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What is the difference between a beautician, beauty therapist, esthetician, aesthetician and dermal therapist?

Beautician, beauty therapist, esthetician, aesthetician, dermal therapist - what do all these mean? These terms are different in various counties whether you are in Australia, Europe, Asia or the US. I will try and explain the terms as they are used in Australia.

BEAUTICIANBeauticians can be trained on the job with no formal qualification or training, most do however go to TAFE and have a Certificate III in beauty treatments. Beauticians mostly perform beauty services such as spray tanning, waxing, tinting, nails, makeup and lash extensions. They may be allowed in some salons to do basic express facials, body treatments and massage under the supervision of a suitably qualified beauty therapist.

BEAUTY THERAPISTS / ESTHETICIANS / AESTHETICIANSBeauty Therapists in Australia are roughly equivalent to Estheticians or Aestheticians in the United States and the United Kingdom. In Australia we mostly use the general term of Beauty Therapist for anyone who is certificate IV or diploma qualified…

Is Micro Needling Better Than Chemical Peels?

A reader on my blog recently sent me this question:
"Do you feel that needling is better than chemical peels?"

I thought it's an excellent question because, with so many treatment options available, it can be quite confusing.
Micro-needling and chemical peels are two different modalities used for different purposes. It's like comparing apples to bread. Not everyone needs micro needling, and not everyone is a suitable candidate for chemical peels.

What Is Microneedling or Dermarolling?

Micro-needling (or dermal rolling) was initially used as a clinical treatment for improving and reducing post-acne scarring. It works by breaking down existing scarred tissues with fine needles which stimulate skin healing and rejuvenating process. Over the past few years, it has become a popular modality for reducing the appearance of aging, lines, wrinkles and tightening the skin. The process is called Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT). Micro needling stimulates collagen synthesis, fir…

CONGESTION: a cluster of small, deep, skin coloured, painless, stubborn lumps / bumps on the skin

Congestion can be a stubborn problem to clear, it can linger and be a realnuisance.
In oil related congestion, the sebum is thick and waxy and has settled deep down in the hair follicle. Usually found around the chin and cheeks, it feels like a cluster of small, deep lumps under the skin. Congestion is usually skin colored, is not painful and does not itch. Once it appears, it usually just sits there and does not clear on its own. The waxy sebum can be a result of poor nutrition, certain food intolerance, a sluggish metabolism, hormones, not drinking enough water, etc. and if left untreated, can potentially lead to ruptured follicles, papules and painful lesions or acne. To clear it, the waxy sebum has to be broken down, liquefied, and allowed to flow freely to the surface.
If congestion occurs around the jawline and cheeks, and occasionally on the neck, then it is either caused by over nourishing products or it's an internal problem, where the body is eliminating toxins via the …

Skin and the Art of Ageing Beautifully

Looking at the skin of young adults, their ѕkin is tаught, еlаѕtiс and naturally firm. Yоuthful ѕkin is plump, has a natural glоw аnd a ѕmооth texture which is what we strive to maintain as we аgе. Bеаutiful and hеаlthу lооking ѕkin iѕ nоt limited to juѕt thе уоung, you can maintain the youth of your skin well beyond the teens, 20s and 30s.

Thе key tо beautiful skin at any age is bу understanding what causes ageing, what problems tо lооk for, active ingredients that fight ageing and best products dеѕignеd to preserve the youth of your skin.

What Causes Ageing?
Ageing is the result of nаturаl causes (about 20%) and frоm еnvirоnmеntаl damage (about 80%) ѕuсh аѕ lifestyle, stress, diet and pollution. So most ageing is actually preventable.

Aѕ wе аgе, оur ѕkin changes: pigmentation begins to appear, damaged capillaries surface, the skin lоѕеѕ some itѕ nаturаl еlаѕtiсitу, decreases соllаgеn рrоduсtiоn аnd thе regeneration оf nеw surface ѕkin сеllѕ slows down. Signs of ageing appear s…

How to help clear open pores that have scarred: these tips are also helpful for pitted and atrophic scars

When you look at open pores closely under a magnifying lamp, they appear even and have a circular shape. From time to time I will see open pores with an irregular shape, and occasionally I see two or more pores merge together. This is the result of the skin not healing evenly after the pores have been damaged from breakouts or physical injury like squeezing.
One way to avoid this problem is to avoid squeezing your pimples, and treat breakouts with the appropriate skin care products. However, once the damage has been done, there are treatments to soften the scarring and smooth the skin.

To improve scarring, you need to smooth the skin, promote skin healing and regeneration and boost collagen production. Here are a few options:
Cosmetics: - regularly exfoliating the skin can help soften the scarring. Look for serums and nightly treatment creams that utilize a combination of glycolic acid with salicylic acid - retinol based products help with resurfacing and boost collagen production - vitam…

Best beauty tips for minimizing open pores for a beautiful smooth skin

Open pores are probably the most misunderstood skin type or skin condition I have come across. Everybody would love a smooth, pore-less skin like you see on the beautiful models in magazines or on TV.

Sadly, pore-less skin is an illusion, a beautiful piece of artwork achieved by skilled make up artists, clever photographers and advanced photo editing software.

As a beauty therapist I have come across only a handful of people over the past 23 years that had a perfectly smooth skin with barely visible pores. It was almost always in a young skin, that peaches and cream type. But these people had their own problems. They suffered with thin, delicate, dry skin, sensitive skin, premature aging, redness, capillaries and sun damage.

The truth is, we all have pores because pores are there for a reason. Granted, some people have smaller pores and other people have larger pores. We all have pores, and very few of us have a skin that may appear pore less, but that's just an illusion and I'…

Summer Skincare Tips - Keep Your Skin Glowing all Summer Long

During the summer we come alive. Longer daylight hours and sunny warm weather is the perfect opportunity to have a picnic in the park, a stroll on the beach, potter around in the garden, play sports and go for a swim. The warmer temperatures and sun exposure can lead to oily shiny skin, sun damage, pigmentation, couperose and premature aging. Here are some tips for keeping your skin fresh and glowing during summer and protect your skin from long-term damage.

MANAGING OILY SKIN
Warmer temperatures and sunlight trigger skin’s natural production of oil. The oil is beneficial to help protect the skin from losing too much moisture. In Australia, we have the extremes in temperature and strong sun which can make the skin look shiny and could lead to skin clogging, blackheads and breakouts.

The first step to managing an oily skin is to balance it perfectly without stripping. Try a lighter milk cleanser for a perfectly cleansed skin. Avoid foamy gel cleansers which contain detergents that strip …

BENEFITS OF FACIAL MASSAGE

Facial massage is not only relaxing, but it is also an essential step in facial treatments to deliver beautiful results. Here are some benefits of facial massage: Releases muscle tension, easing pain and relaxing wrinklesIncreases micro-circulation, boosting skin healing, repair, and skin rejuvenationTones the muscles, lifting facial features and supporting the skinStimulates collagen production, plumps out wrinkles, firms & tightens the skinImproves lymphatic drainage, reducing fluid build up, puffiness; speeds the cleating of acne & skin inflammationEnhances penetration of active serums for enhanced results
A well-experienced beauty therapist will have a good understanding of the facial anatomy and be able to customize facial massage for your individual needs. They will select from a number of techniques to help you achieve best results including: Swedish massage effleurage - light, flowing slow and relaxing movements to ease muscle tension and infuse productspetrissage - kne…

Do you have oily skin with clogged open pores? Here is what you can do to achieve a beautiful smooth, problem-free skin.

Clogging can occur when a plug forms at the mouth of the hair follicle, blocking oil and dead skin cells inside the pore. The plug is composed of a mixture of oil and dead cells, so clogging usually occurs if the skin is not cleansed and exfoliated regularly. The clogging enlarges the pore as it builds up, making pores appear larger.
Clogging occurs initially as a filament or micro comedo. It looks like a tiny spiky whitehead sitting on top of the pore and feels rough to the touch. These are easily cleared up, and if you catch them early, you can prevent further problems such as clogging, open pores and blackheads. Here is an excellent article about filaments and how to treat them:

If you have not caught it in time, filaments will keep building up, leading to clogging and eventually to blackheads. These further distend the mouth of the pore, and once it gets to this stage, it will take good consistent skin care and professional treatments over a period of time to eliminate clogging and…

An Easy Guide to Moisturise & Rehydrate a Dry vs Dehydrated Skin and Get Your Glow Back!

I enjoy walking my dogs every day, and on some days it can get pretty windy out there like today! It's lovely and refreshing, but the dry wind can play real havoc with your skin.

The wind can literally suck the moisture out of your skin. And if it's a sunny day as well, it's easy to get wind burned. Imagine a fan-forced oven crisping up the roast. It's a bit like that, the sun heats up and 'toasts' the skin and the wind dries the skin resulting in a skin that feels parched, tight, rough, and sometimes stinging & sore, and the surface of the skin looks all crackly.
PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM THE ELEMENTS During windy days it's essential to protect your skin from over-drying because if it's left untreated, it can lead to skin barrier breakdown, severe dryness and dehydration. Untreated dehydration leads to premature ageing, wrinkling, and even skin sensitivities. Dehydration means loss of moisture (water), and it can occur in dry skin as well as oily ski…

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