005 

and I’m proud to say has since become 

internationally recognised as a leading 

Australian cosmeceutical manufacturer. 

Synergie Skin produces active 

cosmeceuticals and mineral makeup, and 

is sold exclusively through medical skin 

clinics and beauty salons. 

My company is proudly 100 per cent 

Australian made and owned, certified 

I knew i could 

uniquely offer a 

female scientist 

and clean science 

advocate who 

understands 

women’s needs and 

is able to take a 

formulation from 

inception to shelf. 

cruelty-free and vertically integrated. 

In an effort to take Synergie to the next 

level, I am excited to finally reveal that 

our Quality Management System is now 

certified as being in conformity with ISO 

22716:2007. This is an internationally 

recognised standard for Good 

Manufacturing Practices in the cosmetics 

industry and means our manufacturing 

facility here in Melbourne undergoes 

regular audits by an external body to 

guarantee compliance with this global 

standard. The production, control, storage 

and shipment of every single one of our 

products is documented and regulated 

from start to finish. 

Harnessing a clean science philosophy 

means that all Synergie products are 

free from any questionable or harmful 

ingredients. I believe in educating 

and empowering people to make their 

own choices about what they put on 

their bodies. There needs to be more 

transparency and consumer education in 

the beauty industry. There’s so much white 

noise, empty promises and misinformation 

about skincare in the media. CBM 


Skin 

Skin bacteria: 

the good, the bad 

and the balance 

The bacteria buzz is sweeping the skincare 

community. Here, Synergie Skin founder 

Terri Vinson reveals why. 

With the importance of 

gut bacteria on overall 

wellbeing now being 

universally recognised, researchers are 

turning their attention to the bacteria 

that lives on the skin’s surface. 

The consumption of oral probiotics 

to promote health and balance gut 

bacteria has significantly increased 

over the last decade. Cosmetic 

chemists like myself now see this 

translating to topical skincare with 

clinical data supporting the positive 

impact of cosmeceutical prebiotic and 

probiotic products on the control and 

defence of the epidermis. 

Up to one billion bacteria inhabit 

every square centimetre of our skin 

and there is huge diversity in distinct 

species of bacteria, both harmful and 

beneficial. These microbes secrete 

chemicals which are scanned by the 

skin’s immune system to monitor the 

health of our skin barrier and the 

state of bacterial balance. 

Traditionally it was recommended 

to destroy all the so-called ‘bad’ 

bacteria on the skin. However, 

scientists now realise that our skin 

needs a certain amount of these bad 

guys to help our immune system work 

efficiently. The trick is to maintain 

diversity and to strike the balance 

with beneficial bacteria dominating 

the bad. When all is in balance, the 

skin microbiome provides the first 

line of defence against inflammation, 

which is the basis of all skin disorders, 

even ageing. 

The skin is our largest organ and 

our biggest barrier. The diversity 

and quantity of our skin microbiome 

should remain stable over time. 

However, external factors such as 

antibiotics, pollution, poor nutrition, 

excessive hygiene, antibacterial 

gels, harsh preservatives and other 

undesirable skin products can 

disrupt the balance. What happens 

when the bad guys take over? 

The excess pathogenic bacteria 

produce inflammatory by-products 

called cytokines. These chemicals 

disrupt the protective barrier 

function of our skin and lead to 

inflammation and skin conditions 

such as excessive dryness, premature 

lines, sensitivity, rosacea, acne, 

eczema, psoriasis and allergy. 

New research is delivering 

promising results for treating the skin 

with topical prebiotics and probiotics 

to ensure the skin microbiome is 

balanced. One 2017 study (Seite S 

et al) found a significant reduction 

in dermatitis flareups following the 

application of a probiotic ointment. 

Similar studies have confirmed 

these results and further research is 

showing positive outcomes for other 

inflammatory skin conditions such as 

acne, eczema and psoriasis. 

In terms of skincare, the ideal 

formulations contain a combination 

of probiotics with prebiotics. 

Prebiotics provide ‘food’ for the 

beneficial bacteria living on your 

skin whilst inhibiting overgrowth 

of the harmful bacteria. It provides a 

nutritional source for the beneficial 

bacteria only to ensure there is a 

positive balance between the good 

and bad bacteria for optimal skin 

health. I like to use the garden 

metaphor: probiotic bacteria are 

the seeds that grow and flourish on 

the skin and the prebiotic is the 

fertiliser providing the food to 


Skin 

enable the garden to grow whilst 

inhibiting the weeds. 

There is a common myth that 

adding live probiotic bacteria to 

skincare formulations will be 

highly effective. Unfortunately, 

the chemical and packaging 

environment of a skincare product, 

both serums and moisturisers, is 

inhospitable to supporting the 

growth of benefi cial bacteria. It is 

better to use a fermented lysate of a 

probiotic. These are the structural 

components and metabolites of the 

bacteria that actually create the 

benefi cial effect. Lysates can remain 

active in the formulation unlike 

the whole bacteria. 

So, how do probiotics benefi t the 

skin? A common probiotic extract 

which is supported by clinical data 

is Bifi dobacterium lysate. The lysate 

of this probiotic has been shown 

to stimulate the immunity of the 

skin and protect it from irritation 

and stress. An in vivo study of 

20 volunteers showed that skin 

treated with the probiotic lysate of 

Bifi dobacterium and a known skin 

irritant exhibited a 50 per cent 

reduction in infl ammation versus the 

untreated control. Gueniche et al 

studied the effect of Bifi dobacteruim 

lysate for treating sensitive and 

reactive skin in vivo. They 

concluded that topical application 

of the lysate signifi cantly reduced 

skin sensitivity after an eight week 

trial versus control. There was a 

reduction in stinging, water loss and 

barrier dysfunction. In vitro tests also 

indicate that Bifi dobacterium lysate 

may reduce skin sensitivity 

by reducing reactivity of the nerve 

cells on the skin. 

It has been discovered that 

our skin makes and metabolises 

hormones and peptides, which can be 

Dermiotic by Synergie Skin, 

$69, is a new pre-serum 

elixir with pre and probiotic 

complex. Available now. 

For more information or to 

find a stockist near you, visit 

www.synergieskin.com. 

directly infl uenced by skin bacteria. 

According to a 2016 study, the skin 

microbiome can infl uence other body 

systems and even our brain chemistry 

and emotions! Just like the gut fl ora, 

the impact of skin bacteria is more 

than skin deep. So let’s keep those 

little guys healthy and in balance! 

Studies clearly demonstrate that 

topical prebiotic nutrition combined 

with probiotic lysates do provide 

measurable skin benefi ts. Maintaining 

a balanced skin microbiome is 

crucial for skin health and it is clear 

to me that every skin type will benefi t 

from reducing infl ammation and 

improving barrier function. Prebiotic/ 

probiotic combination products 

should be an essential addition to all 

skin regimens. CBM 


LOVE 

the 

SKIN 

you’re in 

THE SECRET TO HEALTHY, 

RADIANT LOOKING SKIN 

IS OUT! HYDRAFACIAL 

IS THE SKINCARE 

SENSATION TAKING 

THE WORLD BY STORM. 

WORDS BY FRANCIS HERRON 

If, like the rest of us, you’ve been 

chasing that elusive dream of 

a younger looking, glowing 

complexion, there’s only one question 

you need to answer: Do you have 30 

minutes? That’s all it takes for the 

HydraFacial to begin working its magic. 

The HydraFacial is no ordinary 

facial. It incorporates spa therapy with 

medical technology to create truly 

exceptional skin revitalisation results. 

It’s a facial cleanse, microdermabrasion, 

skin resurfacing treatment and 

antioxidant boost in one quick, easy 

and pleasant skincare session. 

Suitable for all skin types, the 

HydraFacial improves the appearance 

of fi ne lines, wrinkles, congested and 

enlarged pores, oily or acne prone skin, 

hyperpigmentation and brown spots. 

Each treatment noticeably decongests 

and shrinks pores, and plumps the skin 


Skin 

with antioxidant and hyaluronic 

acid infusions. 

Even the most sensitive skin can 

benefit from a HydraFacial treatment. 

The physician or skincare professional 

conducts a comprehensive skin 

evaluation and sensitivity test, 

then chooses the specific serums to 

customise the treatment for your 

unique skin conditions and needs. 

In addition to helping problem 

skin, the HydraFacial can be used 

to revive dull, dehydrated or lifeless 

complexions. Best of all, it is suitable 

for women and men (are you listening 

fellas?) of all ages and requires no 

downtime for most people. 

For those technically minded 

individuals, the treatment protocol 

consists of several important steps. 

Dead skin cells are removed with 

cleansing and exfoliation, followed 

by a glycolic and salicylic acid peel 

to dislodge grime from the pores. A 

suction extraction system is applied 

to fully decongest the skin. The 

nourishing element involves an 

infusion of highly active hydrating 

serums consisting of vortex-fused 

antioxidants and hyaluronic acid 

applied to the skin. This is followed 

by the application of HydraFacial 

Daily Essentials skincare products to 

help retain moisture and protect and 

smooth the surface of the skin. 

Immediately after a HydraFacial the 

skin looks and feels dewy and gently 

Is HydraFacial 

right for you? 

• Fine lines + Wrinkles 

• Elasticity + Firmness 

• Even Tone + Vibrancy 

• Skin Texture 

• Brown Spots 

• Oily + Congested Skin 

• Enlarged Pores 

plumped. Fine to moderate lines are 

smoother and less visible, and there 

is a notable glow or radiance from 

the complexion. Makeup is easier 

to apply, which is what makes this 

treatment so great to have before an 

important social event. With repeated 

treatments over time, the skin not 

only looks healthier, but behaves 

better – congested skin settles down, 

pore size reduces, texture and tone 

improve, and pigmentation becomes 

more even. 

While totally non-invasive, 

relaxing and gentle, the HydraFacial 

remains amazingly effective. Its 

results are not only seen on the skin’s 

surface, but also in the machine’s 

waste jar, where the dirt and dead 

skin cell detritus is collected and can 

be viewed after treatment. 

Ask the expert 

CosBeauty Magazine recently sat 

down with Dr Grant Stevens, the 

founder and Medical Director of the 

renowned Marina Plastic Surgery 

and Medical Spa in Marina Del Rey, 

California. Dr Stevens has been 

using the HydraFacial system in his 

clinics for a number of years now 

and continues to be impressed by its 

ability to get results. 

‘What sets the HydraFacial apart 

in my mind is that it’s the complete 

package,’ he says. ‘Exfoliation is 

exfoliation, but that’s not cleansing 

and it’s certainly not infusing. The 

HydraFacial offers all three steps in a 

consistent, reproducible, predictable, 

reliable fashion.’ 

Dr Stevens often recommends 

HydraFacial for his patients in 

combination with other procedures. 

‘If I have a facelift patient coming up, 

it’s incumbent upon me to deliver her 

skin in the best condition possible 

before I do the surgical procedure,’ 

Dr Stevens explains. ‘It’s equally true 

though if I’m doing microneedling 

3steps, 

30 minutes 

Cleanse + Peel 

Gentle clean, exfoliation and 

skin resurfacing 

Extract + 

Hydrate 

Remove debris from pores, 

nourish with moisturisers 

Fuse + Protect 

Saturate the skin with 

antioxidants and peptides 

with radiofrequency (RF) or even a 

laser such as Halo. So whether I’m 

doing surgery or a partially or fully 

ablative laser and RF, it’s nice for 

me to deliver the skin in a uniform, 

healthy fashion.’ 

He went on to add, ‘Some people 

may say “I want the blue peel” 

or “I want a glycolic” or “I want 

exfoliation” and I understand all that, 

but this gives it all in one machine, in 

one experience in 20-30 minutes with 

absolutely no downtime. It suits all 

skin types. The HydraFacial is one of 

the only technologies that really is for 

everyone.’ CBM 

WHERE 

TO GET IT 

To find a HydraFacial 

practitioner in your area, visit 

www.likeyourlook.com.au 


Nature 

versus 

nurture. 

Why not 

both? 

PROTECT YOUR 

SKIN AND THE 

ENVIRONMENT 

WITH MEDIK8. 

WORDS BY 

FRANCIS HERRON. 

Not all cosmeceutical producers are the 

same. For example, how many can lay 

claim to combining advanced skincare 

science with a commitment to minimising 

their environmental impact? 

The people at Medik8 have just released 

the next phase of evolution in their product 

range, with refreshed packaging that 

emphasises their core values of clinical 

results, simplicity and sustainability. 

Not satisfied with merely developing a range 

of scientifically proven anti-ageing skincare 

products, Medik8 heeded the growing desire 

among consumers to align their personal 

beliefs with the products they purchase. 

Building on their well established ‘green 

cosmeceutical’ status, Medik8 replaced over 

300,000 plastic parts with recycled paper and 

every piece of paper based packaging they use 

is now either recycled or FSC certified. 

At the same time, they made a conscious 

effort to further the aesthetic and sensory 

value of their products so consumers no 

longer have to choose between positive results 

and the fine textures and elegant fragrances of 

so-called ‘pampering’ brands. 


Skin 

As simple as CSA 

Medik8 has distilled its approach 

to anti-ageing into the term 

‘CSA’, an acronym for vitamin C 

plus sunscreen by day and vitamin 

A by night. This simple routine 

has been proven to treat existing 

signs of ageing, as well as to protect 

the complexion from the future 

effects of time. 

‘This is the ultimate prescription 

for younger, healthy looking 

skin,’ says Medik8 founder Elliot 

Isaacs. ‘It’s really that simple. 

There’s no need to complicate 

things because this straightforward 

strategy is clinically proven to 

deliver results you can see, as well 

as feel. That’s why we are dedicated 

to refining this simple philosophy 

– developing ever increasingly 

advanced CSA formulas.’ 

Vitamin C by Day 

Vitamin C plays an important role in 

skincare as an essential component in 

the body’s production of collagen and 

as a powerful antioxidant that helps 

rejuvenate aged and photodamaged 

skin. The level of vitamin C in our 

skin declines as we age, however very 

little of what we ingest orally actually 

reaches the skin. Clinical studies 

show that the topical application 

of vitamin C promotes collagen 

formation and reduces the impact 

of free radicals. 

The Medik8 range includes 

two new products featuring ultrastable 

30 per cent ethylated ascorbic 

acid, their most powerful vitamin C 

yet. The new Super C30 serum 

is fortified with brightening turmeric 

to leave the complexion glowing 

and revitalised, as well as botanical 

oils such as grapefruit and geranium 

for their anti-ageing benefits and 

natural antioxidant protection. 

The Super C30+ Intense 

serum provides the same benefits, 

boosted with the addition of a 

powerful antioxidant called ferulic 

acid to banish free radicals from UV 

rays and pollution. 

vitamin A by night 

Vitamin A – also known as retinol 

– is a powerful skin resurfacing 

molecule that enhances collagen 

production to combat fine lines and 

wrinkles, whilst reducing blemish 

causing bacteria. It also blocks the 

formation of excess melanin for a 

brighter, more even skin tone. 

At first glance, vitamin A 

may seem like a straightforward 

ingredient, but it actually comes 

in a number of different forms. 

While Medik8’s love affair with 

vitamin A began with retinol, it 

has since grown to include 

retinaldehyde and retinyl retinoate. 

In the skin, retinol is first 

converted to retinaldehyde and then 

retinoic acid, the active form of 

vitamin A, before it begins working 

within the skin. Retinoic acid 

stimulates each skin cell’s nucleus 

to produce proteins like collagen 

and elastin. It can also inhibit the 

formation of pigment and speed up 

cell renewal. 

Medik8’s r-Retinoate products 

use a unique fusion of retinol and 

retinoic acid to increase collagen 

production and wrinkle repair by up 

to eight times more than standard 

retinol. Unlike many other vitamin 

A derivatives, this combination does 

not cause irritation and is stable in 

sunlight, meaning it can be used both 

day and night for accelerated results. 

The recently released night 

vitamin A serum, Crystal Retinal, 

is formulated with retinaldehyde. 

Crystal Retinal delivers results up 

to 11 times faster than traditional 

retinol because unlike retinol, 

which must first be converted to 

retinaldehyde and then to retinoic 

acid within the skin, Crystal Retinal 

only requires one conversion to 

retinoic acid. This means it can 

deliver results comparable to clinical- 

grade vitamin A more rapidly than 

classic forms of retinol. 

This product also contains 

hyaluronic acid and vitamin E 

to hydrate at every level while 

strengthening the skin’s barrier. 

After cleansing in the evening, 

Crystal Retinal’s silk-like texture 

absorbs into the skin to nurture and 

restore the complexion. 

Timing is 

everything 

When delivered too quickly, 

retinol can overwhelm the skin 

and cause irritation. Rather than 

dismissing this effect as a given 

with vitamin A, Medik8 set to work 

devising a solution. 

The brand developed a patented 

time-sensitive delivery system called 

Time Release Technology to ensure 

that absorption is optimised and the 

formula is distributed evenly in the 

hours following application. 

As an added precaution, Medik8 

recommends following the ‘retinol 

ladder’ when introducing vitamin A 

to your skincare regime. This involves 

starting your retinol journey with 

a low percentage retinol serum or 

cream which is phased in gradually. 

By building up your retinol tolerance 

in this way the skin is better able to 

benefit from the ingredient and the 

risk of adverse reaction is significantly 

reduced. CBM 

WHERE 

TO GET IT 

Medik8 is available at select 

skin clinics across Australia. For 

stockists, visit www.medik8.com.au 

or call 1800 242 011. 


More 

than 

skin 

deep 


Feature 

The face is 

a complex 

composition of 

bone, muscle and 

skin, which are 

all affected by 

gravity and the 

ageing process. 

Although we learn to recognise 

the visible signs of facial 

ageing – that become 

manifested in lines, wrinkles, 

contours and folds – most of us are 

less familiar with the underlying 

structure of the face that gives each 

of us our own unique characteristics. 

Involving a complex web of bones, 

muscles and fat, we’ve compiled 

a basic overview of the facial 

structure, its function and how it 

changes through time to help better 

understand facial rejuvenation 

techniques and approaches. 


Feature 

Skeletal 

anatomy 

Facial bone anatomy is both complex 

and elegant, forming the basis of 

our outward-facing features while 

serving a wealth of functions behind 

the scenes. 

The key function of the human 

cranium is to protect the brain, its 

eight plates converging to house and 

safeguard the sense organs of smell, 

sight, sound and taste. The facial 

skeleton also provides a frame for the 

soft tissues of the face and facilitates 

eating, facial expression, breathing, 

and speech. 

The principal bones of the face 

are the mandible (or jawbone), 

maxilla (or upper jaw), frontal 

bone, nasal bones and zygomatic 

bones (cheekbones). Except for the 

mandible, all of the bones in the 

skull are joined together by sutures 

– immovable joints formed by bony 

ossification, with Sharpey’s fibres 

(bundles of strong collagenous fibres) 

providing some flexibility. 

The strong, U-shaped mandible 

houses the lower teeth and, as 

the only mobile bone of the facial 

skeleton, its motion is essential for 

mastication (chewing). The maxilla 

multi-tasks by holding the upper 

teeth, while also forming the roof of 

the oral cavity and wall and roof of 

the nasal cavity. The palatine bones 

form part of the mouth and nasal 

cavities and the vomer sits at the 

centre of nasal cavities. The small 

and fragile lacrimal bone at the inner 

orbit of the eye forms part of the tear 

duct system. 

Muscular 

anatomy 

A network of underlying facial 

muscles allow us to communicate, 

express emotions and convey 

thoughts, as well as perform basic 

functions such as blinking, chewing 

and speaking. 

Many of the 43 muscles in the 

face are attached not to bones, 

but to each other or to the skin 

with which they interact. Oriented 

in bands, facial muscles are stimulated 

by the facial nerve and interact to 

produce expressions and individual 

nuances. The study of human 

facial movements has concluded 

that the six key expressions – anger, 

happiness, surprise, fear, sadness 

and disgust – among others, are an 

ingrained human trait rather than a 

learned response. 

The eye area comprises a complex 

multi-layered structure. Layers of 

muscle hold the eyeball in place 

assisted by the orbital bone and 

orbital rim. Movement is regulated 

by the inferior oblique muscle and 

superior oblique tendon, and eyelids 

by the levator and orbicularis muscles. 

These muscles are connected 

with fatty pads, predominately the 

malar fat in the cheeks and the 

sub-orbicularis fat below the eye. 

Orbital fat extends to the eyelids 

and is limited by the orbital septum 

layer, which acts as a net. Upper and 

lower tarsal plates provide scaffolding 

in the eyelids, allowing them to retain 

their shape. 

Skin 

As the body’s largest organ and one 

of its most essential systems, the 

skin’s functions go far beyond the 

aesthetic. The skin regulates internal 

temperature; perceives external 

stimuli and transmits the information 

to the brain; protects from potentially 

harmful substances; and stores 

essential nutrients. Unlike some other 

areas, our facial skin is relentlessly 

exposed to the elements and, as a 

result, the skin on our face is always 

at risk of damage. 

Where the skin on the soles of 

our feet is thick and durable, facial 

skin is lighter and thinner. However, 

this varies across the face. Whereas 

skin is thinner on the upper face, 

eye area and over the nose, it tends 

to be fleshy in the lower face. 

Pigmentation, hair follicles, sebaceous 

and sweat glands are distributed in 

differing formations and the blood 

vessels below the surface in the 

epidermis may be visible to a greater 

or lesser extent. 

Regardless of where skin is 

positioned on the body, it has 


Feature 

the same structure of three 

layers: epidermis, dermis and 

subcutis (subcutaneous layer or 

panniculus adiposus). 

Epidermis 

The epidermis is the outer-most layer 

of the skin and continually renews 

and regenerates. Ultimately, all 

the cells in the epidermis originate 

from a single layer of basal cells in 

its basement membrane – these 

are called keratinocytes, which are 

stacked on top of each other to form 

several strata, melanocytes, and 

dendritic cells. 

Keratinocytes develop in the 

basal layer and rise, losing their 

central nucleus and producing skin 

proteins called keratins and fats called 

lipids, before being shed from the 

surface of the skin as dead cells. As 

they move towards the surface of the 

skin, their form changes and they 

create distinct layers known – from 

the bottom up – as the basal layer, 

the spiny layer, granular layer, stratum 

and stratum corneum. 

In the spiny layer, the keratinocytes 

make lipid fat cells which discharge 

as the cells move up through the 

granular layer, forming a moisturecarrying 

mortar around the basal cells, 

which are now called corneocytes. 

These effectively dead and flattened 

cells form the protective outer layer 

of skin, which is worn away in a 

process known as desquamation. The 

entire process normally takes around 

30 days – although sunburn, injury or 

cosmetically stripping the outer layer 

speeds the process. 

The stratum corneum retains 

moisture in the lower skin layers, 

comprising up to 15 percent 

water. Moisture loss is regulated 

by the lipids, while dead cells are 

cleared away by skin enzymes. 

Men tend to have thicker stratum 

corneum than women; they tend to 

have more collagen and produce 

more sebum, making the lipid layer 

of their skin thicker and the cell 

renewal process slower. 

Melanocytes produce melanin, 

which contributes to skin colour 

and provides UV protection. 

Dendritic (or Langerhans) cells are 

involved in the immune system of 

the skin. They consume foreign 

materials that invade the epidermis 

and transfer out of the skin to 

stimulate an immune response. 

Many of the 43 

muscles in the 

face are attached 

not to bones, but 

to each other 

or to the skin 

with which they 

interact. 

Dermis 

Between the epidermis and the 

subcutaneous fat layer lies the dermis, 

which contains connective tissue 

and houses the arteries, hair follicles, 

lymph vessels, sensation receptors, 

sweat glands and veins. This thicker 

dermal layer is composed primarily of 

collagen, which is responsible for the 

strength and elasticity of the skin. It 

is held together by a protein called 

elastin that is produced by fibroblast 

cells. The dermis also contains 

moisture-storing glycoproteins and 

hyaluronic acid, which have the 

ability to attract and bind hundreds 

of times its weight in water. Here, 

collagen and elastin production 

decline with ageing. 

Subcutis 

(subcutaneous 

layer) 

As the deepest layer of skin, the 

subcutis is made up of a loose network 

of fat and collagen cells. It acts as a 

protective cushion and helps insulate 

the body by monitoring heat gain 

and heat loss. The thickness of 

this layer can vary significantly in 

individuals and in different parts of 

the body. CBM 


E nhancement 

The 

& 

how-to 

guide 

to 

looking fresh 

fabulous 

We chat with 

Dr John Flynn 

about some 

of the most 

popular surgical 

and non-surgical 

options for 

rejuvenating 

the face. Words by 

aimée rodrigues. 

With today’s wide array of facial rejuvenation 

treatments, there’s a solution for just about 

every facial ageing concern. Only an 

experienced and skilled doctor will understand and offer 

the full spectrum of facial rejuvenation options, and 

explain how they may be combined and personalised to 

give each patient the most natural looking results. 

‘With ageing, the overall facial balance is changed,’ 

says Dr John Flynn from Cosmedic & Skin Clinic on 

the Gold Coast. ‘To rejuvenate the face and achieve the 

best result, it’s necessary to address and restore each of 

these elements with a different approach. 

‘I believe combining modalities – peels and laser to 

improve the texture of the skin, and using fillers to 

build volume after a face lifting procedure – produces 

the best possible results in restoring a youthful, 

rejuvenated face.’ 

Finding the best combination for each patient 

requires a thorough assessment. ‘We are all unique and 

a good doctor’s skill lies in retaining the elements that 

make us who we are,’ says Dr Flynn. 


Feature 

Problem 

poor skin quality & 

texture 

Solution 

lasers & peels 

One of the most influential aspects 

of rejuvenating the face is improving 

the quality and texture of the skin. 

‘The skin is the fabric that covers the 

entire face, so when looking to perform 

procedures on the face we have to 

look at how to correct the quality 

of the fabric as well,’ says Dr Flynn. 

‘This is where laser resurfacing can be 

extremely effective. Even if a patient 

doesn’t necessarily require a lift or 

tightening, most people who live in 

Australia’s harsh climate could benefit 

from laser rejuvenation to renew skin 

texture and tone.’ 

For skin texture and complexion, 

peels and laser treatments target 

brown pigment problems and vascular 

issues such as red broken capillaries 

and blemishes. Stronger lasers for 

skin rejuvenation can also help 

tremendously in turning back the clock 

on tired, dehydrated and ageing skin. 


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Problem 

wrinkles & fine 

lines 

Solution 

anti-wrinkle 

injections 

Dynamic (as opposed to static) wrinkles 

are caused by facial muscle movement, 

not intrinsic skin ageing. As the muscles 

move, the skin contracts and the 

collagen fibres in the dermis break. The 

ability of the body to restore these fibres 

and generate new collagen depletes with 

age, and the wrinkles stay in place, even 

when the muscles are relaxed. Antiwrinkle 

injections are used to freeze this 

muscle movement, and prevent dynamic 

wrinkles from arising or worsening. 

‘Anti-wrinkle injections work by 

relaxing wrinkle causing muscles, 

allowing the wrinkles to relax away 

and leaving facial expressions free of 

lines or at least significantly reduced,’ 

Dr Flynn explains. 

This quick, in-office procedure is 

commonly used to treat the crow’s 

feet around the eyes, the central frown 

lines between the eyebrows (glabellar 

lines) and the worry lines across the 

forehead. The marionette lines, from 

the corner of the mouth to the chin, 

are also effectively treated with antiwrinkle 

injections. 

Typically anti-wrinkle injections will 

continue to prevent and reduce facial 

lines and wrinkles for around three to 

four months, but sometimes up to six 

months or longer. 

With anti-wrinkle injectables 

being such an effective and popular 

treatment for cosmetic rejuvenation, 

it is imperative patients consider the 

procedure with caution. Certainly, when 

administered effectively, injectables 

can reap significant and long-lasting 

results; but in the wrong hands or with 

an inferior product, complications 

can result. Before going ahead with 

treatment, always take the time to 

ask questions to ensure the product 

is registered and that the practitioner 

has the required skills, training and 

accreditation to perform the procedure. 

Problem 

sagging skin 

Solution 

facelift or 

thread lift 

There’s no escaping the fact 

that the face is not immune to 

gravity. With age, comes a gradual 

descent of facial tissues, muscles 

and fat that can make a person 

look much older than they feel 

on the inside. Dr Flynn’s preferred 

methods for lifting sagging tissues 

and skin are thread lifts and 

facelifts, depending on the extent 

of ageing. 

A thread lift is a minimally 

invasive method of facial 

rejuvenation that allows lifting 

and repositioning of facial tissues 

to help restore youthful contours. 

Dr Flynn has pioneered the use 

of thread lifts in Australia and 

internationally and also teaches 

surgeons how to use the threads. 

Thread lifts are particularly 

indicated for brows, cheeks, 

jowls and sometimes the neck. A 

thread lift uses absorbable surgical 

threads designed with directional 

cogs or barbs, which anchor 

themselves within the tissues and 

allow for lifting and repositioning. 

‘Well placed and anchored 

threads provide a great alternative 

to a facelift and can last between 

three and five years,’ says Dr 

Flynn. ‘There is no surgery, no 

scars and the procedure is less 

expensive than a full facelift, as 

there is no general anaesthetic 

and no hospital stay.’ 

The procedure is relatively 

quick and can be performed under 

local anaesthetic, with some 

temporary bruising and swelling 

to be expected afterwards. The 

results of the thread lift improve 

over time (three to six months) 

as collagen is stimulated and 

produced and contracts around 

each filament, causing even 

further lifting. Downtime is 

usually a few days. 

For more significant lifting 

results, Dr Flynn recommends 

a surgical facelift over a thread 

lift. ‘Sometimes a proper surgical 

lift is the better approach, in 

terms of offering longer lasting, 

more robust results,’ he says. A 

surgical facelift will commonly be 

performed in conjunction with 

non-surgical procedures for the 

most natural looking results. 

The modern facelift is 

customised to each individual 

patient, to provide tailored results 

so the patient still retains their 

unique look - but appears like a 

younger version of themselves. 

‘The incision usually begins 

in the hair near the temple and 

continues in front of the ear, 

around the ear lobe, behind the 

ear and into the hair,’ says Dr 

Flynn. ‘This placement allows 

the scar to be very inconspicuous. 

The facial muscles and sagging 

tissue are tightened, excess skin is 

removed and the remaining skin 

is repositioned to create a more 

youthful look.’ 

Today’s facelift is very different 

from previous times; it relies far 

less on extensive surgery and 

more on judicious alterations 

combining laser resurfacing, 

dermal fillers and other minimally 

invasive techniques - so that 

what is essentially known as a 

‘facelift’ is no longer a purely 

surgical experience. 


Feature 

Problem 

drooping or 

hooded eyes 

Solution 

blepharoplasty 

Eyelids are not addressed by a 

facelift, so many patients often 

undergo a blepharoplasty at 

the same time as a facelift or 

thread lift. Blepharoplasty is a 

surgical procedure, which can be 

performed on either the upper 

or lower eyelids or both, and is 

designed to remove excess skin 

folds and bulging fat bags. 

‘Blepharoplasty can improve 

the bags and wrinkles around 

the eyes but will not improve 

wrinkles of the cheeks, temples 

or forehead,’ Dr Flynn explains. 

‘It also does not correct problems 

caused by drooping eyebrows, 

so the position of the brow 

also needs to be considered to 

determine whether a brow lift 

may be more appropriate.’ 

Loss of volume under the eyes 

may be due to loss of volume in 

the cheeks and a dragging down 

of the cheek area. The volume 

can be replaced through strategic 

placement of dermal fillers, to 

help recontour and improve the 

appearance of the eye area. 

Problem 

loss of volume 

Solution 

fillers 

A thread lift or a surgical facelift 

will address the looseness of the 

skin, but it won’t restore volume 

or improve the texture and 

quality of the skin. Fillers can be 

used with either ‘lift’ to refine 

and complement the results, 

or by themselves to plump out 

areas that have become flat and 

deflated (such as the cheeks and 

hollows in the temple and around 

the eyes) as well as filling out 

nasolabial and marionette lines 

around the nose and mouth, and 

adding fullness to the lips. 

‘An important issue with fillers 

is to look not only at wrinkles 

and lines, but also consider facial 

structure and balance. Placing the 

right filler in a deeper position 

provides a good enhancement 

to restore youthful contours,’ 

Dr Flynn explains. cbm 

FOR 

MORE 

INFO 

Dr John Flynn 

Cosmedic & Skin Clinic, 

Southport, Qld 

Ph 1300 88 13 88 

www.cosmedic.com.au 


6 

the 

top 

surgical 

procedures 

for 

ageing faces 

Stay on top 

of the ageing 

game with the 

most popular 

surgeries for all 

areas of the face 

and neck. Words 

by aimée rodrigues. 

The face and neck are some 

of the fastest and most obvious 

areas of the body to reveal 

the signs of ageing. It’s no wonder 

that the facial anti-ageing marketplace 

is very much alive and kicking 

with skin treatments, fillers and 

wrinkle treatments to fix a whole 

myriad of concerns. 

There’s a limit, however, to 

what fillers, wrinkle injections and 

skin treatments can do. Not every 

non-surgical treatment out there is 

going to address every problem, and 

while many techniques will show 

improvement, they may not garner the 

same result – or longevity – as those 

achieved with surgery. 

For example, when it comes to 

lifting a severely sagging and deflated 

face, hooded eyelids or fixing a hooked 

nose, most times surgery is still your 

best bet. Surgery these days is a far 

cry from yesteryear – as techniques 

continue to evolve, procedures have 

become more customisable, leading to 

very natural-looking results and more 

manageable downtime. 

There’s a wide range of cosmetic 

surgery options to target specific 

areas of the face, such as sagging 

jowls or droopy eyelids. Today’s 

approach to cosmetic surgery involves 

tailoring a procedure or combination 

of procedures to your individual 

requirements and goals. In the right 

hands of a skilled and experienced 

surgeon, you could look 10 or more 

years younger; still looking like “you”, 

just a younger, fresher version. 


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Feature 

Facelift 

the ultimate 

anti-ager 

There’s no getting away from the 

fact that over time the effects of 

gravity, sun damage and the stresses 

of everyday life appear on your face. 

Deep lines may appear around your 

eyes and mouth, sagging skin may fall 

from your cheek, jawline and neck, 

and fat deposits that were once full 

and firm become depleted, leaving 

hollow and sunken areas of your face. 

A facelift, or medically termed 

‘rhytidectomy’, is used to restore 

the contours of the face, correcting 

sagging, loose skin and repositioning 

fat and tissues to add volume back 

to the face. 

By repositioning both the skin 

and the layer of muscle and tissue 

beneath (known as the superficial 

musculoaponeurotic system, or 

SMAS), the modern approach 

to facelifting addresses volume 

replacement and vectors of lift 

to create a younger looking 

appearance while avoiding the 

telltale signs of surgery. 

Recovery from modern facelifts 

is typically much less extensive and 

lengthy compared with facelifts of 

the past, with less swelling, bruising, 

pain and recovery time. There are 

also different procedures, such as 

mini-lifts, which use smaller and 

fewer incisions, offering less recovery 

and down time. 


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Types of 

facelifts 

Advances in surgical procedures and 

technology mean there are several 

different facelift types and techniques 

available today. They are designed to 

address your individual needs more 

specifically, helping to ensure optimal 

and natural-looking results. 

SMAS lift 

The SMAS (Superficial 

Musculoaponeurotic System) 

technique concentrates on the thin 

underlying connective tissue and 

muscle layer called the superficial 

musculoaponeurotic system, as well 

as repositioning and removing excess 

skin. Tightening this foundational 

tissue gives a smoother and improved 

shape without noticeable tension 

in the skin. This type of facelift is 

generally considered to be the gold 

standard in facelift surgery today. 

Extended SMAS lift 

An extended SMAS lift separates 

the SMAS from the underlying facial 

structures more extensively towards 

the nose and upper lip compared 

with the SMAS lift. This can address 

age-related changes in the nasolabial 

area (around the nose and mouth) 

more than the traditional SMAS lift; 

however increasing the amount of 

SMAS lifted also increases the risks of 

complications, such as skin necrosis. 

Deep plane lift 

A deep plane facelift is designed to 

reshape the entire face, including 

the upper and lower eyelids, the 

brow and the neck, by lifting facial 

tissues, fat, muscle and skin in one 

continuous section. Because the 

dissection is deep, the flap is thicker 

than in the SMAS method. This 

procedure is more invasive than other 

methods and may require a longer 

recovery period. 

Subperiosteal lift 

Commonly performed with the aid 

of an endoscope, the subperiosteal 

lift is designed to reposition skin, 

fat and muscle simultaneously since 

the tissues tend to sag together, not 

individually. This type of facelift 

releases tissues off the bony layer, 

separating the bone from all of the 

tissues covering it. There is more 

swelling with the subperiosteal lift 

than with more superficial lifts, due 

to the depth of the dissection. It also 

usually causes more swelling and takes 

longer to recover. 

Composite lift 

The composite facelift is similar to 

a deep plane lift, with the addition 

of an extra step to include the 

muscle around the lower eyelid. The 

orbicularis oculi muscle (around the 

eye) is separated from its attachment 

to the cheekbone through an 

incision in the lower eyelid and then 

lifted and sutured into place. The 

composite facelift essentially involves 

elevation and resection of the SMAS 

layer, orbicularis muscle and cheek fat 

pad. There is typically more swelling 

with the composite lift than with 

more superficial lifts. 

S-Lift 

The S-Lift is a type of facelift named 

after the S-shaped incision made in 

the hairline at the temple and in front 

of the ear. The SMAS and attaching 

skin is usually elevated as one unit 

and only excess skin is removed. The 

best candidates for an S-Lift are those 

who do not have significant skin 

laxity of the neck and jowls. It is most 

suited to patients beginning to show 

signs of facial ageing and want some 

tightening of the lower face without 

longer incisions. 

Mini-lift 

This type of facelift typically refers 

to any limited-incision facelift, 

usually with a quicker recovery 

time compared with other more 

invasive techniques. Also referred 

to as a MACS Lift (Minimal Access 

Cranial Suspension) and the shortscar 

facelift, it is typically suited for 

patients with early signs of ageing, 

usually aged in their 30s and 40s, 

to achieve a natural-looking facial 

rejuvenation. During a mini-lift, the 

surgeon usually makes a short incision 

on the front side of the ear. Via this 

incision, deep plicating sutures lift 

the deep tissues and the extra skin is 

then removed. Due to its less invasive 

approach, this type of facelift typically 

offers less recovery time and a lower 

risk of complications. 

Thread lift 

A minimally invasive alternative 

to a surgical facelift is the thread 

lift. Thread lifting elevates the soft 

tissues of the face using specially 

designed internal sutures and can 

deliver subtle yet effective results 

for the right candidate. The 

procedure involves the use of 

multiple fine biocompatible 

threads to lift and support sagging 

skin on the face and neck. Tiny 

‘nicks’ are made to the skin, which 

are hidden in the sideburn area. 

Threads are then looped to the 

sagging soft tissues that support the 

face and neck, lifting and anchoring 

the facial tissue to an elevated, more 

youthful position. 

Once in position, the body 

generates new collagen that 

surrounds each thread to maintain 

the lifting effect. The threads dissolve 

within nine to 12 months, while 

maintaining the revitalising and 

lifting effect for several years to 

come. The procedure is typically 

performed under local anaesthetic 

and usually takes around one hour to 

perform. Patients can usually return 

home within one to two hours after 

the procedure. 


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Eyelift 

There are many processes at play 

that contribute to the appearance of 

ageing eyes – from skin laxity and 

thinning to fat depletion and descent. 

The muscle layer beneath the skin 

starts to lose its tone with age; the fat 

of the eyelid bulges forward to cause 

a dark shadow; the cheeks begin to 

shrink, leaving a groove-like valley 

known as the tear trough; and the 

brows descend. These changes often 

lead people to mention that you look 

tired when you are not, and make you 

look like your parents long before you 

thought you would. 

Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is 

designed to combat these signs 

of ageing. 

Surgeons will typically consider 

the aesthetics and function of both 

the upper and lower eyelid, and 

consider whether altering one or 

both is the appropriate surgical 

approach. Skin quality, ethnic 

features, as well as unique facial 

anatomy, will also dictate the ideal 

approach for each patient. 

Often an upper eyelid 

blepharoplasty is sufficient in 

rejuvenating the appearance of 

younger patients, whereas a lower 

lid blepharoplasty may be needed to 

remove redundant skin and bags in 

older patients. In others, a brow lift 

may be the best option to address 

specific concerns. 

The results of eyelid surgery become 

apparent gradually, with swelling and 

bruising usually subsiding after around 

two weeks to reveal a smoother, 

better defined eye region and a more 

alert and rejuvenated appearance. 

Results typically last around seven 

to 10 years. Some patients may also 

elect to have their eyelid surgery 

combined with a facelift or brow lift 

to maximise the rejuvenating effect 

and further enhance results. 

Upper blepharoplasty 

Upper eyelid surgery is well suited 

to those with excess skin that creates 

a hooded effect over the eyes. 

The procedure involves surgically 

removing this excess skin to create 

a more ‘open’ appearance in the 

eye area, revealing the contour of 

the brow and inner eyelid crease. 

Upper eyelid surgery is usually 

approached from the skin crease in 

the outer surface of the eyelid. The 

incision is typically made in the lid 

crease and is performed with either 

a scalpel or CO2 laser that seals 

the blood vessels as it incises. Skin 

and muscle are removed to reduce 

hooding in the upper eyelid. 

This is typically a minimally 

invasive procedure which can yield 

dramatic anti-ageing results. 

Lower blepharoplasty 

Lower eyelid surgery is typically 

more complex than upper 

eyelid surgery and can require a 

combination of surgery, filler and 

laser to give the best result. Incisions 

for the lower lid blepharoplasty 

can be made either inside the 

eyelid or just below the lower 

lash line. Excess skin in the 

lower eyelids is removed through 

these incisions to correct under-eye 

bags or sagging. 

This type of blepharoplasty 

involves making an incision on the 

inside of the lower eyelid to access 

the tissues of the eyelid. The orbital 

fat can be repositioned or removed 

from this approach. When the fat 

is repositioned, it is moved into the 

area of the orbital rim depression to 

reduce the fullness of the lid and the 

depth of the orbital rim groove. This 

technique improves the appearance 

of the dark circle around the eye, 

with minimal effect on the shape of 

the eye while maintaining a naturallooking 

appearance. 

Brow lift 

The effects of sun damage and the 

natural ageing process contribute to a 

gradual descent of the brow, giving a 

‘heavy’ or ‘hooded’ look to the upper 

face, which can make a person appear 

angry, sad or older than their years. 

Also known as a forehead lift, a 

brow lift elevates a low or sagging 

brow to a more youthful position, 

minimises the creases and wrinkles 

that develop across the forehead, 

and improves frown lines that 

develop high on the bridge of the 

nose. It can also rejuvenate the upper 

eye area, reducing heaviness and 

sagging over the eyelid and at the 

outer edges of the eye. 

In endoscopic brow lifts, small 

incisions are made in the hairline, 

allowing the tissue and muscle 

beneath the skin to be repositioned 

or removed, correcting visible creases 

and furrows in the forehead. Swelling 

and bruising normally subside after 

two to six weeks. 

Rhinoplasty 

Rhinoplasty improves the appearance 

of the nose to balance it with the 

other facial features. Nasal surgery 

can also correct impaired breathing 

caused by structural abnormalities. 

As a person gets older, the nose 

tends to elongate and droop and the 

skin becomes thicker and less elastic. 

The hallmark of nasal ageing is the 

loss of support for the lower one-third 

of the nose. The major and minor tip 

support mechanisms weaken with age, 

which can lead to a dorsal hump as a 

result of decreased tip projection and 

a longer nose as a result of tip ptosis, 

or droopiness. 

A rhinoplasty procedure can 

create a more youthful appearance 

to the entire face by reversing the 

signs of an ageing nose and can be 


Enhancement 

an effective adjunct to other facial 

rejuvenation surgeries. 

Nose surgery is typically performed 

either using: a closed procedure, 

where incisions are hidden inside 

the nose; or an open procedure, 

where an incision is made across 

the columella, the narrow strip 

of tissue that separates the nostrils. 

The soft tissues that cover the nose 

are lifted, allowing access to reshape 

the structure of the nose. 

Most people take around seven 

to 10 days off work to allow swelling 

and bruising to subside. Results 

are permanent and it may take up 

to a year for the new nasal contour 

to fully refine. 

Neck and 

chin lift 

Two of the defining features of a 

youthful face are a well-defined jaw 

line and a pleasing angle where the 

neck and chin meet. Chin and neck 

‘fullness’ or a poorly defined jaw line 

can create the appearance of excess 

weight and premature ageing. Facial 

liposuction is a relatively minimally 

invasive surgical procedure and is best 

suited to patients presenting with 

excess fatty tissue but minimal excess 

neck skin. 

Through several tiny incisions, 

the fatty tissue is removed via a 

specialised suction device. Swelling 

and bruising should typically subside 

in around seven to 10 days, after 

which most patients can return to 

normal everyday activities. Final 

results can take several months to 

become evident. 

For severe skin laxity of the neck, 

a lift may be more suitable to reduce 

excess skin and fatty tissue of the 

neck and correct poor definition of 

the chin/neck angle and jaw line. 

The technique used will depend 

on several factors, such as the degree 

of excess skin, the level of skin laxity 

and the presence of fatty tissue. 

During a typical neck lift procedure, 

the platysma muscles of the neck, 

which weaken and separate with age, 

are tightened and sewn back together 

in the centre. Tissue and skin can 

also be elevated to a more youthful 

position during the procedure. An 

additional small incision under the 

chin may be made to tighten the 

platysma muscles. 

Other techniques may involve 

an incision only inside the hairline 

at the back of the neck (known 

as a posterior neck lift) or behind 

the ear only (for some suspension 

techniques), depending on the 

techniques used and the degree of 

lifting required. 

Facial 

implants 

Facial implants are designed to 

achieve more defined and harmonious 

facial contours and create structural 

balance in the face. Cheek implants 

are used to correct sunken cheeks 

or create the look of prominent 

cheekbones; a chin implant can build 

up a receding or weak chin; and a jaw 

implant can create a more defined 

and chiseled jaw line. 

The implants themselves are 

specially formed solid, biocompatible 

materials designed to augment 

the physical structures of the face 

and create more structured contours 

and angles. 

Incisions for cheek implants 

are made through the hairline or 

lower eyelids, while a chin or jaw 

implant incision is usually hidden 

in the mouth. The incisions are 

normally closed with absorbable 

sutures that dissolve over the next 

seven to 10 days. 

Two of the 

defining features 

of a youthful face 

are a well-defined 

jaw line and a 

pleasing angle 

where the neck 

and chin meet. 


h 

ow to 

maximise the 

success of 

your surgery 

1.Choose wisely 

Choosing a surgeon is one of - if 

not ‘the’ - most important decisions 

when thinking about undergoing 

any type of cosmetic surgery. The 

surgeon’s experience, training and 

judgment will all impact on the 

physical outcomes of surgery, as 

will their openness to discuss 

concerns and question your 

motivation during the consultation 

prior to surgery. 

When it comes to selecting a 

doctor for facial surgery, you should 

ensure your surgeon’s training and 

certification is appropriate to the 

specific procedure he or she will 

be performing. Certification from 

the relevant medical board or 

body denotes that the doctor has 

completed additional requirements 

surrounding continuing education 

and experience in cosmetic surgery. 

Trusted sources of information 

include the Australasian Society 

of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 

(ASAPS), the Australasian College 

of Cosmetic Surgery (ACCS) and 

the Australasian Academy of Facial 

Plastic Surgery (AAFPS). 

2.Keep it real 

For the right individual, facial 

surgery can restore confidence on 

both the inside and out. It can be 

a highly successful procedure for 

people who are both physically 

healthy and psychologically sound. 

However, having a clear and realistic 

understanding of what a procedure 

can and can’t achieve is important 

prior to committing to surgery. 

Facial skin type and age will both 

influence surgical outcomes, and 

you should discuss your individual 

expectations and the limitations of 

surgery with your surgeon. The goal 

of a facelift and other facial surgery 

should be to rejuvenate the face 

and give it a fresher look, not to 

radically change its appearance. 

While facial skin is tightened 

and repositioned to create a more 

youthful-looking appearance, a 

facelift will not eliminate all wrinkles 

or skin imperfections – and nor is 

it possible to alter the shape of 

the face. 

Similarly, significantly older 

people with less elastic skin may 

not obtain the same cosmetic result 

that can be achieved in those with 

younger, more supple skin. 

If the motivation behind surgery 

is to achieve a more youthful 

appearance, it’s important to 

acknowledge that, although this 

can be achieved in the short term, 

the face will continue to age and 

change over time. A good skincare 

regime and sun protection are 

always recommended as long-term 

combatants to some of the effects 

of facial ageing, both before and 

after a procedure. 

3.Prep yourself 

When it comes to preparing for 

surgery, research is a fundamental 

aspect of patient safety. 

The consultation provides the 

surgeon with the opportunity to 

discuss the procedure in detail 

with you. The doctor will discuss 

the type of anaesthesia to be 

used, the risks, limitations and 

costs involved, and will outline the 

steps to take both leading up to 

and after surgery. Importantly, the 

surgeon will also be able to ask you 

about your expectations, goals and 

reasons for pursuing surgery. 

A full medical history will be 

taken during the consultation, and 

the surgeon will evaluate the shape 

and structure of your facial bones, 

your skin tone and elasticity, and 

the extent of facial ageing in order 


Enhancement 

to determine which procedure 

and techniques are best suited to 

you. This will also help the surgeon 

determine the results that can 

realistically be achieved. 

Lab testing or a medical 

evaluation may be required in order 

to establish your level of health 

and fitness, and alterations to any 

existing medication plan may be 

recommended. Aspirin and other 

blood thinning drugs, for example, 

should not be taken in the lead 

up to surgery; and smokers will 

need to stop well in advance 

of surgery due to the increase 

in surgical and anaesthetic 

complications caused by smoking, 

as well as delayed healing. 

Along with the physical aspect 

of preparing for surgery, it’s 

also important you are mentally 

prepared for the change that will 

take place in your appearance. Part 

of preparing for surgery means 

coming to terms with the fact 

that there will be a different face 

reflected in the mirror post-surgery. 

Being aware of this – and accepting 

a ‘new and improved’ look – will 

help you return to normal, everyday 

life more readily. 

4.know the risks 

Every surgical procedure involves 

some risk. In skilled hands, facial 

procedures have an excellent 

safety profile. But despite the 

highest standards of surgical 

practice, complications can still 

occur. The most effective way to 

minimise the risks is to have a 

thorough physical examination 

prior to surgery and to follow the 

surgeon’s advice and guidance. 

With most facial surgery 

procedures, some scarring should 

be expected; but an experienced 

surgeon can minimise and hide 

these scars so they become 

barely perceptible over time. 

These are more good reasons 

to only choose a qualified and 

experienced surgeon. 

Complications following a 

facial procedure often prove to 

be temporary. These may include 

blood or fluid retention under 

the skin, crusting of scars and 

numbness. There is a minimal risk 

of nerve damage or infection. 

Complications vary from procedure 

to procedure. 

There are some more 

common post-operative facelift 

complications and side effects, 

such as temporary nausea and 

general sickness, after receiving 

anaesthesia. Although some light, 

post-operative bleeding is normal, 

uncontrolled bleeding is dangerous 

and can lead to haematomas. These 

develop where bleeding occurs 

under the skin, leaving the area 

painfully swollen – and may require 

another operation to stop the flow 

and remove the blood. 

There is a slight chance of 

developing deep vein thrombosis, 

cardiac and pulmonary 

complications, or fat necrosis 

where fatty tissue dies. Localised 

infection may also occur, indicated 

by swelling, sensitivity, redness and 

heat. Unless it is severe, an infection 

can usually be relieved with a 

course of antibiotics. 

The risks specific to facial surgery 

include: injury to the nerves that 

control facial muscles; problems 

with healing (which is more 

frequent in patients who smoke); 

scarring; crust on the incisions; and 

numbness or tingling around the 

incisions. Skin loss or discolouration 

is rare, but can occur and continue 

for several months. 

5.Take time out 

Immediately after surgery, you 

will be taken to a recovery 

area. While some doctors prefer 

not to use bandages, others 

may apply a loose-fitting wrap 

or a compression garment to 

facilitate healing. A compression 

garment is tight-fitting, and will 

help reduce swelling by preventing 

fluid build-up, as well as providing 

comfort and support. Although 

loose bandages may be removed 

in a few days, compression 

garments are often worn for 

several weeks. 

Post-surgery, you can expect to 

experience some pain, bruising 

and swelling, most of which will 

subside within a few weeks. If 

a surgical drain was used, it will 

usually be removed within a day; 

and non-absorbable sutures may 

be removed in around seven to 10 

days. Any discomfort experienced 

can be controlled with pain 

medication as needed. 

Some patients will be allowed to 

go home after a few hours, whereas 

others may stay overnight in a 

hospital or surgical facility. 

Keeping the head elevated by 

sitting up or propping it up on 

pillows is beneficial in reducing 

post-operative swelling. Surgeons 

may also recommend the use of a 

cold compress. 

It is not uncommon for 

some patients to struggle with 

disappointment or depression 

immediately following surgery, 

as the positive results often 

take several weeks to become 

noticeable. Only once the 

swelling has gone down and 

the face has finished healing 

will the results be visible. 


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Facial 

surgery 

FAQS 

Q: How do I know which 

procedure is right for me? 

A: You may have an idea of what 

you want to change on your face, 

but a qualifi ed surgeon will be 

able to advise you on how best to 

address your concerns. Only after 

a thorough consultation will they 

be able to recommend a treatment 

plan that can address your 

requirements, while marrying 

what’s aesthetically achievable. 

No single procedure is right for 

every patient, and it’s important to 

know that facial surgery is not a case 

of one size fi ts all. It’s also important 

to acknowledge that while you 

believe a facelift may be the answer, 

a surgeon’s expertise may lead them 

to recommend a procedure that you 

hadn’t already thought of. 

Q: How do I select the 

most suitable surgeon for 

my procedure? 

A: It’s important to select a 

surgeon who not only has the 

relevant procedural expertise for 

your particular surgery, but who 

makes you feel comfortable and 

will encourage you to express your 

desires and motivations for surgery 

during your consultation. Look for an 

experienced doctor who is a member 

of a professional body, and who 

can show they have met additional 

requirements for continuing 

education and experience in cosmetic 


Enhancement 

surgery. The doctor’s training and 

certifi cation should be appropriate to 

the procedure you are after. ‘Before’ 

and ‘after’ images of their patients will 

show you examples of the doctor’s 

aesthetics. Although online is a good 

source for initial research, ‘word of 

mouth’ recommendations from other 

patients are also helpful. 

Q: My procedure is booked. 

What do I do now? 

A: Your surgeon will recommend a 

number of steps for you to take prior 

to surgery – to ensure your body is in 

the best physical state. You may be 

advised to stop taking aspirin or antiinfl 

ammatory medications, Vitamin 

E and other herbal supplements two 

weeks prior to surgery. If you 

smoke, your doctor will advise you 

to quit well in advance due to the 

additional risk of complications 

during and after surgery posed by 

nicotine intake. You will also need 

to refrain from smoking post-surgery, 

as smoking impairs healing. It’s also 

recommended that you drink plenty 

of water and get plenty of rest in the 

lead up to your surgery. 

Q: Will I be in much pain 

after surgery? 

A: Discomfort is to be expected 

after any surgery and the level of 

pain experienced will vary between 

patients. Your surgeon will prescribe 

medication to manage your pain 

effectively, and some patients will be 

able to move from prescription pain 

medication to paracetamol after only 

a few days. Typically, patients report 

feeling less pain than they expected 

after their procedure. 

Q: Will I have much bruising 

or swelling? 

A: Bruising and swelling are 

to be expected after any surgery 

and, depending on the extent of 

your surgery, should begin to subside 

after around one week, usually 

completely disappearing after two 

to three weeks. 

Q: Will I be able to go home 

immediately after surgery? 

A: This depends on what surgery 

you are having. Most facial surgery 

procedures are performed on an 

outpatient basis, although more 

extensive procedures may require 

you to stay overnight. Typically, 

you will be moved to a ‘recovery’ 

area immediately after your surgery 

and allowed to go home several 

hours afterwards. 

If you have undergone sedation, 

you will need someone to drive you 

home and assist you overnight. 

Q: Will I have any scarring? 

A: Any scarring caused by your 

surgery will typically diminish over 

time to become barely visible. In 

some procedures, such as facelifts 

and eyelid surgery, great care is taken 

to place scars in hidden areas – such 

as the hairline, in skin folds and 

creases. There are steps you can 

take to minimise your risk of scarring 

such as eating well, and avoiding 

smoking and alcohol, all of which 

will facilitate the body’s natural 

healing process. 

Q: When can I go back to work? 

A: The length of time you take off 

work will depend on the type of facial 

surgery procedure you are having. 

Typically, less invasive surgery will 

require one to two weeks off work, 

whereas more invasive surgery or 

multiple procedures will need two 

to three weeks. During your ‘down 

time’ you may need to wear bandages, 

or have stitches removed prior to 

returning to work. 

Q: When will I be able to 

resume my normal activities such 

as exercise? 

A: Aerobic activity can slow recovery 

after facial surgery by increasing the 

time it takes for swelling to subside. 

It is recommended you avoid 

strenuous activity for about a month 

after surgery. 

Q: How long will it take for my 

final results to appear? 

A: The results of facial surgery tend 

to emerge gradually, and may take up 

to 18 months to settle completely. 

Initially, the results will be hidden 

by bruising and ‘swelling’, which will 

settle after a couple of weeks. CBM 


Feature 

Sleeping 

Beauty 

Best-selling author and ‘Sleep for Health’ 

founder Dr Carmel Harrington explains why 

sleep is the most essential element in your 

nightly skincare routine. 


Wellness 

A 

recent Australian study 

showed two out of every five 

adults are not getting enough 

sleep. While each person’s requirement 

is individual, adults typically need 

between seven and nine hours of ‘shut 

eye’ per night. 

Sleep is vitally important to 

our physical health and, without 

adequate sleep, we are more 

susceptible to cold and flu infections 

and more likely to develop certain 

cancers as well as heart disease. 

Lack of sleep also impacts our 

productivity and ability to perform, 

because it impairs our capacity to 

think and learn. Additionally it is 

associated with numerous mental 

health issues, including a fivefold 

increased risk of depression. 

Obesity, one of the most 

troublesome health issues we face 

today, is also linked to our lack of 

rest. When we are ‘sleep deprived’, 

the profile of our appetite hormones 

changes, making us feel hungrier and 

encouraging us to eat more. Sadly, 

even though we consume more 

calories, our metabolic rate may 

drop by as much as 10 per cent – a 

combination that quickly results in 

weight gain. 

Sleep and the skin 

Good quality deep sleep is vital for a 

healthy complexion. Sleep is the only 

time in each 24 hour period that the 

body gets a chance to rest, restore and 

repair. During deep sleep the body 

secretes Human Growth Hormone 

(HGH), which plays a key role in 

healing cells and tissues throughout 

the body, including skin. Not getting 

enough sleep cuts that crucial repair 

time short, which can wreak havoc 

on the complexion. 

The idea of ‘beauty sleep’ is well 

supported by research. In a Swedish 

study, both men and women were 

consistently rated as healthier 

and more attractive when well 

rested compared to times of sleep 

deprivation. This may be because 

not getting enough sleep reduces 

the skin barrier’s ability to keep 

moisture locked in, leading in turn to 

dehydration which is known to make 

fine lines more noticeable. 

Dehydration can also trigger 

the classic sign of sleep deprivation – 

dark circles under the eyes. 

The complexion may appear paler 

than normal because the blood 

vessels in the face are not as ‘full’. 

As there is a lack of sufficient time 

for regeneration, the likelihood of 

dead skill cells sitting on top of the 

skin is increased – and so the skin 

can appear duller than usual. 

Moreover, during sleep our skin 

behaves differently. Because the body 

does not have to work at keeping skin 

protected from daily environmental 

assaults (such as UV rays, free radicals 

and other noxious stimuli) it gets the 

opportunity to repair, rest and restore. 

Good sleep restores the skin’s vitality, 

allowing more radiance the next day. 

Not getting the required amount 

of sleep can also cause problems with 

your skin. Lack of sleep is stressful to 

the body and causes more cortisol to 

be produced. Cortisol production is 

normally very low during the night 

hours, but sleeplessness increases 

night-time cortisol levels. This in turn 

increases the production of sebum, a 

natural oil that lubricates the skin. 

When too much sebum is produced 

it can lead to blockages, and pimples 

and/or acne may appear. 

During sleep, the body’s goal is to 

repair damage from the day’s pollution, 

sun and stress, as well as to hydrate. 

As new skin cells grow more rapidly 

during sleep, a good evening facial 

routine should be a high priority – 

and a hydrating product at night will 

help maintain the skin’s hydration 

throughout the sleeping period, 

leaving skin plumped and hydrated in 

the morning. But remember without 

sufficient sleep, evening skincare 

products can only go so far. CBM 


Wellness 

About 

the 

Author 

Dr Carmel Harrington 

(BSc, PhD, LLB, DipEd) is an 

Australian sleep scientist. 

She is the founder and 

managing director of Sleep 

for Health, a Research Fellow 

at The Children’s Hospital 

Westmead, Sydney, and a 

founding member of the 

Australian Sleep Foundation. 

Dr Harrington has authored 

two best-selling sleep books, 

The Sleep Diet and The 

Complete Guide to a Good 

Night’s Sleep and is a regular 

media commentator on all 

matters pertaining to sleep. 

Website: www.sleepforhealth. 

com.au 

Sleep management 

During 

the day 

Get up at the same 

time every day. 

Exercise for at least 

20 minutes per day (a walk 

at lunchtime is good) 

Make sure you deal with the 

issues of the day during the 

day - and not when you get 

into bed. In the early evening 

spend no more than 20 minutes 

writing out events of the day 

that are of concern, along with 

potential solutions. Close the 

book and put it away. 

Do not 

Sleep in for more than an hour 

past your regular wake-up time 

on the weekends. 

At night 

Set an alarm one hour before 

your proposed bedtime and at 

that time: 

Turn off all technology. 

Dim the lighting in the room. 

Have a warm to hot shower. 

Perform some relaxation 

exercise or a simple meditation. 

Do not 

Be in bright surroundings 

(fluorescent lights, bright LED 

TVs, computers, etc) close 

to bedtime, as this will stop 

the body producing the right 

sleep hormones - and will 

make falling asleep and staying 

asleep difficult. 

Have caffeine after midday. 

Drink alcohol. 

Sleep during the day (a nap of 

20 minutes is okay). 

Have a large meal within three 

hours of bedtime. 

Exercise within three hours 

of bedtime (this will alert the 

body). 


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Forget vitamin infused gummy bears and 

generic ‘skin, hair and nail’ boosters, the 

new generation of skincare supplements is as 

aesthetically pleasing as it is scientifically advanced. 

With our craving for health heightening products 

bordering on a state of insatiability, it is clear we 

are no longer content with masking the effects 

of ill health on our skin. The goal has moved 

from ‘makeup on fleek’ to genuine radiance, and 

so supplements have become the new skincare 

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the skin appear softer, firmer 

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thing we all want it’s beautiful 

glowing skin. Glow Getter uses 

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growth. Other benefits include 

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function and vitamin D for 

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4. Vida Glow Beauty Protein, 

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different flavours, Vida Glow 

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promotes skin elasticity and 

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In addition to being the 

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This clever duo works around the 

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Feature 

Get Fertility Fit! 

Ready to have a baby? These expert tips may 

help improve your chances of conception. 

Becoming pregnant and having 

a baby is a miracle; a precious 

gift that you’ll love and 

treasure above all. For many though, 

conceiving isn’t as easy as they would 

like it to be. 

In fact, one in six Australian 

couples of childbearing age will 

be faced with fertility challenges, 

according to leading fertility specialist 

and gynaecologist Dr Raewyn Teirney, 

with males and females almost equally 

affected by fertility issues. 

‘These issues are many and varied, 

including a host of medical issues, 

and will be unique to each couple. 

However, there are things you can 

do that may improve your chances of 

conceiving naturally,’ she explained. 

1. Visit your GP 

for a check-up 

‘It’s a good idea to have an 

extended talk with your GP 

before you begin trying for a baby,’ 

advises Dr Teirney. ‘Ask for a long 

appointment time and request 

to have some preliminary checks 

performed to rule out any existing 

medical conditions that could 

potentially complicate matters.’ 

2. Maintain a 

healthy weight 

‘Research shows it is much harder 

to conceive when either the 

man or woman has a Body Mass 

Index (BMI) greater than 25, and 

significantly more so when greater 

than 30,’ she notes. 

3. Enjoy a Well 

Balanced, 

Healthy Diet 

‘Not only will this help you 

maintain the healthy weight 

that’s ideal to help you conceive 

naturally, it will ensure you are 

eating the right combination of 

vitamins and minerals required 

for conception and gestation,’ 

says Dr Teirney. 

4. Enjoy Regular 

Exercise 

Again, this will keep your weight in 

check, but it will also balance your 

mood and stress levels while you’re 

on your conception journey. ‘This 

is extremely important, as this time 

can be fraught with emotion if it’s 

not happening as quickly as you’d 

hoped,’ advises Dr Teirney. 


5. Take an 

antenatal vitamin 

‘This applies to both men and 

women,’ stresses Dr Teirney. ‘Both 

the World Health Organization 

(WHO) and the Royal Australian 

and New Zealand College of 

Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 

(RANZCOG) recommend all 

women thinking about or trying 

to conceive should take a vitamin 

supplement containing folic acid 

and iodine. 

‘The National Health and 

Medical Research Council 

recommends taking a daily 

pregnancy vitamin that includes 

500 mcg of folic acid and 150 mcg 

of iodine. For men, studies have 

emphasised the importance of 

antioxidants to maintain healthy 

sperm and reproductive health.’ 

6. Get to know 

ovulation 

and fertility 

thoroughly 

Nobody knows your body better 

than you do; but even your body 

can surprise you, especially when 

you’re trying to become pregnant. 

Says Dr Teirney: ‘Accurate 

techniques to track your most 

fertile window include; 

• monitoring basal body 

temperature; 

• measuring changes in luteinising 

hormone levels in urine; and 

• observing for changes in 

cervical secretions. 

‘These techniques can help 

take the guesswork out of tracking 

your ovulation cycle, so you’re 

aware of when you are most likely 

to conceive. Couples who have 

a better understanding of their 

fertility window have a better 

chance of falling pregnant.’ 

7. Have regular 

sex 

While this seems to be stating the 

obvious, having sex outside of your 

fertility window is important, too. 

‘It’s recommended that couples 

have sex two-three times per week,’ 

reveals Dr Teirney, dispelling the 

myth that sperm should be allowed 

to build up to better your chances 

of a baby. ‘Frequent ejaculation is 

actually now thought to maintain 

sperm health and improve its 

function,’ she notes. 

8. Adopt healthy 

lifestyle choices 

This means quitting smoking, 

reducing or eliminating alcohol 

consumption and ensuring you get 

plenty of quality sleep, as well as 

rest and relaxation. 

Avoiding any form of illicit 

drug, including cannabis, is 

important too. Also, check with 

your GP about any prescription 

medication which either partner 

might be taking that could 

interfere with your chances of 

becoming pregnant. 

‘These factors are essential 

during the conception process 

and throughout pregnancy,’ advises 

Dr Teirney. ‘It’s recommended 

that women neither smoke nor 

drink alcohol during pregnancy. 

For men, minimising alcohol 

consumption when trying to 

conceive also optimises fertility. 

Smoking has been shown to 

have a negative effect on 

reproduction by compromising 

egg and sperm quality. Alcohol 

also causes direct damage to egg 

and sperm quality and can harm 

the foetus during pregnancy.’ 

Wellness 

Holistic 

help is at 

hand! 

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Conceive Please acts as a onestop 

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Wellness 

Intimate 

discussions 

With women’s rights issues making headlines on a 

daily basis, there’s no better time to talk about female 

functional health. Words by Maria Leahy. 

Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause 

(GSM) affects more than 50 per cent 

of women during their post-menopausal 

years, but as with many intimate health issues it 

often goes undiscussed and undiagnosed. 

The veil of silence that remains around the 

condition means many women are dealing with 

distressing symptoms like vaginal dryness, urinary 

incontinence and painful intercourse alone. 

Thankfully, help is now available in the form 

of hormonal, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and 

laser based treatments. 


Wellness 

What is GSM? 

Caused by the hormonal changes associated with 

menopause, cancer treatments, breastfeeding and the 

surgical removal of the ovaries, GSM is the term now used 

to represent the conditions previously known as vaginal 

atrophy and atrophic vaginitis. 

As Adelaide gynaecologist and pelvic reconstructive 

surgeon Dr Oseka Onuma explains, ‘GSM more accurately 

defines that the symptoms are related to a loss of oestrogen 

support, but also highlights that these symptoms include 

vaginal dryness; irritation; burning or itching of the vulva 

or vagina; decreased lubrication during sexual activity; 

pain or discomfort during sexual activity; bleeding after 

sexual intercourse; decreased arousal, orgasm or desire; and 

urinary problems including painful urination, going to the 

toilet too often and urgency. 

‘Because GSM is caused by a relative lack of oestrogen, 

these symptoms are most commonly seen in postmenopausal 

women. Despite increasing awareness of 

the condition and the different ways it can present, it 

is still thought to be under diagnosed. Conservative 

estimates suggest 50 per cent of post-menopausal women 

are affected, but the real figure is likely much higher. 

‘ Conservative 

estimates suggest 

50 per cent of 

post-menopausal 

women are affected by 

GSM, but the 

real figure is likely 

much higher. 

’ 

Apart from the natural menopause that will occur in 

women living in the Western world between the ages 

of 48 and 55, some women will suffer a premature 

menopause where menopause occurs under the age of 40 

years. Causes of premature menopause include iatrogenic 

(cause unknown), surgery and medical treatments such as 

radiotherapy and chemotherapy. 

‘It is my belief that although the “typical” menopausal 

woman is likely to attend her doctor complaining of hot 

flushes and night sweats, many will have suffered from 

symptoms of GSM for some time before that. In my 

practice, it is not unusual for me to see much younger 

women in their late 30s and early 40s complaining of 

symptoms of GSM.’ 

Typically, we see a doctor when some element of our 

health changes quickly or dramatically. As Dr Onuma 

points out, the issue with treating GSM is that the onset 

happens slowly over time. 

‘If something comes on suddenly, we are much more 

likely to be concerned by it and seek medical attention,’ 

he says. ‘When something progresses slowly, the body and 

mind adapt and before long the sufferer is no longer certain 

of what was normal before and thus might feel reluctant to 

seek help in case they are told that it is their imagination. 

‘My advice for any woman suffering with any of the 

symptoms of menopause or of pelvic floor dysfunction in 

general is to have a voice, speak out, seek help from their 

doctor and keep seeking help even if it means going for a 

second or third opinion. The benefits of good pelvic floor 

health should not be underestimated.’ 

Treatment 

Options 

While GSM has traditionally been treated by hormonal 

means, there are now a number of different options 

available. 

‘The most common established treatment available for 

vaginal dryness and irritation related to a lack of oestrogen 

is oestrogen replacement,’ explains Dr Onuma. ‘The 

oestrogen replacement is not typically done through oral 

administration or by the application of patches, rather as 

a local application using either a cream or pessary inserted 

into the vagina.’ 

‘The advantage of local administration is that it mostly 

avoids the systemic effects of oestrogen and in women 

who still have a uterus these products can be used without 

the requirement of protecting the uterine lining with 

additional use of a progestogen,’ he continues. ‘When 

women are commenced on local oestrogen, they are often 

advised to use it consecutively for seven to 14 nights 

before commencing a maintenance regimen of one to 

three times per week.’ 

Where a patient is oestrogen sensitive or has a history of 

oestrogen dependent breast cancer, laser or PRP therapies 

can be used. These treatments focus on increasing 

connective tissue content, collagen in particular, within 


The Australian Centre for Female 

Pelvic & Vaginal Rejuvenation 

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the vaginal epithelium. PRP also enhances the growth of 

new vessels and nerves. 

‘The two most common types of laser used in nonsurgical 

laser vaginal treatments are the CO2 and Erbium- 

YAG lasers,’ explains Dr Onuma. ‘Both work by producing 

thermal injuries beneath the surface of the vaginal 

epithelium and “kickstarting” the formation of new 

collagen as a response to that thermal injury.’ 

‘PRP is obtained by taking blood from the patient, 

putting it in a specialised tube, spinning down the 

whole blood so that it separates into red blood at the 

bottom and plasma at the top separated by a gel buffer,’ 

he says. ‘Platelets are key factors in hard and soft tissue 

repair mechanisms and provide essential growth factors 

and cytokines.’ 

The main potential side effect of treating GSM with 

laser relates to a thermal injury, something Dr Onuma 

describes as ‘very uncommon’. There are few significant 

drawbacks to using PRP for GSM, but contraindications 

include certain blood and bleeding disorders, some skin 

diseases and metastatic disease. 

Oil or water based lubricants can also be used to reduce 

feelings of dryness and discomfort during intercourse. 

However, these products do not address the underlying 

problem of oestrogen deficiency. 

You’re 

Not Alone 

Let’s face it, broaching subjects like vaginal dryness and 

painful urination can be uncomfortable at best. But since 

you’re really only one awkward discussion away from 

starting your journey to greater health, improved comfort 

and more enjoyable sex, surely one honest chat with a 

healthcare professional is worth it. 

‘The possession of genitals is a normal and expected 

feature of human beings, yet the word “vagina” remains 

taboo,’ says Dr Onuma. ‘The impact of this on promoting 

female genital health cannot be underestimated and was at 

least part of the reason why the term vaginal atrophy has 

been largely replaced by GSM.’ 

‘Every woman has different symptoms, different degrees 

of bother and different priorities,’ he continues. ‘While 

comparing yourself with other women is natural, getting 

information from even your best friends can be filled with 

inconsistencies. Think about the quality of life you wish to 

achieve, assess what and how your symptoms bother you, 

and seek help from a qualified professional.’ CBM 

Empowering women through 

knowlege, choice and access to 

world class care 

Dr Oseka 

Onuma 

Gynaecologist & Pelvic 

Reconstructive Surgeon 

BSc. (Hons), MJur., CCST, 

MBBS, FRANZCOG, FRCOG 

ADELAIDE • SYDNEY • DARWIN 

DR OSEKA ONUMA 

4 Robe Terrace, Medindie SA 5081 

08 8344 6085 

Facsimile 08 8344 6087 

Email reception@dronuma.com.au 

www.dronuma.com.au 


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Skin 

o v e r

When it comes to 

beauty, age really 

is just a number. 

In 2017, American 

cosmetics company Cover 

Girl took a stand against 

the ageist rhetoric of recent 

years by naming then 69-yearold 

Maye Musk as the new 

face of its brand. 

The move was celebrated 

worldwide as a bold step 

towards greater age diversity in 

advertising and, on a practical 

level, sent a very important 

message – beauty does not 

fade with age. 

Musk’s image remains one of 

mature vitality, something any 

woman can aspire to. While fine 

lines and wrinkles are to some 

extent inevitable, it is possible 

to age gracefully with a healthy, 

glowing complexion once the 

right lifestyle and skincare 

adjustments are made. 

This issue, we look at the 

latest skincare formulations 

designed to help you remain 

fresh-faced and feeling beautiful 

in the years beyond 40. 


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y 

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5. 


Skin 

2. 

3. 

4. 

s1. 

upport and protect are the two key themes for your daytime skincare regimen as 

throughout the day we are exposed to a range of environmental aggressors. 

SPF will help protect the skin from harmful UV rays, while antioxidants 

work to limit the production of unstable oxygen molecules known as free 

radicals. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant. 

Retinol is another key anti-ageing ingredient. This vitamin A derivative 

treats fine lines, wrinkles, sun spots, dullness, crepiness and sagging skin 

by accelerating cell turnover and boosting collagen and elastin production. 

Texture is also of vital importance when it comes to a daytime 

moisturiser. Most women prefer a lightweight formula that performs well 

under makeup for day wear. 

7. 9. 

10. 

5. 6. 8. 

1. Endota Spa Peptide Firming Moisturiser, $110, 2. Cosmedix Emulsion, $115, 3. SKEYNDOR Power Oxygen 

Cream, $99, 4. Dr Hauschka Regenerating Day Cream, $108, 5. Ella Baché Eternal + Reconstructing Very 

Rich Cream, $145, 6. Pevonia Stem Cells Phyto-Elite Intensive Cream, $296, 7. The Body Shop Drops Of 

Youth Cream, $43, 8. Jurlique Nutri-Define Multi-Correcting Day Cream, $130, 9. Phytomer Pionniere XMF 

Perfection Youth Cream, $299, 10. Youth To The People Age Prevention Moisture Cream, $64. 


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ght 


Skin 

3. 

4. 5. 

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2. 

nce the lights go down, our skin goes into regeneration 

mode and works to repair any damage done during the day. 

To help this process along, night creams contain higher 

concentrations of anti-ageing compounds like retinol, 

glycolic acid and hyaluronic acid. 

Glycolic acid is a chemical exfoliant. It gently breaks down 

the substance that holds dead skin cells together, allowing 

them to be wiped away. Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance 

found in the skin. In skincare, its strength lies in its ability to 

retain water. It hydrates the skin for a fuller appearance. 

Night creams tend to be richer in texture than their daytime 

counterparts. While many moisturisers can be worn day or night, 

it is generally recommended to use a different product for each to 

ensure you benefit from a range of ingredients. 

o1. Germaine De Capuccini PRO 60+ Extra Nourishing Cream, $195, 2. Clarins Extra-Firming Night Cream, $125, 

6. 

7. 

8. 

9. 

10. 

3. Charlotte Tilbury Magic Night Cream, $185, 4. Dr Lewinn’s Eternal Youth Rich Nourishing Cream, $69.95, 5. 

mesoestetic Radiance DNA Intensive Cream, $148.50, 6. Elucent Whitening Night Moisturiser, $49.99, 7. Swisse 

Hibiscus Anti-Aging Night Cream, $24.95, 8. Aspect Dr Resveratrol Moisturising Cream, $94.60, 9. Arbonne RE9 

Advanced Night Repair Cream, $133, 10. Image Skincare Vital C Hydrating Overnight Masque, $95. 


SERUMS 

1. 2. 

3. 

4. 

erums are lightweight moisturisers that penetrate deep into the skin to deliver a 

concentrated dose of anti-ageing goodness. Depending on the product being 

used, serums can be applied in the morning, at night or both. They are 

typically worn beneath cream moisturisers. Because serums are designed 

to be highly concentrated, a little goes a long way. 

Traditional serums are water-based, but many now come in oil 

form. Anti-ageing serums deal primarily with fine lines, wrinkles and 

dehydration, but also tone, texture and dark spots. The ingredients to 

look out for in a serum are similar to those of day and night creams 

(vitamin C, retinol and hyaluronic acid to name a few); but, as with any 

skincare product, choose those which best align with your individual needs. 

12. 

10. 

11. 

5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 

1. Dermalogica Biolumin-C Serum, $130, 2. La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Serum, $69.95, 

3. Paula’s Choice Peptide Booster, $71.01, 4. Ella Baché Neobright Correcting Serum, $119, 5. Scout 

Cosmetics Cell Renewal Peptide Serum, $49.95, 6. Skinstitut Rejuvenate 15 Serum, $49, 7. Avene 

PhysioLift Smoothing Plumping Serum, $69.95, 8. Dr Hauschka Regenerating Serum, $118, 9. Organic 

Nation S4 Skinfood4 Vitamin Serum, $88, 10. Lab Series Future Rescue Repair Serum, $100, 11. Environ 

Focus Care Youth+ Tri-Peptide Avance Elixir, $154, 12. Revision Skincare Revox 7, $130. 


EYES 

HANDS 

Because the skin around the eyes is particularly vulnerable 

to ageing, eye creams are a worthwhile addition to mature 

skincare routines. These products often contain similar 

ingredients to moisturisers, but at different concentrations. 

Eye products should be applied with a light touch. 

Peter Thomas Roth 24K Gold Pure Luxury 

Lift & Firm Hydra-Gel Eye Patches, $98, 

Alpha-H Liquid Gold Firming Eye Cream, $99, 

Biologi Rejuvenation Eye Serum, $79.95. 

NECK 

The neck is particularly susceptible to 

time, with skin sagging and wrinkles 

among the most common complaints 

for this area. A new breed of antiageing 

products has been designed 

to smooth neck lines and restore 

fi rmness. SPF is also crucial for the 

prevention of advanced neck ageing. 

Revision Skincare Nectifirm 

Advanced, $169. 

While often an anti-ageing 

afterthought, hands can quickly 

give away a person’s age. Apply 

a good quality hand cream daily 

to keep the skin on your hands 

plump and hydrated. 

Natralus SuperVitals Daily 

Moisture Hand Cream, $14.95, 

Jurlique Rose Hand Cream, $29. 

LIPS 

Volume loss and lines around the 

mouth are some of the earliest 

signs of ageing. Lip serums are a 

convenient way to keep the lips 

looking supple and feeling smooth. 

Peter Thomas Roth 

Un-Wrinkle Lip Treatment, $43. 


Event 

Spotlight on 

pigmentation 

Pigmentation was the focus of more than 138 

attendees at the recent australian society 

of dermal clinicians’ (ASDC) conference in 

melbourne. words by Chrys Antoniou. 

The 7th ASDC Annual 

conference at the Rydges, 

Melbourne ran over two 

days - Sunday’s full day Plenary 

programme and Monday’s workshops 

- with a range of speakers including 

dermatologists, dermal clinicians, 

cosmetic physicians, a pharmacist 

and an international speaker with 

a background in phototherapy. 

Dermatologist Dr Michelle Rodrigues 

kicked off with a presentation of 

pigmentation in darker skin tones. 

She gave a timely reminder that due 

to Australia’s multicultural society, 

patients need to be treated based on 

their phototypes. 

Melasma is a common skin disorder 

and, while lighter skin types tend to 

line as they age, darker skins often 

present with pigmentation - but with 

smoother, less lined skin. 

Melasma is the most difficult 

pigment to treat. Considerations 

include where the pigment lies, its 

uniformity (unilateral is uncommon 

for melasma), and if the pigment is 

on the face or elsewhere (melasma is 

face only). Other factors to consider 

when treating pigmentation include 

the patient’s occupation, where they 

sit (is it close to a window?) and other 

indicators - for example, how often 

they reapply sunscreen. 

Co-existing conditions like solar 

elastosis, indicative of sun damage 

beneath the skin, are also important 

to consider, as there is an increase in 

inflammatory mediators with basal 

keratinocytes having an altered 

nucleic form. There is also an increase 

in vessel density and vessel size. 

This point was articulated by many 

speakers, so it is important to factor 

angiogenesis and the increase in 

VEGF when treating pigmentation. 

Across the board, treating post 

inflammatory hyperpigmentation 

(PIH) was an underlying theme for 

many presenters. 

Dr Gavin Chan spoke about 

treating melasma with lasers and 

discussed selective photothermolysis 

treatment. Professor Glen 

Calderhead, the international 

speaker, flew in from Korea to discuss 

pigmented lesions and how to treat 

them. Interesting observations 

included: irrespective of skin colour 

the melanocytes to keratinocytes 

are in a ratio of 1:40; and subcellular 

photothermolysis doesn’t kill 

the dendrites, which means no 

destruction of the cells. and thus no 


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Photos courtesy of Alfie Lombardi, Trusted Surgeons 

inflammation and therefore no PIH. Dr 

Aarthi Maria also discussed melasma and 

cautioned to not treat suspicious lesions, 

and how important it is to first identify 

the nature of the lesions. 

Baz Hama and Dr Alice Rudd both 

discussed topical ingredients for the 

treatment of pigmentation, with 

niacinamide being a great all-rounder and 

antioxidants being integral to an effective 

skincare regime. 

Another interesting talk was by dermal 

clinician Sarah McManus who discussed 

micro needling. The inflammatory 

pathways were assessed, with studies 

showing using topical tranexamic acid at 

3% while needling can have a positive 

effect on pigmentation. Isotretinoin 

consumed orally can also have an effect 

on cell turnover. Finally, another dermal 

clinican James Vivian discussed mela peel 

and how to use it to obtain lightening of 

the skin. 

Overall, the ASDC conference was 

a great success with many networking 

opportunities. Trusted Surgeons covered 

the event, posting photos and live feeds 

on social media and Clinical Imaging 

took photos over the two days. CBM 


Coming 

up 

Rosie 

When a clinical nutritionist puts her 

spin on traditional cocktails, you can 

bet they’re not just good, but good 

for you! 

Being healthy should be fun,’ laughs 

26-year-old clinical nutritionist, 

restaurateur and author of the 

unique new alcoholic almanac, Conscious 

Cocktails, Shannon Rosie, as she pours 

a nip of tequila in a cocktail shaker and 

adds a generous pinch of chilli flakes. 

She’s making a Spicy Senorita, a 

drink Shannon likens to a tropical fiesta 

in a glass (with a high kick, courtesy of 

the chilli). It’s Shannon’s version of a 

classic Margarita and it has a healthy, 

hangover-busting twist, thanks to aloe 

vera, ginger, the aforementioned chilli 

and pineapple juice. 

‘The aim is to outsmart alcohol,’ 

she explains, adding that the entire 

concept behind her first book, Conscious 

Cocktails, is balance. ‘If the liquor has 

one effect, the other ingredients are 

present to counteract that effect. In 

this case, aloe vera gives hydration and 

provides your gut with the digestive 

boost it needs after a big night. Chilli has 

fantastic metabolism boosting effects to 


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help process the alcohol and it’s rich 

in capsaicin, a compound that can 

help ease pain and infl ammation.’ 

Shannon’s book is brimming with 

similarly enticing drinks, with each 

recipe meticulously crafted by the 

lady herself to ensure an indulgence 

that doesn’t damage your health. 

‘I love science and I geek out 

over microbes,’ says the self-confessed 

health nerd. ‘I also love a party, 

so my readers get the benefi t of 

my studies and personal journey to 

fi nd my healthiest, happiest self, 

I unravelled the endless healing 

abilities of food.’ 

As is her nature, Shannon wanted 

to share this knowledge with others 

and completed a Bachelor of Health 

Science in Nutritional Medicine from 

Endeavour College of Natural Health 

in Sydney, setting up her practice 

and launching her website and two 

nutritional programs, The Good Gut 

to throw it out the window when 

we reach for sugary cocktails on the 

weekend? It’s as if alcohol falls under 

different rules. 

‘It made no sense to me at all 

and it’s why I created Conscious 

Cocktails. I take out sugar and all 

the nasties and replace them with 

nutritional medicinal boosters that 

counteract or balance the negative 

effects of alcohol. 

‘Small changes make a big 

science and fun in each deliciously, 

healthy cocktail.’ 

Standing elegantly at almost 

six foot tall, she is indeed the very 

picture of fun and glowing good 

health. With a mane of blonde 

locks highlighting her caramel skin 

and sparkling eyes, it’s clear to see 

Shannon walks her talk. 

‘The essence of my work is 

equilibrium,’ she continues. ‘People 

want to have fun – I know I do. They 

also want to be healthy, but nobody 

wants to stick to a regimen of denial, 

defeating discipline and impossible 

restriction. The great news is that 

nobody needs to! Food has endless 

healing abilities and should be used 

as medicine to help us heal ourselves 

from the inside out.’ 

Shannon’s health wasn’t always 

as good as it is today. As a child, 

she suffered from health issues and 

was often in and out of hospital 

and on heavy medication due to a 

ruptured appendix and subsequent 

blood poisoning. 

‘Eventually, I decided to take my 

health into my own hands. Through 

Guide and Lighten Up, in April 2017. 

‘I view health holistically, looking 

at each person as a system,’ she says 

of her work. ‘If you look at the body 

like a clock, it is easy to understand 

how one gear out of place can hinder 

the whole system from working. 

I will never treat headaches with 

painkillers, but instead fi gure out why 

someone is suffering with headaches. 

Dehydration? Stress? Hormones? 

Allergies? We typically fi nd that once 

the cause is identifi ed and treated, 

there are no more headaches.’ 

The response from her clients was 

overwhelming and Shannon knew 

she was on to something, but she 

wanted to take things further – to 

show people how they can live a 

full, fun life and IT'S still TIME maintain TO RETHINK their 

health. And so, 

THE 

Conscious 

WAY WE DRINK 

Cocktails 

was born. 

‘I realised that we are all so 

conscious about the food we eat 

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and began questioning why the hell 

that wasn’t being applied to what 

we drink. Why do we Zen out with 

yoga, gulp down green juices and 

steam salmon and kale all week, only 

Shannon Rosie 

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CONSCIOUS COCKTAILS 

SHANNON 

ROSIE 

difference. Experts agree that 

too much alcohol is defi nitely 

not healthy, but the jury is still 

out regarding the potential benefi ts 

of moderate alcohol consumption. 

While the research continues and 

the experts argue that point, let’s 

mitigate any potential damage by 

removing the toxic ingredients and 

replacing them with some badass 

superfoods!’ CBM 

SHANNON ROSIE 

Conscious Cocktails is available now 

for $40 at livingwithrosie.com 


Wellness 

Rethinking 

our drinking 

With wrinkles, puffiness and breakouts among 

alcohol’s less desirable effects, it looks like feeling hungover 

might be the least of our worries. words by Jane stabler. 

Wine might get better with 

age, but unfortunately the 

same can’t always be said 

for our skin. 

Most of us enjoy a drink, whether 

it’s celebrating with friends or 

unwinding after a long day at work. 

For many, a bottle of bubbly or a few 

drinks with friends is as much about 

symbolism and the ritual as it is about 

enjoying a tipple, which is why giving 

up the booze can be a challenge - 

even for those of us with impressive 

willpower. But as much as we may 

like a wine or two (or three…) on 

a Friday night, there are significant 

beauty reasons to lay off the booze on 

a more regular basis. 

So what is alcohol actually 

doing to your skin? The bad news is, 

it’s doing a lot of bad things. From 

permanent redness to premature 

wrinkles, the sobering fact is that 

alcohol and your skin are not friends, 

and they never will be. 

Dehydration 

We all know that the more you drink, 

the less hydrated you are – and that 

goes for your skin too. As a diuretic, 

alcohol forces water out of your 

body. That makes your skin look less 

plump and fresh the ‘morning after’ 

and, over time, it means wrinkles. 

Overdoing it on the booze also makes 

it more difficult for your body to 

rehydrate afterwards, and you may 

experience dry skin ‘the day after’ a 

big night. Immediately, the lack of 

water in your skin makes the lines 

you already have more visible, and 

eventually your skin won’t bounce 

back to its pre-drinking firmness the 

way it used to. 

Puffiness 

and redness 

On the flip side, too much alcohol 

can make your face puffy – usually 

after a night of sugary drinks. This is 

due to the inflammatory effect that 

alcohol (and sugar) has on our bodies. 

When we drink, it causes our insides 

to become inflamed and this presents 

in your skin as redness, breakouts 

and puffiness. The histamine released 

by alcohol also dilates the blood’s 

capillaries, and the result of that is 

redness of the skin. While you may 

not be concerned at the time, if 

you consistently get flushed from 

drinking – and that’s sustained over 

time – the redness can become 

prominent and permanent. 

Collagen loss 

and ‘breakouts’ 

There are two things no woman (or 

man for that matter) wants to hear, 

but drinking can cause both. Alcohol 

depletes vitamin A, which is crucial 

in the formation of new cells and 

collagen, which means too much 

alcohol can speed up the ageing 

process. Collagen loss is accelerated, 

making your skin look more 

weathered. To add insult to injury, 

a night on the sauce can also create 

or worsen ‘breakouts’. Again sugar is 

partially the culprit here. Alcoholic 

drinks are often high in sugar, and 

we know that cocktails and wine are 

among the worst. We also know that 

if you’re over-indulging too often, 

this sugar spike will show up as a 

‘breakout’. The dilation of your pores 

created by alcohol may sound like a 

good thing, but it can actually lead to 

blackheads and whiteheads. And let’s 

admit it: how many of us wash our 

faces properly after a big night out? 

That’s not helping either! 

Finally, and we know this isn’t 

about your face, but the average wine 

drinker adds an extra 2,000 calories to 


How TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR 

SKIN AND STILL HAVE A GOOD TIME 

their overall intake every month, which 

over an annual basis is the equivalent 

of eating 221 doughnuts! 

So which drinks are your skin’s worst 

enemy? We’re not suggesting that we 

all have to become teetotallers if we 

want good skin. We’re fi rm believers in 

having a good time and many of us can 

enjoy a drink without going overboard. 

But if you are worried about the effect 

alcohol is having on your skin, these 

are the top three drinks to avoid: 

THE MOJITO 

Sadly, the combination of sugar 

and alcohol found in most mojitos 

means they’re particularly bad for 

drinkers concerned about wrinkles. 

The disruptive duo leads to: systemic 

infl ammation, which can lead to 

premature ageing; and also creates a 

spike in insulin levels, which can create 

that ‘morning after’ acne that we’ve all 

suffered from. 

THE MARGARITA 

It’s not just the combination of sugar 

and alcohol that you need to worry 

about; the elements that make a 

margarita so delicious are also what 

make it so bad for your skin. Sugar plus 

salt plus booze means you get all the 

negatives of the above, plus a puffy face. 

RED WINE 

Heartbreakingly, red wine is one of 

the worst drinks for your skin and your 

face. Alcohol generally promotes the 

opening of blood vessels in the skin, 

which leads to increased redness – and 

red wine is one of the worst offenders 

because it’s also a histamine, which 

further adds to redness and flushing. If 

you’re prone to redness in your skin or 

you suffer from rosacea, red wine may 

quickly become your worst enemy. CBM 

The good news? Your skin, like 

any other organ, has the ability to 

regenerate itself and your body has 

an amazing rate of rehydration. But 

that regeneration depends on how 

much damage has been done. If 

you’ve been drinking for 15 years 

and decide to stop, it will definitely 

help your body going forwards, but 

your skin is not going to regenerate 

back to that of a non-drinker 15 

years younger. The truth is that 

once you destroy collagen, it’s 

difficult to get back; but there are 

ways to minimise the damage. 

KNOW YOUR LIMITS 

How your body handles and 

processes alcohol changes as you 

age. An alcoholic drink leaves your 

body in about three hours when 

you’re 20; but by the time you 

hit 40 it takes 33 hours – which 

explains why your recovery time is 

so much longer and your hangovers 

seem to get worse as you age! 

So basically if you’re drinking in 

your 40s and you’re worried about 

your skin, you should probably be 

waiting a day in between drinks – 

or keep it to once or twice a week. 

STAY HYDRATED 

We all know this one – alternate 

between water and alcohol if you’re 

going to drink. What you may not 

know is that alcohol is a toxin 

with little nutrient value and 

can contribute to poorer liver 

function, reduced immunity, 

hormone disruption, cell 

damage and insulin issues – 

all impacting on the quality, 

appearance and ageing of 

your skin. Alcohol is also a 

diuretic, so you can lose plenty 

of skin cell-loving water from 

the body quite rapidly, leaving 

your skin dehydrated and dull. 

Drinking plenty of water while 

you drink – and of course every 

day – is a good way to maintain 

some of the hydration that alcohol 

is depleting. 

CHOOSE LOW OR NO 

ALCOHOL OPTIONS 

As society becomes increasingly 

health conscious, the options for 

those who want to minimise their 

alcohol intake are increasing. 

And the good news is you can 

still actually have a wine without 

having a drink. The clever 

winemakers at Edenvale Beverages 

have created alcohol-free versions 

of your favourite wines, which 

also have roughly half the calories 

of standard wine. Their new 

Premium Reserve range includes 

a sparkling Blanc De Blanc, a 

sparkling Shiraz and a Pinot Noir. 

Made using exactly the same 

process as traditional wine, the 

alcohol is extracted at the final 

stage, meaning these wines are 

actually, well, wines. So instead of 

bemoaning never drinking again to 

save your skin, you can continue to 

drink wine and keep your collagen!

Feature 

Battle 

of the 

breath 


Wellness 

Everyone has 

bad breath 

sometimes, but 

for a small few it 

can be a chronic 

condition. We 

look at the 

causes, symptoms 

and treatment 

options for 

halitosis. 

Most people are familiar with 

waking up with heavy breath 

in the morning. However for 

a small minority, bad-smelling breath 

lasts long into the day and can become a 

chronic condition. 

Known as halitosis, lingering bad breath 

affects an estimated 2.4 per cent of the 

Australian adult population, and is mostly 

caused by sulphur-producing bacteria 

that live within the surface of the tongue 

and throat. Although this is normal, in 

someone who suffers from halitosis, these 

bacteria start to break down proteins at a 

very high rate, releasing odorous volatile 

sulphur compounds (VSC) at the back of 

the tongue and throat. 

While those who suffer chronic bad 

breath can spend hundreds of dollars on 

so-called ‘breath freshening’ mouthwashes, 

chewing gum and mints, these products 

tend not to eliminate the odour. 

Mouthwash, for example, simply masks 

it with its core ingredient – alcohol – and 

can even perpetuate the smell; while 

mints simply hide rather than rid the 

mouth of the odour. 

To understand why mouthwashes 

containing alcohol not only don’t work, 

but can actually exacerbate bad breath, it’s 

firstly important to understand the causes 

of bad breath. 

While transitory bad breath is short 

lasting and usually comes from eating 

foods heavily laced with garlic, onions and 

spices, halitosis is longer lasting and can 

have a number of causes. 

Failure to remove food particles from 

the mouth, through inadequate tooth 

brushing and flossing, can often lead to 

bad breath. Dental problems such as 

gum disease (gingivitis) and infection 

around the teeth (periodontal disease) 

will also mean patients harbour more 

bacteria than is usual. 

Up to 90 per cent of unpleasant oral 

odour originates from the bacteria that 

accumulate at the back of the tongue. This 

can be compounded by sinus problems, 

which can lead to a stream of mucous 


Wellness 

dripping down the back of the throat 

onto the tongue. As this mucous is 

broken down by bacteria, more odour 

is produced. 

Saliva is key to keeping the 

odour-causing bacteria in check, and 

therefore a dry mouth, or xerostomia, 

often results in halitosis. This is 

why many people wake with socalled 

‘morning breath’ – as saliva 

production is lower overnight, 

allowing bacteria to proliferate. A dry 

mouth can be caused by medicines, 

stress, or an underlying medical 

condition, and is also a result of 

consuming alcohol. This is why 

mouthwash formulations containing 

alcohol don’t tend to work. 

Rather than eliminating the odour, 

alcohol-based mouthwashes are 

counter productive, drying the 

soft tissues in the mouth leading 

to the faster formation of odourproducing 

bacteria. 

These mouthwashes have also been 

shown to cause irritation, and to alter 

oral tissues; so it is recommended 

children, diabetics and pregnant 

women in particular opt for an 

alcohol-free mouthwash. 

As well as causing bad breath, a 

dry mouth can lead to tooth decay 

and gum disease, as the saliva helps 

shield the mouth and teeth, keeping 

them clean. 

Even after the smell of stale smoke 

has left a smoker’s breath, regular 

cigarette consumption can also lead 

to halitosis. By starving the mouth 

of oxygen, smoking affects the fl ow 

of saliva in the mouth, which leaves 

the odour-producing bacteria free 

to form unchecked. As the chemicals 

contained in cigarette smoke damage 

the oral tissues, these bacteria are 

also able to move more freely, further 

compounding the problem. In the 

long term, smoking can also lead 

to gingivitis, which is also a cause 

of halitosis. 

Although much less common, 

halitosis can also be an indication of 

another underlying medical condition 

– including infections of the lungs, 

throat or nose, kidney and liver 

problems, and the infl ammation of 

the lining of the stomach. 

Recently, certain fad-diets have 

also claimed bad breath as an 

unfortunate side-effect. Crash 

dieting, fasting and low-carbohydrate 

diets such as the Atkins Diet, cause 

the body to break down fat, which 

leads to the production of chemicals 

called ketones that can be smelt 

on the breath. 

Many medications are known to 

cause bad-breath. These include: 

nitrates, which are used to treat 

angina; some chemotherapy drugs; 

and tranquillisers. Medicines used 

to treat diabetes can also result in 

dry mouth, and therefore cause 

bad mouth odour. 

Effectively treating halitosis 

depends on its underlying cause. 

Avoiding dehydration, smoking, 

alcohol and maintaining good oral 

hygiene (including regular brushing 

and fl ossing) can all help. Gentle but 

thorough scraping of the tongue may 

also be required, from the back of the 

tongue towards the front. Ultimately, 

however, it is important to speak to 

a doctor or dentist to determine the 

cause of halitosis, and fi nd the most 

suitable solution. CBM 

5 

STEPS 

TO FRESH 

BREATH 

1. 

Maintain good dental hygiene: 

Brushing your teeth morning and 

night will help rid the mouth of stray 

food particles. Use floss to get in 

between the teeth for a thorough 

clean. Scraping the back of the 

tongue will help keep bacteria, and 

therefore odour, in check. 

2. 

Stay hydrated: Drinking eight 

glasses of water a day will help 

ensure you can make enough saliva 

to keep your mouth healthy. To help 

stay hydrated, remember to keep 

your consumption of alcohol, coffee 

and cigarettes to a minimum. 


3. 

Switch your mouthwash: If 

you’re using an alcohol-based 

mouthwash, it’s time to make 

a change. Check the label and 

choose one without alcohol 

to ensure your mouth stays 

hydrated and the tissues in tact. 

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4. 

Eat well: Your body finds 

some foods harder to break 

down than others. Onions, 

garlic and beans all produce 

gases that cause bad breath. 

Fresh fruit and veggies, on 

the other hand, don’t; and 

carrots and apples even help 

clean your teeth naturally. 

5. 

Chew: Chewing sugar-free 

gum can help create saliva, 

which combats dry mouth. 


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A week in 

Tasmania’s 

Natural 

Nirvana 

Before you book your next overseas holiday, 

consider a week exploring Tasmania. It really 

is Australia’s environmental wonderland. 

words by David Hickie. 

Bridestowe Lavender Estate 

Picture credit: Brian Dullaghan 


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Devonport 

Strahan 

Wineglass Bay 

Freycinet Peninsula 

Cynet 

Aseven-day fl y-drive holiday, 

leisurely motoring around the 

emerald and jade hills and valleys, 

crystal clear rivers and streams, 

and viridescent tall timbers of the 

Apple Isle, promises: 

• short fl ights in and out; 

• easy driving on well maintained 

highways – specifi cally attuned to, 

and clearly signposted for, tourism 

– to all major destinations; 

• prices for almost everything that 

defy the usual traveller-gouging 

which seems to dampen many 

vacation experiences; and 

• an unexpected appreciation of 

the extraordinary kaleidoscope 

of native ‘greens’ – from mint 

to myrtle, chartreuse to celadon 

to citron – spontaneously and 

continuously, hour after hour, 

sparking renewed appreciation of 

this unspoiled natural sanctuary. 

There are regular fl ights, 

throughout each day of the week, 

into both Launceston in the north 

and Hobart in the south. 

An ideal itinerary, for those with 

limited time, would involve a sevenday 

plan – with an early arrival on 

Day 1 (into either Launceston or 

Hobart) and the fi nal day reserved for 

return fl ights to the mainland. 

We recently enjoyed the following 

round trip, beginning in Launceston. 


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day 1 

Launceston & 

Deloraine 

A good tip is to catch one of 

the early morning flights into 

Launceston (population 85,000) 

to allow a full day sightseeing. 

Rental car desks are conveniently 

adjacent to the baggage collection 

exit – book in advance and your car 

will be ‘ready to go’ in the car park 

immediately adjoining the compact 

airport terminal. 

A relaxing mid-morning stop 

is colourful Launceston City 

Park (established 1820) featuring 

magnificent mature shrubs and trees 

(many of English origin) shading 

a series of notable monuments and 

fountains; a huge duck pond and 

mini-train ride for youngsters; the 

John Hart Conservatory and historic 

Albert Hall; the famous Japanese 

macaque monkey enclosure (also 

known as ‘snow monkeys’ because 

they can cope with temperatures 

as low as -20C) which was donated 

in 1965 by the citizens of Ikeda 

when Launceston became a 

‘sister city’ with that municipality 

in Japan; a children’s playground; 

and a tree-sheltered café with 

multiple outdoor settings across 

soft, lush lawns. 

Just a 15-minute walk (or 

three-minute drive) from the city 

centre is Cataract George, boasting 

the world’s longest single-span 

chairlift (457m, with a central span 

of 308m). The panoramic ride across 

the canyon takes five minutes, 

overlooking landscaped gardens, 

numerous hiking trails for the more 

adventurous, and two 

large swimming pools for family 

picnics. The site also includes a 

café and restaurant, plus dozens of 

roaming peacocks. 

A short walk along the cliff edge 

stands a magnificent suspension 

bridge over the South Esk River, 

which delights (and simultaneously 

frightens) visitors by swaying 

unpredictably as you pass across 

its centre strands. 

A 30-minute drive (50km) to the 

west of central Launceston sits the 

3,000 citizen agricultural centre of 

Deloraine (named after a character 

from Sir Walter Scott’s poem The 

Lay Of The Last Minstrel) on the 

aptly named Meander River. Visitor 

attractions include Quamby Bluff 

and Lobster Falls walking tracks; 

and cheese factory, salmon and 

truffle farm tours. 

Deloraine is also one of 

Tasmania’s most significant 

regional centres for arts and 

crafts. Particularly notable is its 

celebrated Yarns Artwork In Silk, 

a large-scale textile treasure created 

in four panels, each measuring 

3.5mx4m. Crafted by more than 

300 local artists, it took 10,000 

hours and 200 metres of hand-dyed 

silk to complete. 

Back in Launceston for 

the evening, La Cantina 

Italian restaurant (on George 

Street) offers good value for 

money holiday fare, with quick 

service, friendly staff and lots 

of tables to accommodate 

unplanned tourist arrivals. 

day 2 

Bay Of Fires 

& Freycinet 

National Park 

Heading east from Launceston, 

it’s an easy 2.5-hour drive 

(minimal traffic) to the 

spectacular coastline along 

Bay Of Fires – a conservation 

area (famous for its crystalclear 

waters, sugar-white sandy 

beaches and orange lichencovered 

granite boulders) 

stretching 50km from Binalong 

Bay in the south to Eddystone 

Point in the north. 

In 2009 Lonely Planet 

named it the ‘world’s hottest 

travel destination’. 

The bay was given its name 

in 1773 by English navigator 

Captain Tobias Furneaux (who 

accompanied James Cook on his 

second voyage of exploration). 

While charting the cost from 

his ship Adventure, Furneaux 

observed the many fires set by 

the local Aboriginal people along 

the beaches. 

On the road into scenic 

Binalong Bay (population 200), a 

‘must stop’ is Lichen Restaurant 

and Café, offering a spectacular 

verandah view up the coastline 

and across both the nearby 

viewing platform for passing 

pods of migrating whales and 

playful visitors strolling over, 

and swimming in, the large 

natural rock pools. 

Down the scenic east coast 

another 1.5-hour drive is the 

magnificent Coles Bay and 

nearby Freycinet National Park 

(a peninsula defined by Schouten 

Island and a granite mountain 

range known as the Hazards). 

The most popular walking trails 

all lead to Wineglass Bay. 


FREYCINET 

Tasmania’s First 

National Park 

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Freycinet was first discovered by the Dutch 

explorer Abel Tasman in 1642, when navigating 

the east coast of Tasmania. He named Schouten 

Island (1.6km south of the Freycinet Peninsula 

and now part of the Freycinet National Park) and 

nominated his nearby last sighting of Australia – 

before turning east to New Zealand – to be known 

as the peninsula ‘Vanderlyn’s Eylandt’ (believing 

it to be a chain of islands). 

The first landing by Europeans occurred with 

Captain Weatherhead of the transport ship 

Matildaon in 1791. However due to the narrow 

northern isthmus, Weatherhead (like Tasman) 

also mistook it for an island. This myth was 

subsequently dispelled during the visit of French 

explorer Nicholas Baudin in 1802-03, who named 

the peninsula after French explorer Louis de 

Freycinet. Baudin also named the region’s Cape 

Baudin, Cape Faure, Cape Forestier and Thouin 

Bay, although that bay is now known as the world 

famous Wineglass Bay. 

The area was reserved as a National Park 

in 1916, making it (along with My Field) the 

oldest in Tasmania. 

Today the Freycinet Peninsula is renowned for 

the dramatic pink granite peaks of the Hazards 

Range, and its secluded bays below, sheltering 

white sandy beaches and bird-filled lagoons. 

The Moulting Lagoon is a wetland sanctuary 

for black swans, water fowl and other migratory 

birds; lucky visitors may observe a majestic whitebellied 

sea eagle gliding overhead. 

Among the favoured treks through Freycinet 

National Park are: 

• a half-day excursion down from the top 

of Wineglass Bay lookout to the azure 

waters of the beach itself, and back to the park 

entrance via the Hazards Range for amazing 

views of Great Oyster Bay and 

the coastline surrounding the seaside village 

of Swansea; and 

• a 2.5-day hike along the whole length of 

Freycinet peninsula, stopping at remote jewels 

such as Cooks Beach and Bryans Beach. 

Other favoured activities in the Park include 

kayaking, diving and snorkeling – the latter two 

rewarded with rare underwater views of abundant 

marine life. Camping inside the Park is extremely 

popular in summer and autumn, and is allocated 

by ballot in August each year. 


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day3 

Hobart & MONA 

It’s a pleasant 2.5-hour drive from 

the Freycinet Peninsula to Tasmania’s 

capital city Hobart (population 

225,000). And to minimise further 

travel times (and maximise sightseeing) 

it’s good advice to make Hobart your 

‘home base’ for the next four nights. 

One of the ‘must see’ excursions 

from Hobart is MONA – David Walsh’s 

idiosyncratic Museum of Old and 

New Art (the largest privately funded 

museum in Australia) carved into the 

cliff face over three levels within the 

Moorilla winery, 11km north of Hobart 

on the Berriedale peninsula overlooking 

the Derwent River. 

Described by its owner as a 

‘subversive adult Disneyland’, the 

always controversial museum presents 

antiquities, modern and contemporary 

art from Walsh’s massive personal 

collection – everything from ancient 

Egyptian mummies to some of the 

world’s most infamous and thoughtprovoking 

contemporary works. 

MONA is open Wednesday-Monday 

(closed most Tuesdays) from 10am-6pm. 

Catch the ferry (a 25-minute ride) or 

bus (30-minutes) from Brooke Street 

Pier on the Hobart waterfront. 


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MONA 

‘Subversive 

Adult Disneyland’ 

Once you’ve conquered the 99 

steps up from the wharf, the 

important first task upon entry to 

MONA is to arm yourself with 

‘The O’ – a custom-built, hand-held 

device (similar to a mobile phone 

with ear plugs) which each visitor is 

given for free. 

It tells you about the work on 

display – by instantly determining 

precisely where you are in the 

museum and which individual 

artwork you are observing at any 

particular time. 

For each work, ‘The O’ allows 

you to choose between: 

• Art Wank – a short and pithy, but 

otherwise traditional, mini essay; 

• Gonzo – ramblings from Walsh 

himself and some of his buddies 

about ‘what the stuff on show 

means on a more personal level’; 

• Bite-sized nuggets of information 

and interviews with artists; and 

• Buttons to let the museum 

authorities know whether you 

‘Love’ or ‘Hate’ something. 


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PORT 

ARTHUR 

Earth’s End For 

some 

Now set in 40 hectares of 

landscaped grounds, Port Arthur 

was named after George Arthur, 

the Lieutenant Governor of Van 

Diemen’s Land. 

The settlement started as a 

timber station in 1830, but from 

1833 it became the punishment 

destination for the hardest of 

convicted British criminals – those 

who had re-offended after their 

arrival in Australia. 

In addition Port Arthur had some 

of the strictest security measures of 

the British penal system, including 

the infamous ‘Separate Prison’ – 

based on a shift from traditional 

physical punishment (usually 

severe whippings involving several 

dozen lashes of the cat-o’-nine-tails 

while a prisoner was strapped to a 

wooden structure) to psychological 

punishment (including wearing 

woollen hoods over their 

faces whenever outside their solo 

cells and being forced to remain 

silent at all times). 

After several years of total 

non-communication, many of the 

prisoners psychologically punished 

by relocation from the general 

prison to isolation in the ‘Separate 

Prison’ developed mental illness 

due to lack of light and sound as a 

result, an asylum 

was duly built next door to the 

‘Separate Prison’. 

The peninsula on which Port 

Arthur is located is a naturally 

secure site, being surrounded 

by water (rumoured by the 

administration to be sharkinfested). 

The 30m wide isthmus 

of Eaglehawk Neck (the only 

connection to the mainland) was 

fenced and guarded by soldiers, man 

traps and half-starved dogs. 

Occasionally prisoners did try 

to escape. In one famous attempt, 

George ‘Billy’ Hunt disguised 

himself using a kangaroo hide and 

endeavoured to flee across the Neck, 

but the half-starved guards on duty 

tried to shoot him to supplement 

their meagre rations. As the bullets 

flew, Hunt threw off his disguise and 

surrendered, receiving 150 lashes. 

Port Arthur Prison is also the 

location of one of Australia’s 

earliest novels, 1874’s For The Term 

Of His Natural Life by Marcus 

Clarke (also made into a film in 

1927). It tells the horrendous 

story of Rufus Dawes, wrongfully 

convicted of a crime and transported 

from England to the prison where, 

despite numerous attempts, he never 

successfully escapes. 


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Port Arthur Penal 

Settlement 

The World Heritage-listed Port 

Arthur Historic Site (a 90-minute 

drive from Hobart) is the best 

preserved convict site in Australia, 

and among the most significant 

convict era sites worldwide. 

day 5 

Hobart Markets 

& Huonville/ 

Cygnet 

If you are in Hobart on a weekend 

morning, tourists usually enjoy: 

• Saturday’s Salamanca Place 

Markets (over 300 street stalls 

on the Hobart waterfront); or 

• Sunday’s Farm Gate produce 

markets (dozens of trestle tables 

laden with the island’s freshest 

seasonal produce, from both 

land and sea, in a blocked-off 

city street a short walk up from 

the waterfront). 

Alternately, directly behind 

Hobart the landmark Mount 

Wellington (first ascended by 

explorer/navigator George Bass 

in 1798) rises 1,271m above sea 

level. A narrow sealed road winds 

22km from Hobart’s CBD to the 

summit, where an enclosed lookout 

provides views north and east across 

the Derwent River plus glimpses of 

World Heritage areas nearly 100km 

to the west. From Hobart, the 

most distinctive feature of Mount 

Wellington is the cliff of dolerite 

columns known as the ‘Organ Pipes’. 

These potential morning diversions 

are often followed by a short drive 

south to the tranquil towns of 

Huonville (35-minutes) and then 

Cygnet (a further 15 minutes). 


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6 

Queenstown & Strahan 

Leaving Hobart, drive northwest across the 

undulating peaks and valleys of the Wild 

Rivers National Park (part of the Tasmanian 

Wilderness World Heritage Area) to emerge 

onto the infamous ‘moonscape’ above former 

timber and mining centre Queenstown (3.5 

hours), and then onto the sharp contrast of 

idyllic Strahan (a further 40 minutes) on the 

northern tip of Macquarie Harbour. 

The dramatic drive – down a steep, 

spiraling road with over 90 sharp bends – into 

Queenstown (population now under 2,000) 

on the slopes of Mount Owen is described 

truthfully as ‘a spectacular testament to the 

brutal reality of Tasmania’s mining past’. 

Once the world’s richest mining town, 

copper mining and mass logging in the early 

1900s (when the population of the town and 

surrounding district was 10,500) have created 

what government travel guides now describe 

as a ‘surreal and rocky moonscape of bare 

coloured conglomerate’. 

The mountainous area was first explored in 

1862, but when alluvial gold was discovered 

nearby in the 1880s the Mount Lyell Gold 

Mining Company was formed and in 1892 the 

mine also began searching for copper. By 1900 

Queenstown was the centre of the thriving 

mining district, boasting numerous smelting 

works, brickworks and sawmills. 

Peaceful Strahan (population 700) is a 

harbour-side village, belying its dark convict 

past, nestled on the edge of the Tasmanian 

Wilderness World Heritage Area and gateway 

to the World Heritage Listed Franklin-Gordon 

Wild Rivers National Park. 

Historically Strahan is full of stories 

from the days when convicts and pioneers 

toughed it out in Tassie’s rugged ‘wild west’. 

Nearby in Macquarie Harbour is notorious 

Sarah island, a windswept and barren site 

established as a brutal convict prison in 1821 

where inmates labored under the harshest 

conditions in the rainforest, felling ancient 

pines for boat building. 

More uplifting are the breathtaking daily 

boat cruises which depart from Strahan’s wharf 

for the journey to Heritage Landing and the 

densely wooded, pristine temperate rainforests 

of the lower Gordon River – showcasing 

majestic Huon pines that grow to an age over 

3,000 years. 


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day 7 

Burnie & Devonport 

Leaving Strahan, it’s a drive straight north 

towards the Bass Strait-facing cities of 

Burnie (2 hours 15 minutes) and then onto 

Devonport (a further 30 minutes). 

Burnie (population approaching 30,000) is 

a port city on the north-west coast founded 

in 1827 as Emu Bay, before being renamed in 

the 1840s for William Burnie, a director of 

the Van Diemen’s Land Company. 

Since the closure of its controversial paper 

pulp mill, Burnie has moved on from its 

largely industrial past and reinvented itself 

as a vibrant and creative city adjacent to a 

largely unspoiled coastline. 

The best place to see local crafts and 

artisans at work is the Makers Workshop 

(part contemporary museum, part arts centre, 

gallery and craft workshop) where visitors 

can meet the ‘makers’ – you’ll find papermaking, 

cheese tasting, ceramics, textiles, 

glass, print makers, sculptors and many more. 

Meanwhile the industrial history of Burnie 

can be explored at the Burnie Regional 

Museum, where guests wander along a replica 

Federation-era street and view how ordinary 

citizens lived over 100 years ago. 

Fellow port city Devonport (population 

30,000+) stands where the Mersey 

River meets Bass Strait and hosts the 

Spirit Of Tasmania ferry on its voyage 

to and from Melbourne. 

Maritime history looms large and on 

the Devonport waterfront, the Bass Strait 

Maritime Centre has extensive exhibits 

about early explorers, shipwrecks and 

steamers. A highlight is a life size steamer’s 

bridge where visitors can take the helm 

and steam out of the Mersey; or if you are 

feeling brave, steer through the infamous 

Rip in a storm at night. 

The Devonport Regional Gallery (housed 

in an old church) is dedicated to Tasmanian 

art. And heritage-listed Home Hill (now 

a museum) was the residence of former 

Australian Prime Minister Joseph Lyons in 

the early 1900s. CBM 


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FHITFitness 

Lauren 

with 

MARIA LEAHY TALKS TO 

LAUREN HANNAFORD 

ABOUT MAINTAINING 

MOTIVATION, FITNESS ON 

DEMAND AND BUILDING 

REAL LIFE CONNECTIONS 

IN AN INCREASINGLY 

VIRTUAL WORLD. 

The fi rst thing you notice 

about Lauren Hannaford is 

her energy. Even through the 

phone, the popular personal trainer’s 

vibrant nature radiates through, 

immediately revealing why in this 

digital age she has attracted such a 

dedicated following. 

With 41,000 connections on 

Instagram alone, and the lean physique 

and bubbly personality to go with it, 

Lauren is in many respects a modern 

day fi tness star. But unlike some of her 

Insta-famous peers, Lauren’s wellness 

career started long before social media 

came to dominate so much of our lives. 

By the time Lauren took on the 

persona of Dorothy the Dinosaur and 

went on tour with The Wiggles, she 

was already an accomplished gymnast, 

had worked as a gymnastics coach and 

was a qualifi ed personal trainer. But 

it wasn’t until she embarked on this 

rather unusual adventure that she was 

forced to distil her training knowledge 

into a gym-free fi tness solution. 


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FHIT 

ANY QUICK TIPS? 

‘My quick tip isn’t a quick 

one – it’s consistency,’ 

laughs Lauren. ‘Staying 

consistent and continuing 

to progress is the quick tip 

because before you know it 

six months has gone by and 

you’re fitter, healthier, more 

active and happier.’ 


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‘I grew up as an elite gymnast, 

having started gymnastics when I 

was fi ve. I trained and competed 

nationally for most of my life,’ she 

explains. ‘Then I was coaching 

gymnastics and transitioned that 

knowledge into more everyday fi tness 

training. Instead of always doing the 

usual shuttle run to push-ups, I 

would do a run cartwheel and then 

do some push-ups!’ 

‘My life then went pretty randomly 

in a completely [different] 

direction when I toured with 

The Wiggles,’ she continues. 

‘With travelling and being on 

the road all the time, I needed 

to fi gure out how I was going to 

keep that element of fi tness and 

training for myself, while being 

outside of my daily routine and 

the gymnastics gym.’ 

Undeterred by the impractical 

nature of touring, Lauren 

set about developing a more 

convenient approach to fi tness. 

The resulting workout would 

eventually inspire a move into 

fi tness entrepreneurship as the 

face and founder of FHIT by 

Lauren Hannaford. 

FHIT is a functional high intensity 

workout program that requires no 

equipment and can be performed 

anywhere by anyone at any time. 

Through an online subscription 

platform, FHIT members have the 

option to follow a six or 12 week 

workout plan or to dip in and out of 

the guided training video library as 

they please. 

The nutrition side of FHIT by 

Lauren Hannaford is equally fl exible 

in that members can follow a set six 

week meal plan that aligns with their 

recommended calorie intake or work 

more freely with the recipe bank to 

build menus of their own. 

While Lauren acknowledges the 

potential business benefi ts of focusing 

on a particular audience, FHIT caters 

for everyone. ‘It’s for the time poor 

parent who needs to be able to just 

grab a moment and do a workout and 

the high-end executive who is just 

as time poor,’ she says. ‘I encourage 

everyone to do it at their own pace. 

There are low impact, low intensity 

workouts, but there are also really 

fast paced high intensity workouts 

so there is something that suits 

everyone. You do it at the level you’re 

up to and the pace that suits you.’ 

I TELL PEOPLE TO 

REMEMBER HOW 

THEY FEEL AFTER 

EACH WORKOUT 

AND TO TURN UP 

FOR THAT SAME 

FEELING. 

BUILDING 

CONNECTIONS 

Given her experience in both fi tness 

and performance, Lauren’s transition 

to virtual trainer seems like a natural 

progression, but the 32-year-old says 

FHIT by Lauren Hannaford was as 

much inspired by the women who 

reached out to her online as her own 

desire to merge her existing skills. 

‘I had so many mums writing to 

me through Facebook and Instagram 

because I was putting videos up on 

my social of me training backstage 

or in a car park,’ she explains. ‘They 

were writing and asking questions 

about how I stay motivated and what 

I eat and wishing they could do some 

form of exercise while their child 

was asleep. I saw I needed to create 

something for these people that they 

could access that’s going to make 

them feel good; something 

that will help them create a moment 

for themselves.’ 

While the concept of human 

connection may seem out of place 

in the online fi tness world, it is 

Lauren’s ability to connect with 

FHIT followers through a variety of 

mediums that makes her program 

so unique. ‘I base everything on 

communication and emotional 

connection,’ she says. ‘It’s amazing 

how many people send me 

an email and write as though 

we’ve known each other forever 

because of the style of [workout] 

I’ve tried to create.’ 

This sense of connection is 

not confi ned to Lauren and her 

clients, but has gone on to spark 

an international community 

of FHIT followers through a 

members only Facebook group. It 

was through this page that Lauren 

recently witnessed two Canadian 

women bond as they discovered 

they were both from Ontario. ‘To 

see these two people connecting 

with the same interests and the 

same goal is just such a nice 

feeling,’ she recalls. 

CHANGING 

PERSPECTIVES 

While FHIT by Lauren Hannaford is 

easy to use and integrate into daily 

life, it is by no means reductionist 

in its approach to health. The 

program has been carefully crafted 

to address the key elements that 

restrict weight loss and limit healthful 

living – movement (or lack thereof), 

nutrition, lifestyle and mindset. 

It is the last of these factors 

that has gained much attention 

in recent years, yet many people 

still struggle to align their actions 

with their goals. When asked about 

maintaining motivation, Lauren says 

she encourages her clients to focus on 

the short-term benefi ts of working out 

rather than becoming intimidated by 


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FHIT Membership 

Full access to the 

FHIT by Lauren Hannaford 

workout library 

lofty long-term goals. 

‘I always say think about how 

you’ll feel afterwards, how you’ll 

feel once the workout is done. You 

might be puffed out or it might be a 

difficult workout to do, but you feel 

invigorated from it. It’s almost like 

the more energy you expend, the 

more energy you feel you’ve got. You 

feel that classic endorphin rush. 

‘Have your goals, but break it 

down, make it shorter term. You’re 

not necessarily turning up because 

you’ve got a goal that’s at the end 

of the month or end of the year. 

Literally turn up because of how the 

end of your workout yesterday made 

you feel and come back the next day 

for that same feeling.’ 

Interestingly, while so many of us 

adopt the latest fitness offering with 

the rather superficial goal of weight 

loss, as we proceed on our fitness 

journeys Lauren has noticed how the 

focus is inclined to shift to something 

far more important, but much more 

difficult to explain. 

‘The thing that I love the most is 

that before people even talk about 

losing the baby weight or being down 

two dress sizes, they always say how 

it makes them feel,’ Lauren reveals. 

‘You turn up for something because 

of the emotional connection to it. 

People always write to say, “I love 

doing my FHIT workout, it makes me 

feel so good,” or “Before I know it my 

15 minutes is over and I just want to 

keep going”. Then they say, “And I’ve 

lost my baby weight”. 

‘It is exactly my intention that 

weight loss is not the main focus 

and that they keep turning up for 

how the workout makes them 

feel. They feel energised, they feel 

encouraged, they feel motivated and 

they’ve lost weight.’ 

Having long been inundated with 

messages about weight loss, Lauren’s 

perspective seems refreshingly 

forward thinking. By transitioning 

our intentions from how we look to 

how we feel, perhaps we could unlock 

a more enjoyable relationship with 

fitness, one where weight loss, where 

appropriate, becomes a happy side 

effect of genuine healthful living. 

In one sense this idea seems almost 

radical. Yet in another, it feels just 

right. CBM 

15, 30 and 45 minute 

guided workouts with high and 

low intensity options 

No equipment required 

Weekly meal guides, 

nutritional advice and 

healthy recipes 

Personalised fitness testing 

Mindfulness advice 

and exercises 

Access to the Facebook 

FHIT community. 

FHIT membership 

costs $10.95 per week. 

For more information visit 

www.laurenhannaford.com.au. 


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