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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 …

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…

4 Anti Ageing Ingredients to Add to Your Skin Care Routine

Technology in skincare has come a long way and you can make your skin look younger for longer with these hardworking exceptional skin care ingredients. Look out for these ingredients in your cleansers, moisturisers and serums. Layering products with these ingredients will achieve the best results.

Vitamin B3 - Niacinamide
The B group vitamins are all excellent for skin, but Vitamin B3 is a standout. Many years ago it was originally used for skin prone to breakouts because it helps skin heal and reduces inflammation. In recent times scientists have discovered it is a potent skin rejuvenating ingredients and also excellent for reducing pigmentation. The Sothys Brightening line and Clarte and Confort line contain this powerful anti-inflammatory and skin rejuvenating ingredient.

Vitamin C
Vitamin C has been a favourite for reducing pigmentation however it is also a powerful skin rejuvenating ingredient. Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant reducing free radical damage in the skin and also …

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'…

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…

How to Polish Up and Refine Oily Shiny Skin With Open Pores

If you have shiny, oily skin with open pores, this is due to the high activity of the oil glands in your skin. Shiny open pored skin is a genetic skin type, and it is likely that other members in your family may also have a shiny open pored skin.
The body does not like to loose excessive amounts of moisture or allow the skin to dry and crack, because this will leave it more 'open' or susceptible to bacterial invasion. So it secrets sebum (oil), which not only coats and protects the skin from drying and cracking (and wrinkling), but as it contains natural bactericidal and anti-fungal chemicals. The sebum aids in the protection of the skin, and therefore, the body from infection.
Some of the benefits of an oily skin type are that this skin is well preserved by its natural oils, so this skin type tends to age well, or slower than a dry skin. It rarely becomes sensitive, and has a good resistance to infections and environmental changes. Healthy natural oils resist bacteria growin…

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…

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

Watch the beauty tips video or read the article below

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…

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