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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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

Are Injectables the ONLY Answer for Ageing Skin?

One of the most asked about concerns in beauty clinics is how to look after the skin so that it looks youthful, even toned and radiant. With so many people trying out cosmetic injections to minimize wrinkles, they are left scratching their head because even though the wrinkles are gone, their skin still looks dull, tired, blotchy which adds years.

INJECTABLES
are great temporary solutions for wrinkles, but they do nothing to make the skin itself look younger. Youthful skin is fresh, radiant, even toned and plump. Think about it, if you stand two people side by side, one has dry, dull, blotchy skin and no wrinkles, and the other has fresh, radiant, even toned, plump skin with some fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, which one appears older?

Wrinkles are only one sign of aging, but there are many other skin conditions that can make a person look older than they are. Let’s explore what happens in the skin as it ages.
DEHYDRATED SKIN The first sign of aging is usually dehydration. This i…

Warning Signs of a Poor Waxing Service, Are you Potentially Putting Yourself At Risk or Injury or Infection?

Waxing is still one of the most popular treatments for body hair removal. There are some people who simply can't afford to have laser or IPL or their hair and their skin are not suitable for these treatments so they opt for waxing. Waxing is an excellent option for men and women with all skin and hair types. Unlike shaving or depilatory creams, waxing provides a more satisfying and longer lasting result. But not all waxing services are the same, here are few tips or what to look for and what to avoid in a waxing service.

WARNING SIGNS OF A POOR WAXING SERVICE

Unfortunately, some salons offer cheap waxing services that are performed by unqualified people who were trained on the job. Sadly this type of training is often inadequate with poor waxing techniques. Because these services are so cheap they are usually rushed and this can lead to possible injuries to the skin. Poor and rushed waxing technique will result in hair being snapped before it is pulled out of the skin leaving yo…

CAN STRESS TRIGGER ACNE?

Many people agree that stress can trigger breakouts and acne. Excited about the date coming up? Next morning you wake up with a painful, big and angry looking zit on the nose. That time of the month? Many break out around the chin. Students stressing over exams or people overwhelmed with work and family find these stressors can be the triggers of hormonal acne.

Some people may not feel the stress emotionally, and feel it is simply the normal lifestyle we lead. However, the body is constantly in the fight or flight mode to help us cope with the fast pace and daily demands. Having your body at this stimulated rate for too long can cause stress related illnesses, injury and can certainly show in the skin in the form of inflammation such as acne, rosacea, psoriasis or eczema.

Taking time out for recreation and relaxation every day is important to counteract the stress hormones and allow the body to repair and regenerate.

If you suffer from acne avoid skin stressors such as microdermabrasio…

15 Causes of Dull Skin and 19 Beauty Tips For A Radiant Skin

When people come in to see beauty therapists for advice about their skin, they don’t even realise that they have a dull looking skin. They feel something is just not right and just wish to have a better skin. A beauty therapist with a trained eye can spot a dull skin and will make product, treatment, nutritional and lifestyle recommendations to bring the glow back fast.

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What are the signs of a dull skin?
Grey appearance - the skin looks greyish, lack of life and vitality.Tired looking - first impression is that the skin appears fatigued.Dehydrated skin - surface crinkling and wrinkling, tight feeling. Dark shadows under the eyes - due to poor circulation, fluid buildup, dehydration or dead cell buildup. Rough skin- skin feels rough to the touch.
What causes dull skin? Dull skin is the result of neglecting proper skincare, poor lifestyle and diet.

Your skin is dehydratedNot exfoliating regularlyUsing soap on your faceUsing products that contain alcoholNot cleansing your…

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…

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