Pittwater LIfe December 2019 Issue

Hair & Beauty
Diagnosis first step to
better skincare regimen with Sue Carroll
New research has emerged
fine dehydration lines, wrinkles, is being used as prescribed and
to suggest that women
pigmentation, rough texture not left in the bedside drawer
aren’t happy with their
and help protect the skin from or bathroom vanity. Skincare
skincare. The findings demonstrate
damaging environments. needs to be supported with a
the need for a profes-
Recommending a simple yet healthy lifestyle, and your de-
sional diagnosis of your skin,
synergistic regimen will also sired results can be fast-tracked
which can be supported by
help provide the results you are with professional in-clinic
cosmeceutical grade skincare
looking for. An active cleanser, treatments. Begin your journey
for use at home.
an enzyme-based toning lotion,
with professional skincare that
The independent survey
antioxidant-rich serum, has been prescribed for you
was released by nutraceuticals
rejuvenating nightly serum with and you will be on your way to
company Entity Health,
alpha-hydroxy acids and Vita-
attaining your skin goals.
which revealed most Australian
min A, nourishing refined oil
women feel their skincare
and physical-based sun protect-
Sue Carroll of Skin
products don’t give the full
ant will not only support skin Inspiration has been a qualified
Aesthetician for 33 years.
results they claimed. The study
moving forward but will also
surveyed a group of 1010
help repair or improve existing Sue has owned and
women and was designed to
damage.
operated successful beauty
understand how they thought absolute need for quality skin As the findings suggested,
great skin is a journey and
clinics and day spas on
about the effectiveness of their advice, thorough consultation,
and accurate diagnosis
the Northern Beaches.
skincare products for different
damage will not be repaired
skin concerns.
that is easily understood, and overnight or with a single-use. info@skininspiration.com.au
Majority (83%) said the above all, a clear differentiation
When you purchase a product, www.skininspiration.com.au
products claimed better results
between consumer versus you need to ensure the product
than the ones they experienced,
professional-grade skincare.
while 34% admitted their Clients and patients require
skincare improved their skin’s education that will cut through
quality. However, this leaves the marketing hype, buzzwords
almost two-thirds saying skin and trends of consumer/
conditions – including dryness, supermarket products, which
dullness, pigmentation or rosacea
of course, as the research
– were not improved. demonstrates, never live up to
With meaningful advances their claims. If you have suffered
having been made in the
poor results at the hands
skincare industry, women can of ineffective skincare, you are
consider options beyond topical not alone. Great skin is a journey,
therapies.
not a quick fix, and just
Inside-out methods, such as because an ingredient is trendy
natural supplementation, are doesn’t mean it will work for
becoming increasingly accepted you. Results are achievable with
and taken up as an alternative the correct products, or components,
method of addressing particular
a sound understand-
concerns such as skin spots, ing of their use and in some
skin dullness and pigmentation. instances, in combination with
The research also highlighted clinical treatments.
specific areas of concerns for In my professional opinion,
different age groups, providing with 35 years of experience in
useful but surprising insight. the aesthetic industry, clinical
For example, 22% of under- grade skincare products incorporate
30s and just 16% of over-60s
active compounds
wanted to treat dullness. Also, and intelligent ingredients in
17% of under-30s were hoping higher percentages that are
for a reduction in pigmentation, not commonly seen in department
with 24% of those in their 30s
stores and supermarkets.
were hoping for the same – Ingredients like peptides, plantbased
compared with only 10% of
stem cells, growth fac-
those in their 50s and over-60s tors, sophisticated antioxidants,
respectively.
Vitamin As and many more, will
The response from this new assist in increasing collagen
research further highlights the and elastin synthesis, reducing
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