CosBeauty Magazine #84
CosBeauty is the #BeautyAddict's guide to lifestyle, health and beauty in Australia. In this issue: - Celebrity Trend Spotting - Mother's Day Gift Guide - Winter Skin Saviours - Pregnant? What products are safe to use - About Face; Rejuvenation with lasers and injectables
CosBeauty is the #BeautyAddict's guide to lifestyle, health and beauty in Australia.
In this issue:
- Celebrity Trend Spotting
- Mother's Day Gift Guide
- Winter Skin Saviours
- Pregnant? What products are safe to use
- About Face; Rejuvenation with lasers and injectables
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COSBEAUTY<br />
LIFESTYLE HEALTH & BEAUTY<br />
ISSUE 84 MAY-JULY 2019<br />
celebrity<br />
trends<br />
spotted<br />
OUT & ABOUT<br />
MOTHER’S DAY<br />
GIFT GUIDE<br />
winter<br />
skin<br />
saviours<br />
PREGNANT?<br />
WHAT PRODUCTS<br />
ARE SAFE TO USE<br />
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CONTENTS<br />
BEAUTY<br />
REGULARS<br />
8 Editor’s Letter<br />
10 Beauty Insider<br />
108 Ed’s Faves<br />
FEATURES<br />
20 Celebrity Trends Spotted<br />
Who better to look to for the<br />
latest makeup & fashion trends<br />
than the big name celebrities<br />
spotted strutting their stuff?<br />
50 Light Therapies Explained<br />
The power of light is infinite.<br />
From targeting wrinkles, fine<br />
lines and scars to improving<br />
skin complexion and hyperpigmentation,<br />
light-based<br />
therapies can treat a wide range<br />
of facial ageing concerns.<br />
64 Your Guide to Cosmetic<br />
Injectables<br />
Do you know your neurotoxins<br />
from your HA fillers? We<br />
simplify the jargon and give you<br />
the what’s what of injectables<br />
70 How Will You Age?<br />
When it comes to how our skin<br />
ages, it seems it’s a case of like<br />
mother, like daughter.<br />
78 Pregnant?<br />
Dos & don’ts for facial<br />
rejuvenation<br />
90 Happy Mother’s Day<br />
We’ve done the hard work for<br />
you. Here are our favourite<br />
picks for the perfect Mother’s<br />
Day gift or even a guilty<br />
pleasure for yourself.<br />
28 Makeup Tricks to Look Younger<br />
As we age, cosmetics that once<br />
enhanced our looks can become<br />
unflattering. These beauty<br />
products can help you turn back<br />
the clock and revive a youthful<br />
complexion.<br />
34 Eye Spy<br />
With a few expert techniques<br />
and products, a steady hand can<br />
create ways to really make your<br />
eyes pop.<br />
40 Winter Skin Saviours<br />
Dry skin is winter’s worst side<br />
effect and a build-up of dead<br />
cells on the surface means<br />
moisture sits on the outside<br />
and doesn’t penetrate to the<br />
deeper layers.<br />
98 All That Glitters<br />
Bling is not just for jewels in<br />
2019. This season rock the<br />
glitter trend by applying it to<br />
the cheekbones, eyelids, inner<br />
corners and lips for the blingedout<br />
beauty looks we love.<br />
100 Lips<br />
Matte vs gloss
WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE<br />
74 The Dos & Don’ts of Falling<br />
Pregnant<br />
Could your lifestyle be hindering<br />
your hopes of starting a family?<br />
Here, a check list of the habits you<br />
should halt – and some to take<br />
up – to improve your chances of<br />
conceiving.<br />
86 Intimate Surgery<br />
Adelaide gynaecologist and pelvic<br />
reconstructive surgeon Dr Oseka<br />
Onuma explains how minimally<br />
invasive genital surgery can<br />
transform lives.<br />
102 Woman on a Mission<br />
Stephenie Rodriguez is an Australian<br />
businesswoman, award-winning<br />
digital marketer and the founder<br />
of JOZU for Women Inc. She is the<br />
inventor of the world’s first personal<br />
safety ecosystem designed by<br />
women, with compassion.<br />
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From the<br />
Editor<br />
I<br />
do love summer, but even I’m looking forward to some cooler weather<br />
ahead. However, the cold can cause havoc with our skin due to the lack<br />
of moisture in the air while the bite of the wind can cause chapping.<br />
In response, it’s only natural to luxuriate in a hot shower or bath, but<br />
sometimes this only exacerbates the problem. The heat can actually strip<br />
the skin of its natural oils and contribute to moisture loss and ultimately<br />
dehydration. In our special feature on page 40 we have collected the best of the<br />
best ‘winter skin saviours’ to help combat these skin problems that are almost<br />
impossible to avoid.<br />
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, so take a look at our special Gift<br />
Guide starting on page 90 – you won’t be able to resist these gift sets and<br />
special products and nobody will hold it against you if you buy them with good<br />
intentions and end up keeping them for yourself!<br />
Our article on page 70 looks at how similarly mothers’ and daughters’ skin<br />
changes with time – it may give you an insight into how well you will age,<br />
looking at your own gene pool.<br />
We all know rejuvenation treatments are becoming more and more popular;<br />
and if you have been considering having a laser treatment, winter is the<br />
recommended time of year to undergo it, as your comfort won’t be hampered<br />
by hot, sticky weather. Our feature on page 50 explains all your options and,<br />
if laser isn’t for you, we also have a comprehensive guide to facial injectables<br />
on page 64.<br />
Falling pregnant is a challenge for some, and we have an article on page<br />
74 that explains the ‘whys’ and ‘wherefores’ – and also details a new product<br />
that is making it easier for many. If you are already pregnant, turn to the article<br />
on page 78 to make sure your products and treatments are suitable to use while<br />
you are expecting.<br />
As usual, we highlight the latest celebrity trends and in the feature on page<br />
20, we showcase the latest looks spotted out and about.<br />
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YOUR AESTHETIC<br />
TREATMENT<br />
JOURNEY<br />
READY TO<br />
OWNIT?<br />
CHECKIT SEEIT FINDIT<br />
Many healthcare professionals can currently<br />
administer facial injectables, so it’s important to:<br />
• Check their registration details, qualifications<br />
and experience<br />
• Have a consult prior to treatment<br />
• Confirm your personalised treatment plan<br />
in line with your expectations<br />
Make sure the product you’re getting is registered<br />
for use in Australia, has an ARTG Number and is<br />
not a counterfeit:<br />
• Check the name of the product you will be receiving<br />
• Understand when results will be seen and how<br />
long they will last<br />
To choose the best clinic for you, ask friends<br />
or research via a reputable clinic finder.<br />
You should also:<br />
• Check the clinic or business is formally registered<br />
• Look for a displayed copy of the clinic’s license<br />
• If there are before and after images of actual<br />
patients available, ask to have a look<br />
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Beauty insider<br />
THE WHO’S WHO AND WHAT’S NEW IN BEAUTY.<br />
GET READY TO SPICE UP YOUR LOOK WITH<br />
VICTORIA BECKHAM’S NEW MAKEUP LINE<br />
She’s already conquered the world of fashion,<br />
and now Victoria Beckham has her sights set on<br />
the beauty industry with the arrival of her first<br />
makeup range.<br />
The designer, 44, revealed via social media<br />
in February that she will be officially launching<br />
Victoria Beckham Beauty later this year.<br />
The former Spice Girl, who splits her time<br />
between west London and the Cotswolds,<br />
has already enjoyed phenomenal success with<br />
two sell-out collections in collaboration with<br />
Estée Lauder.<br />
According to a press release, she’s planning<br />
to sell direct-to-consumer through www.<br />
victoriabeckham.com and to use social media<br />
to communicate with fans directly about their<br />
product needs.
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CRYSTAL RETINAL<br />
The Next Generation of Vitamin<br />
A from Medik8 - available in four<br />
Strengths from May 2019<br />
Last year, through progressive<br />
clinical research and testing<br />
methods designed with scientists<br />
at the University of Hertfordshire,<br />
Medik8 launched two strengths of<br />
their now award-winning serum,<br />
Crystal Retinal. Formulated with<br />
retinaldehyde, a super-charged<br />
derivative of vitamin A, Crystal<br />
Retinal works in synergy with skin to<br />
help promote cellular turnover.<br />
Now, Medik8 have expanded<br />
the Crystal Retinal family by<br />
introducing a further two strengths<br />
– Crystal Retinal 1 (gentle-strength<br />
retinaldehyde) and Crystal Retinal<br />
3 (medium-strength retinaldehyde).<br />
The new gentler strengths of 0.01%<br />
and 0.03% crystal-encapsulated<br />
retinaldehyde allow skin to get used<br />
to vitamin A slowly, while minimising<br />
any irritation.<br />
Even the most sensitive of skin<br />
can now benefit from the next<br />
generation of vitamin A that is<br />
clinically proven to work up to 11x<br />
faster than retinol.<br />
Clinically proven to be faster than<br />
retinol, this luxurious night serumcream<br />
firms, plumps and resurfaces<br />
skin, visibly minimising fine lines and<br />
wrinkles to deliver youthful-looking,<br />
more even toned complexion. With<br />
the two new strengths – at 0.01%<br />
and 0.03% respectively – Medik8<br />
now offers a complete Vitamin A<br />
ladder with a stepping stone to the<br />
stronger strengths of Crystal Retinal<br />
6 and 10.<br />
BEAUTY BITES FROM KRUMBLED<br />
We love it! Beauty that you eat!<br />
Introducing Australia’s First ALL<br />
NATURAL, fully functional beauty<br />
snack – BEAUTY BITES.<br />
Developed by Keira Rumble,<br />
Founder of Krumbled Foods to help<br />
women look and feel more beautiful<br />
from the inside out, BEAUTY BITES<br />
combines illuminating and proven<br />
age defying ingredients including<br />
Collagen, Probiotics, Vitamins and<br />
Prebiotics, in one convenient single<br />
dose snack.<br />
‘The huge focus when creating<br />
BEAUTY BITES was to create a<br />
fully functioning on-the-go snack<br />
that’s specifically designed to support<br />
skin, nail, hair and gut health from<br />
the inside out. BEAUTY BITES<br />
combines 5 anti-ageing ingredients<br />
that all work together to create a<br />
delicious healthy snack with ultimate<br />
beauty benefits!’ – Keira Rumble,<br />
Founder of Krumbled Foods.<br />
BEAUTY BITES HERO INGREDIENTS<br />
• Hydrolysed Collagen Peptides<br />
Help to combat signs of ageing and<br />
support digestive health.<br />
• Probiotics (Bacillus Coagulans)<br />
Support digestive health, strengthen<br />
the immune system and help protein<br />
(collagen) utilisation.<br />
• Prebiotics Support digestive health<br />
and help stabilise the skin and gut<br />
microbiome.<br />
• Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) Powerful<br />
antioxidant protection again free<br />
radicals.<br />
• Vitamin E Antioxidant that works<br />
synergistically with Vitamins C to<br />
fight collagen-busting free radicals<br />
whilst supporting the skin’s lipid<br />
barrier.<br />
BEAUTY BITES are available in three<br />
flavours: Apple & Cinnamon, Lemon &<br />
Coconut and White Choc Raspberry at<br />
PRICELINE Pharmacy nationally, from<br />
May 2019 RRP $3.99 each.<br />
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SYNERGIE SKIN INTRODUCES PLABEAU G4+<br />
Australian based cosmeceutical<br />
skincare brand, Synergie Skin,<br />
announces the launch its latest<br />
innovation. Enter Plabeau G4+<br />
– a revolutionary Plasma Skin<br />
Rejuvenation Device, brought to the<br />
Australian market by Terri Vinson,<br />
Cosmetic Chemist and Founder of<br />
Synergie Skin.<br />
Set to propel the beauty arena to<br />
new heights, Plabeau G4+ employs<br />
non-invasive, cool and painless<br />
plasma technology to break down<br />
air particles into active plasma ions<br />
at a rate of 1 billion ions per second.<br />
It is the world’s first portable<br />
beauty device with plasma<br />
technology delivering six clinical<br />
proven benefits for the skin:<br />
1 Enhances the absorption of<br />
active ingredients<br />
2 Boosts collagen to reduce<br />
the appearance of fine lines and<br />
wrinkles<br />
3 Refines pores and overall texture<br />
4 Soothes irritated skin<br />
5 Hydrates<br />
6 Removes harmful bacteria<br />
‘When I first studied the clinical<br />
data from Plabeau, I knew I was onto<br />
something special. The industry<br />
has seen the clinical benefits of<br />
hot plasma science, but this new<br />
cold plasma technology is seriously<br />
cutting-edge. The results from the<br />
at-home device are phenomenal for<br />
relieving irritation and regenerating<br />
the skin. Whether it’s for anti-ageing,<br />
acne, redness or dermatitis, so<br />
many clients will benefit from using<br />
Plabeau. I’m so excited to be the first<br />
to bring this to the Australian market,’<br />
says Vinson.<br />
‘BEAUTY IS AN ART, WE MADE IT A SCIENCE’<br />
News just in! The Australian<br />
launch of Skin Perfusion, a skincare<br />
line specifically formulated to<br />
accompany medical aesthetic<br />
treatments and protocols is<br />
imminent. Formulated in France<br />
by the genius medical team at<br />
Fillmed Laboratories, it has been<br />
the go-to range for European<br />
women since 2013.<br />
For more information, call<br />
Cryomed on 1300 346 448 or visit<br />
www.cryomed.com.au<br />
BEAUTY TECH COMPANY<br />
FLAYR EMPOWERS WOMEN<br />
TO OWN THEIR SIDE HUSTLE<br />
FLAYR is an online, at-home<br />
beauty marketplace that connects<br />
thousands of Australian women<br />
with professional hair and makeup<br />
artists, providing beauty at<br />
affordable rates across Australia and<br />
giving stylists the opportunity to<br />
own their side hustle.<br />
From time-poor professionals<br />
who want their makeup done at the<br />
office, to reality stars needing an<br />
onscreen glam team to pre-tinderdate<br />
makeovers – FLAYR caters to<br />
all hair and makeup needs, bringing<br />
experts direct to customers without<br />
the inflated in-salon prices.<br />
Top FLAYR stylists can earn<br />
upwards of $40,000 a year working<br />
only weekends. For some of their<br />
stylists, FLAYR is a side hustle<br />
that can help them earn an extra<br />
$200-300 a week, whereas others<br />
now use the platform as their fulltime<br />
job, booking upwards of 10<br />
appointments a week.<br />
Co-founders, husband and wife<br />
Subhaga Amarasekara and Roshan<br />
Mahanama created the platform in<br />
2016 with the simple aim of helping<br />
Roshan’s mum, who is a trained<br />
makeup artist, drum up more<br />
business. Two years later, FLAYR now<br />
has over 800 stylists across Australia<br />
and has raised half a million dollars<br />
in seed capital.<br />
Whether you’re looking to build<br />
your portfolio, searching for a<br />
convenient blow dry or a beauty<br />
editor looking for localised beauty<br />
statistics – FLAYR is at your service.<br />
www.flayr.com.au / @withflayr
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Limited edition iconic skincare<br />
collection released by Ella Baché<br />
in time for Mother’s Day to<br />
celebrate 65 years young<br />
New book by Pippa Hallas, CEO of Ella Baché<br />
Pippa Hallas believes women are equally as capable<br />
of making bold moves as men.<br />
Her new book Bold Moves: How to stand up, step<br />
out and make your next bold move is a personal<br />
celebration of Pippa’s Great Aunt and founder of Ella<br />
Baché, with her own experience along with those<br />
of several innovative Australian women, including<br />
Tracey Spicer and Layne Beachley.<br />
Ella Baché, the founder and Pippa’s great aunt was<br />
very much the inspiration for her book. Ella Baché<br />
was not just an incredible pioneer in the worlds of<br />
business and beauty but a truly independent thinker.<br />
The book documents how Ella Baché graduated<br />
as a Pharmacist in Prague despite being denied<br />
an education as a woman in 1920s. Two world<br />
wars forced her to leave her family and friends<br />
and relocate: first to Paris where she opened her<br />
own laboratory and boutique selling her skin care<br />
formulations. The history expands across the waters<br />
to Pippa’s current experiences as a modern thirdgeneration<br />
female CEO leading Ella Baché.<br />
Alongside Madame Baché & Pippa’s story, female<br />
pioneers and leaders interviewed in Bold Moves such<br />
as Kit Willow, Jessica Watson and Kym Ellery, share<br />
their personal journeys, the challenges and triumphs<br />
of being an Australian woman in business and the<br />
lessons they have learnt to pursue the boldest<br />
version of their own lives. Pippa is a big believer in<br />
surrounding yourself with great people which is why<br />
the stories of these woman provide practical ways<br />
you can live a bold life.<br />
As a dedication to her mum, all profits from<br />
the book will also be going to Cherish Cancer<br />
Foundation cherish.org.au. The primary goal of<br />
Cherish is to fund clinical research that results in<br />
kinder, gentler and more effective gynaecological<br />
cancer treatments. Bold Moves is available on<br />
Booktopia, Dymocks, instore at Ella Baché salons,<br />
David Jones nationally and online at ellabache.com.<br />
au from April 1st.<br />
Bold Moves, $29.95<br />
www.ellabache.com.au / @ellabacheaus<br />
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‘Beautiful has<br />
never been<br />
my goal.’<br />
Pi
nk
ellen
‘True beauty is not<br />
related to what<br />
colour your hair<br />
is or what colour<br />
your eyes are.<br />
True beauty is about<br />
who you are as a<br />
human being, your<br />
principles, your<br />
moral compass.’<br />
degeneres
‘I say if I’m<br />
beautiful.<br />
I say if I’m<br />
strong.<br />
You will not<br />
determine my<br />
story – I will.’<br />
Amy
schumer
feature<br />
Kendall Jenner
Celebrity<br />
trends<br />
spot ted<br />
Who better to<br />
look to for the<br />
latest makeup &<br />
fashion trends<br />
than the big name<br />
celebrities spotted<br />
strutting their<br />
stuff?<br />
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eyes<br />
Metallic<br />
Lashes<br />
and Liner<br />
feature<br />
bright<br />
blue with<br />
neutral,<br />
earthy<br />
colours<br />
Janelle Monae<br />
Lily Collins<br />
Miley Cyrus<br />
pretty<br />
in<br />
pastels
orange,<br />
bronze<br />
Sunsets<br />
Zendaya<br />
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lips<br />
Amandla Stenberg<br />
feature<br />
matt<br />
and<br />
vibrant<br />
Rita Ora<br />
Rihanna<br />
Margot Robbie<br />
glossy,<br />
shimmer<br />
lips
Selena Gomez<br />
classic<br />
red<br />
pouts<br />
Emily Ratajkowski<br />
Chrissy Teigen<br />
Hailee Steinfeld<br />
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grooming<br />
Lucy Boynton<br />
JLo<br />
FEATURE<br />
Cara Delevingne<br />
EYEBROWS<br />
THAT<br />
STANDOUT
Zendaya<br />
THE LOW<br />
PONYTAIL<br />
AND BUN<br />
Vanessa Hudgens<br />
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eauty<br />
makeup
t r ic Ks<br />
to Look<br />
younger<br />
As we age, cosmetics that once enhanced our<br />
looks can become unflattering. These beauty<br />
products can help you turn back the clock and<br />
revive a youthful complexion.<br />
www.cosbeauty.com.au 29
eauty<br />
Problem:<br />
Fine<br />
lines &<br />
wrinkles<br />
Fix: It’s important not to go<br />
overboard with foundation in an<br />
effort to mask lines and wrinkles.<br />
Besides looking cakey, too much<br />
product can sink into any lines<br />
and make them more evident. The<br />
same goes for concealers; go for<br />
lightweight formulas that contain<br />
light-reflecting particles, which will<br />
also combat dark under-eye circles.<br />
Before applying foundation, using<br />
a primer will moisturise your skin<br />
and help to hold your foundation<br />
in place. Primers are designed to<br />
smooth and conceal fine lines and<br />
uneven skin texture. ‘Primers are<br />
important for creating a flawless<br />
complexion,’ says Terrett. ‘What<br />
works a treat for reducing years off<br />
the complexion is a pore-minimising<br />
and fine-line diffusing primer.’<br />
You can set your foundation with<br />
a powder if you feel the need to – a<br />
light, translucent powder is your best<br />
option. Also keep in mind that too<br />
much powder will highlight wrinkles<br />
and dryness, so use sparingly.<br />
Bobbi Brown<br />
Primer Plus<br />
Hydrating Spray, $50,<br />
Dermalogica<br />
Skinperfect Primer<br />
SPF 30, $76.50,<br />
Benefit<br />
POREfessional Pearl<br />
Primer, $53.
PROBLEM:<br />
Dull skin<br />
FIX: As we age, our body slows down<br />
the natural exfoliation process – which<br />
can leave skin feeling and looking<br />
dull. ‘Prepare your skin with plenty of<br />
hydration! Start by using a moisture-rich<br />
cream,’ says Terrett. ‘Don’t forget your<br />
peepers. The delicate skin surrounding<br />
the eyes needs plenty of love; prep your<br />
eye area with a specialised cream tailored<br />
to the eye area.’<br />
Combat lackluster skin by investing<br />
in a tinted moisturiser that contains<br />
luminescent particles. A light-refl ective<br />
formula will help create the illusion of a<br />
glowing complexion.<br />
For an extra glow, use an illuminator.<br />
Containing shiny minerals that attract<br />
light, illuminators can be strategically<br />
placed for an intensifi ed highlight, or<br />
they can be mixed into your foundation<br />
or moisturiser for an all-over glow.<br />
Brighteners are also an important<br />
skincare product when it comes to<br />
addressing skin dullness.<br />
Peter Thomas Roth<br />
Potent-C Targeted Spot<br />
Brightener 15ml, $81<br />
Peter Thomas<br />
Roth 24K Gold<br />
Pure Luxury Lift<br />
& Firm Prism<br />
Cream 50ml, $60<br />
PROBLEM:<br />
A sunken<br />
face<br />
FIX: As we age, it’s inevitable we will lose<br />
fat and structure from our face. This results<br />
in a loss of volume that can lead to sagging<br />
cheeks and lack of prominent bone structure.<br />
TARTE Tarteist<br />
Contour Palette<br />
Version III, $67<br />
But all is not lost – there are certain beauty<br />
products that can assist in helping to create<br />
the illusion of a more supple and contoured<br />
appearance. To add a more vibrant and 3D<br />
dimensional look to your features, dab a sheer<br />
highlighter on your cheekbones and apples of<br />
your cheeks.<br />
Blush can also be used to make your bone<br />
structure stand out. Simply dust it along the<br />
highest points of your cheekbones.<br />
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PROBLEM:<br />
Thin lips<br />
FIX: The older we get, the thinner<br />
our lips become – especially the upper.<br />
This is due to less collagen, a protein that<br />
supports soft tissue, being produced. The<br />
best approach to giving the illusion of<br />
fuller lips naturally is by sticking to shades<br />
that enhance your natural lip colour, and<br />
avoiding dark hues, which can be ageing.<br />
Avoid matte lipsticks, which can be drying<br />
on the lips and emphasise any lines you<br />
may have around the mouth. Instead, opt<br />
for a creamy alternative before applying a<br />
gloss, as the shine will keep lips looking full<br />
and hydrated.<br />
As we age, our natural lip line can also<br />
fade, which makes lipstick more likely to<br />
bleed. Combat this problem by tracing<br />
lips with a clear lip liner, or one the same<br />
colour as your chosen lipstick, to help it<br />
stay put.<br />
‘Enhance your lip colour by using a<br />
cheek and lip stain,’ says Hannah Terrett,<br />
BeneFit Cosmetics National Education<br />
Manager. ‘Try layering your stain with your<br />
favourite lip gloss to boost lip volume and<br />
add a pop of shine.<br />
Marc Jacobs Beauty<br />
Enamored Hi-Shine<br />
Lip Lacquer Lipgloss in<br />
Skindeep, $42<br />
Nude by Nature<br />
Defining Lip Pencil in<br />
Rose, $16.95<br />
Dior Backstage<br />
Dior Addict Lip Glow<br />
in Holo Pink, $49
PROBLEM:<br />
Sparse<br />
eyelashes<br />
FIX: As the years pass, our eyelashes tend to lose some<br />
of their thickness and length. They can become sparser<br />
and fl atter, causing the eyes to look smaller. To open<br />
up the eye area and create the illusion of wider eyes,<br />
everything should be going upwards against gravity.<br />
An eyelash curler can make a huge difference. Even<br />
if you choose to skip mascara, curling your lashes should<br />
still remain a part of your makeup routine. As for<br />
mascara, opt for a natural brown shade, which will create<br />
a youthful look while still defi ning the eye. But be careful<br />
not to be too heavy handed with the mascara wand –<br />
fl aky, cakey lashes are never a good look!<br />
PROBLEM:<br />
Thinning<br />
brows<br />
FIX: Thin eyebrows can be instantly<br />
ageing and unfl attering. Ward off sparse<br />
brows by fi lling them in with an eyebrow<br />
powder. Choose a powder which is a similar<br />
colour to your existing hairs and follow the<br />
lines of your existing eyebrows, rather than<br />
trying to create a new shape. An angled<br />
brow brush will give you the best results.<br />
Strong, well-groomed eyebrows will help<br />
achieve a more youthful appearance (while<br />
sticking with today’s brow trends). csbm<br />
Benefit Cosmetics<br />
Ka-BROW! Eyebrow Cream-Gel Color, $43<br />
Benefit Cosmetics<br />
Angled Brow Brush & Spoolie, $35<br />
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eye<br />
MASCARA<br />
It’s the one beauty staple no girl<br />
can live without, yet the next<br />
generation of mascara is anything<br />
but basic. Employing the best in<br />
lash lengthening, volumising and<br />
growth technologies, these innovative<br />
products will work a treat for anyone<br />
who’s not quite ready to commit<br />
to a more durable form of lash<br />
enhancement.<br />
1. Sisley So Volume Mascara, $80, 2.<br />
Babor Ageid Extra Volume Mascara<br />
Black, $65, 3. Benefit Cosmetics<br />
BADgal Bang! Mascara, $43, 4.<br />
Clarins Wonder Perfect Mascara 4D,<br />
$44, 5. Arbonne Cosmetics It’s A<br />
Long Story ® Mascara, $50.
spyNew! Modelrock<br />
LINERS<br />
An easy way to glam up a bare eye<br />
is to intensify your look with eyeliner.<br />
If a smouldering look is what you’re<br />
after, use an eyeliner pencil around<br />
the entire eye and on the inner rim.<br />
For a quick smokey look, smudge<br />
it off using a crease/smudge brush.<br />
For more of a clean, strong line,<br />
create a winged liner using a gel<br />
or liquid eyeliner. This, combined<br />
with generous lashings of mascara,<br />
will instantly glam up your look and<br />
get you party ready! A really great<br />
makeup trick is to use eyeliner to fill<br />
in the tiny spaces between upper<br />
eyelashes. This helps eyes look<br />
fuller and more alive and lends an<br />
amazing frame to the eyes.<br />
Cosmetics Wings Out<br />
Loud Felt Tip & Brush<br />
Tip Eyeliner, $19.95<br />
Chanel Stylo Yeux<br />
Waterproof Long-<br />
Lasting Eyeliner, $47<br />
NOT EVERYONE IS BORN WITH<br />
A PERFECT SET OF PEEPERS. IF<br />
YOU FEEL YOUR EYES COULD DO<br />
WITH A LITTLE OPTICAL ILLUSION,<br />
WE LIVE IN AN AGE WHERE THE<br />
POSSIBILITIES FOR MAKEUP ARE<br />
ENDLESS. WITH A FEW EXPERT<br />
TECHNIQUES AND PRODUCTS, A<br />
STEADY HAND CAN CREATE WAYS<br />
TO REALLY MAKE YOUR EYES POP.<br />
FAKE IT<br />
Party up with fake<br />
lashes. They’re flirty and<br />
playful and no amount<br />
of mascara can create<br />
the same drama.<br />
Modelrock Lashes<br />
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Bobbi Brown<br />
Luxe Camo Face<br />
and Eye Shadow<br />
Palette, $125<br />
palettes<br />
we love<br />
Bobbi Brown Crystal<br />
Drama Eye Palette, $125<br />
Arbonne eye shadow<br />
palette, Volume 1, $56<br />
Charlotte Tilbury<br />
The Icon Palette, $105
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eauty<br />
w<br />
inter<br />
skin<br />
saviours<br />
Dry skin is winter’s worst side effect<br />
and a build-up of dead cells on the<br />
surface means moisture sits on the<br />
outside and doesn’t penetrate to the<br />
deeper layers.<br />
Now is the time, before winter is really upon<br />
us, to take action. To prevent the cold<br />
weather affecting your skin turn to some<br />
more heavy duty skincare products that will protect,<br />
calm and soothe skin as well as protect against the<br />
elements – think of it as comfort food for your face.<br />
Barrier is the word of the day. In healthy skin the<br />
epidermis (top layer) has a seal around the cells<br />
to trap the moisture, known as a barrier function.<br />
However, dryness, cold and sensitising products<br />
wreak havoc on this natural function, so you need<br />
products to bolster your skin’s defences. Up the ante<br />
by using or adding a richer cream or oil into your<br />
routine – it will help to nourish and nurture your<br />
skin back to health. Get religious with your eye<br />
cream at night and lip balm during the day.<br />
Blood and lymph fluid naturally nourish your skin<br />
but in the winter months circulation flows less freely
ecause you’re cold, so you need to compensate<br />
by giving your skin extra protection and<br />
nourishment to repair your skin cells and<br />
combat ageing.<br />
Use regenerating day moisturisers and<br />
night creams, massaging the skin in a light<br />
circular motion to improve circulation and<br />
keep the skin’s outer layer active and healthy.<br />
Don’t drop sun protection from your routine<br />
– maintain at least an SPF 15 each day with<br />
UVA and UVB factors.<br />
Hydration Boosters<br />
Dryness is one of the top skin concerns<br />
amongst women. Just as you would layer your<br />
outer garments to keep warm, try layering<br />
your products to lock moisture into your skin.<br />
A hydrating serum used underneath your<br />
moisturiser will penetrate deep into the skin,<br />
helping to nourish the bottom layer of cells<br />
so when they come to the surface they will<br />
be hydrated, plumper and brighter. Multiple<br />
applications during the day, with products high<br />
in active ingredients, will ensure your skin is<br />
receiving the extra attention it needs.<br />
It’s also essential to incorporate sunscreen<br />
into your daily skincare all year round (UV<br />
rays are still a very real threat no matter the<br />
season). Layer sunscreen under moisturiser<br />
every morning or choose a moisturiser that<br />
contains a broad spectrum SPF. And make sure<br />
you don’t forget your lips – use a lip balm with<br />
sunscreen protection and apply it frequently.<br />
Of course, it’s just as important to hydrate<br />
your body from the inside as it is from the<br />
outside. Staying on top of your 8-glass a<br />
day water consumption will visibly improve<br />
the appearance of your skin, making it less<br />
susceptible to dryness and improving its health<br />
by flushing toxins from the body.<br />
Body Beautiful<br />
Moisturising your body with a quality product<br />
will help protect your skin and lock in the<br />
moisture. Very dry skin is well suited to<br />
honey and shea butter-based body products<br />
and nourishing body oils. But if your skin is<br />
ultra sensitive, choose an all-natural product<br />
without synthetic perfumes to prevent<br />
triggering a reaction.<br />
Everyone’s skin behaves differently from<br />
season to season, so you might find that you’ll<br />
use a moisturiser for dry skin in winter and a<br />
lighter one in summer.<br />
Scented moisturisers can be a great<br />
substitute for perfume, and chances are<br />
your favourite brand of perfume has a lotion<br />
in the same scent. If it’s not heavy duty<br />
enough for your skin, mix it with a rich<br />
fragrance-free lotion to keep your skin<br />
smooth and smelling sweet.<br />
Regular exfoliation in the colder months<br />
will prove to be as beneficial to your skin as<br />
keeping it moisturised, buffing away the dead<br />
cells that might otherwise leave your skin<br />
looking dull. The use of a gentle exfoliator<br />
once or twice a week will simultaneously<br />
eliminate dry and flaky skin, as well as aid in<br />
the absorption of body moisturiser. Even better,<br />
experts believe the very action of removing the<br />
redundant top layer stimulates the production<br />
of new skin cells further down in the<br />
epidermis. The result? Brighter, healthier skin.<br />
Hands & feet<br />
Our hands are often neglected as recipients of<br />
much-needed TLC. Chapped fingertips and<br />
cracked knuckles can cause hands to suffer the<br />
most in the cooler months, so take a moment<br />
to massage a heavy-duty hand cream or cuticle<br />
cream into dry crevices around the wrists and<br />
fingers. Exfoliation can also be a key element<br />
to hand care, but make sure you don’t get too<br />
scrub-happy on raw areas of skin. If your hands<br />
are ultra dry, use an extra layer of hand balm<br />
and wear cotton gloves for a few hours to let<br />
the moisture soak in properly.<br />
And let’s not neglect the feet. After all,<br />
it’s your feet that carry you through life so it’s<br />
important to keep them happy and looking<br />
good. Dry skin is a common problem and may<br />
cause other symptoms such as itching, redness<br />
and cracked heels. Some people tend to have<br />
naturally dry skin that predisposes them to<br />
cracks, and thickened dry skin around the heel<br />
(that is more likely to crack) is often due to<br />
increased pressure.<br />
The best way to prevent and treat dry skin<br />
is to keep your feet hydrated with refreshing<br />
lotions and moisturisers. Feet get a rougher<br />
deal than the skin on your body or hands, so<br />
it’s worth investing in a specialised product to<br />
take care of them. Some regular exfoliation<br />
and buffing will stop the build-up of hard, dry<br />
skin. A range of foot scrubs is available from<br />
the luxurious to the down-to-earth, along with<br />
buffing stones and other products. CBM<br />
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BEAUTY<br />
RE<br />
PA<br />
IR<br />
Barrier is the word of the<br />
season. In healthy skin the<br />
top layer (epidermis) has<br />
a seal around the cells to<br />
trap moisture, known as a<br />
barrier function. Dryness,<br />
cold and sensitising products<br />
wreak havoc on this natural<br />
function, so you need<br />
products to bolster your<br />
skin’s defences. Using or<br />
adding a richer cream or oil<br />
into your routine will help to<br />
nourish and nurture your skin<br />
back to health.<br />
1.<br />
7.<br />
2.<br />
3. 4. 5.<br />
6.
8. 9.<br />
10.<br />
11.<br />
13.<br />
14.<br />
17.<br />
15.<br />
16.<br />
12.<br />
1. Skeyndor Power Retinol Intensive Repairing<br />
Cream 50ml, $98, 2. Invisible Zinc Sheer<br />
Defence Facial Moisturiser SPF50 50g, $34,<br />
3. Cosmedix Reboot, $58.30, 4. Cosmedix<br />
Elite Pepoxide, $136, 5. Murad Hydro-<br />
Dymanic Quienching Essence 30ml, $125, 6.<br />
Murad Resurgence Retinol Youth Renewal<br />
Night Cream 50ml, $125, 7. Rejuvaphyl<br />
Ultra-Rich Hydration, $158.40, 8. Skinstitut<br />
Retinol Serum 30ml, $49, 9. Avène Hydrance<br />
Intense Serum 30ml, $59.95, 10. Environ<br />
Super Moisturiser 50ml, $64,, 11. Arbonne<br />
Intelligence Nourishing Facial Oil, $110, 12.<br />
Omveda Honey Sandalwood Moisturiser<br />
50mls, $75.90, 13. La Roche-Posay Toleriane<br />
Caring Wash Cleanser 200ml, $26.95, 14.<br />
Skinstitut Glycolic Scrub 14% 200ml, $49, 15.<br />
Genie Exfoliate3 Exfoliant Face Scrub 70g,<br />
$40, 16. The Body Shop Himalayan Charcoal<br />
Purifying Clay Wash, $22, 17. Maaemo<br />
Certified Organic Skin Care Hydrating Face<br />
Cream, $57.95, 18. Revision Skincare<br />
C+ Correcting Complex 30%, $155, 19.<br />
Endota Spa Organics Deep Hydration Face<br />
Moisturiser, $65, 20. Mayerling Forte Day<br />
And Night Face Creams 2 X 50g, $198, 21.<br />
Aspect Super Serum 30ml, $130, 22. Guinot<br />
Clean Logic Cleansing Care Cream 150ml,<br />
$85, 23. Guinot Clean Logic Revitalising Care<br />
Lotion 200ml, $85, 24. Aspect Dr Resveratrol<br />
Moisturiser, $94.60.<br />
20.<br />
18. 19.<br />
21. 22. 23. 24.<br />
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REPLENISH<br />
BEAUTY<br />
Winter can wreak havoc on your skin’s pH<br />
balance so don’t assume the products that<br />
maintained the status quo over the humid<br />
summer will cut the mustard in winter.<br />
Whether your skin is sensitive, dry, oily,<br />
blemish-prone or combination, re-evaluate<br />
what you’re working with. Regular exfoliation,<br />
balancing and purifying masks and hydrating<br />
moisturisers are essential.<br />
Get religious with your eye cream at night<br />
and lip balm during the day, and up the ante<br />
with daily body hydration. It’s all about putting<br />
back what your skin’s giving out, so replenish<br />
supplies!<br />
1. Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Primer, $48,<br />
2. Organic Nation Supernatural8 Recovery Oil,<br />
$71.50, 3. Meso Ha Densimatrix 30ml, $129, 4.<br />
Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense 30ml, $99, 5. Medik8<br />
Crystal Retinal 1 30ml, $75.50, 6. Skinceuticals<br />
Hydrating B5 gel 30ml, $129, 7. Ella Baché<br />
Collagen+ Treatment Oil 30ml, $79, 8. Medik8<br />
Advanced Night Restore 50ml, $129, 9. Ella<br />
Baché Radiance+ Treatment Oil 30ml, $79, 10.<br />
Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Bright & Plump<br />
Moisturizer, $102, 11. Dermalogica Intensive<br />
Moisture Balance 100ml, $121, 12. Dermalogica<br />
Intensive Moisture Cleanser 295ml, $95, 13.<br />
Alpha-H Balancing Cleanser 185ml, $43.95, 14.<br />
Alpha-H Essential Skin Perfecting Moisturiser<br />
50ml, $59.95, 15. Clarins Blue Orchid Face<br />
Treatment Oil, $55.<br />
8.<br />
9.<br />
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.<br />
6. 7.<br />
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EYES<br />
& LIPS<br />
1.<br />
1. Carmex Watermelon Moisturising<br />
Lip Balm, $5.99, 2. Dna Eye Balm 15ml,<br />
$129, 3. Skinstitut Eye Believe 30ml,<br />
$49. 4. Alpha-H Absolute Lip Perfector<br />
10ml, $32, 5. Aspect Hydrating Lip Balm,<br />
$15.40, 6. Carmex Lip Balm, Jasmine<br />
Green Tea Squeeze Tube, $3.95.<br />
6.<br />
2. 3. 4. 5.<br />
REJUVENATE<br />
Winter is the season for richer beauty products that will protect, calm<br />
and soothe skin as well as protect against the elements – think of it as<br />
comfort food for your face.<br />
Blood and lymph fluid naturally nourish your skin but in cooler<br />
weather blood flows less freely, so give your skin extra protection and<br />
nourishment to repair skin cells and combat ageing effects.<br />
Don’t drop sun protection from your routine and carry a luxurious<br />
hand cream in your handbag. Use regenerating day moisturisers and<br />
night creams, massaging the skin in a light circular motion to improve<br />
circulation and keep the skin’s outer layer active and healthy.<br />
10.<br />
11. 12.<br />
13.<br />
14. 15.<br />
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1.<br />
2.<br />
BEAUTY<br />
3.<br />
4.<br />
5.<br />
6.<br />
7.<br />
8.<br />
9.<br />
1. Babor Reversive Anti-Ageing Glow Body<br />
Cream 200ml, $182, 2. SALT By Hendrix<br />
Crystal Waters, $44.95, 3. Skeyndor<br />
Bodysculpt Silhouette Remodelling Mud<br />
For Body Beauty 200ml, $56, 4. Guinot<br />
Gommage Facile Easy Body Scrub 200ml,<br />
$62, 5. Mesoestetic Stemcell Body 200ml,<br />
$120, 6. Avène Hydrance Rich Hydrating<br />
Cream 40ml, $54.95, 7. Jurlique Softening<br />
Rose Body Cream 150ml, $45, 8. Invisible<br />
Zinc Face & Body SPF50 Sunscreen 75g,<br />
$19.95, 9. The Body Shop 100% Natural<br />
Shea Butter, $25.
1.<br />
SKIN<br />
SOS<br />
1.<br />
Avoid hot baths and long showers.<br />
They strip essential oils and moisture<br />
from your skin.<br />
4.<br />
2.<br />
3.<br />
2.<br />
Avoid products with strong fragrance,<br />
colour, astringents or high alcohol<br />
content which can irritate your skin.<br />
3.<br />
Don’t forget to exfoliate! Skin<br />
renews itself more effectively when<br />
it’s free of dead cells.<br />
4.<br />
Apply a moisturiser straight after a<br />
shower when your skin is still slightly<br />
damp. This traps the water in the upper<br />
layers and reduces dryness<br />
and itching.<br />
5.<br />
Drink eight glasses of water a day and<br />
eat lots of omega 3-rich fish containing<br />
fatty acids, which contribute to a healthy<br />
heart and brain and moist skin.<br />
8.<br />
5.<br />
6.<br />
MASKS<br />
1. Mesoestetic Hydra-Vital Face Mask 100ml, $78, 2. Babor Hydro<br />
Cellular 3D HydroGel Face Mask, 4 pack, $110 3. Guinot Masque Essential<br />
Nutrition Confort Instant Comfort Mask, 50ml $80 4. Maaemo Certified<br />
Organic Skin Care The Elimination Mask, $49.95 5. L’occitane En Provence/<br />
Aqua Reotier Hydrating Mask, $65 6. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Mask, $5.99<br />
7. Neutrogena Youthful Boost Mask, $5.99 8. Estée Lauder Advanced<br />
Night Repair Powerfoil Mask, 4 Pack, $120 9. Charlotte Tilbury<br />
Revolutionary Instant Magic Facial Dry Sheet Mask, $35.<br />
7.<br />
9.<br />
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Skin<br />
Age<br />
defying<br />
skincare<br />
Medik8’s age defying skincare r-Retinoate<br />
Intense harnesses the power of vitamin a, giving<br />
transformational results in as little as four weeks.<br />
Research shows that 20 per cent of women<br />
under 30 are concerned with developing<br />
wrinkles, so it is never too early to start<br />
caring for your skin. The anti-ageing fight has been<br />
given a formidable boost recently by the arrival of<br />
Medik8’s revolutionary r-Retinoate Intense, whose<br />
profound visible age-defying results represent a true<br />
breakthrough in anti-ageing skincare.<br />
The result of eight years of collaborative research<br />
applying the most advanced technology, Medik8’s<br />
r-Retinoate Intense formulation contains three<br />
widely patented discoveries with a revolutionary<br />
combination of the legendary molecules retinyl<br />
retinoate and crystal-stabilised retinaldehyde. The<br />
manufacturer worked with a Korean super-laboratory<br />
to produce a ground-breaking ‘encapsulated’ form
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SKIN<br />
of r-retinoate which goes to work directly on the<br />
nuclei of skin cells. This expertly engineered hybrid<br />
molecule was designed with a single purpose:<br />
to outperform ordinary retinol in every way. It<br />
rejuvenates the appearance of the skin, by promoting<br />
cell turnover to reduce wrinkles and give the skin<br />
a smoother, more refi ned and plumper appearance.<br />
This next generation vitamin A helps defy the signs<br />
of premature ageing and achieves an impressive<br />
transformation in as little as four weeks. Medik8 is<br />
a cosmeceutical skincare brand. They provide the<br />
assurance that only the best active ingredients are<br />
used in their formulations, and use clinical<br />
studies from trusted, ethical sources to validate<br />
their products.<br />
RECOMMENDATIONS<br />
When including any Vitamin A product in your<br />
skincare, you must wear sunscreen during the day.<br />
Consult your GP if you are pregnant or breast feeding<br />
before using Vitamin A. Consult your GP if you are<br />
taking any acne medication and/ or are undergoing<br />
any type of skin peeling treatment.<br />
THE SCIENCE<br />
Vitamin A is extensively acclaimed as the most effective and powerful ingredient in cosmeceuticals for<br />
its ability to help retard the fi rst signs of skin ageing. Retinol rejuvenates the appearance of the skin,<br />
helping it to look smoother, refi ned and plumper. It helps promote skin rejuvenation to diminish the<br />
appearance of fi ne lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and blemishes. Medik8’s breakthrough innovation<br />
with r-Retinoate Intense is that it combines the most powerful Vitamin A molecules - crystal stabilised<br />
retinaldehyde and retinyl retinoate - for absolute Vitamin A power. r-Retinoate Intense’s revolutionary<br />
‘drone-targeted’ delivery system ‘drills’ down deeper than previously possible to deliver a range of skin<br />
optimised ceramides and peptides to the skin’s deeper layers. It visibly reduces the fi rst signs of skin<br />
ageing such as the appearance of fi ne lines and wrinkles and actively rejuvenates and revives to achieve<br />
plumper, more youthful looking and radiant skin.<br />
IT REJUVENATES THE<br />
APPEARANCE OF THE<br />
SKIN, BY PROMOTING CELL<br />
TURNOVER TO REDUCE<br />
WRINKLES AND GIVE THE<br />
SKIN A SMOOTHER, MORE<br />
REFINED AND PLUMPER<br />
APPEARANCE<br />
CLINICAL STUDIES<br />
As reported in a number of prestigious medical<br />
journals, including the Journal of American<br />
Academy of Dermatology and the British Journal<br />
of Dermatology, clinical studies have demonstrated<br />
the effi cacy of retinaldehyde and retinyl retinoate.<br />
Studies found Medik8’s revolutionary molecule<br />
retinyl retinoate to be more powerful and work faster<br />
than retinol, which has to be converted within<br />
the skin into retinoic acid, before it starts to work.<br />
Plus, retinaldehyde boosts penetration and power<br />
because retinyl retinoate is eight times stronger while<br />
retinaldehyde works 11 times faster than retinol. No<br />
side effects were seen and it was reported to be gentle<br />
on the skin. In essence, these extensive clinical<br />
studies found that retinyl retinoate is signifi cantly<br />
more effective than retinol. The studies have<br />
concluded that retinyl retinoate is able to reduce the<br />
appearance of wrinkles and rough skin, and can help<br />
to repair damage induced by UVA exposure. CBM
INGREDIENTS<br />
• Retinyl Retinoate is eight times more powerful than retinol<br />
and stable both day and night.<br />
• Retinaldehyde – one step closer to retinoic acid than<br />
retinol, it delivers results up to eleven times faster than<br />
retinol, while being gentle on the skin.<br />
• Retinaldehyde’s antibacterial properties aid blemish prone<br />
skin.<br />
• Smart Hydration Reservoir – a combination of hyaluronic<br />
acid, nourishing squalane and humectant glycerine delivers<br />
multilevel hydration to your skin.<br />
• Vitamin E – an oil-soluble antioxidant, Vitamin E<br />
can quench free radicals on the skin while stabilising<br />
retinaldehyde for optimal power.<br />
• Ceramide Complex –ceramides are almost ‘skin identical’,<br />
allowing them to easily nourish the skin.<br />
• Drone-Targeted Copper Peptide – directed like a drone to<br />
skin’s deeper layers for optimum results, the peptide is timereleased<br />
over time, resulting in more youthful-looking skin.<br />
• Organic Carrot Seed Oil provides a stability system, which<br />
preserves the potency of r-Retinoate Intense.<br />
WHAT R-RETINOATE<br />
INTENSE DELIVERS<br />
• Ground-breaking age-defying skincare<br />
• Absolute Vitamin A power- 8 times more powerful and 11<br />
times faster acting than retinol<br />
• Backed by clinical studies<br />
• Fast and impressive transformation in as little as 4 weeks<br />
• Reduces wrinkles and fi ne lines<br />
• Plumper, more youthful and more radiant looking skin<br />
• Suitable for all skin types<br />
• No side effects- non-irritant<br />
WHERE<br />
TO GET IT<br />
r-Retinoate Intense is available<br />
at select skin clinics across<br />
Australia. For stockists,<br />
visit www.medik8.com.au<br />
or call 1800 242 011<br />
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FEATURE<br />
THERAPIES<br />
EXPLAINED
THE POWER OF LIGHT<br />
IS INFINITE. FROM<br />
TARGETING WRINKLES,<br />
FINE LINES AND SCARS<br />
TO IMPROVING SKIN<br />
COMPLEXION AND<br />
HYPERPIGMENTATION,<br />
LIGHT-BASED THERAPIES<br />
CAN TREAT A WIDE<br />
RANGE OF FACIAL<br />
AGEING CONCERNS.<br />
The healing power of light has been<br />
recognised and used for thousands of years,<br />
dating back to the Ancient Greeks and<br />
Romans. Over the millennia, our understanding<br />
and use of light-based therapies have continually<br />
evolved to optimise results, reduce downtime<br />
and treat a wide range of skin conditions and<br />
ageing concerns.<br />
For cosmetic indications, light-based<br />
treatments can be broadly categorised as intense<br />
pulsed light (IPL) therapy, light-emitting diode<br />
(LED) therapy, photodynamic therapy and<br />
laser therapies.<br />
Today’s light-based technologies can<br />
significantly diminish and even reverse many of<br />
the tell-tale signs of ageing – from early lines,<br />
uneven pigmentation and broken capillaries to<br />
deep wrinkles and severe sun damage.<br />
They can reach much deeper levels and<br />
affect far more significant changes than would<br />
be possible with most other cosmetic treatments,<br />
and without needing to invest significant money.<br />
Moreover, a procedure can often be performed<br />
in less than an hour and may require little or<br />
no downtime.<br />
There is a dizzying array of choice – and<br />
much potential confusion for the consumer.<br />
It’s always best, therefore, to seek the advice of<br />
a doctor or clinician who is fully qualified and<br />
experienced in using laser and light devices and<br />
who will be able to advise which treatment is best<br />
for different concerns.<br />
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While lasers may sound like<br />
magic wands, it is important to have<br />
realistic expectations. Some skin<br />
tightening is possible, but lasers<br />
cannot produce the same degree of<br />
lifting seen after a surgical facelift<br />
or eyelid lift. Wrinkles caused by<br />
constant muscle movement such as<br />
frown lines can be hard to treat with<br />
lasers alone; anti-wrinkle injections<br />
may be used in conjunction.<br />
Laser skin rejuvenation cannot<br />
stop the skin from continuing to age;<br />
crow’s feet may reappear and new age<br />
spots can develop. Lasers and other<br />
light therapies have fewer side effects<br />
than more traditional skin resurfacing<br />
procedures such as chemical peeling<br />
and dermabrasion, but there are still<br />
risks. The most common is unwanted<br />
temporary darkening or lightening<br />
of the treated skin (hypo or hyperpigmentation).<br />
There also is a<br />
relatively small risk of scarring.<br />
As with any procedure, the success<br />
of treatment is highly dependent<br />
on the skill level and knowledge<br />
of the person performing it, so it is<br />
important to ‘do your homework’<br />
before choosing a laser practitioner.<br />
intense pulsed<br />
light therapy<br />
Intense pulsed light (IPL) in cosmetic<br />
therapy uses light wavelengths<br />
that safely target either melanin<br />
or haemoglobin in the skin. It can<br />
be used to permanently reduce<br />
unwanted hair growth, fade brown<br />
spots and cauterise enlarged or<br />
broken capillaries and port wine stain<br />
birthmarks. Some treatments have<br />
been developed specifically to treat<br />
rosacea.the lower abdomen, which<br />
can be hidden within the bikini<br />
line, and minimised with various<br />
scar therapies.<br />
Unlike lasers, IPL devices produce<br />
a broad spectrum of light in a range<br />
of wavelengths. The emitted light is<br />
further adjustable through the use of<br />
filters, allowing any skin colour to be<br />
treated. The range of light is typically<br />
between 500- 1500nm, depending<br />
on the machine and filter used. This<br />
versatility allows the characteristics<br />
of the light energy to be adjusted<br />
according to each patient’s skin type,<br />
specific condition and location of the<br />
area to be treated.<br />
Another difference is in the size of<br />
the area that can be treated in one<br />
session. Generally IPL treatment<br />
heads are up to eight times larger<br />
than the small spot size produced by<br />
lasers, so treatments are quicker but<br />
not as targeted as laser.<br />
In terms of safety, the two types are<br />
similar, but with both IPL and laser<br />
facial rejuvenation treatments the<br />
practitioner and patient each need<br />
to use eye protection, and treatment<br />
needs to occur in a controlled area<br />
where people cannot wander in and<br />
be exposed to the light.
While lasers and IPL treat many<br />
of the same conditions, IPL is a<br />
single technology for a multitude<br />
of applications – from unsightly<br />
veins and birthmarks to ageing and<br />
sundamaged skin, unwanted hair<br />
and rosacea.<br />
During the procedure pulses of<br />
intense light are fired at the skin<br />
through varying filters which isolate<br />
specific wavelengths of light. Various<br />
targets (such as haemoglobin in the<br />
blood to remove vascular lesions, or<br />
melanin to treat hyperpigmentation)<br />
are preferentially absorbed, heated<br />
and selectively destroyed by certain<br />
light wavelengths (called selective<br />
photothermolysis) without damaging<br />
surrounding tissues.<br />
IPL treatment cannot typically<br />
address extensive sun damage and<br />
skin discolourations but it can reduce<br />
surfaced capillaries and brown spots,<br />
as well as help revitalise and even<br />
out the overall complexion. Typically<br />
four to six treatments are required for<br />
optimal results.<br />
The usual downtime with IPL<br />
modalities is minimal to none,<br />
depending on the intensity of<br />
treatment, however full recovery can<br />
take around two weeks in some cases.<br />
Immediately after IPL a slight burning<br />
sensation can occur for a few hours<br />
but there is generally little discomfort.<br />
Temporary discolouration can occur<br />
for around three to four days after<br />
the procedure and this skin will<br />
flake off slowly. Short-term side<br />
effects include reddening of the<br />
skin (erythema), temporary bruising<br />
and oedema (swelling). Reactions<br />
such as scabbing and blistering are<br />
possible, though rare. It’s important to<br />
protect skin from UV light with daily<br />
sunscreen application.<br />
led therapy<br />
Treatment with light emitting<br />
diodes (LED) delivers light at<br />
certain wavelengths to stimulate<br />
cellular activity and collagen<br />
production in the dermis. This<br />
delivers an anti-ageing, rejuvenating<br />
effect, and LED treatment is often<br />
recommended before and after<br />
surgery, as well as a standalone skin<br />
revitalisation treatment.<br />
It uses different wavelengths to<br />
increase blood flow to the skin,<br />
accelerate cellular turnover and<br />
address specific concerns such as<br />
acne or pigmentation.<br />
An is a shallower, gentler treatment<br />
than IPL, and is often used for<br />
collagen boosting and rejuvenating<br />
the skin.<br />
LEDs are very small light bulbs<br />
that, in contrast to ordinary<br />
incandescent bulbs, don’t get<br />
especially hot and don’t burn out.<br />
LEDs have been found to trigger<br />
natural chemical processes inside<br />
the cells, boosting the body’s own<br />
production of collagen, which<br />
make them particularly useful for<br />
skin rejuvenation.<br />
During treatment, certain light<br />
wavelengths are used to cause<br />
different reactions in the skin.<br />
Infrared light deeply penetrates the<br />
dermis and stimulates blood flow<br />
and collagen rebuilding in the skin’s<br />
deeper layers. Blue light, which<br />
is a shorter wavelength, doesn’t<br />
penetrate as deeply and is used for its<br />
anti-microbial effect, inhibiting the<br />
growth of acne-causing bacteria.<br />
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photodynamic<br />
therapy<br />
Photodynamic therapy uses a<br />
chemical reaction activated by light<br />
energy to selectively destroy specific<br />
tissues and can be used to treat<br />
sunspots, certain types of skin cancer,<br />
rosacea, acne and sun-damaged skin.<br />
A photosensitising medication<br />
is applied topically on the skin<br />
and a narrow band of light (red or<br />
blue light) is administered to cause<br />
a moderately deep exfoliation<br />
and target damaged tissue and<br />
sebaceous glands.<br />
When skin is exposed to a<br />
light source of an appropriate<br />
wavelength, its photosensitiser<br />
molecules are activated to produce<br />
oxygen intermediates that destroy<br />
the targeted cells. Recovery time<br />
is around two weeks after each<br />
treatment and usually one to three<br />
sessions are required.<br />
laser therapy<br />
Laser is an acronym for Light<br />
Amplification for the Stimulated<br />
Emission of Radiation. Laser light<br />
is different to normal light for many<br />
reasons: it travels in a synchronised<br />
fashion; retains its intensity over a<br />
long distance; is monochromatic (of<br />
the same wavelength or colour); and<br />
can be pulsed.<br />
Laser therapies work by targeting<br />
tissue and can be used for a number of<br />
treatments, including pigmentation,<br />
scarring, unwanted hair, spider veins,<br />
sun-damaged skin, wrinkle reduction<br />
and overall complexion rejuvenation.<br />
The principle behind lasers is light<br />
absorption. The same as a black<br />
car will be hotter than a white car<br />
because it absorbs more wavelengths<br />
of light, certain target tissues will<br />
absorb certain wavelengths of light<br />
more effectively.<br />
As the laser light is monochromatic,<br />
the target tissue will take<br />
on maximum absorption while the<br />
surrounding tissues won’t. This allows<br />
the target to be isolated and treated.<br />
In other words, the laser emits a<br />
single frequency of light<br />
with all the light waves going in the<br />
same direction, allowing the target<br />
tissue to absorb the maximum amount<br />
of heat.<br />
The target tissue is all-important<br />
when treating skin problems with a<br />
laser. For pigmentation it is melanin;<br />
for spider veins and other vascular<br />
conditions it is haemoglobin (blood);<br />
and for wrinkles it is water. Each of<br />
these target tissues absorbs a different<br />
wavelength of light, meaning a<br />
different laser is needed for each<br />
specific problem.<br />
Recent advances in laser<br />
technology mean that laser skin<br />
resurfacing, once reserved for the<br />
treatment of severe conditions such<br />
as acne scarring due to the extensive<br />
downtime involved, has become an<br />
effective option for many people<br />
seeking reduction of lines and<br />
wrinkles and uneven skin colour,<br />
tone and texture.<br />
fractional<br />
laser therapy<br />
The advent of fractionated laser,<br />
where microscopic columns of skin<br />
are treated while surrounding skin<br />
is left intact, has made it possible<br />
to achieve results comparable to<br />
traditional CO2 laser resurfacing<br />
with fewer side effects and profoundly<br />
less downtime.<br />
Fractional skin resurfacing can<br />
utilise both non-ablative and ablative<br />
lasers – the breakthrough difference<br />
of this technology is the fractionated<br />
delivery system of light.<br />
Fractional laser technologies<br />
break up light beams to allow<br />
columns of untreated tissue to<br />
activate healing mechanisms beneath<br />
the skin’s surface, treating skin<br />
conditions ranging from scars and<br />
birthmarks to wrinkles.<br />
These lasers work by creating<br />
microscopic thermal injuries<br />
that trigger collagen production,<br />
stimulating cell renewal and<br />
plumping out the tissues. In other<br />
words, the laser works by creating<br />
tiny holes, or ‘dots’, in the skin’s<br />
surface, penetrating deep into the<br />
dermis which triggers the body’s<br />
natural healing responses. It leaves<br />
the skin around each dot intact,<br />
enabling the surrounding tissue<br />
to heal these microscopic thermal<br />
injuries by stimulating the production<br />
of new collagen.<br />
The anti-ageing benefits of<br />
fractional laser technology include<br />
improving evenness of skin tone and<br />
texture, reducing pore size and the<br />
appearance of lines and wrinkles,<br />
and helping to reverse the effects of<br />
sun damage. A more mild treatment<br />
may take several sessions, while one<br />
procedure is usually sufficient for a<br />
more aggressive treatment.<br />
Because laser treatments use<br />
heat, a mild to moderate burning<br />
sensation is experienced during<br />
treatment and slight swelling,<br />
redness and bronzing afterwards.<br />
This can be covered with mineral<br />
makeup and normally subsides after<br />
a few days, however full healing can<br />
take several weeks, depending on<br />
the intensity of treatment and the<br />
areas targeted.<br />
Results of light-based therapies<br />
vary, depending on the technique<br />
and experience of the practitioner,<br />
and the individual patient. Patients<br />
should always ask their practitioner<br />
how new the laser or IPL machine<br />
is and when it was purchased.<br />
Recent models are far superior to<br />
earlier ones in terms of achieving<br />
predictable and precise results. With<br />
a wealth of medical, cosmetic and<br />
scientific applications, research into<br />
laser and light-based technology is<br />
constantly evolving. What offers<br />
outstanding results today may one day<br />
be superseded by the next advance<br />
in laser-based therapies. One thing<br />
is certain, however: a wealth of<br />
conditions once untreatable can<br />
today be improved rapidly and with<br />
minimal discomfort thanks to laser<br />
and light-based technology. CBM
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SKIN<br />
The new<br />
skin tightening<br />
treatment<br />
that has everyone<br />
talking<br />
TIGHTEN YOUR SKIN WITHOUT SURGERY WITH THE NEW<br />
THERMAGE FLX (YOU CAN THANK US LATER!).<br />
Do you fi nd that you no longer look as<br />
young as you feel? If the mirror doesn’t<br />
refl ect the way you are on the inside,<br />
now there’s a way to turn back the clock<br />
without surgery or injections.<br />
The Thermage FLX is the newest<br />
generation of Thermage, a non-invasive skin<br />
tightening treatment with more than two<br />
million procedures worldwide under its belt<br />
and favoured by celebrities such as Gwyneth<br />
Paltrow, Demi Moore and Oprah Winfrey.<br />
Thermage is like Pilates for your skin; it’s a<br />
skin fi tness treatment that tones and tightens<br />
the skin on your face, eyes and body to give<br />
you a more youthful appearance.<br />
One of the new bells and whistles of the<br />
Thermage FLX is the improved comfort level<br />
for patients due to its vibrating handpieces
SOFTENS LOOK OF<br />
WRINKLES AND LINES<br />
IMPROVES LOOK OF<br />
CROW’S FEET, WORRY<br />
LINES AND LAUGH<br />
LINES<br />
IMPROVES<br />
APPEARANCE OF<br />
CREPEY SKIN<br />
IMPROVES FACIAL AND<br />
SKIN LAXITY IN 96% OF<br />
PATIENTS<br />
and cryogen-cooled applicator tips, making it<br />
both an extremely effective and comfortable<br />
treatment. An FLX session is also 25% faster,<br />
with a typical face and neck treatment taking<br />
under an hour, and an eye treatment taking<br />
about 20 minutes.<br />
This impressive device uses patented skin<br />
tightening technology to give your collagen<br />
a workout, stimulating existing collagen and<br />
promoting new collagen growth over time.<br />
Specifi cally, Thermage uses radio frequency<br />
energy to heat the deep layers of the skin,<br />
causing them to contract and tighten over a 4<br />
to 6 months period and giving the treatment<br />
area a well-deserved lift. It helps soften<br />
lines around the mouth, eyes, forehead and<br />
improves defi nition on the jawline and under<br />
the chin.<br />
The best part? Thermage FLX can help<br />
smooth and tighten your skin without surgery,<br />
injections and with little to no downtime.<br />
Another huge plus is that only one treatment<br />
is typically required for lasting results.<br />
It’s time to put your best face forward,<br />
and with the exciting technology behind<br />
Thermage FLX, looking as young as you feel<br />
has never been so effortless. CBM<br />
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FACE<br />
Softened lines lines around the the mouth, eyes, forehead;<br />
improved definition on on jawline and and under the the chin.<br />
FACE<br />
Softened lines lines around the the mouth, eyes, eyes, forehead;<br />
improved definition on on jawline and and under the the chin. chin.<br />
skin<br />
Thermage FLX<br />
FAQs<br />
How long will the<br />
resuLTS last?<br />
For most patients, measurable results appear<br />
gradually in the two to six months following<br />
a single treatment session and can last for 1-2<br />
years depending on your skin condition and<br />
ageing process.<br />
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After After Thermage<br />
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BODY<br />
EYES<br />
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and of skin;<br />
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contours and appearance of crepey skin;<br />
Reduced smoother wrinkles skin skin on on and the and the abdomen decreased and "hooding" and legs. legs. for for a a<br />
more awakened look.<br />
EYES<br />
AFTER Thermage After After Thermage<br />
Reduced wrinkles and and decreased "hooding" for for a a<br />
more more awakened look. look.<br />
After After Thermage<br />
How many treatments<br />
will I need?<br />
Unlike many cosmetic procedures requiring multiple<br />
sessions, Thermage FLX delivers results after a<br />
single treatment. Best of all, results continue to<br />
improve over time.<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER Thermage<br />
How much does it cost?<br />
The cost depends on the area you’re having<br />
treated. Your doctor can give you a more<br />
precise idea of cost based on where you want<br />
to see results.<br />
Does it hurt?<br />
The Thermage FLX system incorporates vibration<br />
on the face and body treatments, which has been<br />
shown to provide patient comfort.<br />
You’ll feel a brief heating sensation when the<br />
treatment device’s tip touches your skin, followed<br />
by a cooling sensation to help protect your skin and<br />
minimize any discomfort.<br />
Are there common side<br />
effects?<br />
Some patients have temporary redness or minor<br />
swelling after treatment, but this usually goes away<br />
within24 hours.<br />
How long before I can get<br />
back to my normal activities?<br />
Most patients return to their regular activities<br />
immediately following treatment. No special<br />
care is required afterward, aside from basic skin<br />
maintenance and sunscreens as part of a regular<br />
skincare regimen.<br />
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B efore B efore Thermage<br />
After After Thermage<br />
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AFTER Thermage<br />
and and after after photos have have not not been been retouched.<br />
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Individual results may may vary. vary.<br />
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After After Thermage<br />
BODY<br />
BODY<br />
BODY<br />
WHERE<br />
TO GET IT<br />
Improved contours and and appearance of of crepey skin; skin;<br />
smoother skin skin on on the the abdomen and and legs. legs.<br />
Improved contours and and appearance of of crepey skin; skin;<br />
smoother skin skin on on the the abdomen and and legs. legs.<br />
The Clinic<br />
Bondi Junction, Sydney – 02 9386 1533<br />
www.theclinic.net.au<br />
Skin Renu Balmain<br />
Balmain, Sydney – 02 9555 9506<br />
www.skinrenu.com.au<br />
MD Cosmedical Solutions<br />
Sydney City – 02 9283 5344<br />
Wahroonga – 02 9489 1633<br />
www.mdcosmedicalsolutions.com.au<br />
Babyface Thermage<br />
Skin Renu<br />
After After Thermage<br />
Haymarket, Sydney – 02 8385 5268<br />
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After After Thermage<br />
MiYoungs Skin Clinic<br />
All before and after photos have not been retouched.<br />
Individual Sydney results City may – vary. 02 8283 1635<br />
www.miyoungs.com.au<br />
Bare Laser and Skin Clinic<br />
Hampton, Bayside Melbourne – 03 9598 5495<br />
www.barelaserandskin.com.au<br />
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Individual results may vary.
Ultimate skin<br />
skin<br />
We chat with leading NYC<br />
dermatologist Dr Judith<br />
Hellman about some of her<br />
favourite anti-ageing and<br />
beauty treatments.<br />
Dr Judith Hellman<br />
When NYC-based dermatologist<br />
Dr Judith Hellman recommends<br />
a treatment, you take notice,<br />
and for the most versatile overall<br />
rejuvenation treatments she recommends<br />
Fractora.<br />
Fractora is a fractional radiofrequency<br />
(RF) skin resurfacing and rejuvenation<br />
treatment and is one of the newest<br />
non-surgical methods to reduce wrinkles,<br />
scars and tighten sagging skin with<br />
limited downtime and long-lasting<br />
natural-looking results.<br />
It targets concerns such as skin tone,<br />
texture, sun damage and fine lines,<br />
through to deep textural concerns such as<br />
deep wrinkles, scars and vascular lesions.<br />
In addition to general facial rejuvenation<br />
and wrinkle reduction, you may notice<br />
rejuvenation and tightening of skin<br />
around the jawline, neck, under the eyes,<br />
and on the cheeks and forehead.
ejuvenation<br />
Fractora is just one part of the<br />
comprehensive InMode platform, which<br />
also includes Lumecca IPL for pigmentation<br />
and sun damage, Forma for non-surgical<br />
skin tightening, and Triton for superior<br />
hair removal.<br />
As a highly sought-after dermatologist,<br />
Dr Hellman has access to the whole ambit<br />
of aesthetic devices and technologies.<br />
She says the InMode platform stands<br />
out because it is equipped with the most<br />
practical technologies and delivers the<br />
highest quality performance she has<br />
experienced. ‘With InMode, I can treat just<br />
about any skin problem effectively with a<br />
minimum number of treatments and with<br />
outstanding results,’ she says.<br />
Dr Hellman uses the InMode platform<br />
for a wide variety of applications,<br />
including skin tightening and wrinkles;<br />
non surgical ‘lift’; acne and acne scars;<br />
hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating); sun<br />
damage and brown spots; rosacea; vaginal<br />
rejuvenation; hair removal; and nonsurgical<br />
fat reduction.<br />
In particular, she says combining<br />
treatments enhances the results. ‘A<br />
common combination is starting with<br />
Forma, a non-surgical skin tightening<br />
treatment, followed by Lumecca IPL for<br />
rosacea and/or brown marks,’ she explains.<br />
Another innovation is the Triton<br />
application for hair removal. This differs<br />
from other systems on the market as it<br />
uses two simultaneous laser wavelengths<br />
to destroy the hair follicle for a greatly<br />
enhanced hair removal effect and can treat<br />
most skin types.<br />
‘My patients are truly happy with their<br />
InMode treatments,’ says Dr Hellman.<br />
‘What the Lumecca photofacial can<br />
achieve in 1-2 treatments is the equivalent<br />
of 4-6 treatments with other technologies,<br />
and my Forma patients call it the ‘wow’<br />
treatment and send their friends.’<br />
Dr Hellman’s impressive results using<br />
Fractora for acne treatment has literally<br />
created a niche practice for her simply by<br />
word of mouth referrals. ‘My acne patients<br />
experience not only a resolution of the<br />
inflammatory acne using Fractora but<br />
also up to about 80% decrease in scar<br />
depth,’ she says.<br />
Treatments themselves are well tolerated<br />
with mostly no or minimal downtime.<br />
Fractora and Forma usually take a series<br />
of about 6 treatments, and Lumecca<br />
photofacials about 1-2 treatments. Results<br />
last for years with minimal maintenance.<br />
From wrinkles, acne scars and<br />
pigmentation to skin tightening, smoothing<br />
and rejuvenating, the Inmode suite of<br />
applications is a game changer, offering a<br />
complete range of non-surgical solutions for<br />
the face and body with one device. CBM<br />
WHERE<br />
TO GET IT<br />
To find a practitioner near you,<br />
visit www.likeyourlook.com.au<br />
or call 1300 309 233<br />
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Your guide<br />
to cosmetic<br />
injectables<br />
Do you know your neurotoxins<br />
from your HA fillers? We simplify<br />
the jargon and give you the what’s<br />
what of injectables<br />
Plump cheeks, smooth foreheads and perfect<br />
pouts have led many of us down the cosmetic<br />
medicine path. Injectables – anti-wrinkle<br />
muscle relaxants and dermal fillers – are usually the goto<br />
treatment for beautifying our looks and defying age,<br />
with minimum discomfort and no downtime.<br />
The surge of minimally invasive procedures has<br />
been significant and with an ever-expanding and<br />
increasingly sophisticated array of options available<br />
today, you need to know your options.<br />
We now have an enormous range of fillers, many of<br />
which can last a long time and be used to re-volumise<br />
and sculpt ageing faces. We also have neurotoxins<br />
to reduce lines and wrinkles, as well as lasers to<br />
effectively treat a wide range of skin conditions.<br />
In the past 10 years, there have seen significant<br />
improvements in the technology and design of<br />
soft tissue fillers.<br />
There are now different grades of fillers designed<br />
specifically for use in different parts of the face and<br />
different anatomical levels of facial structure.
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Fillers<br />
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Fillers are used to plump out lines<br />
and smooth skin, restore volume<br />
to areas where tissue commonly<br />
degenerates with age, fill in<br />
pockmarks and acne scars, contour<br />
or reshape facial features and add<br />
volume to the lips. They are also a<br />
popular adjunct to treatment with<br />
anti-wrinkle injections to create a<br />
universal result.<br />
Fillers are gel-like in consistency,<br />
and the type of filler (composition<br />
and viscosity), the area of injection<br />
and the depth of injection all<br />
influence the final result, and how<br />
long they last. Fillers can be made<br />
with biodegradable substances,<br />
such as collagen or hyaluronic<br />
acid (HA), or non-biodegradable<br />
substances like silicone.<br />
Fillers can be used in multiple<br />
areas. There is a lot of science<br />
behind soft tissue fillers that make<br />
them customisable to each patient’s<br />
individual requirements and to<br />
different areas of injection.<br />
As with most cosmetic<br />
procedures, a holistic approach<br />
using fillers will obtain the best<br />
result. As we age, the whole face<br />
ages – there are priority areas but,<br />
essentially, the entire face is subject<br />
to ageing.<br />
Gone are the days where patients<br />
come in and ask to have their<br />
nasolabial folds filled and that’s<br />
enough. Injectors now know that<br />
treating the nasolabial folds will<br />
not change the patient’s overall<br />
appearance. It is important to<br />
address and harmonise the face<br />
as a whole so the patient will<br />
look the best for their age at any<br />
age. Through communication,<br />
understanding and education,<br />
together the patient and<br />
practitioner can create some truly<br />
spectacular results.<br />
Filling fine lines &<br />
wrinkles<br />
When injected superficially, dermal<br />
fillers can help smooth out fine lines<br />
and fill superficial wrinkles. Commonly,<br />
the HA chains are smaller and softer in<br />
superficial filler products, reducing the<br />
risk of lumpiness post procedure.<br />
These fillers are used for areas that<br />
are more delicate, such as the corners of<br />
the mouth, the lip line and the crow’s<br />
feet. Theyneed to be very soft so the<br />
product can be placed superficially in<br />
the skin to smooth the area without the<br />
risk of seeing or feeling the product after<br />
injection.<br />
A small amount of filler is usually<br />
required; as the objective is to fill a line<br />
or wrinkle, not necessarily add volume to<br />
the area.<br />
The small particle size, and low<br />
quantity of HA injected, means results<br />
typically last around six to 12 months.<br />
The level of movement in the area – for<br />
example frowning, talking and squinting<br />
– also affects the duration of the result.<br />
The lip area tends to have slightly<br />
less longevity due to the degree of<br />
movement in the region.<br />
Adding volume<br />
Medium volume HA fillers use<br />
medium-sized HA particles, which<br />
combine with the body’s own HA to<br />
enhance the volume of targeted tissue.<br />
These fillers are injected more<br />
deeply than superficial products, and<br />
are used to treat deeper skin folds and<br />
enhance volume in certain areas.<br />
In areas such as below the cheek,<br />
many injectors prefer to inject soft<br />
fillers a little deeper, so they’re encased<br />
in the fat region. This provides some<br />
soft-tissue padding in the area.<br />
Medium volume HA fillers typically<br />
have a greater number of cross-links<br />
between the HA particles, compared<br />
with superficial fillers. This increases<br />
cohesiveness of the product and<br />
longevity.
Reducing<br />
under-eye circles<br />
As some patients age, rather than<br />
having drooping skin, they become<br />
gaunt and hollow, particularly around<br />
the eye area. This is where fillers<br />
tend to be very useful.<br />
Each injection can last up to<br />
three to four years, as the product is<br />
usually placed quite deeply to reduce<br />
the risk of visibility and palpability<br />
post-procedure.<br />
In the past, when surgery was the<br />
only option available, rejuvenation<br />
tended to be the domain of the rich<br />
or famous. Now you can take years<br />
off a person’s face at a fraction of the<br />
cost with neurotoxin injections to<br />
minimise lines and wrinkles combined<br />
with strategic filler placement, giving<br />
the eyes and overall face a fresher,<br />
younger appearance.<br />
These non-surgical measures<br />
have revolutionised the aesthetic<br />
anti-ageing industry and made it<br />
available and ‘acceptable’ to a much<br />
broader audience.<br />
The benefits<br />
of HA<br />
The longevity of results with HA dermal fillers<br />
can last anywhere between 6-18 months<br />
and beyond, depending on the amount of<br />
filler injected, the depth of injection and the<br />
level of movement at the injection site. The<br />
duration of the result is also affected by the<br />
extent of cross-linking between the hyaluronic<br />
acid chains, as well as the concentration and<br />
size of the HA particles themselves.<br />
Increased cross-linking and higher HA<br />
concentrations boost the viscosity and<br />
elasticity of the dermal filler. This extends the<br />
longevity of the result. Larger HA particles,<br />
alongside higher concentrations, tend to<br />
absorb more water and result in more tissue<br />
swelling following injection, also increasing<br />
the duration of effect.<br />
Many practitioners prefer to use HA-based<br />
fillers because hyaluronic acid is versatile,<br />
long-lasting and effective. It also comes in<br />
a variety of grades to cater for the different<br />
requirements of every patient.<br />
The other benefit of using HA fillers is<br />
that, in the rare occasion where there is a<br />
minor adverse reaction such as swelling or<br />
lumpiness following injection, the HA can<br />
be easily dissolved with a chemical called<br />
hyaluronidase. This works almost immediately<br />
and acts as a valuable safeguard.<br />
Hyaluronic acid is a substance that occurs<br />
naturally in the body. It is associated with<br />
attracting and maintaining hydration in the<br />
skin. For this reason, the benefits of dermal<br />
fillers are double-fold – adding volume and<br />
attracting hydration at the same time.<br />
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antiwrinkle<br />
injections<br />
Commonly known under the<br />
brand names Botox,<br />
Dysport and Xeomin,<br />
botulinum toxin has become<br />
one of the biggest players<br />
in the field of cosmetic<br />
enhancement.<br />
The treatment offers<br />
patients an effective nonsurgical<br />
alternative for<br />
reducing dynamick lines such<br />
as frown lines and crow’s feet<br />
to rejuvenate the appearance<br />
of the face and help reverse a<br />
prematurely aged appearance.<br />
Other<br />
uses for<br />
botulinum<br />
toxin<br />
Botulinum toxin can be used<br />
in many ways to not only<br />
minimise wrinkles and lines but<br />
also lift and sculpt the face. It’s<br />
able to:<br />
• Block the action of the<br />
nerves that control sweat<br />
glands, and in this way treat<br />
excessive localised sweating<br />
(hyperhidrosis), especially<br />
severe underarm sweating.<br />
• Create a subtle lift around<br />
the eye area via injections<br />
in the outer corners of<br />
the brows.<br />
• Soften and minimise the<br />
appearance of an overly<br />
square jaw (masseter<br />
hypertrophy) through<br />
intramuscular injections<br />
around the jaw area,<br />
resulting in a more ovallooking<br />
face shape.<br />
What is it?<br />
Botulinum toxin is a protein produced<br />
by the bacterium Clostridium<br />
botulinum. In cosmetic procedures,<br />
botulinum toxin works by blocking<br />
nerve stimulation to wrinkle-causing<br />
muscles, which prevents the muscle<br />
from contracting and significantly<br />
reduces wrinkles and fine lines.<br />
As a muscle relaxant, it is commonly<br />
used to treat crow’s feet around the<br />
eyes, the frown lines between the<br />
eyebrows (glabellar lines) and the worry<br />
lines across the forehead. In addition,<br />
it can be used to produce the effect of<br />
a brow lift by relaxing the muscles that<br />
drag down the brow and even in the<br />
masseter muscle to create a slimmer<br />
looking jawline.<br />
Botulinum toxin is used by thousands<br />
of women and an increasing number of<br />
men to help rejuvenate the appearance<br />
of the face, most often to reduce a tried<br />
or over-worked expression when the<br />
face is static.<br />
According to the most recent<br />
statistics by the American Society<br />
for Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) botulinum<br />
toxin injections ranked number one<br />
in the top five minimally invasive<br />
procedures performed in the US<br />
in 2015.<br />
Although Australia doesn’t<br />
currently have definitive data about<br />
cosmetic surgery trends, we seem<br />
to follow American statistics to<br />
provide an insight into emerging<br />
and changing trends. These statistics<br />
highlight that this age-defying,<br />
wrinkle-busting powerhouse has<br />
become a very familiar, accessible<br />
and ‘normal’ anti-ageing treatment.<br />
how does it work?<br />
Cosmetically, injections of botulinum<br />
toxin work by relaxing wrinkle-causing<br />
muscles, softening existing facial lines<br />
and helping to prevent the formation of<br />
new ones.<br />
A few tiny injections are<br />
administered just under the skin,<br />
reducing nerve stimulation to the<br />
targeted muscles. The procedure usually<br />
takes about 10 minutes, but this can<br />
vary depending on the number of<br />
areas being treated. Because men tend<br />
to have larger and stronger muscles,<br />
they often require more injections to<br />
achieve the optimal results.<br />
Anaesthetic is generally not required<br />
for the treatment as the needles are<br />
very fine and only a small volume of<br />
the product is needed, making the<br />
treatment virtually painless. If the<br />
patient is particularly concerned, the<br />
practitioner can numb the area using<br />
ice or topical anaesthetic cream before<br />
administering the injection.<br />
The effects are not immediately<br />
visible. Over the next few days, the<br />
muscles gradually relax, and it often<br />
takes around three to four days for final<br />
results to become visible, normally<br />
reaching their full results by one week.<br />
It is important to note that botulinum<br />
toxin is gradually reabsorbed by the<br />
body over time, so repeat injections<br />
are necessary about every three to five<br />
months in order to maintain results.<br />
With continued use, the effects may<br />
start to last longer because the targeted<br />
muscles have ‘unlearned’ the response<br />
that originally contributed to the<br />
development of the lines.<br />
In its 14 years of cosmetic use, there<br />
have been no reported long-term or<br />
permanent side effects from the use<br />
of botulinum toxin. Common side<br />
effects are generally restricted to minor<br />
temporary redness or bruising at the<br />
injection site, and some patients can<br />
experience slight headache or nausea<br />
post treatment.<br />
There is a very slight risk that<br />
botulinum toxin can cause a temporary<br />
weakness in nearby muscles that<br />
can result in a slight drooping of an<br />
eyelid or eyebrow, lasting anywhere<br />
from around one to six weeks.<br />
Treatment with botulinum toxin is<br />
not recommended for women who are<br />
pregnant or breastfeeding. CBM
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ow will you<br />
When it comes to how our skin<br />
ages, it seems it’s a case of like<br />
mother, like daughter.
age?<br />
We’ve all heard the old adage<br />
told to hubbies-to-be that<br />
if they want to know what<br />
their wife will look like in many years<br />
time, just look at her mum. As it<br />
turns out, there may be a large grain<br />
of truth when it comes to ageing skin.<br />
A group of plastic surgeons from<br />
the Loma Linda University Medical<br />
Center in California scanned the<br />
faces of mothers and their daughters<br />
using computer modelling and 3D<br />
cameras. The research team found<br />
that mothers and daughters who look<br />
similar also age in a strikingly similar<br />
pattern. They found the daughters’<br />
faces were beginning to sag, wrinkle,<br />
thin and lose elasticity around the<br />
eyes in exactly the same patterns as<br />
their mothers’ faces. This similarity<br />
particularly increased after the<br />
daughters hit the age of 30.<br />
One of the surgeons, Dr Matthew<br />
Camp, says the study was the first<br />
to prove scientifically that women<br />
age like their mothers. Until now,<br />
Dr Camp says studies of facial<br />
ageing have mostly been subjective<br />
and observational.<br />
The findings may be especially<br />
helpful for women in their mid-<br />
30s to early 50s, which is the ideal<br />
window for using minimally invasive<br />
techniques to maintain a younger<br />
looking appearance. Recognising<br />
how your mother’s face changed over<br />
the years could help guide a cosmetic<br />
surgeon in the appropriate procedures<br />
to address similar patterns of sagging<br />
skin or volume loss. For example,<br />
doctors would be able to pinpoint the<br />
appropriate areas to inject<br />
dermal fillers.<br />
Another author of the study, Dr<br />
Subhas Gupta, says knowing exactly<br />
how a woman’s lower eyelids will<br />
change with age can help surgeons<br />
plan a surgical correction<br />
that will prevent the changes seen<br />
in her mother. ‘If you come in when<br />
you’re 30, we can tell you where you<br />
will have changes and quantify what<br />
you will need and where,’ he says.<br />
’The findings were surprisingly<br />
repetitive regardless of ethnicity and<br />
actual age difference between mothers<br />
and daughters. You can beat Mother<br />
Nature to the punch and not have<br />
your mother’s eyes,’ says Dr Gupta.<br />
Preventative<br />
measures<br />
for<br />
daughters<br />
When you’re young it’s all about<br />
preventative, gentle and nourishing<br />
products. Your hormones are still<br />
balancing themselves, so stick to<br />
oil-free cleansers, moisturisers and<br />
makeup where possible.<br />
Getting into a good skincare regime<br />
in your teens not only helps resolve<br />
some of the teen angst-causing<br />
problem skin issues, but it also<br />
forms good habits for the coming<br />
decades. Cleanse, tone and moisturise<br />
are the basic three steps at any age<br />
and should be followed morning<br />
and night.<br />
Many teens find oily skin is their<br />
main concern, so a gel-based cleanser<br />
is best – perhaps one that includes<br />
salicylic acid to help clear acne. Use<br />
a light, non-comedogenic, oil-free<br />
moisturiser to follow up.<br />
Women in their 20s may opt<br />
for foamy gel cleansers and light<br />
moisturisers, perhaps a milky cleanser<br />
if you’re prone to dry skin. Of an<br />
eve, use a hydrating fluid or an oilfree<br />
moisturiser along with a mild<br />
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hydrating gel eye cream to stave<br />
off early signs of ageing. If you’re a<br />
30-something, even if you’ve taken<br />
good care of your skin it may become<br />
a little drier and sun damage may<br />
begin to appear.<br />
As you age, keep adjusting your<br />
routine. Your mid-30s is a great<br />
time to start using a nutrient-packed<br />
serum and active night creams.<br />
Use a creamy cleanser and creamier<br />
moisturisers to lock in hydration<br />
(apply over damp skin) and continue<br />
with a slightly richer eye cream<br />
at night.<br />
A clay mask applied weekly will<br />
deep clean your pores if you’re oily,<br />
or a light hydrating mask if you’re<br />
slightly drier. Use a grainy mechanical<br />
exfoliator or something with alpha<br />
hydroxy acids (AHAs) for a chemical<br />
process twice a week to remove<br />
the top layer of skin and deal with<br />
clogged pores.<br />
Try adding some products with<br />
antioxidants to combat free radicals<br />
and introduce some products with<br />
Vitamin A derivatives in your 30s.<br />
Retinol can be found in low doses in<br />
many over-the-counter night creams<br />
and serums or, for stronger dose<br />
retinoids, creams and gels may be<br />
prescribed by your dermatologist or<br />
GP in some cases.<br />
Keep your skin glowing with<br />
some professional treatments such<br />
as microdermabrasion and Vitamin<br />
C facials. It’s around your 30s that<br />
you may be considering anti-wrinkle<br />
injections as a preventative method<br />
for future wrinkle formation and to<br />
refresh your appearance.<br />
Not to sound like your mother,<br />
but you must use sun protection at<br />
all ages – the younger you start, the<br />
better. Not only does it protect your<br />
skin from the sun but 90 percent of<br />
premature ageing is caused by UV<br />
exposure. You’ll be thankful for this<br />
advice when you’re your mum’s age.<br />
Nature<br />
vs<br />
nurture<br />
Whether you grow old gracefully<br />
depends partly on your lifestyle and<br />
partly on your genes. It’s been noted<br />
that one of the most important factors<br />
is the way that skin collects and<br />
retains its moisture, using molecules<br />
that bind water into skin. As skin ages,<br />
the genes that control this process<br />
become less active and skin retains<br />
less moisture, causing wrinkles.<br />
Another involves collagen, which<br />
is the protein that gives skin its<br />
underlying structure. As we age,<br />
the genes that degrade collagen<br />
can become overactive, leading to<br />
more wrinkles. Other factors involve<br />
inflammation, how the skin reacts to<br />
sunlight and the skin’s response to<br />
free radicals.<br />
Of course, all this data doesn’t<br />
mean you’re going to look exactly like<br />
your mum. Regular SPF use will help<br />
you ward off the sun’s harmful rays<br />
and cut back on the risk of premature<br />
fine lines and sun spots. And, until we<br />
uncover the elusive fountain of youth,<br />
a good skincare regimen tailored to<br />
your specific skin type will keep you<br />
looking the best you can at any age.
Damage control for mums<br />
Kicking up the nutrients a notch is a<br />
must as the signs of ageing deepen –<br />
it’s all about products with plumping<br />
and firming benefits. Those beach<br />
holidays may have started to catch<br />
up and the gradual (and unfortunately<br />
unavoidable) loss of collagen is a<br />
part of intrinsic ageing and becomes<br />
more apparent.<br />
You can help slow cellular<br />
degeneration with the antioxidant<br />
properties of Vitamins C and E,<br />
which help protect the skin from<br />
free radicals that devour healthy<br />
cells. Vitamin C can also boost the<br />
synthesis of collagen, especially when<br />
it is applied in a potent form.<br />
Additionally, prescription retinoids<br />
containing Vitamin A acid used<br />
topically is a potent free-radical<br />
fighter. It can reduce brown spots,<br />
increase exfoliation and collagen<br />
production, thicken the epidermis<br />
and can help reverse sun damage.<br />
Chemical peels are also good for<br />
refining the skin’s surface, and<br />
injectable dermal fillers work well in<br />
replenishing volume and boosting<br />
collagen production.<br />
Of course, it’s essential that you<br />
continue slathering on thick face and<br />
eye serums on a nightly basis, with<br />
rich moisturising properties such as<br />
hyaluronic acid, shea butter or oils.<br />
Along with your broad-spectrum UV<br />
moisturiser, add in a couple of creams,<br />
lotions or serums containing at least<br />
two types of antioxidants.<br />
For crepey skin try a formula with<br />
peptides, which have been shown to<br />
strengthen collagen. Use a creamy<br />
cleanser morning and night or, if your<br />
skin tolerates a cleanser with a mild<br />
AHA or salicylic acid, substitute this<br />
in once a day.<br />
Anti-ageing or wrinkle-reducing<br />
prescription formulas containing<br />
retinol or glycolic acid products<br />
are essential in reducing fine lines<br />
and wrinkles, improving skin<br />
texture, skin tone and colour, and<br />
boosting hydration.<br />
There is a plethora of cosmetic<br />
surgery and dermatologic treatments<br />
applicable to the more mature<br />
woman. Laser skin resurfacing is<br />
one such procedure that can offer<br />
an effective solution, significantly<br />
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The<br />
Do’s &<br />
Don’ts<br />
of Falling<br />
Pregnant<br />
Could your lifestyle be<br />
hindering your hopes of<br />
starting a family? Here’s a<br />
check list of the habits you<br />
should halt – and some to<br />
take up – to improve your<br />
chances of conceiving.<br />
Have you been trying for a<br />
baby with no luck? You’re not<br />
alone. ‘One in six Australian<br />
couples of child-bearing age will<br />
face fertility issues,’ says Dr. Raewyn<br />
Teirney, Australia’s leading fertility<br />
expert and gynaecologist.<br />
‘We often find that these issues can<br />
be the result of some not-so-great<br />
lifestyle choices by one or both partners<br />
in the relationship. They might have<br />
fallen into bad habits, with no idea that<br />
the behaviour could affect fertility. ‘<br />
The good news? ‘We also often<br />
find that by tweaking the behaviour<br />
that is detrimental to health, couples<br />
can greatly improve their chances of<br />
conceiving naturally,’ say Dr. Teirney.
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DO<br />
START AT A<br />
YOUNGER AGE<br />
We all know that the younger you<br />
are when you try for a baby, the<br />
better your chances of succeeding<br />
will be. However, it is not widely<br />
recognised that this applies to men<br />
as well as women.<br />
‘For women, the depletion of eggs<br />
is accelerated after the age of 35 until<br />
menopause, when her Ovarian Store<br />
is exhausted,’ explains Dr. Teirney.<br />
‘Statistics indicate that if a man<br />
is under 25 and a woman is in good<br />
fertility health, then it should on<br />
average take four and a half months<br />
for the couple to conceive. This time<br />
frame jumps to almost two years if<br />
he’s over 40. If he’s over 45, it can<br />
take up to five times that of a healthy<br />
25-year-old.<br />
‘However, men do have a safety<br />
net – new sperm are constantly<br />
being produced and just by adopting<br />
healthy lifestyle habits, it’s thought<br />
they can revitalise their sperm<br />
and improve its chances of fertilising<br />
an egg.<br />
Obviously, you can’t change the<br />
age you’re at now, so to improve your<br />
chances, speak to your doctor or<br />
specialist about support products that<br />
will help improve your fertility health<br />
and fitness, and implement healthy<br />
lifestyle habits as outlined here.<br />
WATCH YOUR<br />
ALCOHOL INTAKE<br />
Whether you’re male or female,<br />
excess alcohol intake can have a<br />
dramatic effect on fertility health. ‘In<br />
both men and women, it introduces<br />
free radicals that can adversely affect<br />
the vitality and quality of both the<br />
sperm and egg,’ says Dr. Teirney.<br />
‘Limit alcoholic beverages to less than<br />
two drinks a day and avoid binge<br />
drinking altogether.’<br />
It can often be hard to abstain<br />
when others are raising a glass. ‘Swap<br />
cocktails for refreshing mock-tails<br />
made from fresh fruit and mineral<br />
water,’ suggest Karina Francois,<br />
nutritionist and naturopath from<br />
Infinite health in Victoria. ‘Throw<br />
in some heathy herbs like mint or<br />
lemongrass, muddled into fruit juice<br />
and poured over ice – it will taste<br />
great and be so much better for you.’<br />
GET PLENTY OF<br />
QUALITY SLEEP<br />
It’s impossible to feel healthy, vital<br />
and energetic when you’re running<br />
low on sleep, which can quickly<br />
translate to a low libido. What’s<br />
more, lack of sleep can have a<br />
negative effect on immunity as well<br />
as general health, which may in turn<br />
impact your reproductive health.<br />
‘While there’s no hard and<br />
fast evidence that lack of sleep<br />
contributes to issues of conceiving, we<br />
do know that when you’re exhausted<br />
you just don’t want to have sex,’ says<br />
Dr. Teirney. ‘Furthermore, couples<br />
tend to be less diligent tracking their<br />
fertility windows and this can throw<br />
timed intercourse off schedule.’<br />
If you’re having trouble sleeping,<br />
try some gentle exercise like yoga<br />
stretches prior to bed, suggests<br />
Francois. ‘A warm bath with lavender<br />
oil will help, too, and leave all<br />
devices out of the bedroom.’<br />
CHECK YOUR<br />
PRESCRIPTION<br />
MEDICATIONS<br />
It’s likely that we all have to take<br />
prescription medications at some<br />
stage in our lives. However, if you’re<br />
trying for a family, it would be wise<br />
to ask your GP if a medication might<br />
have an effect on either partner.<br />
‘Some prescription medications can<br />
affect fertility health,’ explains Dr.<br />
Teirney. ‘It could be one medication<br />
alone, or a combination of a couple<br />
that interfere with fertility health.<br />
It’s also wise to ask your GP about<br />
taking medication when pregnant, or<br />
if you’re breastfeeding, too.’<br />
Francois says, ‘medicinal herbs as<br />
prescribed by your naturopath can be<br />
as potent as some medications and<br />
may interact in ways not conducive<br />
to conception. Always have a lengthy<br />
discussion with your GP and you<br />
naturopath regarding any and all<br />
medications, tinctures or elixirs you<br />
might be taking.’<br />
ENJOY A<br />
HEALTHY DIET<br />
‘Eating on the run, eating highly<br />
processed foods or those with low<br />
nutrient content … these can all<br />
reduce the health and vitality of the<br />
reproductive organs,’ says Dr. Teirney.<br />
Leave the packet food on the<br />
shelf and shop in the fresh food<br />
aisles instead.<br />
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nutritional value,’ says Dr. Teirney.<br />
‘A well-balanced diet for both<br />
partners is essential. This means<br />
lean sources of proteins with each<br />
meal, wholefoods and plenty of<br />
fresh fruits and vegetables. Try<br />
to eat organically wherever<br />
possible, to avoid the introduction<br />
of chemicals from pesticides and<br />
fertilisers into the body.’<br />
Francois says: ‘Semen quality<br />
improves with healthy diet and a<br />
healthy weight in a male, while diets<br />
high in saturated fat seem to do the<br />
opposite. Positive effects on fertility<br />
for women are seen when her diet<br />
includes lots of folic acid, vitamin<br />
B12 and Omega 3 fatty acids.’<br />
Track Your Cycle<br />
Couples who track the menstrual<br />
cycle of the female will be more<br />
aware of when ovulation occurs and<br />
know when to cleverly time sexual<br />
intercourse, thereby improving their<br />
chances of conception.<br />
‘There are lots of ways to do this<br />
that are really quite easy,’ reveal Dr.<br />
Teirney. ‘Monitoring your basal body<br />
temperature using a digital highspeed<br />
thermometer is the first step, as<br />
women typically notice a small drop<br />
in temperature – about 0.2 degrees<br />
Celsius, when they are ovulating.<br />
‘Following this, a urine test can<br />
detect Luteinising Hormone (LH).<br />
A surge in LH indicates ovulation is<br />
about to occur, typically within the<br />
next 24-36 hours.’<br />
‘I always advise women to check<br />
their cervical secretions, too, as they<br />
can be a good marker of fertile times.<br />
In less fertile times, the secretion<br />
will be minimal. When fertile, the<br />
secretions are clear and slightly wet<br />
and when most fertile, secretions are<br />
clear, thin, slippery and stretchy.’<br />
Oher indicators include one-sided<br />
lower pelvic pain on either side of the<br />
body, an amplified libido, intensified<br />
sense of smell and taste, enlarged,<br />
tender breasts, fluid retention, acne<br />
and bloating.<br />
Look at Taking<br />
Supplements<br />
Both the World Health Organization<br />
(WHO) and the Royal Australian<br />
and New Zealand College of<br />
Obstetricians and Gynaecologists<br />
(RANZCOG) recommend all women<br />
thinking about or trying to conceive<br />
should take a vitamin supplement<br />
containing folic acid and iodine.<br />
‘The suggested dose is 500 mcg of<br />
folic acid and 150 mcg of iodine,’<br />
says Dr. Teirney. ‘For men, studies<br />
have emphasised the importance of<br />
antioxidants to maintain healthy<br />
sperm and reproductive health.’<br />
DON’T<br />
Smoke<br />
It’s no secret smoking causes all<br />
kinds of health issues, but one you<br />
may not have considered is that<br />
of fertility. ‘The carcinogens and<br />
toxins in cigarettes cause oxidative<br />
stress to the body, which will<br />
absolutely affect the health and<br />
function of the reproductive organs<br />
in both partners in the relationship,’<br />
reveals Dr. Teirney.<br />
‘The health of the egg will be less<br />
ideal, and the sperm will be less vital,<br />
less able to reach its destination and<br />
perform as nature intended.’<br />
Having trouble quitting? Call<br />
the Quit Line on 13 78 48.<br />
‘Hypnotherapy has also been shown<br />
to be helpful in supporting people<br />
through the process of stopping<br />
smoking,’ says Francois.<br />
Take Illicit drugs<br />
Never mind that they’re illegal –<br />
illicit drugs can certainly play a<br />
part in preventing pregnancy, with<br />
even small doses of ‘softer’ drugs<br />
like marijuana having a detrimental<br />
impact on both sperm and egg health.<br />
‘Illicit drugs not only impair<br />
the health of reproductive organs,’<br />
says Dr. Teirney, ‘but they can also<br />
reduce the sex drive of both partners<br />
in the relationship. For men, using<br />
illicit drugs can sometimes even<br />
cause impotence.’<br />
Obviously, it’s wise to sidestep<br />
these altogether. If you’re having<br />
trouble with addiction, speak to the<br />
Alcohol and Drug Foundation on<br />
1300 85 85 84.<br />
Neglect Exercise<br />
A sedentary lifestyle causes general<br />
health and wellbeing to suffer, which<br />
of course includes fertility health of<br />
both partners. Conversely, enjoying<br />
regular exercise can boost your
chances of starting or expanding your<br />
family. Why not begin an exercise<br />
routine that you can both enjoy?<br />
‘Couples that exercise together will<br />
not only become fitter, improving<br />
wellbeing of the entire body, but<br />
they will enjoy the endorphins that<br />
exercise brings with it,’ says Dr.<br />
Tierney. ‘The feel-good hormones<br />
produced when we work out may<br />
even boost sex drive. Weight<br />
management will also be easier and<br />
you’re more likely to want to have<br />
intercourse if you’re not worried<br />
about how you look naked.’<br />
Exercise and diet are also<br />
imperative to keep both partners at a<br />
healthy weight.<br />
‘We know that if either the man<br />
or the woman is overweight, their<br />
chances of conceiving is reduced,’<br />
says Dr. Teirney. ‘Being overweight<br />
or in fact, obese, can cause hormonal<br />
problems leading to infrequent<br />
ovulation and irregular periods. In<br />
men, it can affect the health and<br />
vitality of the sperm.’<br />
Succumb to Stress<br />
While stress isn’t directly linked<br />
to infertility, it’s widely believed<br />
that it can contribute to difficulty<br />
falling pregnant.<br />
‘It can compound the problem,’<br />
says Dr. Raewyn. ‘For couples who<br />
are trying to conceive, this can be<br />
a difficult and emotionally-fraught<br />
time, especially if they are not<br />
becoming pregnant as quickly as they<br />
had hoped.<br />
‘Any additional stress can be<br />
perceived as greater because of their<br />
already stressed frame of mind.<br />
Couples who are stressed are less<br />
likely to want to have intercourse.<br />
This less frequent intercourse will<br />
of course impact your chances of<br />
conceiving, but it’s also worth noting<br />
that stress spikes cortisol levels, which<br />
could also affect the female’s cycle.’<br />
Dr. Teirney suggests couples<br />
implement stress management<br />
techniques such as regular exercise,<br />
date nights or weekends away where<br />
they can relax and unwind together,<br />
yoga, meditation and/or relaxation<br />
and breathing techniques.<br />
‘Tracking the female cycle using<br />
specific tracking devices such as<br />
ovulation and hormone markers to<br />
pinpoint the female’s most fertile time<br />
can be particularly useful, too,’ says<br />
Dr. Teirney. ‘It takes the guesswork<br />
out of trying to fall pregnant and<br />
improves their chances of conceiving.<br />
We also recommend they look<br />
at their lifestyle and reduce any<br />
potential stressful factors, such as an<br />
unhappy work place, or unnecessary<br />
financial commitments.’<br />
Forget to Have<br />
Regular Sex<br />
As obvious as this seems, many<br />
couples do refrain from intercourse<br />
in a bid to ‘save the good sperm’ for<br />
the right time of the month. This is<br />
a common myth, however it is now<br />
dispelled, as we know that frequent<br />
ejaculation actually helps to maintain<br />
sperm health!<br />
‘It encourages the body to<br />
regenerate and refresh sperm and if<br />
the male is otherwise healthy, we<br />
typically see that the quality of sperm<br />
is good,’ says Dr. Teirney. ‘Timed<br />
sexual intercourse is also extremely<br />
important, so be sure you are enjoying<br />
those intimate moments when the<br />
female as at her most fertile times in<br />
her cycle.’ CBM<br />
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regnant?<br />
Dos &<br />
don’ts for<br />
facial<br />
rejuvenation<br />
The safety of what you’re putting into your body – in the form<br />
of food, drinks and supplements – comes under strong scrutiny<br />
during child-bearing and breast feeding. And, according to<br />
skincare experts and dermatologists, the same should be said for those<br />
ingredients that you’re using on your skin in the form of skincare,<br />
sunscreens and cosmetic injectables.<br />
It is always best to speak to your doctor about treating skin<br />
conditions when pregnant, as you need to be careful which products<br />
you use. For example, topical creams like retinol (Vitamin A) and<br />
medications like isotretinoin are usually effective treatments for acne,<br />
yet are definitely not safe to use while pregnant.<br />
The concern in using cosmetic injectables and some cosmeceuticals<br />
during pregnancy is that potent active ingredients may diffuse into the<br />
blood stream and disrupt hormone levels or affect foetal development.
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Anti-wrinkle<br />
injections<br />
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There is very little solid evidence<br />
surrounding the effect of anti-wrinkle<br />
injections on a developing foetus. One<br />
study, by Morgan J C et al (2006),<br />
found botulinum toxin A (the active<br />
ingredient in anti-wrinkle injections)<br />
appears to be relatively low-risk<br />
for both the expectant mother and<br />
foetus. However, it did recommend<br />
further research, and suggested that<br />
practitioners and patients carefully<br />
consider the risks and benefits before<br />
using anti-wrinkle injectables in<br />
pregnant women.<br />
This caution seems to be mirrored<br />
by doctors and dermatologists around<br />
the world. Most would recommend<br />
pregnant women should refrain from<br />
receiving any anti-wrinkle injections<br />
during pregnancy and breast feeding, in<br />
an effort to keep the foetus as healthy<br />
as possible.<br />
In the US, the Food and Drug<br />
Administration (FDA) classifies<br />
botulinum toxins as a pregnancy risk<br />
Category C. This means the drug<br />
should only be administered during<br />
pregnancy if the potential benefit<br />
justifies the potential risk to the foetus.<br />
Why the concern?<br />
Botulinum toxin is derived from a<br />
food-related bacterium called<br />
Clostridium botulinum – it is also one<br />
of the most potent food-related toxins<br />
known to humans.<br />
‘Botulism’ is the poisoning associated<br />
with unsafe exposure to botulinum<br />
toxins. In humans, this can cause<br />
blurred or double vision, nausea,<br />
vomiting, trouble breathing, difficulty<br />
swallowing, muscle weakness and<br />
impaired motor control. However,<br />
there is limited evidence as to how this<br />
poisoning could affect an unborn child.<br />
While the size and weight of a<br />
botulinum toxin molecule is too big<br />
to diffuse across the placental<br />
membrane, scientists do not know if<br />
transfer to the foetus is possible through<br />
an active transport mechanism. They<br />
also can’t be certain if the toxin’s<br />
neuromuscular effects could potentially<br />
affect foetal development.<br />
Where does the<br />
toxin go?<br />
Common claims that botulinum<br />
toxin does not migrate from the<br />
treatment site following injection<br />
are inaccurate, according to<br />
research published in the Journal<br />
of Neuroscience. In fact, some of<br />
the potent toxin escapes into the<br />
central nervous system (the brain<br />
and the spinal chord) following<br />
cosmetic injections.<br />
This research adds weight to the<br />
argument for avoiding botulinum<br />
toxins during pregnancy and breastfeeding.<br />
Until researchers further<br />
understand the pathways of injected<br />
botulinum toxins in the body – and<br />
the way the toxin might interact<br />
with or affect a developing foetus –<br />
the overarching recommendation is<br />
that patients steer clear of cosmetic<br />
injectables during pregnancy.
Insider’s tip:<br />
treatment for<br />
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Stretch marks are a common concern during<br />
pregnancy. They usually appear on the abdomen and<br />
breasts, and also on the hips, thighs and buttocks.<br />
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Stratpharma, is a revolutionary treatment for<br />
preventing and reducing stretch marks, and is safe<br />
for use in pregnant women. It hydrates and protects<br />
the skin by forming a thin gel sheet across the<br />
treatment area – this helps normalise the production<br />
of collagen in the skin to help prevent stretch marks<br />
from forming.<br />
Stratamark is recommended for use from the<br />
beginning of the second trimester through to 60 to<br />
90 days following birth.<br />
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Skincare<br />
In the skincare department, parabens,<br />
phthalates and retinoids are all of<br />
particular concern during pregnancy.<br />
Parabens and phthalates are commonly<br />
found in cosmetics, body lotions, nail<br />
polishes, hair sprays and fragrances. Both<br />
are considered endocrine-disruption<br />
chemicals, which have the potential to<br />
interfere with hormone function.<br />
One study, by Braun, J.M. et al. in<br />
2013, looked into the use of parabens<br />
and phthalates during pregnancy.<br />
They found lotions, cosmetics and<br />
perfume use were all associated with an<br />
increase in phthalate metabolite and<br />
paraben concentration in the urine<br />
– of up to 111 per cent.<br />
It is recommended to avoid parabens<br />
and phthalates by using essential oils<br />
instead of fragrances, checking the<br />
ingredients listed on the label and opting<br />
for products that are ‘paraben-free’.<br />
Retinoids are a form of vitamin A and<br />
are used in skincare to accelerate skin<br />
cell renewal – this can be effective in<br />
reducing pigmentation, treating acne<br />
and reducing wrinkles. Retinol, retinol,<br />
tretinoin (retinoic acid, Retin-A),<br />
isotretinoin and alitretinoin are all forms<br />
of first-generation retinoids.<br />
While there is limited evidence to<br />
show retinoids are harmful when used<br />
topically, many studies have shown<br />
that high doses of vitamin A during<br />
pregnancy can be harmful to an unborn<br />
child. As well as this, oral retinoids such<br />
as isotretinoin commonly used in acne<br />
treatments, have been shown to cause<br />
birth defects. CBM<br />
Chemical peels<br />
Salicylic acid is a chemical exfoliant and is the primary ingredient in<br />
many chemical peels. It is also the active ingredient in aspirin. High<br />
doses of salicylic acid in oral form have been associated with birth<br />
defects and various complications during pregnancy. With regards<br />
to topical application, the concern is around the use of chemical<br />
peels that contain salicylic acid. The high concentration of salicylic<br />
acid, plus the greater quantities used in chemical peels, increase the<br />
chances of absorption into the bloodstream, which could affect foetal<br />
development. It is best to consult with an experienced dermatologist in<br />
undergoing treatment with chemical peels during pregnancy.
So what<br />
is safe?<br />
There are several effective topical<br />
treatments that are generally agreed<br />
to be used safely during pregnancy.<br />
They include:<br />
• Benzoyl peroxide This has the<br />
ability to penetrate deep in oil<br />
glands, and kill off P. acnes; the<br />
acne-provoking bacteria. This<br />
prevents the bacteria from driving<br />
the inflammation of acne.<br />
• Azelaic acid This works in a<br />
similar way to Benzoyl peroxide<br />
in that it is anti-bacterial and antiinflammatory.<br />
• Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) This<br />
can be used for oil control and<br />
minimising pores and also has<br />
anti-inflammatory properties.<br />
If your skin is oilier than usual during<br />
your pregnancy, adapting your<br />
skincare may also help manage your<br />
acne during pregnancy; for example<br />
switching to a less greasy moisturiser<br />
may do the trick.<br />
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of the vagina are closely linked to the female<br />
psyche and the perception of self in terms of<br />
attractiveness,’ says Adelaide gynaecologist and<br />
pelvic reconstruction surgeon Dr Oseka Onuma.<br />
‘As women become more aware that it is<br />
possible to correct potentially “embarrassing”<br />
problems, female genital surgery is increasing<br />
in popularity,’ he adds ‘These days women are<br />
less willing to accept changes in genital anatomy<br />
resulting from pregnancy, childbirth and ageing.<br />
They are less likely to have the attitude “it’s<br />
just part of being a woman”.’<br />
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Vaginal<br />
rejuvenation<br />
Oversized, elongated or<br />
asymmetrical labia minora – the<br />
inner vaginal lips which surround the<br />
entrance to the vagina – can cause<br />
irritation and discomfort when wearing<br />
certain clothes, during sporting<br />
activities or sex.<br />
According to Dr Onuma, women<br />
often identify an apparent problem<br />
with their labia early in their teenage<br />
years, or notice gradual changes<br />
with thickening as well as elongation<br />
over time.<br />
Laser reduction labioplasty can<br />
sculpt an elongated or unequal labia<br />
minora according to the patient’s<br />
wishes. ‘There is a wide variation in<br />
the appearance of the external<br />
genitalia, so no one look is normal,’<br />
Dr Onuma says.<br />
‘The vulvar structures (including the<br />
labia minora, labia majora, mons pubis,<br />
perineum, entrance to the vagina and<br />
hymen) can be surgically enhanced,<br />
both functionally and aesthetically.’<br />
Every organ within the female pelvic floor is<br />
subject to stress – from gravity or from the delivery of<br />
a baby. Muscle, connective tissue and epithelium can<br />
break, tear, stretch and lose their elasticity, resulting<br />
in functional consequences. The organs within the<br />
female pelvic floor that can be subject to prolapse<br />
include the urethra, bladder, uterus, vaginal walls,<br />
perineum and labia minora. All can present as a lump<br />
or mass that was not previously visible or noted by<br />
the woman.<br />
Common symptoms of vaginal wall prolapse or<br />
relaxation include awareness of a vaginal lump, a<br />
‘dragging’ within the vagina or lower back, urinary<br />
incontinence, the need to empty the bladder<br />
frequently and/or with urgency, pain and/or reduced<br />
sensation during intercourse.<br />
‘Childbirth can change the shape and tone of<br />
vaginal tissue, sometimes resulting in embarrassment<br />
as well as loss of sexual satisfaction,’ Dr Onuma says.<br />
Another problem is female stress urinary<br />
incontinence, caused predominantly by an<br />
improperly functioning urethra. When a woman<br />
suffers from this condition, weakened muscle and<br />
pelvic tissue don’t adequately support the urethra.<br />
As a result, the urethra doesn’t maintain a tight<br />
seal during exercise or exertion such as coughing or<br />
laughing and urine may escape.<br />
‘Beyond pelvic floor retraining and physiotherapy,<br />
there is now a range of minimal-access surgical<br />
options available that can address and hopefully<br />
resolve these problems,’ says Dr Onuma.<br />
Laser vaginal rejuvenation (LVR) can enhance<br />
vaginal muscle tone, strength and control. According<br />
to Dr Onuma, the laser techniques deliver gentle<br />
precision procedures with controlled accuracy and<br />
result in rapid healing, minimal pain and scarring,<br />
relatively fast recovery and allow for improved<br />
sensation and resumption of daily activities in a<br />
relatively short period of time.<br />
The procedure is performed in a fully accredited<br />
hospital to monitor any discomfort. After the<br />
procedure, the amount of time away from work<br />
depends on the type of work the patient does. ‘An<br />
office worker could return to work after two weeks;
The Australian Centre for Female<br />
Pelvic & Vaginal Rejuvenation<br />
Feature<br />
‘ Childbirth<br />
can change the<br />
shape and tone<br />
of vaginal tissue,<br />
sometimes resulting<br />
in embarrassment<br />
as well as loss of<br />
sexual satisfaction.<br />
’<br />
someone doing more physical work such as lifting<br />
or remaining on their feet for long periods normally<br />
returns to work after four to six weeks,’ he says. Total<br />
healing of surface and connective tissues along with<br />
damaged muscle may take up to six weeks.<br />
Most patients report mild discomfort which can be<br />
controlled by analgesics and cold packs to the area<br />
during the first week after the operation.<br />
Dr Onuma says LVR is a procedure with a<br />
relatively low risk, provided the surgeon is skilled<br />
and experienced. But as with any surgery, prior to<br />
the operation there should be a thorough discussion<br />
between the surgeon and the patient about the<br />
operation techniques and likely outcomes.<br />
‘No woman should suffer embarrassment or feel<br />
inhibited in her relationship with her partner due<br />
to the appearance of her vagina or physical sexual<br />
dysfunction,’ Dr Onuma says. ‘The importance of<br />
reassuring the woman that she is not alone in her<br />
genital issues and that there are options for improving<br />
her quality of life cannot be over-emphasised,’ he<br />
concludes. cbm<br />
EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH<br />
KNOWLEGE, CHOICE AND ACCESS<br />
TO WORLD CLASS CARE<br />
DR OSEKA ONUMA<br />
Gynaecologist and Pelvic<br />
Reconstructive Surgeon<br />
BSc. (Hons), MJur., CCST,<br />
MBBS, FRANZCOG, FRCOG<br />
4 Robe Terrace,<br />
Medindie SA 5081<br />
08 8344 6085<br />
reception@dronuma.com.au<br />
www.dronuma.com.au<br />
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wom<br />
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mission<br />
Stephenie Rodriguez is an Australian businesswoman, awardwinning<br />
digital marketer and the founder of JOZU for Women<br />
Inc. She is the inventor of the world’s first personal safety<br />
ecosystem designed by women, with compassion.<br />
Stephenie Rodriguez is on a mission to impact 1 billion<br />
lives by 2025 by democratising safety and empowering<br />
women and vulnerable people to ‘go anywhere’.<br />
She launched the Beacon on October 2, 2018 (the UN<br />
International Day of Nonviolence) in Cannes, France<br />
at the Tax Free World Association trade fair to the Duty<br />
Free market as a testing ground. The Beacon is a discreet<br />
non-violent personal safety device that pairs via Bluetooth<br />
seamless to the free WanderSafe smartphone safety app. Her<br />
WHY is based on 30 years of personal experience of travelling<br />
to over 55 countries, often as a solo traveler. Keenly aware of<br />
the unique needs and risks that women face when travelling<br />
or commuting led her to develop an empowering solution for<br />
women and vulnerable people. As a global citizen who has<br />
lived on various continents, and spent over three years at<br />
30,000 ft and nine years in hotel room nights, her passion is<br />
to empower women and vulnerable people to venture freely<br />
across the world, using technology as an enabler.
an<br />
YOUR<br />
CAREER HAS<br />
TAKEN YOU FROM<br />
CORPORATE EXECUTIVE<br />
ROLES IN PUBLISHING<br />
AND FOOD INDUSTRIES<br />
TO BECOMING A SERIAL<br />
ENTREPRENEUR WITH<br />
VENTURES SPANNING<br />
DIGITAL MARKETING<br />
AND TRAVEL. WHAT’S<br />
MOTIVATED YOUR<br />
CAREER CHANGES?<br />
For the past 20 years, I have been<br />
an entrepreneur and working for<br />
myself in contract roles for some<br />
great organizations. I like the<br />
ultimate freedom and responsibility<br />
for creating my own destiny that<br />
self-employment creates. I have<br />
been fortunate to work for global<br />
corporations in some of those<br />
contract positions from Simplot<br />
to Club Med, Sydney Airport and<br />
Hardy’s Wines/Accolade. As a futurist<br />
and a social anthropologist, I have<br />
had the foresight to play where the<br />
technology and communication<br />
proverbial puck was heading. (I<br />
actually worked in the Tech Bubble<br />
of 2000!)<br />
After the crash in December 2000<br />
the Internet and I broke up for a few<br />
years. But when I saw it had been<br />
through its corrective period, we got<br />
back together and my consultancy<br />
has led some of the biggest digital<br />
transformation projects in the travel<br />
retail industry. My motivation can be<br />
associated with foresight and being an<br />
early adopter.<br />
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HOW DID YOU COME<br />
UP WITH THE IDEA FOR<br />
JOZU FOR WOMEN AND<br />
WANDERSAFE?<br />
My first solo trip abroad was when<br />
I was 18, and my mother had never<br />
traveled abroad. She was terrified for<br />
my safety, however, I was fearless. My<br />
first trip was to Paris and I was bitten<br />
by wanderlust. Travel expanded my<br />
mind and fuelled my creativity. Aptly<br />
so, I started working in a five-star<br />
hotel out of university and then in<br />
a travel agency that handled many<br />
Consulates’ travel in Washington<br />
DC. I got to see more of the world as<br />
a perk of the job and, again, I knew I<br />
had chosen my career sector well.<br />
After more than thirty years of<br />
traveling to over 55 countries, I have<br />
observed the rise of solo travel, the<br />
lack of information and the need for<br />
non-violent solutions that empower<br />
you to walk down a new street in any<br />
city. With so many mindless shootings<br />
taking place around the world and<br />
women not feeling safe with things<br />
like pepper-spray and tasers, I set out<br />
to design a holistic solution – not<br />
just a bandaid on social issues that<br />
are uncomfortable for women to talk<br />
about. In Australia, eight out of 10<br />
assaults go unreported and a recent<br />
study by Mission Australia cited that<br />
50% of women don’t feel safe when<br />
walking outside after dark.<br />
I wanted to build a platform<br />
whereby women could freely share<br />
their travel knowledge in a way that<br />
was respected. Women make more<br />
than 87% of vacation purchase<br />
decisions, regardless of whose credit<br />
card is used. However, we travel<br />
differently than men and we have<br />
different needs. Further, we’ll ask<br />
for directions!<br />
JOZU is a Japanese word and<br />
means well done or better than, and<br />
is indeed a word that sums up our<br />
mission. We launched the JOZU<br />
travel portal in March 2017 to great<br />
fanfare at SXSW in Austin, Texas.<br />
We knew we were creating a safe<br />
space for women to discuss travel, but<br />
it wasn’t enough. So, we held a Travel<br />
Summit in Montego Bay, Jamaica<br />
and spent four days asking influencers<br />
and community builders, including<br />
Mia Voss, Haley Woods (creator of<br />
Girls Love Travel), frequent business<br />
traveler and founder of the Luka<br />
Cosmetic skin care range, CEO<br />
Katherine Lugo, what women really<br />
wanted when they were away from<br />
home. Safety and community were<br />
resounding themes.<br />
In September of 2017, we were<br />
part of the Womens Startup Lab<br />
Accelerator in Menlo Park and<br />
discovered we needed to pivot in<br />
order to achieve our objectives in<br />
delivering on the JOZU principle<br />
in a meaningful way. We set about<br />
creating Beacon by WanderSafe<br />
as a very specific ecosystem. This<br />
extended the value proposition<br />
beyond just female solo travelers<br />
to vulnerable people including<br />
the LGBT community, the elderly,<br />
and children.<br />
YOU’VE RECENTLY<br />
BEEN TRAVELLING<br />
INTERNatIONALLY<br />
TO TEST BEACON BY<br />
WANDERSAFE. TELL US<br />
ABOUT ITS featureS<br />
AND WHat YOU<br />
DISCOVERED DURING<br />
TESTING.<br />
We did two months of intensive<br />
testing of the device in July<br />
and August last year in Greece,<br />
Amsterdam, Croatia, Rome and the<br />
UK as well as in Australia. Some of<br />
this testing was around the physical<br />
size of the product and the ease of<br />
functionality. We challenged our<br />
‘twist to siren’ feature that we are
patenting to see if consumers would<br />
find it as easy and straight forward<br />
to activate as we did in the design<br />
phase. We tested the 140 decibel<br />
siren to determine exactly how far<br />
this sound would carry and what<br />
types of reactions it would elicit from<br />
various test groups of situations. The<br />
second click of the high lumen torch<br />
strobe light activation actually caused<br />
nausea in some of the test audiences<br />
after being exposed to it in the dark<br />
for more than a minute.<br />
The alarm was deemed ‘brutally<br />
deafening’ and can effectively hail<br />
an audience, or scare away a potential<br />
assailant. The final step was to test<br />
the Beacon by WanderSafe Activate<br />
button, wherein three emergency<br />
contacts get notified in the event that<br />
the user was in danger. The silent<br />
signal feature completed testing in<br />
October 2018 with the release of our<br />
mobile app into iTunes and Google<br />
Play stores as a free download in<br />
BETA.<br />
TELL US ABOUT<br />
WHAT IS BEHIND<br />
THE #1BLIVESBY2025<br />
HASHTAG.<br />
WanderSafe is a social impact<br />
venture. Violence against women<br />
and vulnerable people is an epidemic<br />
and, frankly, we cannot rely on<br />
lawmakers and enforcers to protect<br />
our communities. As women, we<br />
can’t stand by and complain about<br />
the situation. Women are capable<br />
and WanderSafe and the beacon put<br />
the power to change a situation in<br />
the palm of the hand of its users. The<br />
smartphone app is free. It provides<br />
a robust means to call for help, log<br />
unsafe areas or leave safety tips for<br />
other users of the app. This is already<br />
something our users love. The app<br />
also provides geolocation information<br />
of WanderSafe Havens, where<br />
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feature<br />
amenities<br />
such as fire<br />
stations,<br />
police<br />
precincts<br />
and hospitals<br />
proximity can<br />
be seen for<br />
a user who<br />
might need<br />
to escape<br />
if being<br />
followed.<br />
amenities such as fire stations, police<br />
precincts and hospitals proximity can<br />
be seen for a user who might need<br />
to escape if being followed. The app<br />
allows users to see something and say<br />
something and our virtual concierge<br />
JENI is there to suggest safer routes,<br />
inform you of unsafe areas as you<br />
approach them, and deliver important<br />
warnings like terrorism outbreaks<br />
or active shooters. The unfortunate<br />
tragedy in New Zealand recently<br />
articulates a great need for safety<br />
information to be deployed as fast as<br />
possible when these things happen.<br />
To deliver on our 1 billion lives by<br />
2025 mission we have a ‘buy one<br />
give one’ program, inspired by Toms<br />
Shoes. For every beacon we sell, we<br />
donate one to an at-risk community<br />
in collaboration with our NGO<br />
partners.<br />
WHO ARE YOUR<br />
PARTNERS?<br />
We’ve been blessed to attract<br />
some very talented people and<br />
organizations to our mission. My<br />
MVP is our Chief Technology<br />
Officer, Paulo Taylor. I am so grateful<br />
to have someone of his experience<br />
and knowledge of mobile solutions<br />
guiding the technology aspect of our<br />
product. Paulo joined the team in<br />
November 2018. Our partner agency,<br />
CircleSquare in Hong Kong did an<br />
amazing job on our packaging and<br />
messaging and that has been a giant<br />
milestone as we prepared to go from a<br />
home-based business to marketing the<br />
beacons worldwide.<br />
Our beacon product was designed<br />
in collaboration with a retired CIA<br />
Security professional Thomas Pecora.<br />
He spent a significant part of his<br />
career in highly volatile situations<br />
fighting terrorism. He had direct<br />
input into the beacon feature set<br />
and is teaching JENI our AI how to<br />
make safety situation analysis and<br />
provide real-time safety ratings in<br />
our application. We have on our<br />
advisory board Meredith Moore, a<br />
safety and communication expert<br />
with a history of working both at the<br />
IMF, The World Bank and in the<br />
United Nations based in Washington<br />
DC. Our investors have been some<br />
of the most important partners and<br />
we are proudly backed by Australian<br />
businesswomen Fiona O’Donnell,<br />
Simone Fox, Candice Miller and<br />
Josephine Dermatis as angel investors.<br />
We have one investor/advisor who<br />
is the Head of Business Enterprise<br />
at Linkedin and a Stamford Ph.D.<br />
We created strategic partnerships
with CrimeStoppers International<br />
and signed The Hague Accord<br />
in November 2018, as a wider<br />
commitment to working with law<br />
enforcement and NGOs to reduce<br />
violent crime. In the US, we have<br />
integrated the WanderSafe app<br />
with a Crime Stoppers reporting<br />
button that allows users to send an<br />
anonymous tip to CrimeStoppers<br />
directly from our smartphone<br />
app. In January we formed a new<br />
partnership with SWAT, the US’s<br />
Sports World Against Traffi cking,<br />
through an introduction with US<br />
NFL Hall of Famer Ray Lewis of<br />
the Baltimore Ravens. I met him<br />
at Richard Branson’s house on<br />
Necker Island at a ChangeMaker<br />
Rulebreaker leadership retreat in<br />
December of 2018, and when he<br />
saw the beacon and I explained our<br />
mission, he picked up the phone<br />
to call the Head of the Board of<br />
SWAT and said, ‘I found what we<br />
need’. It was very humbling and we<br />
will begin rolling out beacons in<br />
collaboration with NFL, NBA, NHL<br />
and NBL teams across American as<br />
part of a wider campaign to inform<br />
children and vulnerable people about<br />
how to protect themselves and be<br />
aware of human traffi cking. It’s the<br />
fastest growing sector of crime in<br />
the United States according to the<br />
FBI and I am humbled to be able to<br />
serve so many and be on the board<br />
of SWAT. We also are partners<br />
with AirlineAmbassadors.org and<br />
Purchased.org who are actively<br />
involved in the training, awareness<br />
and prevention of human traffi cking<br />
in the US.<br />
AirlineAmbassadors.org and Crime<br />
Stoppers International. To see how<br />
we can improve and empower travel,<br />
and keep people safer at scale, is really<br />
exciting to me.<br />
ADVICE FOR FUTURE<br />
FEMALE LEADERS?<br />
Only do that which you are truly<br />
and sustainably passionate about.<br />
Entrepreneurship is hard enough. If<br />
you don’t have the love, you won’t<br />
achieve the level of success that<br />
makes the hard work worthwhile.<br />
Find and seek mentorship, ask<br />
questions and be open about how<br />
your mentors can create the greatest<br />
value. And listen twice as much<br />
as you speak to their feedback<br />
and advice. Stay humble, but be<br />
remarkable. CBM<br />
WHAT ARE YOU MOST<br />
PROUD OF?<br />
I am most proud of our ability to<br />
deliver WanderSafe as a perfect<br />
solution that has so much potential<br />
and can help so many in under<br />
24 months to my investors,<br />
community and stakeholders. We’ve<br />
partnered with Purchased.org,<br />
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Edition, $36<br />
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Nettare Di Fiori Eau<br />
De Parfum, $170<br />
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Edition, $35
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As we age, the amount of maintenance required to keep a youthful look will increase,<br />
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skin ‘pick-me-up’. Call Nicole now to take advantage of an opening offer.<br />
02 9327 7728<br />
mobile 0410 627 767<br />
mobile 0410 627 767<br />
nicole@nicolesbeautysalon.com.au<br />
nicole@nicolesbeautysalon.com.au<br />
Shop 8, 401 - 407 New South Head Rd,<br />
Shop 8, 401 - 407 New South Head Rd,<br />
Double Bay NSW 2028<br />
Double Bay NSW 2028<br />
www.nicolesbeautysalon.com.au<br />
www.nicolesbeautysalon.com.au