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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 …

Best Ways To Get Rid of Ingrown Hair

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Have you got areas of your face or on your body where you can see a tiny hair trapped in the pore or under a layer of skin? Or have you got a pimple with a black dot or a clearly visible hair in it? This may very likely be an ingrown hair.

What does an ingrown hair look like? Ingrown hair are sometimes clearly visible short hair laid flat against the skin trapped under a layer of clear skin. Others are red, sore bumps with a black dot in the middle showing in the tip of the hair. These can then become infected and look like red sore pimples filled with yellow pus.

What causes an ingrown hair?Ingrown hair is hair trapped under a layer of skin and can occur on the face or body. Most people can get ingrown hair after shaving and sometimes after waxing. After hair removal, as the hair grows back, it can sometimes become blocked and trapped in the hair follicle turning into …

Causes and treatments for Milia

What is Milia?Milia are tiny, white cysts that feel quite spiky to the touch. The cysts are made up of keratin which is what the skin cells are made up of and occur when keratin becomes trapped beneath the surface of the skin. It is a sign of local keratinisation malfunction. Milia usually occurs around the eyes, cheeks, and nose. They can appear as a single milium or a cluster called milia.

What causes Milia? The actual cause of milia varies from person to person and there are a number of theories for the causes of milia. I have seen milia on people with a history of long-term sun damage. The documentation I have read indicates that milia may also be the result of local injury to the skin, rashes, such as rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis, allergic reactions and irritation from harsh products or long-term use of steroid creams. Milia may also occur in some people following skin resurfacing procedures, such as microdermabrasion or laser resurfacing.

How to treat and remove MiliaThe tr…

Adult Acne - Causes, and Best Treatments

As beauty therapists, we find about half of the people we see come to see us about their acne and how to treat their problem skin. Most people think that acne is something that only teenagers go through but we find that 80% of people we see are between the ages of 20 and 40 years old.

What Causes Acne in Adults
Most people think that having an oily or dirty skin can be the cause of acne in adults. This may be true for some people with oily skin but it's not always the cause of acne for everyone. We see many people with dry skin type who experience breakouts or acne. People are individual and a thorough consultation is needed to determine what could be the cause for each person. Here are just some possibilities that could cause acne in adults:

Oily skin prone to clogging and blackheads Hormones Stress Overtreated skin Harsh products Disruption to the skin barrier Food intolerances such as gluten or dairy Too much sugar in the diet Inflammation associated with poor diet and lifestyl…

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…

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…

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'…

Looking after yourself should be a priority, not an occasional treat

It's really interesting when I talk to clients who have concerns with their skin, they tell me how bad they feel about their skin, yet when I ask them what they have been doing, they tell me nothing. Or worse, they eat foods they know are bad for them, they don't exercise regularly, they don't get enough sleep, they don't "have the time" to come in for regular facials or don't have the time to look after their skin at home.

💡If you keep doing the same things, you will keep getting the same results. How can you expect for things to change if you don't change? Don't you agree?

When I drill down further, it's not always because people are lazy or they don't know what to do. In most cases, it's because they don't think they are important enough. Everybody else is more important: their children, their husband, their boss, their family and their friends. They put themselves last, and end up stressed, worn out, fatigued, sick, tired, ap…

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