CosBeauty Magazine #79

COSBEAUTY
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Contents
BEAUTY
regulars
10 Editor’s letter
12 Beauty insider
104 Ed’s Faves
cover stories
16 Wellness trends for 2018
56 At home spa – 30+ products
to make your bathroom a
sanctuary
62 Shape shifters
– your best body ever
A rundown on every
body contouring device
on the market
86 We know what you did last
Summer – why you need these
ultimate skin saviours
96 A year of global festivals
features
40 The future: skincare that
impacts our DNA
The founder of Synergie Skin
explains why superficial skincare
is no longer enough
42 10 ways to look and feel better
It’s time to make those 2018
goals a reality
48 Intermittent fasting – benefits
and risks
Curious about the 5:2? We’ve
got all the deets right here
78 Be the best version of you
If your fitness struggles are just
too real, it could be time to try
this multifaceted approach
22 Day vs night
Up your beauty game with these
must-try products
26 Foundations with benefits
The functional foundations that
improve your complexion while
you wear them
29 Be my Valentine
Make someone smile this Feb
14 with these lust-worthy gifts
30 Hitting the right notes
A breakdown of heavenly scents
so you never buy the wrong
perfume again
52 Don’t get in a tizz about frizz
Our go-to tips and tricks for
humidity-proofing your hair

SKIN
36 Glowing skin is always in
Dewy skin in 30 minutes?
Yes please!
38 Real science, real results
Why you need to make DNA
enzymes your new best friend
92 Dolce Vita Skin
Expert advice on the benefits of
adopting a long-term
beauty regime
ENHANCEMENT
72 Tried and true
Why liposuction is still the most
commonly performed form of
cosmetic surgery
76 Thinking about liposuction?
Here’s your liposculpture
lowdown
80 Navigating the land down under
Let’s talk about sex, baby!
84 Fat grafting – the natural
alternative to fillers
Everything you need to know
about redefining your facial
features with your own fat
94 Lids by Design – Colorset
primer pencil
Another eye enhancing gem
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From the
Editor
W
elcome to the Autumn edition of CosBeauty magazine.
As the hot weather is starting to abate, we can finally
drift off at night without the relentless humidity
interrupting our precious beauty sleep. According to the
author of The Liver Cleansing Diet, Dr Sandra Cabot,
making sleep a priority is one of the top ten things we
can do to look and feel better (p42). She explains: ‘Sleep is critical for immune
function, improving the metabolism, maintaining a healthy weight, enjoying
a positive mood, optimising physical and mental performance and preventing
premature ageing.’ I knew there must be some valid reasons behind my love of
snuggling up!
The world of ‘wellness’ accounts for a $3.7 trillion global industry and in
our report on page 16, we showcase the forecast trends for 2018, including my
favourite – Vinotherapy. And no, it’s not what you think!
This issue’s enhancement feature is on Bodyshaping devices – getting into
shape without the sweat, or undergoing surgery. And for those who are old school
in their approach to weight loss, we also have a fascinating article on Intermittent
Fasting (p48) and another on the benefits of personal training (p78).
For makeup lovers, we’re exploring the rise of functional foundations on page
26 and our Beauty Insider reveals the latest lineup of celeb inspired products and
procedures from page 12. Our guide to seasonal skincare will help you clear your
complexion during the cooler months (p86), while our frizzy hair feature will aid
you in keeping the flyaways at bay, no matter how intense the humidity (p52).
Our Valentine’s picks on page 29 will keep you in Cupid’s favour for another
year, but remember to prioritise some self-love this Autumn by transforming your
bathroom into the perfect sanctuary with our comprehensive pampering package
from page 56. Looking after yourself is the best way to bring balance to your life
and it empowers you to look after those you love the most.
Issue 79
Feb-April 2018
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Michelle Kearney
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THE WHO’S WHO AND WHAT’S NEW IN BEAUTY.
LINDSAY LOHAN SET FOR
ULTIMATE REBRAND
Another day, another celebrity
makeup line! With Rihanna,
Victoria Beckham and Kim
Kardashian West dominating the
2017 beauty scene, it’s no surprise
that other celebs are keen to get
in on the action. Following some
time away from the spotlight,
Lindsay Lohan has announced
that she will be launching her own
lipstick range. Speaking on The
Wendy Williams Show, the 31-yearold
actress described the move
towards makeup entrepreneurship
as ‘very exciting’, but failed to
reveal when exactly the LiLo
inspired collection will be released.
SIA MAKES HER MARK ON
MAC’S VIVA GLAM
She may be known for her
anonymous appearance, but
Australian singing sensation
Sia is about to go public with a
very special collaboration. The
popstar has teamed up with
MAC for its 2018 Viva Glam
campaign to raise money for
those affected by HIV/AIDS. To
date, more than $600 million
has been collected through the
brand’s partnerships with stars
like Rihanna, Miley Cyrus and
Lady Gaga. Sia’s vivid red Viva
Glam lipstick will be available
from February 12.
PEARLS FOR THE GIRLS
When it comes to our favourite
beauty products, we generally
stand by the statement: ‘Don’t
mess with a classic’. But when
the experts at Benefit decided
to add a touch of luminosity to
their legendary POREfessional
primer, we can’t say we weren’t
a little intrigued. The new
POREfessional Pearl Primer
($53) boasts all the pore-defying
goodness of the original, with
the added superpower of
brightening lacklustre skin. The
best news? It’s in stores now!
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THE ELLE EFFECT
If you’re one of Elle Ferguson’s
600K Insta followers, you’ll
know all about this Bondi
babe’s enviable glow. Now,
you can replicate the Cosmo
cover girl’s style with the arrival
of her new tanning line, Elle
Effect. While an official release
date has yet to be announced,
with promises of a five-day
streak-free tan, we think this
is definitely a space worth
watching.
600K
PUBLIC ROYALLY
OBSESSED WITH MEGHAN
MARKLE’S NOSE
When Kate Middleton became
the Duchess of Cambridge in
2011, her ability to sell out entire
lines of clothing quickly became
apparent. And now that Prince
Harry’s engagement to Meghan
Markle has been announced, it
seems the American actress is
having a similar impact on the
world of cosmetic enhancement.
Since going public with her royal
romance, a number of New York
based plastic surgeons have
reported a surge in requests for
the Suits star’s features. Dr Philip
Miller told the Daily Star that he
receives two requests a week
for ‘Meghan’s nose’, while Dr
Stephen T Greenberg admitted
to Allure that Ms Markle’s
defined cheekbones and jawline
are popular among his patients’
requests.
MIRROR, MIRROR
As anyone who’s ever left the
house repping fifty shades of
orange will know, sometimes
even our must trusted looking
glasses lie. Thankfully, this
situation could soon be a thing
of the past as ‘the world’s
first smart beauty mirror’, the
HiMirror, promises to assess
your skin, offer personalised
advice and play beauty
tutorials while you apply your
makeup. #Winning
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Perfect
is boring,
human
is beautiful
– Tyra Banks
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Feature
W ellness
Trends
for
2018
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THE WORLD OF WELLNESS
ACCOUNTS FOR A $3.7
TRILLION GLOBAL INDUSTRY.
HERE ARE SOME OF THE TOP
TRENDS THAT WILL DRIVE IT
– AND YOU – IN 2018.
WORDS BY JENNI GILBERT
From crystal therapy to healing spices,
the wellness trends once considered too
alternative for the general public now
look set to become the must-try treatments of
2018. That’s according to the Global Wellness
Institute (GWI), an esteemed Miami-based body
whose mission is to empower wellness worldwide
by educating the public and private sectors about
preventative health and wellbeing.
‘Much of that expansion is happening in what
were once regarded as alternative therapies,’ says
the GWI’s director of research and PR, Beth
McGroarty. ‘The more kooky or whacky the
treatment, the bigger it is.’
A torrent of holistic health specialties will
take the limelight, according to Jess Barron,
general manager of leading US diet, nutrition
and fi tness website Livestrong. ‘Infrared sauna,
acupuncture, Reiki massage, meditation and
cryotherapy are becoming hugely mainstream
and thought of less so as woo-woo,’ she says.
Jess also predicts that energy healing will be
big: ‘In addition to crystals and sage smudging,
we’ve seen aura reading and energy healing such
as Reiki becoming more and more mainstream.
A massage therapist in San Francisco recently
used a tuning fork on my head and neck to get
my energy back into proper vibration!’
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CRYSTAL CUT
The New York Times christened
2017 the year of ‘the great
crystal boom’ with all things
lunar related, solar powered and
crystal coated having a galactic
moment. The famed publication
predicts this trend will continue
to shine through 2018.
‘How did crystals go from a
New Age curiosity to ubiquitous
accessory in the luxury wellness
world?’ asked The New York
Times. ‘They are extolled as
beneficial to physical and
emotional healing. Crystals,
it seems, appeal to those who
seek calm in a chaotic world: a
counterbalance to the anxiety
induced by nonstop news and
feelings of Instagram FOMO.’
From Adele to Victoria
Beckham, celebrities have been
embracing the pleasing aesthetic
and suspect healing properties
of precious gems and stones,
including Crystal Light Bed
Therapy, which involves lying
on a massage table beneath
seven glowing rainbow coloured
Vogel-cut quartz crystals (one for
each chakra).
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According to Modern
Sanctuary, a Manhattan luxury
wellness centre that specialises
in the practice, crystals will
‘shine on and off in healing
rhythms to cleanse, balance
and align energies’.
INFRARED
SAUNAS
The oldest known sauna is a pit of
stones in Finland, but over the past
two millennia this ancient tradition
has undergone multiple facelifts.
The latest incarnation is the
infrared sauna, which uses infrared
light waves to create heat in the
body instead of the air. This new
wave of light therapy is said to help
you detox, lose weight, boost the
immune system, lower stress levels
and improve sleeping patterns.
Wish list
Miranda Kerr has one installed
in the guesthouse of her Malibu
home, but in the absence of a
personal invitation the rest of us
can sweat in style at Nimbus & Co,
Bondi Beach.
VINOTHERAPY
‘The old model of excess – the party
mentality – is not as affordable for people
anymore,’ says Beth McGroarty, citing a
new, health-conscious breed of millennial
traveller as a changing force within the
wellness industry.
They are more likely to be found
indulging in wine-based skin therapies –
vinotherapy – than imbibing the gorgeous
grapes. Vinotherapy describes a treatment
where the residue of wine-making (pips and
pulp) are rubbed into the skin. The pulp is
said to have excellent exfoliating qualities
and to help reduce the problems associated
with ageing.
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French skin care brand Caudalie was
the first to catch onto the skin-softening
benefits of grape seed polyphenols,
creating the world’s first Vinothérapie
spa in the heart of the Chateau Smith
Haut Lafitte vineyard in Bordeaux in 1999.
These days you can soak in a vat of vino
everywhere from Tuscany to Japan.
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SALT THERAPY
A natural modality that has been practised since the
18th century, salt therapy involves inhaling dry salt,
which can help cleanse both the airways and skin to
relieve congestion, inflammation and dermal irritations.
A client sits in a salt ‘cave’, where a halogenerator grinds
pharmaceutical grade salt into minute particles that
become airborne when dispersed into the room. The
particles are then inhaled deep into the lungs.
Wish list
The salt chamber in the spa at Sirene Luxury Hotel
Bodrum on Turkey’s idyllic Aegean coast.
BACK TO
REALITY
Workout apps and online fitness classes
have been trending for years, but this
might come to an end. Instead, face-toface
classes and experiences are expected
to rise in popularity as we realise the
mental health benefits of connecting with
others in real life.
Jess Barron says the current political
climate is causing a shift in our health
goals and routines. ‘[It’s] incredibly
volatile and people are on edge,’ she says.
‘In order to take care of their health,
I’ve seen friends heading regularly
to meditation centres. I’ve noticed
physical challenges like marathons
rise in popularity, perhaps as a way to
ease anxiety. I am seeing friends and
acquaintances sign up for glitter runs,
5Ks, half marathons and marathons more
than ever before.
‘It could be that people are looking to
these types of physical challenges to not
only improve their fitness and health
but to develop their determination and
improve their mental focus to thrive
in what can feel like an overwhelming
political world right now.’
Wish list
UNPLUG Meditation in Los Angeles.
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WORKLEISURE
CLOTHING
Over the last few years we’ve seen ‘athleisure’
gear rise to the fore, but Jess predicts the next
iteration is ‘workleisure’, where functional,
comfortable clothes become work appropriate.
Lifestyle brands like Aday and Kit and Ace are
taking this trend to the masses.
‘Here’s the deal,’ says Jess. ‘Successful tech
world businessmen such as Facebook CEO
Mark Zuckerberg and AXS TV chairman Mark
Cuban have shepherded in an incredibly casual
business look for men. Forbes dubbed it “CEO
casual” several years back. Well, what about
all the women out there who are founding and
running companies?
‘We live in a world where work life and
home life are increasingly blurred. The power
to wear athleisure clothing at the office makes
taking a walk or yoga or meditation break
much more manageable.’
HEALING SPICES
Beyond inflammation and gut health,
Keri Glassman, leading US celebrity
nutritionist and founder of The
Nutrition School, says spices are
moving into the limelight. You could
say turmeric is the new avocado.
‘Adaptogenic herbs and spices have
taken off,’ Keri says. ‘Historically,
[adding spices] was always a great
way to flavour food without adding
calories and to increase your intake of
antioxidants.
‘But more recently, inflammation
and chronic stress have become
such big issues so, naturally, ways to
remedy that have become popular,
too.’
Turmeric lattes are just the start,
she says. ‘People are also putting
turmeric and other spices into their
morning coffees and smoothies.’
Buzz about turmeric’s antiinflammatory
powers dominated
2017, but 2018 is all about moringa,
according to US wellness lifestyle
website Well+Good. It’s a ‘super
green’ touted as an even more
powerful inflammation fighter.
Called the ‘world’s most useful
tree’ by scientists, moringa’s healing
history in India, Chile and Africa has
been little known in the West. But
its nutrition profile is now becoming
legend with twice the protein of
spinach and three times as much iron,
says nutritionist and Well+Good
Council member Kimberly Snyder.
FUNCTIONAL
DRINKS
Consumers are getting wiser
about vitamin drinks and iced
teas, which are marketed as
healthy elixirs even though they
are packed with sugar. Instead,
we’ll start to see functional drinks
become more popular, such as
vinegar or activated charcoalinfused
concoctions.
‘I think [vitamin drinks and
iced teas] will definitely still be
crowd favourites, but the trend
will be taken up a level,’ says Keri
Glassman. ‘Kombucha floats are
already a thing, so I wouldn’t be
surprised if the next big thing is a
combo of a few of these items or
one of them with a twist.’
Some caution is needed,
however. Activated charcoal and
clay have been given a makeover
in the form of Instagrammable
detox drinks, but these ingredients
can also cause the not-so-ideal
outcome of constipation.
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SOUND
BATHING
Bizarre name aside, sound bathing,
which involves relaxing to the sound
of Tibetan singing bowls or bowls
made of metal or quartz crystals, may
actually serve as a useful meditation
aid for novices who struggle to reach
Nirvana through breath work alone.
Think of it as meditating to a
soundtrack. The Integratron – a
repurposed out-of-this-world domed
structure described by its creator as ‘a
time machine for basic research on
rejuvenation, anti-gravity and time
travel’ in California’s Mojave Desert
– will transport you to another world
before you even shut your eyes.
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Blue Mountains Sound Therapy,
Springwood, NSW.
SOUNDS
OF SILENCE
Vows of silence have long been a
religious practice in many faiths,
but in recent years they’ve become a
popular wellness trend thanks to what
Beth McGroarty calls ‘the endless
noise and digital noise’ of modern life.
Research suggests a period of silence
can lower stress hormones and boost
overall happiness. Endorsements from
the likes of Gisele Bündchen and
Emma Watson don’t go astray either.
If all you want is some peace and
quiet then you’re in luck because
silence is getting supercharged by a
new generation of silent hotels, spas,
restaurants, gyms, airports and even
hair salons.
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Therme Laa Hotel and Spa in
Austria, which bills itself as the
fi rst comprehensively silent spa
experience. CBM
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LOW-FODMAP EATING
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) sufferers are finding success with
low-FODMAP diets, and now other trendy eaters are jumping on
the bandwagon. The acronym [Fermentable Oligosaccharides,
Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols] stands for a type of
carb found in a wide variety of foods that can cause indigestion.
Followers usually skip dairy products, sugar, alcohols and legumes
(to name a few) in lieu of lactose- and fructose-free eating. While this
diet might soothe your stomach, stay wary of any products with a
‘low-FODMAP’ claim as they can still contain lots of saturated fat and
added sugar.
‘NEW’ SUPERFOODS
While these trending eats are old news in other parts of the world,
cassava, jackfruit and monk fruit are all gaining popularity as swaps
for wheat flour, meat, and sugar. Try baking with cassava or using
jackfruit in vegan tacos.
PROBIOTIC EVERYTHING
Yoghurt and fermented foods like sauerkraut and kimchi have
received huge attention for their gut-boosting live cultures, but
probiotics are popping up in other places. You can now find good
bacteria in special chips, cookies and granolas, but make sure to look
at the other ingredients before adding to your shopping trolley.
CAFFEINE-INFUSED FOOD
This is news everyone can get behind! Recent research supports
consuming 300 to 400 milligrams of caffeine (about three or four cups
of coffee) per day for its brain benefits. But matcha’s not the only en
vogue source. Turn to new caffeinated waters or seltzers for a pickme-up,
but skip coffee cubes and sugary beverages if you want an
actual health boost.
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Day
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VS
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Transitioning from
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Iconic Liquid Eye Pencil in Barbarella
Brown, $43, 5.Colorescience Pressed
Mineral Foundation SPF 20, $69.50,
6. Colorescience Mineral Corrector
Palette, $79.20, 7. Charlotte Tilbury
Luxury Palette in The Sophisticate,
$80, 8. Salt by Hendrix Lip Glow in
Peach Martini, $19.95, 9. Charlotte
Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G in Valentine, $49,
10. Mavala Switzerland Lipstick
with Prolip in Opal Rose, $27.95,
11. Ms. Lova Tanning Mousse, $29.90,
12. Lycogel Breathable Tint, $89,
13. Inglot Refreshing Face Mist,
$12, 14. Dermalogica Ultra Sensitive
Tint, $61.50.
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1.
OH HELLO,
DANCING QUEEN
To quote Rita Ora, ‘When the sun
comes down, that’s when the animal
comes out!’ When hitting the town
you can afford to amplify your look.
Think sculpted cheeks, brushed
brows, lined eyes and slicked lips.
To avoid looking overdone, you
should aim to accentuate your best
features, not create new ones.
3.
2.
4.
WE RECOMMEND
1. YSL Touche Éclat Glow Shot Liquid
Highlighter in Daylight, $68, 2. Skeyndor
High Impact Panoramic Mascara, $39.90,
3. Tarte BEAUTY (RED)EFINED tarteist
PRO Amazonian clay palette, $82, 4.
Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze &
Glow, $97, 5. Giorgio Armani Luminous
Silk Foundation, $99, 6. Arbonne
Makeup Sheer Glow Highlight Stick, $69,
7. Marc Jacobs Dew Drops Coconut
Gel Highlighter, $63, 8. YSL All Hours
Foundation, $89, 9. YSL Glow Shot, $68,
10. MAC x Jade Jagger Mineralise Eye
Shadow x4 in Burning Nights, $72, 11.
Gilded Cage Revelation Eyeshadow
in Rose Gold, $27, 12. Peter Thomas
Roth Skin to Die For No Filter Mattifying
Primer and Complexion Protector, $40,
13. Sisley Phyto Lip Twist in Coral, $55,
14. Dermalogica Hydrablur Primer,
$70, 15. Jeffree Star Cosmetics Velour
Liquid Lipstick in Calabasas, $18, 16.
Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint, $36,
17. Inglot Intense Sparkler Face Eyes
Body Highlighter in 14, $30, 18. Mavala
Switzerland Nail Color Cream, $8.50, 19.
Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam, $24.95.
5. 6.
7.
8. 9.
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Feature Beauty
10.
18.
11.
16.
12. 13. 14. 15. 17.
19.
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Feature
foundationS
with
benefits
Once considered a simple tool for covering up
unwanted blemishes, the humble foundation has
since been infused with all kinds of skin loving
goodness. From collagen boosting formulas to
post-procedure healers, the following foundation
fix is anything but basic!
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Beauty
1.
1. Ultraceuticals CC Powder Pure
Mineral Foundation, $69. Brimming
with skin saving vitamins, this triple
milled anti-ageing mineral powder
is perfect for brightening sensitive
complexions.
2.
3.
2. Lycogel Breathable
Camouflage, $108. This buildable
matte foundation works hard to
deliver oxygen, moisture and
nutrients to the skin, making it a
great post-treatment skin saviour.
3. Charlotte Tilbury Magic
Foundation, $65. Capable of
reducing the appearance of acne
and age spots, this collagen
boosting, pore tightening product
really is like magic in a bottle.
4.
4. Skeyndor Hydrafluid
Foundation SPF 18, $55. Part of
Skeyndor’s Anti-Ageing collection,
this product utilises lifting
peptides, de-puffing agents and
botanicals to give the complexion
a boost of youth.
5. Colorescience Even Up Tinted
Makeup Base SPF 50, $158.40.
Think colour correction at its
finest – this innovative brightening
product is clinically proven to
improve the appearance of
discoloured skin.
5.
6.
6. asap pure skin perfecting
mineral foundation, $65. Time for a
complexion boost? This lightweight
formula improves skin health,
provides pollution protection and
stimulates skin cell production.
7. Oxygenetix Oxygenating
Foundation, $66. Described
as a ‘breathable second skin’,
the Oxygenetix Oxygenating
Foundation supports skin healing
following aesthetic procedures.
Contains Vitamin E and the extracts
of grape seed and Salix alba.
7.
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8. Ella Baché Great Sunguard
Foundation SPF 40, $48. Be beach
ready with this antibacterial opaque
foundation with advanced sun
protection and anti-oxidising
properties. Bonus points for the eyecatching
packaging!
9. Nude by Nature Flawless Liquid
Foundation, $39.95. Bamboo
powder, baobab fruit and lilly pilly
unite to soften and enrich the skin
while providing flawless coverage.
Oil and fragrance free.
10. La Roche-Posay Toleriane Teint
Hydrating Water-Cream Foundation,
$39.95. Harnessing the power
of hyaluronic acid, this medium
coverage formula visibly unifies
the skin while providing up to 12
hours of moisture.
11. Youngblood Loose Mineral
Foundation, $79.95. It’s a foundation,
concealer and powder all in one!
This fan favourite mineral foundation
looks after sensitive skin while
providing UVA/UVB protection.
12. Paula’s Choice RESIST Anti-
Ageing Serum Foundation, $58.
Diffuse imperfections and soften the
signs of time with this lightweight
matte foundation. Infused with
replenishing ceramides.
8. 9. 10.
12.
11.
13. O Cosmedics 1SKIN Natural
Fusion Foundation, $59. Using desert
date oil and organic fruit extract,
this high performing natural product
supports skin firmness and elasticity
while boosting hydration.
13.
14. 15.
14. Inglot HD Perfect Coverup
Foundation, $49. Providing long
lasting coverage that adjusts to suit
its wearer’s skin tone, and powerful
HD pigments for a flawless finish, this
is a winning selfie foundation.
15. Revlon Youth FX Foundation,
$39.95. This uber hydrating formula
blurs fine lines and wrinkles with
micro-fillers and optical diffusers,
while limiting the appearance of age
spots and hyperpigmentation.
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e my
Valentine
B eauty
SHOW SOMEONE YOU CARE THIS
VALENTINE’S DAY WITH GIFTS SO GOOD
EVEN CUPID WOULD APPROVE.
2.
3.
1.
1.
Gucci Bloom EDP, $140
2.
Giorgio Armani
Sì Eau de Toilette, $129
3.
Robert Piguet
Rose Perfection, $299
4.
Prada Candy Florale
Eau de Toilette, $156
5.
Skeyndor Luxury
Valentine’s Pack, $89.90
6.
Synergie Skin
Targeted Anti-Ageing Set for
Men, $149
7.
Floris London No 89, $190
7.
4.
6.
5.
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HITTING
the
RIGHT
notes
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Beauty
ONCE A WOMAN WAS
EXPECTED TO HAVE
A SIGNATURE SCENT.
NOWADAYS, WE ARE
MORE LIKELY TO TREAT
FRAGRANCE AS AN
ACCESSORY, CHANGING
AT WHIM TO SUIT OUR
DIVERSE LIFESTYLES
AND SHIFTING MOODS.
WORDS BY JENNI GILBERT
Perfume in all its incarnations can lift or create a
mood, evoke powerful memories or just make you
smell really good. But how do you know which scent
is the best fi t for you?
Navigating the perfume hall of a department store or
duty free can be an overwhelming experience – indeed, an
assault on the senses – with so much marketing hype and
so many scents clamouring for attention. That’s perhaps
not the ideal way to choose one’s fragrance de jour, but the
scent selection process is not always a rational experience
to begin with.
‘You may feel that there can be no logic in your choice
of perfumes because sense of smell is so emotional, but the
fragrances you most enjoy will probably belong to just one
or two of the 14 fragrance families,’ according to renowned
‘nose’ Michael Edwards, a British fragrance expert, author
and founding editor of Fragrances of the World and its
sumptuous annual reference book.
With an online database, FOTW is widely regarded
as an olfactory bible, with more than 21,000 separate
classifi cations to date. Michael is one of the only impartial
and independent voices in the industry, an expert’s
expert who consults to perfume creators and retailers
around the world, dividing his time between London,
New York, Australia and a Paris offi ce he shares with
Pierre Dinand, designer of iconic bottles for YSL,
Givenchy and Calvin Klein.
His lectures and writings, including the book
Perfume Legends: French Feminine Fragrances, pioneered
critical scholarship on the history of perfumery, while
his Fragrance Wheel marked a major innovation in
perfume retail.
‘Like most good things, it takes a little effort to
fi nd a new perfume that is just right,’ says Michael.
‘Start by understanding the difference between the
fragrance families.’
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Fl
F
Fresh
Fr
F
re
WHICH
FAMILY
DO YOU
BELONG
TO?
The classifi cation system of the
Fragrance Wheel is based on four
major groups – Florals, Fresh,
Woods and Orientals – and 14
subcategories or families.
The outer ring shows which
ingredients are added to move a scent
from one family to the next. For
example, adding orange blossom and
sweet spices to Soft Florals transforms
them into Floral Orientals, incense and
amber then transform Floral Orientals
into Soft Orientals, and so on.
es
Floral
Oriental
Woody ody
Wo
W
d
FLORAL
Probably the most popular fragrance
category, fl oral perfumes aren’t just for young
girls or grandmas.
Florals encompass a wide range of blooms,
from a single rose petal to a medley of
fl oral bouquets. Most of these scents will be
romantic and feminine, but depending on
the ingredients can be soft (subtle whiffs
and powdery notes), fresh (like newly cut
fl owers) or intense (with hints of fruit and
sweet spices). Common fl oral notes include
jasmine, rose, gardenia and iris. In this
classifi cation scheme, Chanel N o 5, which is
traditionally classifi ed as a Floral Aldehyde,
would be located under Soft Floral sub-group.
Today, most mainstream fragrances
are made with a large share of synthetic
fragrances. Chanel N o 5, introduced in 1921,
was the fi rst big seller to include them in the
form of aldehydes. They’re said to have a
soapy, fl oral, citrusy aroma
FRESH
Michael Edwards’ scale of fresh notes is
broken down into greens, aquatics and citrus,
with notes on either side of those blurring
into the fl oral and woody categories that
make up his fragrance wheel.
Green notes are often associated with the
crisp scents of the outdoors – newly cut grass,
green fl owers and herbs. Water notes invoke
the spirit of the sea or the smell of rain.
One of the oldest fragrance families, citrus
is comprised of the juices of lemons, oranges,
bergamot, grapefruit and mandarins.
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Beauty
WOODY
If you didn’t already guess, the Woody group
consists of your aromatic wood notes –
sandalwood, cedarwood and oak. You will
commonly fi nd patchouli mixed in with the
woody notes as well.
In a nutshell, according to
Michael Edwards:
• Floral notes are a range of fl owers
• Fresh notes are greens and water scents
• Oriental notes are rich, bold and spicy
• Woody scents are aromatic wood notes
ORIENTAL
Just like its name suggests, the Oriental
group is comprised of notes that are
sweet, spicy and overall exotic. Notes
like amber and vanilla are oftentimes
present in the Oriental group. Michael
Edwards’ Oriental group includes Soft
Oriental, Oriental and Woody Oriental
before offi cially crossing into the
Woody notes group.
Oriental notes are richer and bolder.
Spices like cardamom and clove make up
the oriental notes, as well as chocolate.
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Things
TO NOTE
Each perfume (parfum), eau de parfum,
eau de toilette or eau de cologne consists
of different ‘notes’ that determine the
overall scent and work in synergy to
create a specific smell:
• Top notes are otherwise called the
head notes. Perceived immediately
upon application of a perfume, top
notes consist of small, light molecules
that evaporate quickly. They form a
person’s initial impression of a perfume
and thus are very important in the
selling of the product. The scents of
this note class are usually described
as ‘fresh’, ‘assertive’ or ‘sharp’. The
compounds that contribute to top
notes are strong in scent, very volatile
and evaporate quickly.
• Middle or heart notes make up
the core of a fragrance and usually
comprise around half the oil in the
bottle and act as kind of a buffer
for the base notes, which might not
smell quite as pleasant on their own.
They are generally composed of more
robust oils because they need to hold
up longer on the skin. And because
they’re the main fragrance, they also
have to win you over – this has to be
a scent you can live with. Heart notes
usually evaporate within two to four
hours, leaving the base note to react
with your skin.
• Base notes linger the longest on the
skin – some essential oils can last for a
couple of days. While there are a wide
variety of scents that make up top
and heart notes, there’s less diversity
among base notes. This is because
there aren’t all that many scents
heavy enough to stick around for as
long as base notes need to. Base notes
generally comprise about 20 per cent
of any given fragrance. They’re often
from the woodsy family – sandalwood,
amber, musk and vanilla are among
the most popular – but vetiver and
patchouli are common too.
The skin
YOU’RE IN
Our skin has a unique code of hormones
and pheromones that can slightly – or
extremely – alter the way a fragrance
smells. When choosing a perfume, it’s
a good idea to spray a small amount on
the wrist, wait a few moments and then
smell the scent. Depending on your
chemical makeup, it can enhance or
diminish the smell.
As soon as you spritz a perfume and
it reacts with your skin, you’ll smell the
top note. It’s like an introduction to the
fragrance. It might be fleeting, but it’s
your first impression, the first scent listed
on the box, and often the selling point
for the perfume. After about 30 seconds
or so, you’ll start smelling the middle
and base notes and the fragrance will be
noticeably different.
The top notes are meant to evaporate
within a couple of hours, so they’re
usually made up of lighter oils. Citrus,
herbal and subtle florals are common
top notes, so you tend to notice lots of
grapefruit, anise, lavender, chamomile
and rose as you spray your way around
the perfume department.
Choose your
CONCENTRATION
• The highest concentration is simply
called perfume, or parfum. This
level usually will last all day with
just one application to the wrists or
pulse points.
• The next level is eau de parfum,
which typically can last about six
hours after application.
• The third level is called eau de toilette
and is usually fairly affordable and
easy to find in retail stores. It typically
requires more than one application
throughout the day to last.
• The fourth and lowest fragrance
concentration is eau de cologne,
which only lasts about two hours.
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Fragrances OF THE ICONS
Marilyn Monroe famously told
interviewers she wore Chanel N o 5
to bed and nothing else, but it wasn’t
her only favourite. She also had
a secret penchant for Floris Rose
Geranium. The eau de toilette was
delivered in bulk to LA’s legendary
Beverly Hills Hotel under an alias
while she fi lmed Some Like It Hot
in 1958. Featuring notes of rose,
geranium, citronella and sandalwood,
the British eau de toilette has since
been discontinued and its scent is
now only available as a bath essence.
While former US First Lady Jackie
Kennedy wore several perfumes
throughout her life, one of her
favorites was the classic Joy by Jean
Patou, known for years as the most
expensive perfume in the world.
For just one ounce of the heavily
fl oral scent, more than 10,000
jasmine fl owers and 28 dozen roses
are required – a risky business
decision, especially since the scent
was created in 1929 at the start of the
Great Depression. But it worked: Joy
went on to become one of the most
successful fragrances of all time.
Another famous Joy afi cionado was
legendary British actress Vivien
Leigh. When Clark Gable fi rst met
the real-life Scarlett O’Hara before
fi lming Gone With the Wind in the late
1930s, he is said to have noticed that
she smelled like violets.
When Oscar-winning actress Grace
Kelly became Her Serene Highness
Princess Grace of Monaco in 1956,
walking down the aisle of Cathédrale
Notre-Dame-Immaculée in front
of guests like Cary Grant and Ava
Gardner, she did so wearing Creed
Fleurissimo.
The fragrance, from the esteemed
family-owned fragrance house, was
commissioned by Prince Rainier
for his bride to complement her
wedding bouquet and contains notes
of bergamot, tuberose, Florentine iris
and Bulgarian rose.
Elizabeth Taylor was a pioneer
when she launched her revolutionary
perfume empire in 1987, spanning
blockbuster scents like White
Diamonds, Forever and Passion. In
earlier days, however, Liz wore Jean
Desprez Bal à Versailles, an oriental
scent with notes of rosemary, orange
blossom, sandalwood and vanilla
created in 1962. She wore it on the
set of Cleopatra in 1962 and also
gifted the scent to her great friend
Michael Jackson, who wore it for
the rest of his life.
Princess Diana walked down the
aisle at London’s St Paul’s Cathedral
in 1981 to become Princess of Wales
bathed in Quelques Fleurs, a fl oral
scent featuring notes of tuberose, rose
and jasmine.
Later in life, Diana was a fan of 24
Faubourg by Hermès, created in 1995
by perfumer Maurice Roucel and
named for the address of the Hermès
fl agship store in Paris. A sunny scent,
it contains notes of orange blossom,
peach, gardenia and amber.
Created in 1957 especially for
Audrey Hepburn by legendary
French fashion designer Hubert
de Givenchy, L’Interdit means
‘forbidden’ in French. Rumours
abounded that Audrey didn’t want
Givenchy to release the scent, but
it was ultimately made available for
wide purchase in the 1960s.
A Floral Aldehyde, L’Interdit’s
notes include bergamot, rose, jasmine,
iris, violet, narcissus and sandalwood.
In later years, Audrey wore Creed
Spring Flower, another scent created
just for her.
Often photographed spritzing
perfume, 1940s screen siren Rita
Hayworth was a fan of the iconic
1925 oriental fragrance Shalimar
by Guerlain. It was rumoured to
have been created when Jacques
Guerlain, one of the most prolifi c
and infl uential perfumers of the
20th century, dumped vanillin into
a bottle of the celebrated fougère
scent Jicky as an experiment. Fougère,
which means ‘fern’ in French, is a
fragrance family including fresh,
fl oral, herbaceous and woody/
warm elements, typically blended
with notes like bergamot, oakmoss,
lavender, coumarin – aka tonka bean
– sandalwood and geranium. CBM
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Glowing
skin
is
always
in
HydraFacial is a
game-changing
skin rejuvenation
treatment used
to improve
pigmentation, fine
lines and wrinkles,
congested skin
and everything in
between. Words by
Aimee Rodrigues
We spend billions of dollars
– and most of our adult
lives – hunting, sourcing
and trying products to improve our
skin. From the awkward acne days of
our youth to the more recent arrival
of lines, wrinkles and brown spots
(hello, sun damage and ageing),
it’s an unwavering, albeit elusive,
beauty goal to have clear, smooth,
homogenous skin.
But with the introduction of
HydraFacial, we can finally call off
the search. HydraFacial is a unique
30-minute skin treatment suitable for
all skin types, delivering immediately
clearer, plumper, glowing skin without
any downtime or discomfort.
So much more than a facial,
HydraFacial merges spa therapy
with medical technology to create
truly exceptional skin revitalisation
results. It combines a facial,
microdermabrasion, skin resurfacing,
and an antioxidant boost in one
quick, easy and pleasant treatment
(sign. me. up.).
How does it work?
Using specialised patented
technology, the HydraFacial system
includes five steps: cleansing and
exfoliation removes dead skin cells,
an acid peel dislodges grime from the
pores, and a vortex suction extraction
system unclogs the pores completely.
This cleansing is followed by the
infusion of a highly active hydrating
serum to nourish and protect the skin.
Finally, the specialised HydraFacial
Daily Essentials skincare is applied to
help retain moisture and protect and
smooth the surface of the skin.
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Skin
Seeing is believing
Dr Sarah Boxley from The Skin
Clinic Fremantle, WA, has been
performing HydraFacial treatments
for three years now. ‘The HydraFacial
has quickly become the backbone of
the skin treatments that we offer,’ she
says. ‘Having just one machine that
is able to cleanse, exfoliate, extract,
infuse nutrients and deeply hydrate
in a single treatment means that we
can deliver maximum results with
minimum fuss.’
‘The treatment can be customised
for individual patients by altering
suction and infusion parameters,
and adding in different serums at the
hydration phase,’ explains Dr Boxley.
‘One of the biggest attractions of the
HydraFacial is its suitability for all
skin types, yet it is not a “one-size
fits-all” situation as it enables us to
deliver an individualised treatment to
really address different skin concerns.’
The HydraFacial treatment
improves the appearance of fine
lines, wrinkles, congested and
enlarged pores, oily or acne-prone
skin, hyperpigmentation and brown
spots. Each treatment noticeably
decongests and shrinks pores, and
plumps skin with antioxidant and
hyaluronic acid infusions.
‘Immediately after the HydraFacial
it is normal for the skin to look and
feel hydrated and gently plumped.
Fine to moderate lines are smoother
and less visible, and there is a notable
glow, or radiance, from the skin,’ says
Dr Boxley. ‘Makeup is easier to apply,
which is what makes this treatment
so great to have before an important
social event. Over time, with
repeated treatments, the skin not
only looks healthier, but it behaves
better – acne lesions settle down,
pore size reduces, texture and tone
improve and pigmentation becomes
more even.’
Cementing itself as the go-to skin
treatment, HydraFacial is excellent
for deep hydration, skin revitalisation
and skin nourishment. It’s both the
perfect introduction to anti-ageing
procedures and a reliable and quick
complexion refresher, providing
immediate and longer lasting
improvement in skin quality and
appearance. Think of it as the iPhone
X of skin treatments. CBM
WHERE
TO GET IT
To find a HydraFacial practitioner in
your area, visit www.likeyourlook.com.au
What happens
during
HydraFacial
treatment
1.
Cleansing and
Exfoliation
Dead skin cells are removed to
reveal healthy new skin
2.
Acid Peel
Glycolic acid, salicylic acid and
peptides soften the bonds that
bind dead cells together and
decongest the blockages within
pores without irritation
3.
Extractions
Automated extractions use
vortex suction to clean out
pores – as a bonus, you can
actually see the impurities
collected!
4.
Hydration
Antioxidants and hyaluronic
acid are vortex-fused to nourish
and protect the skin
5.
Protection
The HydraFacial Daily
Essentials skincare helps
maintain and protect results
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Real
science
Real
results
It might sound like something from a sci-fi
movie, but the reports are true – scientists are
now encapsulating DNA repair enzymes so that
we can apply them topically to our skin.
by maria leahy
Despite the ever expanding
pile-up of products and
techniques fighting for
attention on the anti-ageing stage,
DNA based skincare is garnering
consistent and deserved attention
from those in the know.
Having founded the DNA
Renewal skincare range, and with
more than 25 years’ experience as a
scientist, researcher, dermatologist
and cosmetic doctor, Dr Ronald
Moy of Beverly Hills, California,
has dedicated his life’s work to
understanding the impact of photo
damage on skin health and ageing,
gaining international acclaim
for skincare innovation and his
investigation into the role of DNA
repair enzymes as a result.
DNA repair enzymes are found
naturally in the skin, but as soon as
we reach 30 years of age they begin
to deplete. These enzymes work as a
seamstress for the skin, pulling out
DNA damaged by UV rays, pollutants
and ageing, and patching the rest of
the DNA back together. This leads
to healthier, stronger skin, which
aesthetically means less brown spots,
wrinkles and dullness.
‘DNA enzymes really enhance
your natural DNA repair,’ explains
Dr Moy. ‘They help you fix damaged
collagen, damaged elastin, or damaged
mitochondria within the cells. We
extract these DNA repair enzymes
from plankton and algae. They’re
all natural sources because every
organism has its own DNA repair.’
In 2015, the Nobel Prize in
Chemistry was awarded to three
scientists for their studies in DNA
repair, validating the role of DNA
repair enzymes in skin health. It has
since become a hot topic at cosmetic,
medical and anti-ageing conferences
across Australia and around the world.
It is Dr Moy’s ability to translate
the values of this Nobel Prize-winning
science into an accessible range of
easy to apply products that makes
DNA Renewal so unique. Dr Moy’s
passion for science and evidence
based skincare is clear when he speaks
about the importance of investing in a
skincare regime that works.
‘I think there’s no reason to use
products that aren’t scientifically
based,’ he says. ‘We’re in a scientific
world. It is true that we get seduced
by fancy packaging and marketing,
but we now have the opportunity
to prevent skin ageing. So, why not
do so? There has been such a lack of
scientifically proven ingredients in the
aesthetic industry that DNA repair
enzymes are like a breath of fresh
air. Finally, we have something that
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Skin
contributes to promoting skin health
besides sunscreen.’
Featuring the highest level of active
ingredients for proven clinical results,
Dr Moy’s DNA Renewal range was
originally created to help reverse
pre-cancers in patients with severely
sun-damaged skin. By replenishing
DNA repair enzymes that have been
compromised by our environment
and bad habits, the DNA Renewal
line is clinically proven to decrease
wrinkles and pore size, as well as lift
and tighten the skin around the eyes
and lower face. Maximum results can
be seen with two to three months of
regular use, but many people report
improvements in the skin’s texture
within weeks.
DNA
Eye Balm
It’s no secret that the delicate under
eye area is highly vulnerable to
damage. The recently released DNA
Eye Balm, $129, has been formulated
to repair existing damage in this
zone, while tightening and reducing
wrinkles. DNA repair enzymes
combat the UV damage that causes
90 per cent of visible ageing and a
barley derived growth factor combats
the loss of collagen that causes skin
thinning.
‘DNA repair enzymes and the
growth factor work together,’ says Dr
Moy. ‘One works to repair damage
and the other thickens and tightens
skin. This is important because
much of the ageing that we see is the
thinning of the skin.’
Additionally, this product employs
an advanced liposome delivery system
to ensure its active ingredients fully
penetrate the skin. It is suitable for
all skin types and includes hyaluronic
acid to target infl ammation and
dehydration.
DNA
Restoring
Mask
Produced in sunny California,
the DNA Restoring Mask, $89,
has been infused with skin loving
vitamins C and E and, as with Dr
Moy’s other products, contains
DNA repair enzymes. From the
fi rst touch, this supercharged
formula feels hydrating. It helps
boost cellular renewal and
revitalises the complexion with a
vibrant glow.
‘If you had really bad sunburn,
which is really DNA damage,
what’s the best thing you could
do?’ asks Dr Moy. ‘In the old days
we would say take some Aspirin,
but really a DNA repair enzyme,
both from practical experience and
theoretically, is going to repair that
DNA damage. That’s really what
sunburn is; it’s brand new damage.’
For full facial rejuvenation,
apply a thick layer of the DNA
Restoring Mask to the face and
neck once a week. Use up to three
times a week where severe sun
damage is present. CBM
Icelandic
growth
factors
The addition of Icelandic
growth factors to the DNA
Regeneration Serum, $192,
makes this product particularly
powerful in terms of
triggering cell restoration and
encouraging the skin to selfcorrect
signs of ageing and
photo damage. ‘This product
contains the first plant-based
growth factors based on a
patented technology and
bioengineered from barley
grown in Iceland which is
non-endotoxic,’ explains Dr
Moy. ‘This is a unique form of
growth factor. The product’s
success is also due to the fact
that it contains the highest
dose ever used.’
WHERE
TO GET IT
DNA Renewal is available at select skin
clinics across Australia. For stockists,
visit www.dnarenewal.com.au or call
1800 242 011.
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The
future:
skincare
that
impacts
our DNA
TERRI VINSON, Cosmetic chemist and ceo
of synergie skin, EXPLAINS how the next
generation of peptide technology is
redefining the world of skincare.
There are truly exciting
times ahead regarding
new cosmeceuticals in the
appearance-medicine industry.
Formulators are now able to harness
the power of laboratory created
peptides to create novel new
anti-ageing products with clinical
data to support results. As cosmetic
science advances, we are evolving
from ingredients that create
superficial cosmetic changes to
surface cells – such as glycolic
acids and hyaluronic acid – to new
cosmeceuticals that can influence the
integrity of the genome.
Peptides are an area of cosmetic
chemistry that have undergone
significant evolution. A peptide
is a small fragment of a protein or
group of amino acids which assists
in regulating cellular activities.
The original crude copper peptide
cosmeceutical of the 1970s has been
superseded by peptides formulated in
the lab, creating pure, targeted and
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more sustainable ingredients.
The challenge to formulators is to
ensure the peptide is small enough
to penetrate the skin. Generally,
peptides must be ten amino acids or
less to penetrate. Peptides are also
prone to breaking down in the body,
so scientists are now able to stabilise
them in a number of ways. This
includes liposomal encapsulation and
adding protective molecular groups to
the peptide to prevent breakdown by
the body’s natural enzymes.
New peptide
technology:
Acetyl
Hexapeptide-51
Skin ageing is considered as a
slowing or loss of the natural cell
functions of the skin. This results in
the appearance of fine lines, uneven
tone and texture, dryness and loss of
elasticity. This ages skin primarily due
to cellular senescence. This means
that the cells no longer proliferate
due to DNA damage and the inability
of the DNA repair machinery to
reverse errors in the genetic code.
The next generation of
cosmeceuticals aimed at skin
rejuvenation must target mechanisms
to avoid cell damage and enhance
the ability of the cells to repair.
This is now the focus of current
cosmetic science.
Scientists often look at nature to
provide clues to longevity and then
reproduce the active components
in the laboratory. Our underwater
world is offering scientists an
ocean of possibilities in antiageing
innovation. A species of
jellyfish called the Hydra is the only
known animal capable of perfect
regeneration without genetic errors
in the DNA. The cells essentially
possess an unlimited lifespan.
To translate this exceptional
feature for human use, scientists
have developed Hexapeptide-50 to
mimic the activity of the Hydra’s
nuclear repair factor to protect skin
DNA from damage. This new peptide
stimulates natural repair pathways
and enhances cellular longevity and
vitality in the skin. It mimics the
activity of a transcription factor in
the cell nucleus which protects the
DNA from damage, stimulates natural
chromosomal repair programs and
reverts cell senescence in human
dermal fibroblasts.
Scientists have discovered that
specific peptides called ‘Forkhead
box’ transcription factors (FOX) in
the nucleus of our cells can control
cell division and renewal. In human
cells, a natural peptide called FOX03a
protects DNA and stimulates DNA
repair to reverse mutations and cell
ageing. This peptide is a marker in
longevity, and humans who live to be
over a hundred years old have higher
levels of FOX03a in their cells.
FOXO3a is activated in the
presence of cell damage – from
factors such as pollution, free
radical damage, nutritional deficiency,
thermal, Infrared and UV exposure
– and then sets out to repair the
damage and prevent cell mutation.
However, if the damage is irreversible,
the cell is programmed to selfdestruct.
This is crucial as DNA
mutation can be copied to all
future cells unless the error can be
repaired before being passed onto
daughter cells.
Enter the breakthrough ingredient
in cosmetic medicine, acetyl
hexapeptide-51. In vivo tests on UV
treated skin showed significantly
reduced DNA damage when acetyl
hexapeptide-51 was applied to the
UV damaged epidermal skin cells.
When scientists tested the peptide
in a 30-day clinical trial in Europe
on a woman aged 55, she exhibited
collagen-producing cells (fibroblasts)
with the function and vitality of
a woman 10 years younger at the
conclusion of the trial period.
The development of acetyl
hexapeptide-51, a peptide acting as
the guardian of the genome, is truly
a game changer in our industry. As
an Australian cosmetic chemist, I
consider myself so fortunate to be
part of such a dynamic and constantly
evolving industry. Our responsibility
is to remain at the coalface of
innovation and technology and
to ensure that the cosmeceuticals
we develop are stable, safe, highly
effective, and truly able to make a
difference. CBM
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ways
look
feel
0to
and
better
From cleansing to clay
masks, Shonagh Walker
reveals the best ways
to look and feel better
now, tomorrow and
well into the future.

1.
Do a Cleanse
‘A two-week detoxification program will
help break down and eliminate toxic load
from your liver, gut and immune system,’
reveals Dr Sandra Cabot, Medical and
Executive Director of the Australian
Women’s Health Advisory Service and
Founder of Cabot Health. ‘This will help
you reach and maintain a healthy weight,
improve skin appearance, minimise cellulite
and keep your eyes bright and sparkling. It
will also enhance your mood and mental
clarity and boost your energy levels.’
2.
Take a Liver
Supplement
Supporting the liver with a blend of potent
herbs, vitamins and minerals helps the
body to detoxify and eliminate chemicals
and heavy metals. It will also assist with
weight maintenance. ‘If you’ve been overindulging,
smoking, taking some types of
medication, or live in a highly polluted
area, a liver supplement can really help,’
says Dr Cabot. ‘It could assist the liver in
repairing and regenerating itself in cases
of inflammation and also supports optimal
digestive and gall bladder function.’
3.
Dry Body Brushing
‘The skin is the body’s largest organ and toxins are
removed from it constantly via sweat,’ says Dr Cabot.
‘Dry body brushing supports this process by sloughing
off dead skin cells and debris that might otherwise
clog the release of toxins. It also encourages
lymphatic drainage, thereby supporting toxin and
excess fluid removal.’ Dry body brush before each
shower, starting at your left ankle and moving in
long, firm strokes towards the heart.
4.
Get a Massage
‘Regular massages relax the muscles, improve blood
and lymph circulation, and help joint mobility and
flexibility,’ reveals Dr Cabot. ‘Massage also triggers
the release of endorphins, the chemicals in the
brain that produce feelings of wellbeing. Make sure
you include your feet – it’s a form of reflexology
that stimulates the nerves that represent various
detoxification organs in the body.’

5.
Take a Magnesium
& Epsom Salt bath
‘Epsom salt is a form of magnesium that is high in sulphates,
which are known to promote relaxation and support
detoxification,’ says Dr Cabot. ‘It can also be absorbed through
the skin, so is fantastic when added to a bath to help boost the
body’s natural detoxification process, minimise cellulite and
improve the appearance of your skin.’
6.
Prioritise Sleep
‘Sleep is critical for immune function, improving the
metabolism, maintaining a healthy weight, enjoying a
positive mood, optimising physical and mental performance
and preventing premature ageing,’ says Dr Cabot. Aim to
be in bed by 10pm so you can get at least seven hours of quality
sleep. ‘If you struggle with sleep, turn off technology at least
an hour before bed, avoid stimulants like caffeine and alcohol,
and relax in a warm bath with the aforementioned salts.
Drinking chamomile tea and taking magnesium supplements
will help too.’
7.
Embrace
Bentonite Clay
This unique clay swells when it is mixed with
water and is able to absorb toxins from the
skin. ‘It also refines the pores, heals blemishes,
promotes soft skin and is a natural exfoliant,’
says Dr Cabot. Apply it as a mask to the face
and body at least once a week.
8.
Enjoy daily
exercise
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While it’s not unique advice, it remains the
best tip for getting and staying in shape, and
enjoying a happy, healthy outlook on life.
‘Walking for 20-30 minutes each day improves
heart health, boosts immunity and enhances
your mood,’ advises Dr Cabot. ‘Incorporate
it into your daily routine – walk to the shops
rather than drive, or if you have a dog, take it
out every morning. If not, volunteer to walk the
dogs at your local animal shelter. Try yoga. It’s
not just a great workout that strengthens and
stretches the muscles, it relaxes the mind and
eases stress too.’

9.
STAY HYDRATED
The body is made up of around 70 per cent water. We lose
approximately two litres each day through sweat and other
bodily functions, so it’s important to replace it to keep skin clear,
hydrated, smooth and young looking, as well as to maintain a
healthy weight.
‘It’s recommended we drink around one and a half to two litres
of water each day,’ says Dr Cabot. ‘You can add lemon, lime,
strawberries or mint to give it extra fl avour, or even sip on tasty
herbal teas to get your intake. Some of the best teas include
peppermint, dandelion, ginger, chamomile and rooibos.’
10.
GET JUICING
Drinking freshly juiced vegetables and fruit imparts powerful
healing and rejuvenating benefi ts, helping improve mental and
physical health. ‘It can assist with allergies, digestive issues,
immune dysfunction, headaches, gallstones and liver and kidney
problems,’ says Dr Cabot. ‘They’re easily digested and ramp up
your daily vegetable intake.’
DR
15
CABOT’S
DAY CLEANSE
The new Dr Cabot 15-Day Cleanse is a
gentle but effective detox plan that will
help boost your energy levels, improve
your liver and gut function, and help
your liver burn fat, as well as improve
skin tone and texture from head to toe.
The three powder program and
delicious daily menu plan developed by
Dr Cabot and her team of experienced
naturopaths and nutritionists is aimed
at balancing your gut, improving
digestion and immune health, as well
as alkalising your body.
During the cleanse, the website
will offer you plenty of inspirational
advice and healthy hints, and can put
you in touch with Cabot Health’s
team at any time.
To make your cleanse even easier,
you have the option of getting these
meals freshly prepared and delivered
straight to your door.
All recipes are gluten and dairy-free
and created with fresh, free-range,
natural whole foods and ingredients.
Vegetarian and vegan options will
also be available. Priced at $99 for
the three powders and $318 for
meals and their delivery for 15 days
inclusive of all snacks and smoothies.
For more information visit
www.drcabotcleanse.com.
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About
DR SANDRA CABOT
With a medical career spanning more than four
decades, Dr Sandra Cabot is highly respected the
world over. Her passion has always been in holistic
medicine, marrying her knowledge and skills of
traditional medicine with nutrition, naturopathy
and Eastern medicines, and using these skills to
improve the life, health and wellness of patients
throughout Australia and around the world.
Dr Cabot has written 30 popular books on
different health topics and pioneered the detox and
cleanse paradigm with her 1996 publication The
Liver Cleansing Diet.
She is a pilot who uses her Beechcraft Baron
aircraft to do regular work for the Angel Flight
Charity, which provides free transport for patients
with severe disabilities in remote Australian areas.
Dr Cabot’s aircraft has completed nearly 200 fl ights
since January 2007 for the charity.
Dr Cabot has conducted international health
seminars and has been asked to lecture for
numerous health organisations including The
American Liver Foundation and the Annual
Hepatitis Symposium. She continues to maintain
active medical practices in Camden, Adelaide,
Canberra and Merimbula.
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Intermittent
Fasting
Benefits & Risks
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fasting is one of the most ancient
healing traditions but it has only
recently been accepted by the
scientific community. words by david hickie
FAQs
Medical News Today assessed the
most common FAQs for beginners
to fasting routines.
In recent years, various
intermittent fasting plans have
become popular with people
seeking to lose weight or improve
their health.
The most popular regimens
generally involve very low or no
calorie intake on certain days per
week, then eating normally on nonfasting
days.
Alternate Day
Fasting
Professor Krista Varady created the
Every-Other-Day Diet, based on
her groundbreaking research into
‘alternate-day modified fasting’ at the
University of Illinois in Chicago.
Proponents describe it as ‘the diet
that lets you eat all you want (half
the time) and keep the weight off!’
The plan involves alternate
‘fast’ and ‘feast’ days. Fasting days
consist of a single 500 calorie meal
at lunchtime. But then there is no
restriction on what, when or how
much is eaten on feasting days.
The two key attractions are:
• The promise that ‘you’ll lose
weight and improve your health
– while eating anything you want
and all you want, every other day’;
• Where most diets include a
daunting set of rules to be obeyed
– what you can eat and can’t eat,
how much you can and can’t eat,
when you can and can’t eat – here
there is only one rule: eat no more
than 500 calories on Diet Day,
eat anything you want and as
much as you want on Feast Day.
That’s it. No counting calories,
carbs, fat or protein. No avoiding
any particular food; all foods
are allowed. No complex meal
preparations and plans.
Two Days Per
Week Fasting
Developed by popular UK TV
medico Dr Michael Mosley, the Fast
Diet involves fasting for two days
per week. People maintain their
usual eating routines for the other
five days. Dr Mosley sums up: ‘If we
were to distil the Fast Diet into a
single soundbite, it would all come
down to 5:2. That’s five days of
normal eating, with little thought
to calorie control and a slice of pie
for pudding if that’s what you want.
Then, on the other two days, you
reduce your calorie intake to 500
calories for women and 600 calories
for men.’
Proponents claim that since you
are only fasting for two days of your
choice each week – and eating
normally on the other five days –
there is always something new and
tasty on the horizon. In short, it’s
easy to comply with a regime that
only asks you to restrict your calorie
intake occasionally. It ‘recalibrates
the diet equation, and stacks the
odds in your favour’.
Importantly, the plan is designed
as a ‘well-signposted path towards a
longer, healthier life’; weight
loss is ‘simply a happy adjunct to
all of that’.
Hence, according to Dr Mosley,
this eating plan can not only help
people lose weight, but offers an
array of other health benefits:
‘Studies of intermittent fasting
show that not only do people see
improvements in blood pressure and
their cholesterol levels, but also in
their insulin sensitivity.’
And how did he come up with
the recommendation that women
have 500 calories and men have 600
Can I still exercise?
In an interview with US magazine
The Atlantic, Professor Krista
Varady (creator of the Every-Other-
Day Diet) noted that for people
beginning her regimen, after the
first 10 days ‘their activity levels
were similar to people following a
traditional diet or an unrestricted
eating plan’.
It may also be most beneficial for
exercise sessions to end one hour
before mealtime.
Won’t I eat too much
on feast days?
According to Professor Varady,
people do eat more than their
estimated calorie needs on ‘feast’
days. However they do not eat
enough to make up the deficit from
fast days.
And other UK researchers (at
University Hospital in Manchester)
have reported that people
unintentionally eat less on nonfasting
days as well.
Will I be hungry on
fasting days?
Professor Varady reports that the
first 10 days on the Every-Other-Day
Diet are the most challenging.
Calorie-free beverages, such
as unsweetened tea, may help
offset hunger.
Do I still fast once I’m ready
to maintain my weight?
Some plans, such as the Every-
Other-Day Diet, also include a
weight maintenance phase, which
involves increasing the number of
calories consumed on fasting days
from 500 to 1,000.
Other plans recommend
decreasing the number of fasting
days each week.
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calories on a Fast Day?
Dr Mosley explains: ‘We used
the rule of thumb that women
need 2,000 calories and men
need 2,400 calories per day
and on a Fast Day you should
eat a quarter of a normal day’s
recommended calories.’
DAILY
INTERMITTENT
FASTING
Daily intermittent fasting limits
eating to a certain number of
hours each day. The 16:8 Diet is
an increasingly popular method,
which involves fasting for 16
hours per day, leaving an eighthour
window for eating.
There are various forms of
this plan, with the most popular
advocating that the ‘fasting’
phase should last through the
night and during the morning
hours. Ideally the ‘fast’ should
then be broken around midday,
with the last food for the
evening being consumed around
7pm or 8pm.
Alternately for those with
a personal preference for later
daily routines, the food window
may be between 2pm and 10pm.
PERIODIC
FASTING
Medical News Today has
reported on a study suggesting
periodic fasting – defi ned as
‘one day of water-only fasting a
week’ – may reduce the risk of
diabetes among people at high
risk for the condition.
Another study, conducted by Dr
Valter Longo at the University
of Southern California found
longer periods of fasting (two to
four days) may even ‘reboot’ the
immune system, clearing out old
immune cells and regenerating
new ones – a process they
say could protect against cell
damage caused by factors such
as ageing and chemotherapy.
POTENTIAL HEALTH
Benefits
A comprehensive survey by US
newsletter Medical News Today found
advocates of intermittent fasting ‘say
the following benefits can be achieved’:
Weight loss
Since the body is unable to draw its
energy from food during fasting, it dips
into glucose that is stored in the liver
and muscles. This begins around eight
hours after the last meal is consumed.
When the stored glucose has been used
up, the body then begins to burn fat as
a source of energy, which can result in
weight loss.
Reduce cholesterol
As well as aiding weight loss, Dr Razeen
Mahroof at the University of Oxford in
the UK explains the use of fat for energy
can help preserve muscle and reduce
cholesterol levels.
Regenerate immune cells
The study by Dr Longo noted above
suggests prolonged fasting may also be
effective for regenerating immune cells.
‘When you starve, the system tries to
save energy, and one of the things it can
do to save energy is to recycle a lot of
the immune cells that are not needed,
especially those that may be damaged,’
he explains.
In the study, published in the journal
Cell Stem Cell, his team found repeated
cycles of two to four days without food
over a six month period destroyed the
old and damaged immune cells in mice
and generated new ones.
What is more, the team found cancer
patients who fasted for three days
prior to chemotherapy were protected
against immune system damage
that can be caused by the treatment,
which they attribute to immune cell
regeneration.
‘The good news is that the body got
rid of the parts of the system that might
be damaged or old, the inefficient parts,
during the fasting,’ says Dr Longo.
‘Now, if you start with a system heavily
damaged by chemotherapy or ageing,
fasting cycles can generate, literally, a
new immune system.’
Longevity
Some researchers report years of animal
studies have shown a link between
restriction of calories, fewer diseases
and longer life. Scientists have studied
the mechanisms behind those benefits
and their translation to humans.
Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) is a
hormone linked to certain diseases that
affect lifespan, such as cancer and type
2 diabetes. Some experts report eating
increases IGF-1 production. Fasting may
be a way to decrease
IGF-1 levels, which could potentially
lower the risk of chronic diseases and
extend lifespan.
Cancer
Studies have reported that restricting
calories decreases IGF-1 levels, which
results in slower tumour development.
A very small study in people with
cancer found that fasting reduced some
of the side effects of chemotherapy,
including fatigue, nausea, vomiting
and diarrhoea.
Due to potential negative effects,
long-term calorie restriction is not
recommended for people with cancer.
Short-term calorie restriction, such as
intermittent fasting, may be an option
for this group of people.
Neurological diseases
Intermittent fasting may also impact
cognition. In a study of mice with genes
for Alzheimer’s disease, intermittent
fasting improved performance
on measures of cognitive decline
associated with ageing.
Blood sugar
Some studies have shown that
intermittent fasting improves insulin
sensitivity more than traditional diets,
but others have not found the same
advantage. Researchers have also
reported intermittent fasting and
traditional diets lead to comparable
decreases in haemoglobin A1c.
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POTENTIAL HEALTH
Risks
According to the UK’s National Health
Service, there are numerous health risks
associated with intermittent fasting.
People who fast commonly experience
dehydration, largely because their body is
not getting any fluid from food. If you are
used to having breakfast, lunch, dinner
and snacks in between, fasting periods
can be a major challenge. As such, fasting
can increase stress levels and disrupt
sleep. Dehydration, hunger or lack of
sleep during a fasting period can also
lead to headaches.
Fasting can also cause heartburn; lack of
food leads to a reduction in stomach acid,
which digests food and destroys bacteria.
But smelling food or even thinking about it
during fasting periods can trigger the brain
into telling the stomach to produce more
acid, leading to heartburn.
According to 5:2 Diet advocate
Dr Michael Mosley, intermittent fasting
is not recommended for people with the
following conditions:
• Being underweight
• Eating disorders
• Type 1 diabetes
• Type 2 diabetes that is controlled by
medication
• Pregnancy (or women breastfeeding)
• Recent surgery
• Mental heath conditions
• Fever or illness
• Conditions where Warfarin is prescribed
Negative feelings and behaviours
reported by Dr John Berardi in his
book Experiments with Intermittent
Fasting include:
• Changes in mood
• Extreme hunger
• Low energy
• Obsessive thoughts about food
• Binge eating behaviour
And Medical News Today noted people
interested in trying intermittent fasting
‘should consider whether or not it will
work with their lifestyle. Fasting stresses
the body, so it may not be beneficial for
people already dealing with significant
stressors’. CBM
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Fasting ‘easier than
traditional dieting’
US nutritionist Dr John Berardi
tried six different intermittent
fasting plans over six months and
published his results in the book
Experiments with Intermittent
Fasting.
Over those six months he:
• Dropped 20 pounds of weight
(from 190 pounds to 170
pounds);
• Reduced his body fat from 10
per cent to four per cent (while
maintaining most of his lean
muscle mass).
Importantly, he noted:
‘I accomplished the goals
I set for myself in a way that was
easier and less time consuming
than “traditional” dieting.’
Berardi summed up his four key
findings:
1. Trial fasting is a great way to
practice managing hunger.
‘This is an essential skill
for anyone who wants to get in
shape and stay healthy and fit.’
2. More regular fasting isn’t
objectively better for losing
body fat.
‘While my IF experiments
worked quite well, the
intermittent fasting approach
(bigger meals, less frequently)
didn’t produce better fat loss
than a more conventional diet
approach (smaller meals, more
frequently) might have.’
3. More regular fasting did
make it easier to maintain a
lower body fat percentage.
‘Intermittent fasting isn’t easy.
However, I did find that using
this approach made it easier
for me to maintain a low
body weight and a very low
body fat percentage vs more
conventional diets.’
4. Intermittent fasting can work,
but it’s not for everyone, nor
does it need to be.
‘In the end, IF is just one
approach, among many
effective ones, for improving
health, performance, and body
composition.’
Berardi says his results found
that ‘intermittent fasting can
be helpful for in-shape people
who want to really get lean
without following conventional
bodybuilding diets, or for
anyone who needs to learn the
difference between body hunger
and mental hunger.’
However he also explains that
successful nutrition plans,
‘whether they use smaller, more
frequent meals or larger, less
frequent meals all share a few
commonalities’.
These include:
• Controlling calories. When
calories are controlled,
progress is made. ‘Whether
you control them by eating
frequent small meals or
infrequent larger meals is
up to you.’
• Focusing on food quality.
Fresh, unprocessed, nutrientdense
food is a must,
regardless of which eating style
you adopt.
• Regular exercise. Exercise is a
critical part of the equation.
Berardi concludes: ‘Once those
three have been taken care of, it’s
a matter of personal preference
and lifestyle considerations.’
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DON’T
GET IN
A TIZZ
ABOUT
FRIZZ
Humidity is hair hell.
Ask a person with dead
straight tresses and
they’ll lament impossibly
lank locks. As For those
with waves, hang on for
the tsuNaMi! Tools, tips,
tricks and products to
the rescue. by maria leahy
Achieving just-so beach babe waves or, alternatively,
a cool, sleek mane while combatting Australian
sun, surf and sand conditions can be a bitch.
In technical terms, frizz is a result of humidity causing
hydrogen bonds to form between water molecules present
in the air and proteins in the hair.
Those with dry hair are even more susceptible to frizz
in humid conditions, as what frizzy hair really wants is
moisture. If you don’t give it the hydration it needs with
appropriate moisturising products and proper care, frizzy
hair will get its moisture from somewhere else – like the
air’s humidity.
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Beauty
WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE
Hydrating with the right products helps soothe and smooth stressed out hair. You’ll
need a good moisturising shampoo and conditioner, followed by styling products
specifically designed for taming wayward waves.
Stay clear of products with too much alcohol, as they will frizzle locks fast.
Instead, use a hydrating conditioner with keratin, protein and/or natural oils.
Natural oils are better than synthetic varieties because they are absorbed by the hair.
Protein-infused conditioners will manage frizz and create shine. Synthetic silicone
moisturisers, however, can lie on top of the hair, making it look dull or dirty.
LESS IS MORE
Resist the urge to overcompensate. Don’t overwash
frizzy hair – if you have product build-up
from nourishing shampoos and conditioners and/or
styling products, the first step is to remove it with
a clarifying shampoo. Excessive shampooing can
strip hair of its natural oils, which are great frizz
fighters. Lather frizzy hair three times a week tops.
For between-washing days, use a dry shampoo to
help keep oil at bay. You can also skip the shampoo
and just apply conditioner.
It’s not just us girls who suffer – men’s hair also
needs special attention in humid conditions.
Special shampoos for men are recommended as
guys tend to consider a ‘hair wash’ part of their
daily routine!
Keune Fortifying Shampoo,
$24.50
Keune Vital Nutrition
Shampoo, $23.95
OGX Anti-Gravity + Hydration
O2 Shampoo, $17.99
OGX Anti-Gravity + Hydration
O2 Conditioner, $17.99
Keune Premium Clay, $24.50
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Moroccan Oil
Restorative Hair
Mask, $51.95
Keune CARE Vital
Nutrition Mask,
$33.95
John Frieda Frizz
Ease Miraculous
Recovery Intensive
Masque, $16.99
VS Sassoon Smooth &
Wave, $199.95
EVY Professional
Pro-Style, $189
CAN’T HANDLE
THE HEAT?
If styling tools are your default tactic, err on the
side of caution. Use a treatment or heat-protective
product before drying and only use tried and true
brands. The VS Sassoon Smooth & Wave, $199.95,
draws hair into a ceramic styling chamber to ensure
frizz-free results, while the fl oating plates on the EVY
Professional Pro-Style iron, $189, have been infused
with advanced mineral technology to lock in moisture
during styling.
SHAKE IT UP
Do you wash your hair in the morning and leave it
to dry naturally? That could leave you at the mercy
of the elements. Why not try washing it at night
so that your hair isn’t still damp when you leave
for the day?
Also, try applying a little more product than
you normally would – sample a variety of anti-frizz
conditioners and styling products to see what your
hair best responds to – and try wrapping it in a clean
t-shirt or towel overnight. In the morning, you’ll
unwrap smoother locks.
TREAT YO’SELF
Give your hair some extra lovin’ with KEUNE’s
Miracle Elixir treatment. Applied in-salon following
a hair diagnosis, shampoo and scalp massage, an
ampoule of concentrated keratin is combined with
an enriching restorative mask to create a tailor made
experience that addresses your personal hair needs.
KEUNE’s potent formula can visibly reduce damage
by up to 80 per cent, leaving your locks smooth, soft
and revived. Use the CARE Miracle Elixir Keratin
Spray, $33.95, post-treatment to prolong the results.
Where to get it Head Offi ce,
Bondi Junction, NSW, Ph 02 9369 4605.
THE GOOD OILS
Hot oil treatments are simple to apply and infuse
frizzy hair with moisture and shine. Apply your oil
of choice to clean, towel-dried hair and cover with
a shower cap or plastic wrap. Heat by sitting in the
sun, applying a hot towel or using a blow dryer.
Then allow hair to cool to room temperature,
before rinsing with cool water. Hot oil treatments
can be done one to three times per month on frizzy
hair depending upon need.
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DON’T BRUSH UP THE
WRONG WAY
Incorrect brushing (and brushes) can disrupt the hair’s
cuticle, as well as stretch the hair and cause breakage.
After washing, a better idea is to towel-dry and brush,
comb or finger-comb hair while it’s still wet. Then, add a
small amount of moisturising conditioner or your favourite
anti-frizz product. Finger combing with wet fingers can
help tame frizz and de-tangle.
If you use a round brush while blow drying to straighten
or smooth frizzy hair, use a medium round brush if you
have mid-length to long hair, and a small round brush if
you have shorter hair. If you use a flat brush to straighten
your frizzy hair while blow drying, be sure to use a natural
boar-bristle brush. It can help carry your scalp’s natural oil
down to the ends. This can moisturise the entire hair shaft
and reduce the oil build-up at the scalp.
FINISHING TOUCHES
To hang on to the lovely smooth ‘n shine you’ve
worked so hard to achieve, use a gloss or gel to finish
the look. Rub a small amount between your palms and
fingers and smooth it over frizz. Maintain results by
spritzing on a light hairspray. CBM
Frizz Ease Heat Defeat
Protecting Spray, $16.99
Keune Miracle Elixir
Keratin Spray, $33.95
Moroccan Oil
Frizz Control, $50.95
Moroccan Oil Hydrating
Styling Cream, $47.50
Maui Moisture Curl Quench +
Coconut Oil Curl Milk, $19.99
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Beauty
at
Spa
home
by maria leahy
Despite our laid-back reputation, more Australians are
now suffering the effects of stress than ever before.
And even though they have the world at their
fingertips, millennials have been described as the ‘most
anxious generation in history’.
With hectic schedules, financial obligations and busy
social calendars to attend to, it is vital that we find time to
unwind. But while retreating to a luxury spa might be out
of reach, 30 minutes in the tub is totally attainable.
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5.
7.
1.
2.
3.
6.
4.
9.
FACEPUT YOUR
BEST FACE
FIRST
If the term ‘day spa’ evokes
any image, it’s one of a robe,
head towel and facemask!
Whether you’re in the tub
or chilling in your favourite
spot, applying a face or sheet
mask can be a great way to
tackle troublesome skin. When
choosing a facemask, look at its
active ingredients, consider its
texture and, most importantly,
go for one that addresses your
personal skin concerns.
11.
13.
8.
10.
14.
12.
WE RECOMMEND
1. DNA Renewal Restoring
Mask, $89, 2. Cosmedix Detox
Activated Charcoal Mask,
$84.70, 3. Sisley Eye Contour
Mask, $160, 4. TEOXANE RHA
hydrogel mask, $110, 5. Aspect
Gold Hydrating Mask, $59,
6. Dermalogica Multivitamin
Power Recovery Masque,
$75.50, 7. Medik8 Ultimate
Recovery Bio-Cellulose Mask,
$89, 8. mesoestetic hydravital
face mask, $78, 9. Image
Skincare I MASK Biomolecular
Sheet Mask, $20, 10. June
Jacobs Cranberry Pomegranate
Moisture Masque, $87, 11.
Ella Baché Intensive Extreme
Regeneration Mask, $78, 12.
Synergie Skin Detox Antiox,
$69, 13. Pure Elements
Lavender Softening Mask,
$33.50, 14. Peter Thomas
Roth Irish Moor Mud Purifying
Black Mask, $80.

Be body
beautiful
Beauty
1.
2.
o
d
y
Baths don’t have to be boring!
Use your soakage time to get
smoother skin with a grainy
scrub or to detoxify the body
with luxury salts. Hair masks are
another great way of boosting
your appearance while you
relax. After your bath, wrap
yourself in a warm towel before
generously applying your
favourite lotion or oil. Heaven.
We recommend
1. Frank Body Cacao Coffee
Scrub, $18.95, 2. Dr Teal’s
Restore & Replenish with Pink
Himalayan, $19.99, 3. This
Works Deep Sleep Bath Soak,
$55, 4. Arbonne Rescue &
Renew Detox Bath Soak, $38, 5.
Salt by Hendrix Bath to Body
Oil in Mandarin + Camellia,
$39.95, 6. MOR Marshmallow
Body Cream, $39.95, 7. ATUA
LoobyLou Tahiti Bath Salts,
$29.95, 8. Pure Fiji Coconut
Sugar Rub Coconut Lime
Blossom, $49.95.
6.
4. 5.
7.
3.
8.
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Breathe easy
No spa day is complete without some
relaxing scents. While essential oil
diffusers are rising in popularity, lighting
a candle remains an easy way of bringing
atmosphere to a room.
We recommend
1. MOR Emporium Classics
Blood Orange Fragrant
Candle $49.95, 2. Sunescape
Triple Scented Soy Blend
Candle in Tahitian Twist, $36, 3.
Palm Beach Collection Vintage
Gardenia Standard Soy Candle,
$39.95, 4. Jo Malone London
Velvet Rose & Oud Home Candle,
$120, 5. Bordeaux Triple Scented
Soy Candle in Bali, $35, 6. Wilds Soy
Candle in Sea Salt + Lily, $29.95.
2.
1.
3.
Embrace
the rainbow
Bring your tub to life with a
colourful bath bomb from Lush.
These cruelty-free products come in
a wide variety of shades, scents and
styles, with some even containing
glitter! Try Cheer Up Buttercup for
uplifting hints of lime or Twilight for
a calming dose of lavender.
4.
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Hidden gem
Escape reality anywhere, anytime
with Salt Scent Organic Perfume
Oil, $24.95. This handbag ready
product comes in three enticing
scents, each of which is brimming
with organic essential oils. Roll
Goddess Glow on your wrist for
a touch of Neroli and Rose Otto
or try Luxe Bohemia for a Sweet
Orange and Vetiver fragrance.
5. 6.
Quick fix
Bring a sense of harmony
to your day with Jurlique’s
Calming Blend Aromatherapy
Mist, $35. Spritz on the face,
body or around the home
for a lavender and grapefruit
infused wellbeing boost.
Phone free zone
From emails to Instagram, phones are
making it impossible for us to unwind.
Thankfully, Swedish stationary sensation
kikki.K has the perfect solution. Dressed with
the adage ‘offline is the new luxury’, the
Phone Box, $19.95, will keep your favourite
device out of sight until you’re ready to
return to reality.
Beauty
Switching
off
Taking time out may be
necessary, but that doesn’t
mean it’s always easy. If you
find unwinding difficult, try
these calming activities to
keep your mind in the now.
1.
Start that book you’ve been
meaning to read or get lost
in an old fave. Need a rec?
Try Melissa Ambrosini’s Open
Wide, $29.99.
2.
Pop on a chill Spotify playlist
or a guided meditation.
3.
Sip on your favourite herbal
tea. We love Tea Tonic’s
Peppermint, $8.95.
4.
Get creative with an adult
colouring book.
5.
Recognise the good in your
life by filling a page in your
gratitude journal.
References:
https://wayahead.org.au/stress-and-australians/
https://www.vogue.com.au/beauty/wellbeing/whymillennials-are-the-most-anxious-generation-in-history/
news-story/755e7b197bdb20c42b1c11d7f48525cd?
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Enhancement
The world of
non-surgical fat
reduction and
body shaping
is continually
advancing.
here’s the skinny
on the latest
technology for
reducing excess
baggage.
Spot fat reduction was once the missing link
in achieving your ideal shape. Even if you
were a healthy weight, you could still be
plagued by stubborn fat pockets, resistant to the
efforts of diet and exercise. Fat would only be
lost proportionately with the rest of the body, so
‘trouble spots’ remained an issue.
In the past, the only option was surgical
intervention, such as liposuction, which many
people are daunted by due to its invasive nature,
cost and required downtime. But over the past
decade, non-surgical body contouring procedures
harnessing a variety of energy sources have
made spot reduction a welcome reality. These
treatments can be performed quickly and with
relative ease in a salon, spa or clinic. They require
little to no downtime, have few risks or side
effects, and generally cause minimal discomfort.
Yes, they will work without diet or exercise, but
you can greatly enhance and maintain the results
achieved by improving your approach to both.
Drinking sufficient water is extremely important
when aiding the elimination of fat cells destroyed
during these treatments.
To be a good candidate, you should be at or
near your ideal body weight, eat well and exercise
regularly, but still have stubborn fat that doesn’t
respond to a healthy lifestyle. It is important
to have realistic expectations about what the
procedure can achieve and not rely on it as a
weight loss treatment.
Here we examine some of the top non-surgical
body contouring procedures on the market,
according to the energy sources involved.

RF fat reduction
and body
contouring
is a versatile
procedure that
can be used
on most parts of
the body
RADIOFREQUENCY
Radiofrequency (RF) delivers sound
wave energy to areas of unwanted
fat by driving controlled heat deep
into the cells to cause mechanical
disruption and subsequently destroy
them. This commences apoptosis –
the breakdown and removal of intra
cellular waste over a period or weeks
or months through the body’s natural
elimination process.
Unlike some procedures that
primarily affect the most superficial
layers of the skin, the resulting heat
of RF works mainly on the skin’s
deepest layer, the dermis, without
affecting the upper layers, such as
the epidermis. As heat is a stimulant
that promotes the contraction of
underlying tissues, soft tissues found
within the target area of the body
compress, realign and produce new
collagen and elastin. As well as
destroying unwanted fat, RF may
help sculpt and tighten treated tissues
into a more youthful, smoother and
elastic surface.
RF fat reduction and body
contouring is a versatile procedure
that can be used on most parts of
the body, from large areas like the
abdomen to very small sections like
the chin. However, the tummy, hips
and thighs are the most sought after
areas for treatment. enCurve by
Lutronic uses a special frequency
of 27.12MHz to selectively target
and heat fat cells to an optimal
temperature, leading to the cells’
death. The body’s natural removal
process then takes over, permanently
removing the detritus. This results
in a sleeker body contour in the
treatment area.
enCurve is touted to be a more
gentle and comfortable way to reduce
fat cells, virtually melting away fat
rather than blasting it. Results
can be observed after a single
session, although a series of
treatments is usually recommended
for significant results.
The truSculpt 3D system by
Cutera uses a premier conductive
RF delivery method to achieve
selective and effective disruption of
the subcutaneous adipose tissue while
maintaining comfortable surface
temperatures.
BodyFX, on the InMode platform
and distributed by High Tech
Medical, offers third generation
body contouring with apoptosis,
skin contraction and cellulite
improvements. It is a unique, dualaction
RF device that combines
tissue heating with electroporation
(a technique in which an electrical
field is applied to cells in order to
increase the permeability of the cell
membrane) for precise and optimal
heating of the skin for reduction,
contraction and body shaping.
Negative pressure massage applies
gentle vacuum pressure, allowing for
maximal depth treatment. Clinical
studies have been conducted with
histologies showing volume reduction
and contraction.
COMBINATION
TREATMENT
Dalyance, distributed by Cryomed,
is an integrated cosmetic solution
that combines RF and low frequency
ultrasound cavitation technologies
for body contouring – and also can be
used for facial rejuvenation. It offers
body contouring in three phases:
drainage, reduction and firming.
LASER
What if you could lose 24 per cent of
fat off your abdomen in 25 minutes?
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Enhancement
You’d probably think it was a
fairytale. Well, this time dreams just
might come true.
Cynosure, a leader in energy based
aesthetic solutions spanning 120
countries, offers SculpSure, a noninvasive
1060nm hyperthermic diode
laser to permanently reduce unwanted
fat. It is the world’s first FDA-cleared
laser treatment for non-invasive
lipolysis of the flanks (love handles)
and abdomen. It is also being used to
target fat on the upper arms, thighs
and knees, with effective results.
Cynosure has now expanded
indications for its advanced noninvasive
body contouring technology
with the launch of SculpSure
Submental; FDA-cleared to
reduce chin fat in patients with
a body mass index (BMI) up to
43. In recent clinical trials * ,
patients received two 25 minute
SculpSure Submental treatments six
weeks apart with an almost unheard
of 100 per cent satisfaction rate
among those patients.
With SculpSure there is no
downtime or post-treatment
discomfort and it offers shorter
treatment times and measurable
results. In clinically tested multi-site
trials with more than 100 patients,
a 24 per cent reduction in stubborn
fat was seen in the treated area, with
a patient satisfaction rate greater
than 90 per cent. Using patented
technology, the laser raises adipose
temperature to between 42˚C and
47˚C, disrupting subcutaneous
fat cells with no damage to the
surrounding tissue. The 1060nm
does not require anaesthesia and can
treat multiple areas simultaneously
in just 25 minutes, making it a
true ‘lunchtime procedure’. The
device has four versatile nonsuction
applicators and can treat
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It’s a
wrap!
The International Body Wrap –
which harnesses Dead Sea clay
particles – involves wrapping
the body from head to toe with
special bandages that have been
soaked in an all-natural solution.
When hydrated, the clay solution
expands and, like a giant poultice,
draws out toxins and impurities
from the body while cleansing skin
to leave it feeling softer and more
smooth.
As well as being able to absorb
many times its own weight in body
toxins, it leaves the skin and soft
fatty tissues compressed.
After an hour, the wrap is removed
and claims to reveal softer, firmer
and more toned skin and a
reduction of body circumference
of up to15cm.
You will then be wrapped head
to toe with bandages soaked in
Dead Sea clay and a vinyl suit is
worn for warmth and comfort.
Your new svelte shape should last
at least 30 days – and up to 12
months if you maintain a healthy
lifestyle.
Around 60cm can be lost from
the body’s circumference over a
course of three treatments.
numerous areas at once, as well as
both pinchable and non-pinchable
areas of fat, offering versatile and
customisable treatments for each
patient and not just a ‘one-size fits
all’ approach. Importantly, SculpSure
does not damage dermal tissue, so it
can be used on all skin types.
In addition to disrupting
subcutaneous fat cells, the heating
energy of the diode laser can also
promote the production of collagen
and elastin to help the treated area
look firmer and younger. For the
best outcome, three to four
treatments are recommended six to
12 weeks apart, but results can be
seen after just one treatment. Optimal
results from each treatment can be
seen at around six weeks.
ULTRASOUND
Ultrasonic fat cavitation is based on
low-frequency ultrasound, delivering
an energy signature through the skin
that heats and vibrates the layer of
fat cells below the skin’s surface to
disrupt them. The ultrasound field
creates bubbles in the subcutaneous
fat that gradually grow and implode
at a certain size, as the membranes
of fat cells do not have the structural
capacity to withstand the vibration.
However, vascular, nervous and
muscular tissue is spared.
The result is a reduction in the
circumference of the treated area due
to the cutback in fat thickness. It
simultaneously works to enhance the
skin’s surface (initially constricting
connective tissue and then promoting
collagenesis) while decreasing fatty
deposits. Fat is released in the form of
triglycerides that are then processed
through the liver and eliminated from
the body naturally.
Scizer uses MFU technology
(Macro Focused Ultrasound) to
help eliminate stubborn fat deposits
around the waist without surgery.
Sensations experienced by patients
from different forms of MFU
treatment tend to vary, however with
the contact cooling technology of the
Scizer, any discomfort is substantially
reduced due to the numbing effect
the hand piece provides on the
treatment area. Treatments can take
as little as 20 minutes, but vary based
on the treatment area and what is
comfortable for the patient.
The Scizer treatment is
recommended for all candidates who
have stubborn fat on their abdominal
region and are looking for methods
of treatment other than undergoing
surgery, which requires anesthesia and
incisions. As long as you have a fat
layer of more than 2.5cm, you are a
suitable candidate.
Scizer applies ultrasound energy
13mm under the surface of the
skin, melting the fat deposits in
the subcutaneous fat layer at heat
levels of 65°C. Temporary redness,
mild bruising, minimal discomfort
and swelling may occur. All of these
symptoms are resolved within one or
two days of treatment.
The manipulation of the adipocytes
reduces the fat cell count in the
targeted region. Scizer yields results
immediately after treatment and
further improvements gradually
appear over a four to 12 week period.
CRYOLIPOLYSIS
One of the biggest breakthroughs
in non-surgical body contouring
was reportedly inspired by the
observations of Harvard University
Medical School researchers in the
early 2000s that babies given ice
blocks to suck on to ease teething
pain over a prolonged period lost fat
in their cheeks. This sparked years of
research into the role freezing plays in
the destruction of fat cells.
It was found that, under carefully
controlled conditions, subcutaneous
fat cells are more vulnerable to the
effects of cold than the surrounding
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BODY
SCULPTING
EXPERTS
•Liposuction • SculpSure
Since 1991 Dr Nair and her team at
Ashbrooke Surry Hills have developed an
industry wide reputation for a responsible
and measured approach to cosmetic
surgery resulting in impressive results.
NOW’S THE TIME TO GET BACK IN SHAPE
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Enhancement
under carefully
controlled
conditions,
subcutaneous
fat cells are more
vulnerable
to the effects of
cold than
the surrounding
tissue
tissue. Further, once a certain level
of cooling is achieved, a natural
‘cascade’ of fat destruction known
as selective cryolipolysis begins. The
body goes on to expel the destroyed
fat cells through natural excretion
over a two to four month period.
In both clinical and pre-clinical
trials, CLATUU, distributed
in Australia by Cryomed, has
demonstrated its efficacy in
eliminating stubborn fat. It works
by gently drawing fatty areas into
patented 360˚ applicators, targeting
and freezing fat cells through a
process called Cool-Assisted Lipolysis.
These fat cells gradually die and are
eliminated from the body in the
following weeks and months without
affecting the surrounding tissue.
CLAATU’s DualSculpt hand
piece system means practitioners
have the ability to treat two sites at
once, thus cutting treatment time
in half. A gradual cooling sensation
is felt, similar to placing the area in
iced water, but this subsides as the
body gets used to the change. The
initial suction may be uncomfortable
depending on the laxity of the skin,
but any discomfort usually subsides
about 10 minutes into treatment.
A typical treatment takes 60
minutes and most patients find it
very tolerable (more of a tingling,
numbing sensation). There is no
downtime and you can return to your
usual activities immediately.
Results gradually occur in the
ensuing weeks and months after
treatment, as the body naturally
eliminates the destroyed fat through
the body’s lymphatic system. Visible,
measurable results can be seen
from just one treatment, however a
series of sessions will yield the most
dramatic fat-busting.
Also distributed by Cryomed,
European-manufactured Cooltech
is a premium fat-freezing technology
studied in numerous clinical trials
with certified clinical predictabilty. Its
six applicators are fashioned to adapt
to any area of the body, offering a
total body contouring treatment.
Cooltech works by gently drawing
fatty skin into applicators before
cooling the area to the desired
treatment temperature. The different
hand pieces are adapted for areas of
curved contours like the back, waist
and sub-buttocks, broad areas such as
the flanks, love handles and calves,
and for fat folds small and large,
from the abdomen and back to the
arms, knees and under the chin.The
procedure targets and cools fat cells
to temperatures that trigger fat cell
apoptosis and elimination without
affecting any of the other surrounding
tissue. All the hand pieces work at a
temperature between 3°C and -8°C.
This temperature range is required to
treat fat folds of various thicknesses.
After one treatment patients can
expect to see a 20-30 per cent fat
reduction in the treated area. Results
can first be seen in eight to 12 weeks.
Now available in more than 40
countries, over one million Cooltech
treatments have been performed
worldwide. Numerous clinical studies
have demonstrated its effectiveness,
along with very high satisfaction
levels across a wide variety of
patients. The lower abdomen/
stomach is the most highly requested
area for treatment, and other areas
that have proven popular are love
handles/flanks and the pockets of fat
beneath the bra line that concern so
many women.
During a CoolSculpting treatment
(distributed in Australia by Lumenis),
unwanted fat is sucked between
two cooling plates. This vacuumlike
suction draws the area into the
applicator head so that the cool
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to eight weeks apart, although some
people see excellent results after just
one treatment.
temperature is delivered directly
to the underlying fat cells. The
destroyed fat cells are then naturally
metabolised by the body.
Though you may feel intense
cold initially, this feeling usually
subsides as the area numbs. You
may also feel some pulling, tugging
and mild pinching.CoolSculpting’s
CoolAdvantage applicator increases
direct contact with the area being
treated and lowers the temperature.
This means treatments take as little
as 35 minutes. CoolSculpting can be
used to treat the tummy, love handles
and flanks, to name a few areas and
fat reduction of between 20 and 25
per cent in the treated areas is typical.
Another breakthrough in the
technology was the development
of the CoolMini applicator,
specifically designed to target smaller
areas of fat accumulation, such as a
double chin. Up to 20 per cent fat
reduction in the area can be achieved
in one to two treatments.
For the body, generally two or three
sessions are required, performed six
ENDERMOLOGIE
The working principle of LPG
CELLU M6 Alliance (released in
Australia in 2017 by France Medical)
lies in a mechanical mobilisation
of skin tissue and fasciae called
endermologie, whose results have
been proven in 145 scientific studies
over the past 30 years.
Manual massage strokes are
reproduced and optimised by the
new patented treatment head’s
combination of motorised flap and
roller with sequential suction, which
work together to thoroughly stimulate
and mobilise tissue to, among other
things, release fat, smooth cellulite
and firm the skin.
The modality claims to be the only
100 per cent natural, non-invasive,
non-aggressive mechanical skin
stimulation technique that reactivates
cell processes. The Alliance body
treatment head makes it possible
to target and slim specific areas
resistant to diet and exercise (arms,
back, stomach, waist, thighs) while
precisely adapting to the needs of
each skin type. CBM
*Cynosure Submental Clinical Trial,
September 2017, Dr Bruce Katz, Dr
Lawrence Bass and Dr Roy Geronemus.
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Technology
for full body
contouring
that works!
Over indulged this past few months?
Now is the time to get back in shape.
Call us to find out how easy it
is with cooltech ® body shaping.
02 9948 1775
5/67 Wanganella St, Balgowlah
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LIPOSUCTION – IN THE
RIGHT HANDS – CAN
BE AN EXCELLENT
OPTION FOR REDUCING
DEPOSITS OF EXCESS
FAT AND SIGNIFICANTLY
IMPROVING BODY
CONTOURS ACROSS
SEVERAL AREAS IN JUST
ONE TREATMENT.
WORDS BY JENNI GILBERT
Non-surgical fat reduction and sculpting
can be a good fi t if you are already
at your ideal weight, have good skin
elasticity and want to target smaller, stubborn
trouble spots. Treatments typically do not
require incisions or anesthesia, have few side
effects and require little to no downtime.
Unfortunately, results will not be as dramatic
as with more intrusive procedures, and multiple
treatments may be necessary to achieve the
desired effect.
While more invasive and requiring downtime,
liposuction remains a popular means of reducing
deposits of excess fat and improving bodily
contours, with just one treatment producing
permanent results.
During liposuction the doctor carefully and
precisely suctions excess fat through a fi ne
instrument called a cannula. It is particularly
effective at removing fat from the legs, abdomen,
back, arms, face and neck.
The vast majority of liposuction patients
aren’t looking to surgery as a solution for
weight loss. They’ve already worked hard on
their fi gure, are sensible with their diet and are
considering liposuction as a way of reducing
stubborn areas of fat.
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POWER TO IT
Power-assisted liposuction uses
energy such as radiofrequency
(RF), ultrasound or laser to liquify
fat before it is removed, making
it easier to vacuum out via
liposuction. It can help increase
skin contracture, while also
stimulating the production of
collagen and elastin. This results in
firmer, tighter, smoother skin.
‘There are several energy devices
that use either laser light energy,
ultrasound energy or RF, which can
be applied during the liposuction
procedure to help tighten skin for
a smoother post-procedure result,’
Dr Flynn explains.
The BodyTite system is one such
technology offered by Dr Flynn; a
device that helps destroy fat and
provide skin tightening at the same
time. It utilises computer-controlled
radiofrequency-assisted lipolysis
(RFAL) to produce 3D dermal
and sub-dermal contraction.
RF energy is delivered from the
liposuction cannula tip, causing the
‘Pockets of fat in the mid-abdomen
are often genetic and can be difficult
to address; this is a popular treatment
area for liposuction,’ says Queensland
cosmetic surgeon Dr John Flynn,
from Cosmedic & Skin Clinic in
Southport. ‘Younger women with
a slender figure also commonly use
liposuction to address heavy pockets
of fat on the outer thighs – also
referred to as saddle bags. The back of
the arms and neck are also common
treatment sites.’
There are different layers of fat
beneath the skin and optimising fat
reduction at each level is important
simultaneous melting and removal
of fat, but also controlled heating
of the skin.
BodyTite uses both internal and
skin surface temperature sensors
to minimise the risk of burns; the
energy is instantly turned off by
the computer when the desired
temperature is attained. Heat, in
the form of RF, is introduced to
the targeted tissue in a minimally
invasive manner, leaving nearundetectable
scars.
BodyTite can be used as a
standalone treatment or to
complement traditional surgical
liposuction for superior body
contouring results. The procedure
involves an internal probe that uses
intense RF to help melt fat while
strengthening the fibrous septae
(that give the skin more tone)
and an external probe that allows
for additional skin tightening.
Definitive results are seen within a
few months.
to achieving the best results. ‘In
many areas of the body – for example,
the abdomen – there is a superficial
layer of fat, then a fascia which is
smooth, and then a deeper layer of
fat under the fascia,’ says Dr Flynn.
‘The majority of the volume should
be taken from the deeper layer of fat.
It is important to suction the more
superficial fat very minimally, as
it can lead to uneven results postprocedure.’
Liposuction is performed as day
surgery either under anaesthetic
with the patient asleep or with local
anaesthetic using the tumescent
technique where the patient is awake.
Generally, the target area is infiltrated
with a tumescent fluid containing
local anaesthetic and a vasoconstrictor
which reduces bleeding
and bruising, before small cannulas
are used to vacuum out the fatty
tissue. Alternatively, a syringe can be
used to withdraw the fat.
According to Dr Flynn, the
liposuction procedure has evolved
immensely over the years. ‘In
experienced hands, the procedure
is far more gentle and comfortable
than ever before,’ he says. ‘Downtime
is minimised (usually two or three
days), which makes a great difference
for people who lead busy lives.
Liposuction allows me to treat more
areas in a reasonable period of time
and we can be judicious on how much
fat we remove. In my opinion, it is
the ultimate body shaping treatment.’
WHEN ENOUGH IS
ENOUGH
Overdoing fat removal can be just
as counterproductive to a patient’s
goals as leaving it in place. ‘You
have to remember, fat is a source of
nourishment and helps plump the
skin out for smoothness,’ Dr Flynn
explains. ‘With too little fat, the skin
looks crepey and old; with too much
fat, the skin appears dimpled and
uneven. Liposuction is about creating
a balance between the smoothness
of the skin, shapely contours and a
reduction in volume.’
THE DAYS (AND
WEEKS) AFTER
Because liposuction creates a trauma
in the treatment area, patients
can expect to experience soreness,
bruising and swelling for up to 10
days post-surgery. It’s also common
to feel some numbness in the treated
areas, although this should go away
in the first few weeks. It’s important
to remember that all liposuction is
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surgery and requires diligent postoperative
care. You’ll usually wear a
compression garment for about three
weeks to help aid skin retraction and
healing, but can typically return to
work after three to five days.
Results are visible after the
swelling goes down and the treated
area heals. A trimmer looking, more
proportionate and shapely form can
be seen from around three to four
months after all swelling subsides,
although the final result may not be
seen for six months. Generally, it
takes longer to see optimal results
from non-invasive methods of fat
reduction.
While neither liposuction or
non-surgical body contouring
treatments are a substitute for a
healthy diet and exercise, liposuction
does offer more dramatic and longerlasting
results, in addition to some
skin shrinkage. A healthy approach
to weight maintenance is essential
following the liposuction procedure.
The fat cells that are left behind can
still grow bigger and store fat, but the
treated area will put on less weight
than the adjacent non-treated areas.
‘Eating right, exercising,
minimising drinking and avoiding
smoking can assist in skin retraction
following liposuction and ensure the
results last and skin stays even for
the long-term,’ Dr Flynn explains.
‘It is important for patients to
understand the underlying concepts
of liposuction, and the techniques
involved to create a balanced and
sustainable result. Liposuction is a
genuine medical procedure, with
associated risks and long-term
consequences – for this reason,
it is essential patients are well
educated about the surgery and have
realistic expectations going into the
procedure.’ CBM
FAST
FACTS
Liposuction became popular in the
1980s and has remained one of the
most popular cosmetic procedures for
many years.
Although there is no definitive data
about cosmetic surgery trends in
Australia, we typically follow American
statistics to provide an insight into
emerging and changing trends on our
own shores.
Indeed, stats from the American
Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
reveal liposuction is the most
commonly performed cosmetic
surgery in the US (the second is breast
augmentation) and is the only surgical
procedure with a spot in the top 10
cosmetic procedures overall (surgical
and non-surgical).
But, just like any form of cosmetic
enhancement, liposuction is no
panacea. It’s important to remember
the risks of surgery and that
liposuction is not a way of losing
masses of weight or a cure for obesity.
FOR
MORE
INFO
Dr John Flynn
Cosmedic & Skin Clinic,
Southport, Qld
Ph 1300 88 13 88
www.cosmedic.com.au
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Thinking
about
liposuction?
DR SAROJINI NAIR FROM ASHBROOKE
COSMETIC SURGERY TALKS US THROUGH
THE ORIGINAL – AND #1 – FAT-BUSTING
PROCEDURE. WORDS BY AIMEE RODRIGUES
Did you know liposuction
is consistently the most
commonly performed
cosmetic surgery around the
world? It’s for good reason. No
other procedure can give you the
immediate and permanent dramatic
body sculpting and fat reduction
results of liposuction.
‘For the right candidate,
liposculpture can be life-changing,’
says cosmetic surgeon Dr Sarojini
Nair from Ashbrooke Cosmetic
Surgery in Sydney’s Surry Hills. ‘It
can successfully reshape different
areas of the body to sculpt and fl atten
and create beautiful curves, as well
as remove deposits of fat that are
impervious to diet and exercise.’
With liposculpture, fat can be
transferred to any part of the body
such as the buttocks, which is
becoming increasingly popular.
Liposculpture is also used to treat
gynaecomastia, a common medical
condition in which the male breasts
are abnormally enlarged.
‘Just about everyone wants to
lose stubborn pockets of fat, and
liposculpture provides virtually
immediate results, eliminating
unwanted body fat to help create the
ideal silhouette for each patient,’ says
Dr Nair. ‘Clothes may fi t better and
more aesthetic body proportions can
be restored.’
Liposculpture helps to improve
more than just your appearance; it
can also enhance confi dence and
self-esteem and kick start a healthier
way of living.
LIPO WHAT?
Liposuction has come a long
way since its initial rise to
popularity some 40 years ago,
and the term ‘liposculpture’ is
now commonly used to refl ect
the modern procedure’s emphasis
on body contouring and
sculpting results, rather than
the blanket fat removal of
traditional liposuction.
‘Liposculpture is a more refi ned
method of removing body fat than
liposuction,’ says Dr Nair. ‘The
instruments used are smaller and
the procedure is gentler, allowing
for detailed body contouring that
facilitates fi nessed results.’
Dr Nair performs liposculpture
under local anaesthetic using a
tumescent anaesthesia, which
allows for a gentle yet highly detailed
body contouring effect. Patients
report minimal discomfort, but a
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sedative may be offered for enhanced
patient comfort.
Liposuction is performed at
the fully licenced and accredited
Surry Hills Day Hospital, which
is located on the same floor as the
Ashbrooke Clinic.
Leading the way
in liposuction
Since 1991, Dr Nair and her team
at Ashbrooke have developed
an industry-wide reputation for a
responsible and measured approach
to cosmetic surgery.
Dr Nair is a widely respected
surgeon and especially well known
for being the first female surgeon
to practice liposuction surgery in
Australia. She has worked with
before
before
before
thousands of patients, both male and
female, ensuring they receive the
most appropriate treatment tailored
to their needs and wishes.
‘We pride ourselves on giving the
patient the very best service, talking
through each aspect of surgery in a
caring and detailed way to ensure
safe, effective and aesthetically
pleasing results,’ she says.
A fully accredited practice,
you can trust your cosmetic
enhancement to Ashbrooke,
knowing that each treatment is
approved, ethical and carried out
by surgeons who are continually
expanding their expertise to offer
their patients the most sophisticated
and cutting edge treatments
available. CBM
after
after
after
Enhancement
Sculpsure
the non-surgical
alternative
Interested in fat reduction but
not a candidate for liposculpture?
Listen up! Ashbrooke Cosmetic
Surgery also offers Sculpsure, the
world’s first FDA-cleared laser
treatment for non-invasive fat
reduction of the abdomen.
While liposculpture is still
your best bet for larger scale fat
reduction, Sculpsure is perfect
for small, localised fat deposits
such as the love handles and
muffin top.
During the procedure a
laser beam targets, heats and
consequently destroys targeted
fat cells, killing up to 24 per cent
of fat cells in the area.
Results can be seen after six
weeks or so as your body naturally
metabolises the destroyed
fat. A series of treatments is
recommended for optimum
outcomes, but even one session
can yield impressive centimetreshrinking
results.
Like liposculpture, results are
permanent if you follow a healthy
lifestyle and stay within your
weight range.
The best bit about Sculpsure?
It’s performed in just 25 minutes,
with no downtime, no needles and
no surgery. Never has there been
an easier way to say goodbye to
stubborn fat!
WHERE
TO GET IT
Ashbrooke Cosmetic Surgery
573 Crown Street,
Surry Hills, NSW
Ph 02 9310 4100
www.ashbrookesh.com.au
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BE THE
Best
of you
VERSION
VISION PERSONAL
TRAINING HAS
TRANSFORMED MORE
THAN 50,000 LIVES. WILL
YOURS BE NEXT? WORDS
BY AIMEE RODRIGUES
Are you ready to reclaim the
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Look no further than your local
Vision Personal Training studio,
which offers weight loss or a
money-back guarantee.
Equipped with some of Australia’s
leading experts in fi tness, health and
weight reduction techniques, Vision
PT is unlike any other fi tness studio.
It offers a different approach to fi tness
and weight loss by placing equal
emphasis on diet, exercise, psychology
and education, ensuring you lose
weight and tone up in a healthy way
that is easy to achieve and maintain.
Vision Personal Training was
started by leading fi tness experts
who knew how diffi cult it was to
provide truly personal service at a
large commercial gym. They had
an idea for a small friendly studio
environment where likeminded
people would train and help
motivate one another, backed by
scientifi cally proven exercise and
nutrition programs.
This vision came to life with
the opening of the fi rst studio in
Caringbah, Sydney in 2001, providing
a fun and welcoming concept gym
with a holistic approach to exercise
and weight loss. Since then, the
franchise has gone from strength
to strength with more than 50
locations throughout Australia and
New Zealand and more than 50,000
success stories.
Vision PT studios are small,
non-threatening and uncrowded
– in other words, not your typical
gym. They’re places where everyone
knows your name and where you
receive the one-on-one exercise,
nutrition and coaching sessions you
need to succeed.
Vision PT is all about empowering
people to create, and live by, longterm
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one-on-one training, group training,
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education process is key to ensuring
results that last.

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One-on-one
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Let’s face it – sticking to a healthy
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be there every step of the way as your
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goals. Just think of your trainer as
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Your trainer will design a program
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time frame, body shape, exercise
preferences and general lifestyle to
tailor a training program that will
help you achieve your fitness and
weight loss goals.
With one-on-one training, the
focus is on you and you alone.
Nutrition
Knowing what to eat to align with
your exercise plan is critical to your
success. Your Vision personal trainer
has extensive nutritional knowledge
and will design you an individual
nutrition plan, a critical part of your
journey to self-transformation. You’ll
be introduced to fresh and tasty meals
and have access to recipes to ensure
you have all the tools you need to
achieve your goals.
Vision PT offers one of the most
comprehensive eating programs on
the planet to help you know exactly
what to eat now and to educate you
for the long-term. The tools to help
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• Your personal daily macronutrient
requirements based on your
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• Food diary
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Group training
Need an additional workout to
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Whether you opt for low or high
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Education
Emotions, moods and feelings can
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results and Vision PT ensures you
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Each studio offers regular goalsetting
sessions, online support
videos, cooking demos and other
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regular shopping tours to the local
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own journey.
Complimentary education
seminars are also held at the studios
on various topics relating to health,
nutrition and weight loss.
Vision virtual
training
Your personal trainer is not the
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you’ll have access to at Vision.
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knowledge and expertise of Vision
trainers in an easy-to-use app.
With VVT, you can access training
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Results,
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To book a free consultation
or to find a studio near you visit
www.visionpt.com.au
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Navigating
the
land down
under
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EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH KNOWLEDGE,
CHOICE AND ACCESS TO WORLD CLASS CARE, GYNAECOLOGIST
DR OSEKA ONUMA SAYS IT’S TIME TO UNDERSTAND WHAT’S
HAPPENING UNDER THE COVERS; ABOUT WHAT TRIGGERS
VULVO-VAGINAL DISORDERS AND SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION. .
WORDS BY JENNI GILBERT
Sexual health has a huge infl uence on mental
health and psychological wellbeing, as the function
and form of the different parts of the vagina are
closely linked to the female psyche. There are pivotal
times in a woman’s life that infl uence sexual function and
vaginal competency; menopause, pregnancy and childbirth
among them.
While it’s been reported that nearly half of all women
have some sort of problem with their sex lives, it’s a
topic many people don’t know much about, or are
embarrassed to discuss.
‘Female sexual dysfunction is complex and can be a
result of hormonal, psychological, psychiatric, physical,
neurological, environmental and social causes,’ says
Adelaide gynaecologist and pelvic reconstructive surgeon
Dr Oseka Onuma.
‘Since most cases of sexual dysfunction are treatable,
it’s important to keep in mind that dysfunction does not
always imply abnormality and affected women should
seek help. These days women are less willing to accept
changes in genital anatomy resulting from pregnancy,
childbirth and ageing.
‘They are less likely to have the attitude that sexual
dysfunction is “just part of being a woman.”’
Dr Onuma stresses that no woman should suffer
embarrassment or feel inhibited in her relationship with
her partner due to the appearance of her vagina or physical
sexual dysfunction.
Further, she should be encouraged to talk openly about
her sexual health in order to gain realistic ideas of the
changes in her body and in her relationship.
Dr Onuma says assessment of sexual function,
mental health and relationship quality are crucial and
should be considered routine.
‘The majority of my patients seeking vaginal
rejuvenation are not motivated by the aesthetic but,
rather, by a growing dislike of pain during intercourse
or discomfort when participating in everyday activities,’
he says.
‘The importance of reassuring my patient that she is
not alone in her genital issues and that there are
options for improving her quality of life cannot be overemphasised,’
he concludes.
PREGNANCY
‘The effect of pregnancy on a woman’s life is variable:
some women’s libido increases, some decreases, some
remain unaltered,’ explains Dr Onuma.
‘As pregnancy proceeds, the physical challenge
increases and the missionary position becomes less
possible or tolerable. An increase in vaginal dryness
often accompanies pregnancy and use of lubricants
may be needed.
‘Further to this, fear of damaging the developing baby
may prevent sexual activity (in most cases there is no
evidence to support this). A history of early pregnancy
failure may lead to advice to restrict sexual activity in the
fi rst and sometimes second trimester of pregnancy.
‘A fi nding of a low-lying placenta or bleeding during
pregnancy may also be an indication to cease sexual
intercourse during the pregnancy.
‘There is also an increase in hormones such as
progesterone and relaxin, which causes softening and
relaxation of muscle and connective tissue. Some of these
changes will not be reversed after pregnancy is complete.’
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CHILDBIRTH
A 2015 study published in the Journal of Sexual
Dissatisfaction Medicine found more than 60 per cent of
women suffer from sexual dysfunction after childbirth.
Other studies have shown the prevalence of sexual
dysfunction is high during pregnancy and peaks in the
third trimester. This includes the inability to orgasm, pain
during sexual activity, or a general lack of interest.
The study found sexual dysfunction could lead to
overall relationship dissatisfaction, as well as post-natal
depression. It also showed 88 per cent of women did not
consult healthcare professionals about the issue, due to
shyness or embarrassment.
‘Childbirth is the major factor in causing damage to the
female pelvic floor,’ says Dr Onuma.
‘The disruption of connective tissues [muscles/ligaments/
fascia] results in reduced tissue elasticity and avulsion of
tissues from their origins.
‘There is some significant restitution [healing with tissue
going back towards normal] after childbirth. However,
some of the spontaneous healing involves formation of
scar tissue, which is inherently weaker and less elastic than
the original tissue.
‘Symptoms can occur immediately after delivery but
often present some years later. Further pregnancies and
deliveries can result in marked worsening of symptoms.’
Damage to the pelvic floor can result in pain during
intercourse, reduced sensation during intercourse,
both pain and reduced sensation and reduced ability to
achieve orgasm.
Dr Onuma says that often these causes co-exist – for
example, painful intercourse may result in a fear of
intercourse, resulting in psychological sequelae.
MENOPAUSE
Hormonal changes from menopause can result in loss of
libido or physical alterations of the vaginal epithelium,
which can result in difficult or painful intercourse.
Laser-assisted vaginal surgical procedures can enhance
vaginal muscle tone, strength and control, as well as
help alleviate vaginal atrophy and dryness. According
to Dr Onuma, laser techniques deliver gentle precision
procedures with controlled accuracy and result in rapid
healing, minimal pain and relatively fast recovery, allowing
for improved sensation and resumption of daily activities
in a relatively short period of time.
‘Non-surgical laser vaginal treatment is not the same
as traditional methods and may not be the most suitable
avenue of treatment for some patients,’ he says. ‘The best
‘
Since most cases
of sexual dysfunction
are treatable, it’s
important to keep in
mind that dysfunction
does not always imply
abnormality
’
approach is for a patient to discuss their symptoms with a
doctor who has a clear understanding of all the modalities
of treatment available and is able to guide them towards
the mode of treatment that might offer the best outcome.’
According to Dr Onuma, while non-surgical laser
vaginal treatment shows the most promise for improving
or curing symptoms related to atrophic vaginitis, it is of
little value in correcting pelvic organ prolapse (particularly
relevant to childbirth issues).
‘While non-surgical laser vaginal treatment can
improve very mild stress incontinence or reduce vaginal
wall relaxation, it is unlikely to cure any significant
stress urinary incontinence or improve sensation during
intercourse where the vagina and the vaginal introitus
are patulous because of detached or torn muscles and
fascia,’ he says.
LABIA ISSUES
At any stage of life, oversized, elongated or asymmetrical
labia minora may lead to self- consciousness and even
embarrassment.
It can cause discomfort during sex and hinder certain
activities such as cycling and horse riding, and often
makes wearing certain clothes such as swimwear, jeans
or tights difficult.
Vaginal rejuvenation – both surgical and non-surgical
procedures – can help alleviate pain, improve form and
function, and enhance quality of life for many women.
‘A blanket of taboo means there is a lack of open and
honest public dialogue that makes it difficult for some
women to seek successful treatment – or even know there
are treatment options available,’ says Dr Onuma.
For example, both surgical and laser reduction
labiaplasty can sculpt the elongated or unequal labial
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The Australian Centre for Female
Pelvic & Vaginal Rejuvenation
Feature
minora as desired. The vulvar structures (including
the labia minora, labia majora, mons pubis, perineum,
entrance to the vagina and hymen) can be surgically
enhanced, both functionally and aesthetically.
Each treatment is completely tailored by Dr Onuma to
meet the patient’s specific needs and individual goals.
Laser reduction labiaplasty can also be used to
reconstruct conditions that are a result of the ageing
process, childbirth trauma or injury.
VULVO-VAGINAL DISTRESS
SYMPTOMS
Every organ within the female pelvic floor is subject to
stress – from gravity or from the delivery of a baby.
‘Muscle, connective tissue and epithelium can break, tear,
stretch and lose their elasticity, resulting in functional
impairments,’ says Dr Onuma.
‘The organs within the female pelvic floor that can be
subject to prolapse include the urethra, bladder, uterus,
vaginal walls, perineum and labia minora. All can present
as a lump or mass that was not previously visible or noted
by the woman.’
Common symptoms of vaginal wall prolapse or
relaxation include a lump, a ‘dragging’ within the vagina
or lower back, urinary incontinence, the need to empty
the bladder frequently and/or with urgency, pain and/or
reduced sensation during intercourse.
Another problem is female stress urinary incontinence,
caused predominantly by an improperly functioning
urethra. When a woman suffers from this condition,
weakened muscle and pelvic tissue don’t adequately
support the urethra.
OPTIONS
As women become more aware that it is possible to
correct potentially embarrassing problems, female genital
procedures are increasing in popularity.
Vaginal rejuvenation – both surgical and non-surgical
procedures – can help alleviate pain, improve form and
function, and enhance quality of life for many women.
‘Beyond pelvic floor retraining and physiotherapy, there
is now a range of minimal-access surgical options available
that can address and hopefully resolve these problems,’
says Dr Onuma.
‘Non-surgical laser vaginal rejuvenation can effectively
enhance vaginal muscle tone, strength and control, and
can be used to treat minor degrees of prolapse and/or
relaxation of the vaginal walls to improve sensation.’ CBM
Empowering women through
knowlege, choice and access to
world class care
Dr Oseka
Onuma
Gynaecologist & Pelvic
Reconstructive Surgeon
BSc. (Hons), MJur., CCST,
MBBS, FRANZCOG, FRCOG
ADELAIDE • SYDNEY • DARWIN
DR OSEKA ONUMA
4 Robe Terrace, Medindie SA 5081
08 8344 6085
Facsimile 08 8344 6087
Email reception@dronuma.com.au
www.dronuma.com.au
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fat
grafting
the natural
alternative
to fillers
Use your body’s
own tissues to
replace lost
volume and
sculpt beautiful
facial contours.
Words by Aimee
Rodrigues
Sunken cheeks, furrows and
wrinkles and poorly defined
facial contours are common
cosmetic issues as we age. To add
insult to injury, while we’re losing
volume in our face, we’re often
struggling to keep volume in the form
of fat off other areas of our body.
The Adip’sculpt fat grafting
procedure offers a double-edged
solution: it allows you to take
unwanted fat from your body and
inject it back into volume-deficient
areas. For example, fat from the
abdomen or thighs can be used to
define cheekbones, fill in a sunken
mid-face, smooth out deep grooves
and wrinkles, and add volume to
the temples for a more youthful
roundness. Fat grafting can even
augment a non-descript chin and
enhance overall facial structure.
Adip’sculpt is applied in the same
way as dermal fillers, the difference is
you are using your own tissue which
integrates as part of your natural
structure. Because of this, the result is
considered relatively permanent.
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Enhancement
Benefits
of fat
transfer
for facial
rejuvenation
Autologous,
that is it uses your own
body tissue rather than
a foreign injectable
Excellent safety profile
Long-lasting,
more permanent
solution
Smooth, natural-looking
results
Virtually no risk
of adverse reaction
Improvement in
skin quality
What exactly is
fat transfer?
Fat transfer, also called fat grafting, fat
injections, lipofilling and autologous
fat injection, is a procedure that uses
your own fat to fill in irregularities,
grooves and volume deficits.
The fat is obtained through a
minimally invasive liposuction
procedure and is normally taken from
the abdomen or inner thigh. This
aspirated fat is processed through a
specialised centrifugal and filtering
system, leaving only the pure liquid
fatty tissue behind, ready for reinjection
where needed.
Fat grafting is not a new procedure,
but early techniques lacked
consistency and the proportion of
fat cells surviving could be as low as
30 to 50 per cent. It is only in recent
times, after significant research and
development, that it has become a
predictable procedure with a wellestablished
technique. Ranked among
the most popular cosmetic procedures
in the world, it is now used every day
in plastic surgeons’ clinics to enhance
the results of surgery and add volume
to the face, breasts and body.
Adip’sculpt –
the smarter
fat transfer
technology
Recently, huge leaps have been made
in investigating the biology behind
the success of fat transfer. Surgeons
and scientists alike have advanced
this field by innovating fat graft
harvesting and injection techniques,
expanding the use and effectiveness
of fat grafting for cosmetic
enhancement.
A leader in fat grafting solutions,
the Adip’sculpt fat transfer system
has redefined the fat transfer process
– from harvesting and processing
through to re-injection – to the
point where most of the fat cells can
successfully be transferred. This is
a significant development as with
previous techniques the majority of
the fat did not survive the procedure
and was reabsorbed by the body.
With Adip’sculpt, fat retention is
in the range of 70 to 90 per cent,
thereby delivering superior and
predictable outcomes.
Dr Neal Hamilton from Concept
Cosmetic Medicine has been using
the Adip’sculpt system for three
years now. ‘Adip’sculpt has forever
changed my view of what constitutes
best practice in cosmetic medicine,’
he says. ‘The adipose derived stem
cells preserved by the Adip’sculpt
system not only give facial volume
but change the sun-damaged and aged
skin’s architecture to a more normal
youthful state. [It’s] the equivalent
of vacuuming up the mess, not just
sweeping it under the carpet. Nothing
else does this.’
The Adip’sculpt system extracts
and preserves the fat cells best suited
to the new area to achieve longterm,
natural-looking results. The
first step is liposuction of fat from
any unwanted bulges on the torso
or thighs. Next the harvested fat is
spun in a centrifuge. Once any excess
fluid or oil is discarded, the fat is then
ready to be put into small syringes for
injection into the target area.
The Adip’sculpt fat grafting
procedure can be used to correct a
variety of concerns – from enhancing
the results of breast implant surgery
and standalone breast enlargement
of around one cup size to body
contouring, facial volumising and skin
rejuvenation. One main advantage of
the Adip’sculpt procedure is because
most fat cells are preserved, the
results seen immediately post-surgery
are very close to the final result.
Fat transfer using Adip’sculpt is a
predictable and effective procedure
for restoring that plumper look of
youth and adding fullness to areas
of the face that look gaunt and
tired. By adding predictability to
excellent cosmetic outcomes, it’s not
surprising that fat grafting for facial
augmentation is surging in popularity
and demand. CBM
FOR
MORE
INFO
To find a practitioner in your area,
visit www.likeyourlook.com.au
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Skin

Know
What
You Did
Last
Summer
ust when your skin is
starting to recover
from the sins of
another sensational
summer, cooler temps,
changing humidity
and an overall switch
in routine threaten to
thrust it straight into
turmoil. But not to worry
– we’re here to make the
transition to autumn/
winter simple.
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Cleanse
tone
moisturise
While there’s nothing revolutionary about
a three-step beauty routine, it’s important
to remember that consistency is key when
it comes to skincare. Rather than ditching
your morning ritual in favour of a passing
fad, adjust it to suit the season by cutting
back on harsh exfoliators and applying a
richer moisturiser.
1.
2.
4.
3.
1. Arbonne RE9 Advanced Regenerating
Toner, $59. Orange stem cells and
brown algae extract are among the
conditioning agents that make this toner
stand out from the crowd. Think more
elasticity, fewer wrinkles.
5.
2. Alpha-H Liquid Gold, $59.95.
A cult classic that requires no introduction!
This award winning exfoliant uses glycolic
acid to target wrinkles, pigmentation,
acne and sun damage as it delivers
essential hydration.
7.
3. Ginger & Me Regenerative Nourishing
Cream, $80. Built on self-regenerative stem
cell technology, this nourishing emulsion
thickens the epidermis, blurs fine lines and
promotes collagen synthesis – an ideal
combination for dry, ageing skin.
6.
9.
4. Skinstitut Enzymatic Micro Peel, $45.
Slough away dead skin cells and impurities
with this refreshing exfoliator. It’s gentle
enough for sensitive complexions and
post-treatment use.
5. Dermalogica Barrier Repair, $67.50.
Shield your skin from environmental
stressors with this unique waterless product.
Velvet-like in texture, Dermalogica’s Barrier
Repair can be worn alone or combined with
your moisturiser of choice.
8.
10.
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6. L’Occitane Divine Cream, $150.
Divine by name, divine by nature.
This intensely nourishing cream
visibly reduces the appearance of
wrinkles, while restoring the skin’s
hydration balance.
Skin
7. A’kin Replenishing Antioxidant
Night Cream, $39.95. Take your
beauty sleep to the next level
with this penetrating night cream.
Infused with coconut water for
added hydration and green tea to
protect the skin from free radicals.
8. Paula’s Choice SKIN RECOVERY
Softening Cream Cleanser, $30.
Having been developed with
eczema prone skin in mind, this rich
cleansing cream removes makeup
without stripping the skin of its
existing moisture.
9. June Jacobs Rapid Repair
Healing Cream, $92. Apply this
soothing product to the face and
body for lasting moisturisation.
Its key ingredient, Edelweiss
extract, is known for its
anti-inflammatory properties.
10. O Cosmedics Rebalancing
Cream, $82. This oil free lotion
targets bacteria, excessive sebum
production and build-up as it works
to rebalance the complexion.
Perfect for problematic skin.
Sunscreen
queen
The jumpers may be out, but that doesn’t mean it’s
time to ditch the most important anti-ageing product
of all. Australia is home to some of the strongest
UVA and UVB rays in existence meaning sunscreen is
essential all year round.
DNA Renewal DNA Sheer Defense, $109.

Hydration is
everything
1.
2.
While we’re all in search of that
sunkissed summer glow, excessive
sun exposure can leave the skin
damaged, drained and dehydrated.
This effect is only exacerbated by
the changing seasons as the skin
is forced to adjust with its
environment. Maintaining hydration
is essential in this scenario. Oils,
serums and masks are great ways of
replenishing lost moisture.
DEVINE DROPS
1. Medik8 Glow Oil, $89. Tackle dark
circles, reduce unwanted puffiness
and hydrate the complexion. This
professional strength dry facial oil
uses Vitamin C and Omegas 3 and 6
to repair and protect the skin.
Make
mine a
mask
3.
2. Trilogy No.15 Limited Edition
Beauty Oil, $35.95. Fight pollution
and condition the complexion
with this limited edition oil. Enriched
with powerful antioxidants, this little
gem can be applied to the face,
body and hair.
1.
2.
3. mesoestetic anti-ageing flash
ampoules, $106. This anti-ageing
all-star contains the right blend of
active ingredients to tighten the skin,
eliminate signs of fatigue and smooth
out fine lines and wrinkles.
4. 5.
4. Paula’s Choice RESIST Moisture
Renewal Oil Booster, $52. Wave
goodbye to dry, flaky skin with this
concentrated hydrating formula. It is
light in texture, completely fragrance
free and brimming with plant power.
5. Maaemo Vitalize Face Elixir,
$47.95. Rich in Omega 3 and 6,
hemp seed oil is the driving force
behind this lightweight product.
The Vitalize Face Elixir stimulates
cell production, repair and growth.
Perfect for all skin types.
3.
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Skin
Soothing
serums
1. Biologi Bd – Luminosity Face
Serum, $97.95. Strong skin is in with
this Australian-made serum. Created
with 100 per cent Davidson Plum,
it reduces blemishes, redness and
stretch marks, while enriching the
complexion with a natural glow.
2. Ultraceuticals Ultra B2 Hydrating
Serum, $89. Capable of holding
1,000 times its weight in water, this
little bottle packs a punch! It also
boasts the anti-ageing powerhouse
that is Vitamin B3.
1. Antipodes Aura Manuka
Honey Mask, $49. A mask
with a past! This traditional
remedy has its origins with New
Zealand’s Maori people who
recognised the antibacterial
benefits of manuka honey. It is
seriously hydrating and works a
treat on blemish-prone skin.
2. Sisley Phyto-Blanc Ultra
Lightening Mask, $160. This
purifying mask cleanses and
lightens the complexion. Its
natural plant extracts and blend
of essential oils return a sense
of radiance to tired skin.
3. Peter Thomas Roth Blue
Marine Algae Mask, $73. Blue
will be your new favourite
colour after trying this
deeply hydrating gel mask. A
combination of blue marine
algae and Korean tea help
smooth and plump the skin.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5. 6.
3. USPA Smoothing AHA Serum
with Fruit Acids, $90. Alpha Hydroxy
Acids have supercharged this
serum, allowing it to brighten the
complexion while removing dry
skin build-up. Its fresh citrus
scent makes its application a real
sensory experience.
4. June Jacobs Advanced Cell
Repair Serum, $103. Hyaluronic acid
is a key ingredient in this paraben
and preservative free gel serum.
With consistent use, it minimises
facial laxity and dehydration.
5. Image Skincare ILUMA Intense
Lightening Serum, $75. This
hydroquinone free product is easily
absorbed. It calms irritated, sundamaged
skin, before employing
botanical brighteners to promote a
clearer complexion.
6. asap DNA renewal treatment,
$129. Clinically proven to help
restore DNA at a cellular level, this
innovative product stimulates keratin
production, boosts the skin’s natural
moisture balance and protects
against pollution.
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Skin
Dolce
VITA
SKIN
THE BRUTAL AUSTRALIAN
SUN TAKES ITS TOLL
ON OUR SKIN. VITA
CATANZARITI SHARES HER
TIPS FOR MAINTAINING A
BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION.
WORDS BY JENNI GILBERT
With each Australian
summer, in one of the
harshest climates on Earth,
skin damage accumulates, with every
bit of sun exposure contributing to
the way our faces age.
Over time, our skin loses its
elasticity. It can develop unsightly
brown spots, and previously hidden
blood vessels become visible to the
naked eye. Lines and wrinkles emerge
as our formerly vibrant complexions
start to appear dehydrated and dull.
We look in the mirror, and, well, we
feel a bit blah.
‘Post-summer skin just looks lax!’
says ‘The Skin Whisperer’ Vita
Catanzariti, a highly sought-after
dermal therapist with more than 20
years’ experience. ‘In many cases,
the appearance of the neck and
décolletage is worse. This is a huge
concern for a lot of women.’
‘In particular, the side of the neck
can be extremely vulnerable to red
and brown pigment damage, clinically
called poikiloderma, or Civatte. So
the neck needs to be managed as
much as facial skin,’ she explains. ‘I
always tell my clients to extend their
skincare regime to the neck, chest
and back of the hands. This could
save them a fortune in the future,
with less treatments being spent on
attempts to reverse the damage.’
Vita says the sun negatively impacts
the skin’s ability to retain water.
‘Solar exposure builds up dry skin
cells and blocks light,’ she observes.
‘This masks the skin’s natural glow
as water escapes too easily, leaving it
looking dehydrated and dry. 80 per
cent of facial ageing is caused by the
sun, so we need to prevent and repair.
We all want a radiant complexion,
but many women make the mistake
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Vitas
TOP
TIPS
Cleanse with the correct
formulation for your skin type
Exfoliate with ingredients
containing AHAs or BHAs
Use an active treatment cream as
advised by a skin expert
Moisturise with cream or lotion rich in
antioxidants and collagen
Protect your skin from damaging
UVA and UVB rays with
broad spectrum sunscreen
of not having a long term plan to
combat the ravages of sun, heat
and light.’
Vita believes simplicity is the key
to success when it comes to skincare.
‘Invest in yourself and lift your skin
to new heights by developing good
habits, particularly after summer,’ she
says. ‘What you actually use on your
skin on a daily basis will pay off and
deliver results. A gentle, consistent
effort in the long run is proven to be
more effective than overkill.’
She also recommends using skin
actives that work on a cellular level
to strengthen and calm the skin’s
immune system.
‘We are defi nitely a nation guilty
of overdoing our cleansing and
exfoliating,’ she states. ‘I encourage
my clients to break old habits
and create new ones; to follow
professional advice regarding the
right skincare to minimise and repair
damage and maximise results.’
And, while recognising the
importance of sun protection in any
skincare plan, Vita stresses that we
cannot reduce our anti-ageing regimes
to just sunscreen.
‘I always advise my clients to revisit
the old notion that sunscreen alone
is enough to prevent and repair sun
damage – it’s not! Antioxidants in
skincare are essential, especially as
you age. Vitamins A, C, E and B3
(niacinamide) boost skin immunity,
reduce sensitivity and protect against
solar damage,’ she says.
‘Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a natural
component of the skin that seals in
moisture and makes the complexion
appear more hydrated,’ she continues.
‘As skin is damaged by the sun, HA
decreases and the skin loses the
ability to retain water. Concentrated
HA restores lost volume. Vitamin A
has also been proven to soften lines
because it thickens and rejuvenates
the skin and stimulates skin cells to
make healthy collagen and boost
natural moisturising factors.’
Ultimately, the fate of your skin is
in your hands as Vita explains, ‘It’s
all up to the individual to achieve
and maintain a youthful look by
incorporating a selection of antiageing
products into the regular daily
beauty routine.’
WHERE
TO GET IT
Contact Vita on
0414 990 973 or visit
www.vitatheskinwhisperer.com.au
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Lids By Design
Colorset
Primer
Pencil
flawless lids,
every time
The newly launched
colorset primer pencil
makes applying makeup
over Lids By Design
even easier.
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Enhancement
Lids By Design has recently
added another impressive
product to its line with the
new Colorset Jumbo Pencil Primer,
specially formulated to allow easy
application of makeup over the noninvasive
strips.
This luxurious cream-based formula
is not a typical primer. It works to
neutralise dark spots, veins and
redness so eye shadow colours adhere
more evenly, creating a seamless and
vibrant smudge-proof look.
The easy to use jumbo pencil allows
one-step application on the eyelids
and even the lips, fi lling fi ne lines and
enhancing colour longevity.
The formula involves no mineral
oils, allowing the strips to adhere
correctly to the lid. It also contains
moisturising benefi ts to the skin for
an optimal makeup base.
AN INSTANT
TEMPORARY
SOLUTION
Whether you’re considering a
procedure or are just unhappy with
the appearance of your eyes, Lids
By Design is a solution like
nothing before.
Distributed in Australia by Bella
Aesthetics, Lids By Design fi lls a gap
in the market for instant, temporary
non-surgical eyelid lifting.
Queensland cosmetic physician
Dr Mary Dingley considers Lids By
Design a valuable tool for people who
don’t want/can’t afford eyelid surgery,
or those who want an idea of how
they might look should they decide to
have a procedure.
Before
After immediate application of Lids By Design
‘They are useful for those people
who need more “eyelid show”,
due to the excessive or loose skin
which is falling forward and giving
the impression of heavy lids.
For asymmetric lids, they can be
differentially placed or a different
size used to keep skin back and
give a more symmetric result,’ says
Dr Dingley.
The medical-grade strips invisibly
lift hooded lids to present an
immediately younger and more
vibrant appearance. Designed for
both men and women, Lids By Design
is hypoallergenic, latex-free and can
be worn comfortably all day.
Due to the wearable technology,
the adhesive is breathable and
leaves no residue – it is soft,
comfortable, easy to use and blends
in with the skin.
To apply, eyelids must be clean
of any makeup or oils. Using the
specialised ContoursRX tweezers,
the strips are gently peeled off and
applied on the ideal spot on the lid,
over the natural crease. The strip is
then tapped down to set it in place
and held for a few seconds to ensure
it adheres. If necessary, strips can be
trimmed to the exact specifi cations.
Lids By Design strips are available
for different eyelid shapes and
needs, and come in a variety of sizes
to fi t just about any eye shape
and ethnicity.
Each strip is for one-time use and
can be removed using either the
specialised Lids By Design tweezers
or fi ngertips to gently peel off and
discard. CBM
Before
After immediate application of Lids By Design
NEW COLORSET
JUMBO PENCIL
PRIMER
• Pencil – protects primer from
prematurely drying out
• Precision tip – gives you more
control for better application
• Jumbo size – larger quantity
gives three times more primer
than others
• One step – provides easy
application without the need
for other tools
• No mineral oils – formulated
without mineral oils to work
with Lids By Design (oils and
adhesives don’t mix)
• CocoGlycerides – an organic
derivative from coconuts
brings moisturising benefits to
the skin while preparing the
surface for optimal eye shadow
application.
WHERE
TO GET IT
Lids By Design is distributed
in Australia by Bella Aesthetics.
Visit www.bellaaesthetics.com.au
to purchase online or call
02 9398 2755. RRP $69.95 for
80 strips (40 days’ wear).
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A year of
Global Festivals
to add to your
bucket list
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this issue We take a trip
around the globe to the
world’s top festivals in all
their flamboyant colours
from January to June. next
issue we continue from July
to December.
Whether it’s through camel racing, food fights
or music and dance, there’s no better way to
understand a country than to take part in a
festival that proudly celebrates its individuality. We take
a look at some of the most colourful and vibrant festivals
around the world.
january
Harbin Ice
and Snow Festival
Destination Harbin, China
Dates December to February (officially the festival
opens 5 January)
Every winter, Zhãolín Park and Sun Island Park become
home to the most exquisite ice and snow sculptures
in the world. Ranging from huge recreations of iconic
buildings to animals and ancient legends, they’re lit up
at night with coloured lights and lasers. Although it’s a
chilly one, this exhibition is truly one of a kind and has a
lot to offer!
Bikaner Camel Festival
Destination Bikaner, India
Dates Varying dates in January (during the 10th month
of the Indian lunar calendar)
Held over two days, the Rajasthan city of Bikaner,
which is home to India’s only camel breeding farm, pays
homage to their humped friends. There are camel races,
camel rides, camel tug-of-wars, a camel pageant, dancing
camels, competitions for the best decorated camel and
the best camel haircut, and even a camel beauty contest.
Carnevale of Venice
Destination Venice, Italy
Date 27 January – 13 February
The Venice Carnevale is the most internationally known
festival celebrated in Venice, Italy, as well as being one of
the oldest. Each year thousands of tourists flock to Venice
to see and take part in its magnificent carnival, filled
with a mass of masked party-goers, in a slightly surreal
re-invention of a great tradition of the city. Walking
around in fancy dress in this city’s magical scenery means
taking part in a truly exceptional experience. This is
undoubtedly one of the world’s most unique festivals.
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february
Chinese New Year
Destination Beijing, Shanghai
and Hong Kong
Dates February 15 – March 2
Filled with dragons, fireworks,
symbolic clothing, flowers, lanterns
and celebration, this is China’s
most important and significant
day of the year. Also known as the
Spring Festival, Chinese New Year
celebrations traditionally run from
Chinese New Year’s Eve, the last
day of the last month of the Chinese
calendar, to the Lantern Festival
on the 15th day of the first month,
making the festival the longest in the
Chinese calendar!
The Rio de Janeiro
Carnaval
Destination Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dates Held before Lent, it begins on
Friday and ends on Ash Wednesday
Dating back to 1823, the Carnaval in
Rio de Janeiro is a world renowned
festival. It is considered the biggest
carnival in the world with an amazing
two million people per day on the
streets. Every aspect of the parade is
filled with music, dancing, colourful
floats and adornments from numerous
samba schools. Packed with energy
and life, this is one to add to
the bucketlist.
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march
Sydney Gay &
Lesbian mardi Gras
Destination Oxford Street, Sydney, Australia
Date Beginning in February and ending in early March
Starting in 1978 as a civil rights march, Sydney Gay
& Lesbian Mardi Gras has become one of Australia’s
proudest celebrations of diversity, attended by half
a million locals and thousands of visitors each year.
The month is filled with an exciting line-up of sports,
theatre, comedy, cabaret, film, literature and parties,
ending with a sparkling and colourful parade along
Oxford Street. From the outrageously adorned to the
sassy, satirical and serious, the joyous parade is a fabulous
festivity of love.
Holi
Destination India
Date March 12
Known as the festival of colours, Holi is a spring festival
and an ancient Hindu religious festival. It starts with a
Holika bonfire on the night before Holi where people
gather, sing and dance. The next morning is a free-forall
carnival of colours, where everyone colours each
other with dry powder and colored water, with some
carrying water guns and coloured water-filled balloons
for their water fight. Groups carry drums and musical
instruments, go from place to place, all while singing
and dancing.
St Patrick’s Day
Destination Ireland
Date March 17
St Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious holiday
named after Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.
The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival
of Christianity in Ireland, as well as celebrating the
heritage and culture of the Irish in general. The
celebrations usually involve public parades and festivals,
céilithe (Irish traditional music sessions) and the
wearing of green attire or shamrocks. Christians also
attend church services and the Lenten restrictions on
eating and drinking alcohol are lifted for the day.
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april
New Orleans Jazz
and Heritage
Festival
Destination Fair Grounds,
New Orleans, USA
Date Last weekend of April
and first weekend of May
Join the wild, feel-good musical
party that is the New Orleans Jazz &
Heritage Festival. A 10-day cultural
feast, it began as a celebration of
the city’s 250th birthday in 1968,
attracting musicians such as Louis
Armstrong, Duke Ellington and
Dave Brubeck. This year the line-up
features a string of stellar acts such as
Aerosmith, Sting, Jimmy Buffett and
more. The Fair Grounds are open
from 11am to 7pm, but the festival
continues well into the night in bars
and clubs throughout the city.
Songkran Water
Festival
Destination Thailand
Date April 13 – 16
Falling on some of the hottest days
in Thailand, people celebrate the
Thai New Year Festival by throwing
water on each other, using water
guns, buckets, hoses – whatever they
can get their hands on. Sometimes
chalk or menthol (the latter causes a
cooling sensation) is mixed into the
water to create a paste, which people
smear on each other’s faces for good
fortune. Elephants also join in on the
fun and can be seen walking around
and squirting people!
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may
Cannes Film
Festival
Destination Cannes, France
Date May 8 – 19
By the shore of the French Riviera,
cinema is celebrated, not only
rewarding the best of the year but
also paying tribute to the men and
women who have transformed the
way of making and watching movies.
While it may be an invitation-only
event, you can get up close to the red
carpet action and catch a glimpse of
the A-listers in town for the famous
Cannes Film Festival. For a double
dose of glamour, you could stick
around for Monaco’s Grand Prix.
june
White Nights
Festival
Destination St Petersburg, Russia
Date Late May until mid-June
The White Nights Festival is an
annual international arts festival
during the season of the midnight
sun. The festival showcases a series
of classical ballet, opera and music
events and includes performances by
Russian dancers, singers, musicians
and actors, as well as famous
international guest stars.
The White Festival ends with the
Scarlet Sails celebration, the largest
public event in Russia with the
annual estimated attendance about
one million people. CBM
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1.
Ed’s
Faves
THE LUST-WORTHY PRODUCTS WE’RE
CURRENTLY COVETING.
Ed’s
2.
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B eauty
1. MAC #129 Brush, $70. Beauty lovers
rejoice! We’ve found the perfect soft
fibre brush for powder and blush
application. This essential tool has been
hand-sculpted by MAC experts.
4.
2. Burberry Liquid Lip Velvet, $50. With
14 dreamy colours to choose from, this
whipped liquid lipstick will have you
party ready with a single swipe.
3. Dior Diorshow Mascara, $56.
Designed to replicate the effect of lash
extensions used by runway makeup
artists, this showstopping mascara
nourishes each lash as it’s applied.
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4. Stila Magnificent Metals Glitter &
Glow Liquid Eye Shadow, $35. This one
slick wonder is the ultimate liquid eye
shadow. Worn alone with winged liner,
its staying power will outlast the most
adventurous night out.
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5. Percy & Reed Perfectly Perfecting
Wonder Balm, $38. Beneath the
prize worthy packaging is a moisture
boosting leave-in balm that will have
your locks ready to battle the humidity.
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6. The Balm TimeBalm Primer, $34.95.
A vitamin rich primer that really can
be worn alone or with makeup. It
improves skin texture and reduces the
appearance of pores.
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7. Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-
Purpose Dry Oil, $42.99. This nourishing
product is suitable for the face, hair and
body. Its subtle scent and light feel add
a touch of luxury to the everyday.
8. MAC Prep + Prime Fix+, $32.
MAC’s legendary Fix+ spray just got
better! In addition to the original,
this multipurpose hydrating mist is
now available in Rose, Lavender and
Coconut scented varieties.
9. Benefit High Beam, $45. This satin
pink liquid highlighter is a real all
rounder. Apply to the high points of the
face for a desirable dewy glow.
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10. DNA Renewal DNA Eye Balm, $129. A
high-impact eye balm to help reverse and delay
signs of ageing in the delicate under eye area.
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11. Dermalogica Precleanse Balm, $65.
Dermalogica has found another winner with
this deeply cleansing balm-to-oil product. It
melts away makeup with ease, leaving the skin
hydrated and refreshed.
12. Silver Bullet Easycurl Curling Iron, $99.95.
This ergonomically designed curler is unlike
anything we’ve seen before. Available in three
barrel sizes allowing for perfect curl creation.
13. Ella Baché Great SPF 50+ Bodysaver
Lotion, $49. Boost the skin’s protective barrier
while preventing moisture loss with this
antioxidant rich sun protection essential.
12.
14. O Cosmedics O-Sonic Cleansing Brush,
$99. This rechargeable cleansing brush uses
sonic pulsations and silicone fibre touch points
to exfoliate the skin, massage the face and
lessen the appearance of fine lines.
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15. L’Occitane Divine Youth Oil, $132.
Containing 10 per cent more Immortelle oil
than its predecessor, this product delivers a host
of anti-ageing benefits as it melts into the skin.
16. Enbacci Age Revitalising Eye Defence, $88.
‘An apple a day’ takes on a whole new meaning
with this innovative product as it employs apple
stem cell technology to moisturise the delicate
under eye area.
17. Teoxane RHA Serum, $165. Revive your
complexion with this powerful restructuring
complex. Capable of reactivating the skin’s
natural regenerative processes, your face will
appear brighter after just two weeks of use.
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18. Peter Thomas Roth Rose Stem Cell Bio-
Repair Precious Cream, $73. An entire bouquet
of roses is the secret to this product’s success!
It softens, plumps and firms the skin, while
illuminating the more mature complexion.
18.
19. Olay Eyes Deep Hydrating Eye Gel,
$48.99. Wake up tired looking eyes with this
supercharged eye gel. Featuring cucumber
extract for reduced under eye puffiness.
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