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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…

Do you squeze blind pimples? Here is what you need to know...

Do you squeze blind pimples? Here is what you need to know...

It makes absolutely no sence to try squeze a blind pimple. The infection is deep in the tissues and to get to it you would tear the skin, which will most likely end up in scarring. You are literaly opening the skin up for more infection and the tear takes weeks to heal up.

Blind pimples have no openings to the surface and so the immune system and the lymphatic system are taking care of the infection. The immune cells come in to neutralise the infection and the lymphatics direct more water to the area to flush it out. That raised, red, sore, deep blind pimple you get is actually the increased metabolic activity of your immune response in the local area to deal with the infection. If you squeeze a blind pimple and only blood comes out (you have damaged and broked blood vessels) then a clear fluid (lymph) you have torn your skin down to the dermis level. Ouch!

Pimples with a yellow, pus head on the surface means your hair fol…

Treating Inflamed Hormonal Acne and Acne Scarring - A Clients Journey

I have been dealing with a client for some time who has been suffering moderate acne. We have the acne under control now, next we need to treat the scarring. What I have learned is that when dealing with acne, it is critical to get rid of the infection and reduce the inflammation as soon as possible. The longer the infection is there it festers, created inflammation which damages the surrounding tissue. Extractions are really important but have to be done so gently that it does not result in breaking the skin or causing bruising. If the skin scabs or bruises after, it's doing more harm than good and can result in scarring.
Acne Products We Tried - Reviews
When my client hit puberty 3 years ago, she started to experience breakouts. We treated the skin with natural, soothing products in the beginning when the acne was only mild with good success. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory ingredients such as salicylic acid, allantoin, Centella Asiatica, zinc, liquorice extract, glycerrheti…

ARE YOU A WOMAN IN YOUR 30s OR 40s SUFFERING WITH ADULT ACNE?

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It is not unusual for us to see clients in their 30s, 40s or even in their 50s suffer from breakouts and acne. In fact, we are seeing more and more women in their adult years come to see us upset about their breakouts. Confused, they tell us they can't understand why they are getting acne, after all, they are no longer teenagers.

Increase In Adult Acne
So what is causing this increase we are seeing in adult women suffering from acne? If you search for answers online, you will learn that acne is caused by excess oil in the skin which is trapped in the hair follicles and causes infection. This may be true for younger people, however, this kind of lesions look very different to the type of acne we see in adult women.

The Difference Between Juvenile and Adult Acne
During teenage years, some people develop an oily skin due to the hormonal spike they experience during puberty. The excess oil and a build up of dead cells cause blocka…

FILAMENTS AND MICRO COMEDOS

People with oily skin types are prone to clogging of the pores. This photo shows the first stage of clogging, where the pore is filled with an accumulation of dead skin cells and oil, causing a tiny plug to form on the surface. As the skin is stretched, part of the clogging is pushed out and can be seen and felt as tiny spiky plugs.
These are relatively easy to treat, but if left untreated can continue to build up and eventually turn to blackheads or pustules (pimples).
To remove the filaments, use a professional strength exfoliant adapted to your skin type. Look for products that contain either enzymes or salicylic acid as an active ingredient. Both are very efficient at dissolving the plug and removing the clogging.

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Some professional skin care companies offer specialised exfoliants and deep cleansers that target clogging. Talk to your beauty therapist for best prod…

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…

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