CosBeauty Magazine #84

COSBEAUTY 

LIFESTYLE HEALTH & BEAUTY 

ISSUE 84 MAY-JULY 2019 

celebrity 

trends 

spotted 

OUT & ABOUT 

MOTHER’S DAY 

GIFT GUIDE 

winter 

skin 

saviours 

PREGNANT? 

WHAT PRODUCTS 

ARE SAFE TO USE 

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CONTENTS 

BEAUTY 

REGULARS 

8 Editor’s Letter 

10 Beauty Insider 

108 Ed’s Faves 

FEATURES 

20 Celebrity Trends Spotted 

Who better to look to for the 

latest makeup & fashion trends 

than the big name celebrities 

spotted strutting their stuff? 

50 Light Therapies Explained 

The power of light is infinite. 

From targeting wrinkles, fine 

lines and scars to improving 

skin complexion and hyperpigmentation, 

light-based 

therapies can treat a wide range 

of facial ageing concerns. 

64 Your Guide to Cosmetic 

Injectables 

Do you know your neurotoxins 

from your HA fillers? We 

simplify the jargon and give you 

the what’s what of injectables 

70 How Will You Age? 

When it comes to how our skin 

ages, it seems it’s a case of like 

mother, like daughter. 

78 Pregnant? 

Dos & don’ts for facial 

rejuvenation 

90 Happy Mother’s Day 

We’ve done the hard work for 

you. Here are our favourite 

picks for the perfect Mother’s 

Day gift or even a guilty 

pleasure for yourself. 

28 Makeup Tricks to Look Younger 

As we age, cosmetics that once 

enhanced our looks can become 

unflattering. These beauty 

products can help you turn back 

the clock and revive a youthful 

complexion. 

34 Eye Spy 

With a few expert techniques 

and products, a steady hand can 

create ways to really make your 

eyes pop. 

40 Winter Skin Saviours 

Dry skin is winter’s worst side 

effect and a build-up of dead 

cells on the surface means 

moisture sits on the outside 

and doesn’t penetrate to the 

deeper layers. 

98 All That Glitters 

Bling is not just for jewels in 

2019. This season rock the 

glitter trend by applying it to 

the cheekbones, eyelids, inner 

corners and lips for the blingedout 

beauty looks we love. 

100 Lips 

Matte vs gloss

WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE 

74 The Dos & Don’ts of Falling 

Pregnant 

Could your lifestyle be hindering 

your hopes of starting a family? 

Here, a check list of the habits you 

should halt – and some to take 

up – to improve your chances of 

conceiving. 

86 Intimate Surgery 

Adelaide gynaecologist and pelvic 

reconstructive surgeon Dr Oseka 

Onuma explains how minimally 

invasive genital surgery can 

transform lives. 

102 Woman on a Mission 

Stephenie Rodriguez is an Australian 

businesswoman, award-winning 

digital marketer and the founder 

of JOZU for Women Inc. She is the 

inventor of the world’s first personal 

safety ecosystem designed by 

women, with compassion. 

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From the 

Editor 

I 

do love summer, but even I’m looking forward to some cooler weather 

ahead. However, the cold can cause havoc with our skin due to the lack 

of moisture in the air while the bite of the wind can cause chapping. 

In response, it’s only natural to luxuriate in a hot shower or bath, but 

sometimes this only exacerbates the problem. The heat can actually strip 

the skin of its natural oils and contribute to moisture loss and ultimately 

dehydration. In our special feature on page 40 we have collected the best of the 

best ‘winter skin saviours’ to help combat these skin problems that are almost 

impossible to avoid. 

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, so take a look at our special Gift 

Guide starting on page 90 – you won’t be able to resist these gift sets and 

special products and nobody will hold it against you if you buy them with good 

intentions and end up keeping them for yourself! 

Our article on page 70 looks at how similarly mothers’ and daughters’ skin 

changes with time – it may give you an insight into how well you will age, 

looking at your own gene pool. 

We all know rejuvenation treatments are becoming more and more popular; 

and if you have been considering having a laser treatment, winter is the 

recommended time of year to undergo it, as your comfort won’t be hampered 

by hot, sticky weather. Our feature on page 50 explains all your options and, 

if laser isn’t for you, we also have a comprehensive guide to facial injectables 

on page 64. 

Falling pregnant is a challenge for some, and we have an article on page 

74 that explains the ‘whys’ and ‘wherefores’ – and also details a new product 

that is making it easier for many. If you are already pregnant, turn to the article 

on page 78 to make sure your products and treatments are suitable to use while 

you are expecting. 

As usual, we highlight the latest celebrity trends and in the feature on page 

20, we showcase the latest looks spotted out and about. 

Enjoy this digital issue of CosBeauty magazine and, if you would like beauty 

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Beauty insider 

THE WHO’S WHO AND WHAT’S NEW IN BEAUTY. 

GET READY TO SPICE UP YOUR LOOK WITH 

VICTORIA BECKHAM’S NEW MAKEUP LINE 

She’s already conquered the world of fashion, 

and now Victoria Beckham has her sights set on 

the beauty industry with the arrival of her first 

makeup range. 

The designer, 44, revealed via social media 

in February that she will be officially launching 

Victoria Beckham Beauty later this year. 

The former Spice Girl, who splits her time 

between west London and the Cotswolds, 

has already enjoyed phenomenal success with 

two sell-out collections in collaboration with 

Estée Lauder. 

According to a press release, she’s planning 

to sell direct-to-consumer through www. 

victoriabeckham.com and to use social media 

to communicate with fans directly about their 

product needs.

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CRYSTAL RETINAL 

The Next Generation of Vitamin 

A from Medik8 - available in four 

Strengths from May 2019 

Last year, through progressive 

clinical research and testing 

methods designed with scientists 

at the University of Hertfordshire, 

Medik8 launched two strengths of 

their now award-winning serum, 

Crystal Retinal. Formulated with 

retinaldehyde, a super-charged 

derivative of vitamin A, Crystal 

Retinal works in synergy with skin to 

help promote cellular turnover. 

Now, Medik8 have expanded 

the Crystal Retinal family by 

introducing a further two strengths 

– Crystal Retinal 1 (gentle-strength 

retinaldehyde) and Crystal Retinal 

3 (medium-strength retinaldehyde). 

The new gentler strengths of 0.01% 

and 0.03% crystal-encapsulated 

retinaldehyde allow skin to get used 

to vitamin A slowly, while minimising 

any irritation. 

Even the most sensitive of skin 

can now benefit from the next 

generation of vitamin A that is 

clinically proven to work up to 11x 

faster than retinol. 

Clinically proven to be faster than 

retinol, this luxurious night serumcream 

firms, plumps and resurfaces 

skin, visibly minimising fine lines and 

wrinkles to deliver youthful-looking, 

more even toned complexion. With 

the two new strengths – at 0.01% 

and 0.03% respectively – Medik8 

now offers a complete Vitamin A 

ladder with a stepping stone to the 

stronger strengths of Crystal Retinal 

6 and 10. 

BEAUTY BITES FROM KRUMBLED 

We love it! Beauty that you eat! 

Introducing Australia’s First ALL 

NATURAL, fully functional beauty 

snack – BEAUTY BITES. 

Developed by Keira Rumble, 

Founder of Krumbled Foods to help 

women look and feel more beautiful 

from the inside out, BEAUTY BITES 

combines illuminating and proven 

age defying ingredients including 

Collagen, Probiotics, Vitamins and 

Prebiotics, in one convenient single 

dose snack. 

‘The huge focus when creating 

BEAUTY BITES was to create a 

fully functioning on-the-go snack 

that’s specifically designed to support 

skin, nail, hair and gut health from 

the inside out. BEAUTY BITES 

combines 5 anti-ageing ingredients 

that all work together to create a 

delicious healthy snack with ultimate 

beauty benefits!’ – Keira Rumble, 

Founder of Krumbled Foods. 

BEAUTY BITES HERO INGREDIENTS 

• Hydrolysed Collagen Peptides 

Help to combat signs of ageing and 

support digestive health. 

• Probiotics (Bacillus Coagulans) 

Support digestive health, strengthen 

the immune system and help protein 

(collagen) utilisation. 

• Prebiotics Support digestive health 

and help stabilise the skin and gut 

microbiome. 

• Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) Powerful 

antioxidant protection again free 

radicals. 

• Vitamin E Antioxidant that works 

synergistically with Vitamins C to 

fight collagen-busting free radicals 

whilst supporting the skin’s lipid 

barrier. 

BEAUTY BITES are available in three 

flavours: Apple & Cinnamon, Lemon & 

Coconut and White Choc Raspberry at 

PRICELINE Pharmacy nationally, from 

May 2019 RRP $3.99 each. 


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SYNERGIE SKIN INTRODUCES PLABEAU G4+ 

Australian based cosmeceutical 

skincare brand, Synergie Skin, 

announces the launch its latest 

innovation. Enter Plabeau G4+ 

– a revolutionary Plasma Skin 

Rejuvenation Device, brought to the 

Australian market by Terri Vinson, 

Cosmetic Chemist and Founder of 

Synergie Skin. 

Set to propel the beauty arena to 

new heights, Plabeau G4+ employs 

non-invasive, cool and painless 

plasma technology to break down 

air particles into active plasma ions 

at a rate of 1 billion ions per second. 

It is the world’s first portable 

beauty device with plasma 

technology delivering six clinical 

proven benefits for the skin: 

1 Enhances the absorption of 

active ingredients 

2 Boosts collagen to reduce 

the appearance of fine lines and 

wrinkles 

3 Refines pores and overall texture 

4 Soothes irritated skin 

5 Hydrates 

6 Removes harmful bacteria 

‘When I first studied the clinical 

data from Plabeau, I knew I was onto 

something special. The industry 

has seen the clinical benefits of 

hot plasma science, but this new 

cold plasma technology is seriously 

cutting-edge. The results from the 

at-home device are phenomenal for 

relieving irritation and regenerating 

the skin. Whether it’s for anti-ageing, 

acne, redness or dermatitis, so 

many clients will benefit from using 

Plabeau. I’m so excited to be the first 

to bring this to the Australian market,’ 

says Vinson. 

‘BEAUTY IS AN ART, WE MADE IT A SCIENCE’ 

News just in! The Australian 

launch of Skin Perfusion, a skincare 

line specifically formulated to 

accompany medical aesthetic 

treatments and protocols is 

imminent. Formulated in France 

by the genius medical team at 

Fillmed Laboratories, it has been 

the go-to range for European 

women since 2013. 

For more information, call 

Cryomed on 1300 346 448 or visit 

www.cryomed.com.au 

BEAUTY TECH COMPANY 

FLAYR EMPOWERS WOMEN 

TO OWN THEIR SIDE HUSTLE 

FLAYR is an online, at-home 

beauty marketplace that connects 

thousands of Australian women 

with professional hair and makeup 

artists, providing beauty at 

affordable rates across Australia and 

giving stylists the opportunity to 

own their side hustle. 

From time-poor professionals 

who want their makeup done at the 

office, to reality stars needing an 

onscreen glam team to pre-tinderdate 

makeovers – FLAYR caters to 

all hair and makeup needs, bringing 

experts direct to customers without 

the inflated in-salon prices. 

Top FLAYR stylists can earn 

upwards of $40,000 a year working 

only weekends. For some of their 

stylists, FLAYR is a side hustle 

that can help them earn an extra 

$200-300 a week, whereas others 

now use the platform as their fulltime 

job, booking upwards of 10 

appointments a week. 

Co-founders, husband and wife 

Subhaga Amarasekara and Roshan 

Mahanama created the platform in 

2016 with the simple aim of helping 

Roshan’s mum, who is a trained 

makeup artist, drum up more 

business. Two years later, FLAYR now 

has over 800 stylists across Australia 

and has raised half a million dollars 

in seed capital. 

Whether you’re looking to build 

your portfolio, searching for a 

convenient blow dry or a beauty 

editor looking for localised beauty 

statistics – FLAYR is at your service. 

www.flayr.com.au / @withflayr

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Limited edition iconic skincare 

collection released by Ella Baché 

in time for Mother’s Day to 

celebrate 65 years young 

New book by Pippa Hallas, CEO of Ella Baché 

Pippa Hallas believes women are equally as capable 

of making bold moves as men. 

Her new book Bold Moves: How to stand up, step 

out and make your next bold move is a personal 

celebration of Pippa’s Great Aunt and founder of Ella 

Baché, with her own experience along with those 

of several innovative Australian women, including 

Tracey Spicer and Layne Beachley. 

Ella Baché, the founder and Pippa’s great aunt was 

very much the inspiration for her book. Ella Baché 

was not just an incredible pioneer in the worlds of 

business and beauty but a truly independent thinker. 

The book documents how Ella Baché graduated 

as a Pharmacist in Prague despite being denied 

an education as a woman in 1920s. Two world 

wars forced her to leave her family and friends 

and relocate: first to Paris where she opened her 

own laboratory and boutique selling her skin care 

formulations. The history expands across the waters 

to Pippa’s current experiences as a modern thirdgeneration 

female CEO leading Ella Baché. 

Alongside Madame Baché & Pippa’s story, female 

pioneers and leaders interviewed in Bold Moves such 

as Kit Willow, Jessica Watson and Kym Ellery, share 

their personal journeys, the challenges and triumphs 

of being an Australian woman in business and the 

lessons they have learnt to pursue the boldest 

version of their own lives. Pippa is a big believer in 

surrounding yourself with great people which is why 

the stories of these woman provide practical ways 

you can live a bold life. 

As a dedication to her mum, all profits from 

the book will also be going to Cherish Cancer 

Foundation cherish.org.au. The primary goal of 

Cherish is to fund clinical research that results in 

kinder, gentler and more effective gynaecological 

cancer treatments. Bold Moves is available on 

Booktopia, Dymocks, instore at Ella Baché salons, 

David Jones nationally and online at ellabache.com. 

au from April 1st. 

Bold Moves, $29.95 

www.ellabache.com.au / @ellabacheaus 


‘Beautiful has 

never been 

my goal.’ 

Pi

nk

ellen

‘True beauty is not 

related to what 

colour your hair 

is or what colour 

your eyes are. 

True beauty is about 

who you are as a 

human being, your 

principles, your 

moral compass.’ 

degeneres

‘I say if I’m 

beautiful. 

I say if I’m 

strong. 

You will not 

determine my 

story – I will.’ 

Amy

schumer

feature 

Kendall Jenner

Celebrity 

trends 

spot ted 

Who better to 

look to for the 

latest makeup & 

fashion trends 

than the big name 

celebrities spotted 

strutting their 

stuff? 


eyes 

Metallic 

Lashes 

and Liner 

feature 

bright 

blue with 

neutral, 

earthy 

colours 

Janelle Monae 

Lily Collins 

Miley Cyrus 

pretty 

in 

pastels

orange, 

bronze 

Sunsets 

Zendaya 


lips 

Amandla Stenberg 

feature 

matt 

and 

vibrant 

Rita Ora 

Rihanna 

Margot Robbie 

glossy, 

shimmer 

lips

Selena Gomez 

classic 

red 

pouts 

Emily Ratajkowski 

Chrissy Teigen 

Hailee Steinfeld 


grooming 

Lucy Boynton 

JLo 

FEATURE 

Cara Delevingne 

EYEBROWS 

THAT 

STANDOUT

Zendaya 

THE LOW 

PONYTAIL 

AND BUN 

Vanessa Hudgens 


eauty 

makeup

t r ic Ks 

to Look 

younger 

As we age, cosmetics that once enhanced our 

looks can become unflattering. These beauty 

products can help you turn back the clock and 

revive a youthful complexion. 


eauty 

Problem: 

Fine 

lines & 

wrinkles 

Fix: It’s important not to go 

overboard with foundation in an 

effort to mask lines and wrinkles. 

Besides looking cakey, too much 

product can sink into any lines 

and make them more evident. The 

same goes for concealers; go for 

lightweight formulas that contain 

light-reflecting particles, which will 

also combat dark under-eye circles. 

Before applying foundation, using 

a primer will moisturise your skin 

and help to hold your foundation 

in place. Primers are designed to 

smooth and conceal fine lines and 

uneven skin texture. ‘Primers are 

important for creating a flawless 

complexion,’ says Terrett. ‘What 

works a treat for reducing years off 

the complexion is a pore-minimising 

and fine-line diffusing primer.’ 

You can set your foundation with 

a powder if you feel the need to – a 

light, translucent powder is your best 

option. Also keep in mind that too 

much powder will highlight wrinkles 

and dryness, so use sparingly. 

Bobbi Brown 

Primer Plus 

Hydrating Spray, $50, 

Dermalogica 

Skinperfect Primer 

SPF 30, $76.50, 

Benefit 

POREfessional Pearl 

Primer, $53.

PROBLEM: 

Dull skin 

FIX: As we age, our body slows down 

the natural exfoliation process – which 

can leave skin feeling and looking 

dull. ‘Prepare your skin with plenty of 

hydration! Start by using a moisture-rich 

cream,’ says Terrett. ‘Don’t forget your 

peepers. The delicate skin surrounding 

the eyes needs plenty of love; prep your 

eye area with a specialised cream tailored 

to the eye area.’ 

Combat lackluster skin by investing 

in a tinted moisturiser that contains 

luminescent particles. A light-refl ective 

formula will help create the illusion of a 

glowing complexion. 

For an extra glow, use an illuminator. 

Containing shiny minerals that attract 

light, illuminators can be strategically 

placed for an intensifi ed highlight, or 

they can be mixed into your foundation 

or moisturiser for an all-over glow. 

Brighteners are also an important 

skincare product when it comes to 

addressing skin dullness. 

Peter Thomas Roth 

Potent-C Targeted Spot 

Brightener 15ml, $81 

Peter Thomas 

Roth 24K Gold 

Pure Luxury Lift 

& Firm Prism 

Cream 50ml, $60 

PROBLEM: 

A sunken 

face 

FIX: As we age, it’s inevitable we will lose 

fat and structure from our face. This results 

in a loss of volume that can lead to sagging 

cheeks and lack of prominent bone structure. 

TARTE Tarteist 

Contour Palette 

Version III, $67 

But all is not lost – there are certain beauty 

products that can assist in helping to create 

the illusion of a more supple and contoured 

appearance. To add a more vibrant and 3D 

dimensional look to your features, dab a sheer 

highlighter on your cheekbones and apples of 

your cheeks. 

Blush can also be used to make your bone 

structure stand out. Simply dust it along the 

highest points of your cheekbones. 


BEAUTY 

PROBLEM: 

Thin lips 

FIX: The older we get, the thinner 

our lips become – especially the upper. 

This is due to less collagen, a protein that 

supports soft tissue, being produced. The 

best approach to giving the illusion of 

fuller lips naturally is by sticking to shades 

that enhance your natural lip colour, and 

avoiding dark hues, which can be ageing. 

Avoid matte lipsticks, which can be drying 

on the lips and emphasise any lines you 

may have around the mouth. Instead, opt 

for a creamy alternative before applying a 

gloss, as the shine will keep lips looking full 

and hydrated. 

As we age, our natural lip line can also 

fade, which makes lipstick more likely to 

bleed. Combat this problem by tracing 

lips with a clear lip liner, or one the same 

colour as your chosen lipstick, to help it 

stay put. 

‘Enhance your lip colour by using a 

cheek and lip stain,’ says Hannah Terrett, 

BeneFit Cosmetics National Education 

Manager. ‘Try layering your stain with your 

favourite lip gloss to boost lip volume and 

add a pop of shine. 

Marc Jacobs Beauty 

Enamored Hi-Shine 

Lip Lacquer Lipgloss in 

Skindeep, $42 

Nude by Nature 

Defining Lip Pencil in 

Rose, $16.95 

Dior Backstage 

Dior Addict Lip Glow 

in Holo Pink, $49

PROBLEM: 

Sparse 

eyelashes 

FIX: As the years pass, our eyelashes tend to lose some 

of their thickness and length. They can become sparser 

and fl atter, causing the eyes to look smaller. To open 

up the eye area and create the illusion of wider eyes, 

everything should be going upwards against gravity. 

An eyelash curler can make a huge difference. Even 

if you choose to skip mascara, curling your lashes should 

still remain a part of your makeup routine. As for 

mascara, opt for a natural brown shade, which will create 

a youthful look while still defi ning the eye. But be careful 

not to be too heavy handed with the mascara wand – 

fl aky, cakey lashes are never a good look! 

PROBLEM: 

Thinning 

brows 

FIX: Thin eyebrows can be instantly 

ageing and unfl attering. Ward off sparse 

brows by fi lling them in with an eyebrow 

powder. Choose a powder which is a similar 

colour to your existing hairs and follow the 

lines of your existing eyebrows, rather than 

trying to create a new shape. An angled 

brow brush will give you the best results. 

Strong, well-groomed eyebrows will help 

achieve a more youthful appearance (while 

sticking with today’s brow trends). csbm 

Benefit Cosmetics 

Ka-BROW! Eyebrow Cream-Gel Color, $43 

Benefit Cosmetics 

Angled Brow Brush & Spoolie, $35 


BEAUTY 

eye 

MASCARA 

It’s the one beauty staple no girl 

can live without, yet the next 

generation of mascara is anything 

but basic. Employing the best in 

lash lengthening, volumising and 

growth technologies, these innovative 

products will work a treat for anyone 

who’s not quite ready to commit 

to a more durable form of lash 

enhancement. 

1. Sisley So Volume Mascara, $80, 2. 

Babor Ageid Extra Volume Mascara 

Black, $65, 3. Benefit Cosmetics 

BADgal Bang! Mascara, $43, 4. 

Clarins Wonder Perfect Mascara 4D, 

$44, 5. Arbonne Cosmetics It’s A 

Long Story ® Mascara, $50.

spyNew! Modelrock 

LINERS 

An easy way to glam up a bare eye 

is to intensify your look with eyeliner. 

If a smouldering look is what you’re 

after, use an eyeliner pencil around 

the entire eye and on the inner rim. 

For a quick smokey look, smudge 

it off using a crease/smudge brush. 

For more of a clean, strong line, 

create a winged liner using a gel 

or liquid eyeliner. This, combined 

with generous lashings of mascara, 

will instantly glam up your look and 

get you party ready! A really great 

makeup trick is to use eyeliner to fill 

in the tiny spaces between upper 

eyelashes. This helps eyes look 

fuller and more alive and lends an 

amazing frame to the eyes. 

Cosmetics Wings Out 

Loud Felt Tip & Brush 

Tip Eyeliner, $19.95 

Chanel Stylo Yeux 

Waterproof Long- 

Lasting Eyeliner, $47 

NOT EVERYONE IS BORN WITH 

A PERFECT SET OF PEEPERS. IF 

YOU FEEL YOUR EYES COULD DO 

WITH A LITTLE OPTICAL ILLUSION, 

WE LIVE IN AN AGE WHERE THE 

POSSIBILITIES FOR MAKEUP ARE 

ENDLESS. WITH A FEW EXPERT 

TECHNIQUES AND PRODUCTS, A 

STEADY HAND CAN CREATE WAYS 

TO REALLY MAKE YOUR EYES POP. 

FAKE IT 

Party up with fake 

lashes. They’re flirty and 

playful and no amount 

of mascara can create 

the same drama. 

Modelrock Lashes 

In Paper Dolly 

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Bobbi Brown 

Luxe Camo Face 

and Eye Shadow 

Palette, $125 

palettes 

we love 

Bobbi Brown Crystal 

Drama Eye Palette, $125 

Arbonne eye shadow 

palette, Volume 1, $56 

Charlotte Tilbury 

The Icon Palette, $105

ha densimatrix 

Purity of hyaluronic acid in 

multiple molecular forms for 

effective skin hydration 

80% 

More hydrated 

skin* 

78% 

Increase in 

smoothing of 

wrinkles* 

ha densimatrix is a concentrated treatment 

with hyaluronic acid combining several molecular 

forms for effective skin hydration. It’s cutting edge 

formula has been designed to achieve maximum 

skin hydration, while it also helps to increase 

firmness and smoothing of wrinkles. 

*Subjective self-assessment test conducted after 28 days of use with 

ha densimatrix concentrate. 

Available at selected clinics around Australia 

1800 242 011 | advancedcosmeceuticals.com.au 

@mesoesteticaustralia

eauty 

w 

inter 

skin 

saviours 

Dry skin is winter’s worst side effect 

and a build-up of dead cells on the 

surface means moisture sits on the 

outside and doesn’t penetrate to the 

deeper layers. 

Now is the time, before winter is really upon 

us, to take action. To prevent the cold 

weather affecting your skin turn to some 

more heavy duty skincare products that will protect, 

calm and soothe skin as well as protect against the 

elements – think of it as comfort food for your face. 

Barrier is the word of the day. In healthy skin the 

epidermis (top layer) has a seal around the cells 

to trap the moisture, known as a barrier function. 

However, dryness, cold and sensitising products 

wreak havoc on this natural function, so you need 

products to bolster your skin’s defences. Up the ante 

by using or adding a richer cream or oil into your 

routine – it will help to nourish and nurture your 

skin back to health. Get religious with your eye 

cream at night and lip balm during the day. 

Blood and lymph fluid naturally nourish your skin 

but in the winter months circulation flows less freely

ecause you’re cold, so you need to compensate 

by giving your skin extra protection and 

nourishment to repair your skin cells and 

combat ageing. 

Use regenerating day moisturisers and 

night creams, massaging the skin in a light 

circular motion to improve circulation and 

keep the skin’s outer layer active and healthy. 

Don’t drop sun protection from your routine 

– maintain at least an SPF 15 each day with 

UVA and UVB factors. 

Hydration Boosters 

Dryness is one of the top skin concerns 

amongst women. Just as you would layer your 

outer garments to keep warm, try layering 

your products to lock moisture into your skin. 

A hydrating serum used underneath your 

moisturiser will penetrate deep into the skin, 

helping to nourish the bottom layer of cells 

so when they come to the surface they will 

be hydrated, plumper and brighter. Multiple 

applications during the day, with products high 

in active ingredients, will ensure your skin is 

receiving the extra attention it needs. 

It’s also essential to incorporate sunscreen 

into your daily skincare all year round (UV 

rays are still a very real threat no matter the 

season). Layer sunscreen under moisturiser 

every morning or choose a moisturiser that 

contains a broad spectrum SPF. And make sure 

you don’t forget your lips – use a lip balm with 

sunscreen protection and apply it frequently. 

Of course, it’s just as important to hydrate 

your body from the inside as it is from the 

outside. Staying on top of your 8-glass a 

day water consumption will visibly improve 

the appearance of your skin, making it less 

susceptible to dryness and improving its health 

by flushing toxins from the body. 

Body Beautiful 

Moisturising your body with a quality product 

will help protect your skin and lock in the 

moisture. Very dry skin is well suited to 

honey and shea butter-based body products 

and nourishing body oils. But if your skin is 

ultra sensitive, choose an all-natural product 

without synthetic perfumes to prevent 

triggering a reaction. 

Everyone’s skin behaves differently from 

season to season, so you might find that you’ll 

use a moisturiser for dry skin in winter and a 

lighter one in summer. 

Scented moisturisers can be a great 

substitute for perfume, and chances are 

your favourite brand of perfume has a lotion 

in the same scent. If it’s not heavy duty 

enough for your skin, mix it with a rich 

fragrance-free lotion to keep your skin 

smooth and smelling sweet. 

Regular exfoliation in the colder months 

will prove to be as beneficial to your skin as 

keeping it moisturised, buffing away the dead 

cells that might otherwise leave your skin 

looking dull. The use of a gentle exfoliator 

once or twice a week will simultaneously 

eliminate dry and flaky skin, as well as aid in 

the absorption of body moisturiser. Even better, 

experts believe the very action of removing the 

redundant top layer stimulates the production 

of new skin cells further down in the 

epidermis. The result? Brighter, healthier skin. 

Hands & feet 

Our hands are often neglected as recipients of 

much-needed TLC. Chapped fingertips and 

cracked knuckles can cause hands to suffer the 

most in the cooler months, so take a moment 

to massage a heavy-duty hand cream or cuticle 

cream into dry crevices around the wrists and 

fingers. Exfoliation can also be a key element 

to hand care, but make sure you don’t get too 

scrub-happy on raw areas of skin. If your hands 

are ultra dry, use an extra layer of hand balm 

and wear cotton gloves for a few hours to let 

the moisture soak in properly. 

And let’s not neglect the feet. After all, 

it’s your feet that carry you through life so it’s 

important to keep them happy and looking 

good. Dry skin is a common problem and may 

cause other symptoms such as itching, redness 

and cracked heels. Some people tend to have 

naturally dry skin that predisposes them to 

cracks, and thickened dry skin around the heel 

(that is more likely to crack) is often due to 

increased pressure. 

The best way to prevent and treat dry skin 

is to keep your feet hydrated with refreshing 

lotions and moisturisers. Feet get a rougher 

deal than the skin on your body or hands, so 

it’s worth investing in a specialised product to 

take care of them. Some regular exfoliation 

and buffing will stop the build-up of hard, dry 

skin. A range of foot scrubs is available from 

the luxurious to the down-to-earth, along with 

buffing stones and other products. CBM 


BEAUTY 

RE 

PA 

IR 

Barrier is the word of the 

season. In healthy skin the 

top layer (epidermis) has 

a seal around the cells to 

trap moisture, known as a 

barrier function. Dryness, 

cold and sensitising products 

wreak havoc on this natural 

function, so you need 

products to bolster your 

skin’s defences. Using or 

adding a richer cream or oil 

into your routine will help to 

nourish and nurture your skin 

back to health. 

1. 

7. 

2. 

3. 4. 5. 

6.

8. 9. 

10. 

11. 

13. 

14. 

17. 

15. 

16. 

12. 

1. Skeyndor Power Retinol Intensive Repairing 

Cream 50ml, $98, 2. Invisible Zinc Sheer 

Defence Facial Moisturiser SPF50 50g, $34, 

3. Cosmedix Reboot, $58.30, 4. Cosmedix 

Elite Pepoxide, $136, 5. Murad Hydro- 

Dymanic Quienching Essence 30ml, $125, 6. 

Murad Resurgence Retinol Youth Renewal 

Night Cream 50ml, $125, 7. Rejuvaphyl 

Ultra-Rich Hydration, $158.40, 8. Skinstitut 

Retinol Serum 30ml, $49, 9. Avène Hydrance 

Intense Serum 30ml, $59.95, 10. Environ 

Super Moisturiser 50ml, $64,, 11. Arbonne 

Intelligence Nourishing Facial Oil, $110, 12. 

Omveda Honey Sandalwood Moisturiser 

50mls, $75.90, 13. La Roche-Posay Toleriane 

Caring Wash Cleanser 200ml, $26.95, 14. 

Skinstitut Glycolic Scrub 14% 200ml, $49, 15. 

Genie Exfoliate3 Exfoliant Face Scrub 70g, 

$40, 16. The Body Shop Himalayan Charcoal 

Purifying Clay Wash, $22, 17. Maaemo 

Certified Organic Skin Care Hydrating Face 

Cream, $57.95, 18. Revision Skincare 

C+ Correcting Complex 30%, $155, 19. 

Endota Spa Organics Deep Hydration Face 

Moisturiser, $65, 20. Mayerling Forte Day 

And Night Face Creams 2 X 50g, $198, 21. 

Aspect Super Serum 30ml, $130, 22. Guinot 

Clean Logic Cleansing Care Cream 150ml, 

$85, 23. Guinot Clean Logic Revitalising Care 

Lotion 200ml, $85, 24. Aspect Dr Resveratrol 

Moisturiser, $94.60. 

20. 

18. 19. 

21. 22. 23. 24. 


REPLENISH 

BEAUTY 

Winter can wreak havoc on your skin’s pH 

balance so don’t assume the products that 

maintained the status quo over the humid 

summer will cut the mustard in winter. 

Whether your skin is sensitive, dry, oily, 

blemish-prone or combination, re-evaluate 

what you’re working with. Regular exfoliation, 

balancing and purifying masks and hydrating 

moisturisers are essential. 

Get religious with your eye cream at night 

and lip balm during the day, and up the ante 

with daily body hydration. It’s all about putting 

back what your skin’s giving out, so replenish 

supplies! 

1. Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Primer, $48, 

2. Organic Nation Supernatural8 Recovery Oil, 

$71.50, 3. Meso Ha Densimatrix 30ml, $129, 4. 

Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense 30ml, $99, 5. Medik8 

Crystal Retinal 1 30ml, $75.50, 6. Skinceuticals 

Hydrating B5 gel 30ml, $129, 7. Ella Baché 

Collagen+ Treatment Oil 30ml, $79, 8. Medik8 

Advanced Night Restore 50ml, $129, 9. Ella 

Baché Radiance+ Treatment Oil 30ml, $79, 10. 

Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Bright & Plump 

Moisturizer, $102, 11. Dermalogica Intensive 

Moisture Balance 100ml, $121, 12. Dermalogica 

Intensive Moisture Cleanser 295ml, $95, 13. 

Alpha-H Balancing Cleanser 185ml, $43.95, 14. 

Alpha-H Essential Skin Perfecting Moisturiser 

50ml, $59.95, 15. Clarins Blue Orchid Face 

Treatment Oil, $55. 

8. 

9. 

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 

6. 7. 

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EYES 

& LIPS 

1. 

1. Carmex Watermelon Moisturising 

Lip Balm, $5.99, 2. Dna Eye Balm 15ml, 

$129, 3. Skinstitut Eye Believe 30ml, 

$49. 4. Alpha-H Absolute Lip Perfector 

10ml, $32, 5. Aspect Hydrating Lip Balm, 

$15.40, 6. Carmex Lip Balm, Jasmine 

Green Tea Squeeze Tube, $3.95. 

6. 

2. 3. 4. 5. 

REJUVENATE 

Winter is the season for richer beauty products that will protect, calm 

and soothe skin as well as protect against the elements – think of it as 

comfort food for your face. 

Blood and lymph fluid naturally nourish your skin but in cooler 

weather blood flows less freely, so give your skin extra protection and 

nourishment to repair skin cells and combat ageing effects. 

Don’t drop sun protection from your routine and carry a luxurious 

hand cream in your handbag. Use regenerating day moisturisers and 

night creams, massaging the skin in a light circular motion to improve 

circulation and keep the skin’s outer layer active and healthy. 

10. 

11. 12. 

13. 

14. 15. 


1. 

2. 

BEAUTY 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

7. 

8. 

9. 

1. Babor Reversive Anti-Ageing Glow Body 

Cream 200ml, $182, 2. SALT By Hendrix 

Crystal Waters, $44.95, 3. Skeyndor 

Bodysculpt Silhouette Remodelling Mud 

For Body Beauty 200ml, $56, 4. Guinot 

Gommage Facile Easy Body Scrub 200ml, 

$62, 5. Mesoestetic Stemcell Body 200ml, 

$120, 6. Avène Hydrance Rich Hydrating 

Cream 40ml, $54.95, 7. Jurlique Softening 

Rose Body Cream 150ml, $45, 8. Invisible 

Zinc Face & Body SPF50 Sunscreen 75g, 

$19.95, 9. The Body Shop 100% Natural 

Shea Butter, $25.

1. 

SKIN 

SOS 

1. 

Avoid hot baths and long showers. 

They strip essential oils and moisture 

from your skin. 

4. 

2. 

3. 

2. 

Avoid products with strong fragrance, 

colour, astringents or high alcohol 

content which can irritate your skin. 

3. 

Don’t forget to exfoliate! Skin 

renews itself more effectively when 

it’s free of dead cells. 

4. 

Apply a moisturiser straight after a 

shower when your skin is still slightly 

damp. This traps the water in the upper 

layers and reduces dryness 

and itching. 

5. 

Drink eight glasses of water a day and 

eat lots of omega 3-rich fish containing 

fatty acids, which contribute to a healthy 

heart and brain and moist skin. 

8. 

5. 

6. 

MASKS 

1. Mesoestetic Hydra-Vital Face Mask 100ml, $78, 2. Babor Hydro 

Cellular 3D HydroGel Face Mask, 4 pack, $110 3. Guinot Masque Essential 

Nutrition Confort Instant Comfort Mask, 50ml $80 4. Maaemo Certified 

Organic Skin Care The Elimination Mask, $49.95 5. L’occitane En Provence/ 

Aqua Reotier Hydrating Mask, $65 6. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Mask, $5.99 

7. Neutrogena Youthful Boost Mask, $5.99 8. Estée Lauder Advanced 

Night Repair Powerfoil Mask, 4 Pack, $120 9. Charlotte Tilbury 

Revolutionary Instant Magic Facial Dry Sheet Mask, $35. 

7. 

9. 


Skin 

Age 

defying 

skincare 

Medik8’s age defying skincare r-Retinoate 

Intense harnesses the power of vitamin a, giving 

transformational results in as little as four weeks. 

Research shows that 20 per cent of women 

under 30 are concerned with developing 

wrinkles, so it is never too early to start 

caring for your skin. The anti-ageing fight has been 

given a formidable boost recently by the arrival of 

Medik8’s revolutionary r-Retinoate Intense, whose 

profound visible age-defying results represent a true 

breakthrough in anti-ageing skincare. 

The result of eight years of collaborative research 

applying the most advanced technology, Medik8’s 

r-Retinoate Intense formulation contains three 

widely patented discoveries with a revolutionary 

combination of the legendary molecules retinyl 

retinoate and crystal-stabilised retinaldehyde. The 

manufacturer worked with a Korean super-laboratory 

to produce a ground-breaking ‘encapsulated’ form


SKIN 

of r-retinoate which goes to work directly on the 

nuclei of skin cells. This expertly engineered hybrid 

molecule was designed with a single purpose: 

to outperform ordinary retinol in every way. It 

rejuvenates the appearance of the skin, by promoting 

cell turnover to reduce wrinkles and give the skin 

a smoother, more refi ned and plumper appearance. 

This next generation vitamin A helps defy the signs 

of premature ageing and achieves an impressive 

transformation in as little as four weeks. Medik8 is 

a cosmeceutical skincare brand. They provide the 

assurance that only the best active ingredients are 

used in their formulations, and use clinical 

studies from trusted, ethical sources to validate 

their products. 

RECOMMENDATIONS 

When including any Vitamin A product in your 

skincare, you must wear sunscreen during the day. 

Consult your GP if you are pregnant or breast feeding 

before using Vitamin A. Consult your GP if you are 

taking any acne medication and/ or are undergoing 

any type of skin peeling treatment. 

THE SCIENCE 

Vitamin A is extensively acclaimed as the most effective and powerful ingredient in cosmeceuticals for 

its ability to help retard the fi rst signs of skin ageing. Retinol rejuvenates the appearance of the skin, 

helping it to look smoother, refi ned and plumper. It helps promote skin rejuvenation to diminish the 

appearance of fi ne lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and blemishes. Medik8’s breakthrough innovation 

with r-Retinoate Intense is that it combines the most powerful Vitamin A molecules - crystal stabilised 

retinaldehyde and retinyl retinoate - for absolute Vitamin A power. r-Retinoate Intense’s revolutionary 

‘drone-targeted’ delivery system ‘drills’ down deeper than previously possible to deliver a range of skin 

optimised ceramides and peptides to the skin’s deeper layers. It visibly reduces the fi rst signs of skin 

ageing such as the appearance of fi ne lines and wrinkles and actively rejuvenates and revives to achieve 

plumper, more youthful looking and radiant skin. 

IT REJUVENATES THE 

APPEARANCE OF THE 

SKIN, BY PROMOTING CELL 

TURNOVER TO REDUCE 

WRINKLES AND GIVE THE 

SKIN A SMOOTHER, MORE 

REFINED AND PLUMPER 

APPEARANCE 

CLINICAL STUDIES 

As reported in a number of prestigious medical 

journals, including the Journal of American 

Academy of Dermatology and the British Journal 

of Dermatology, clinical studies have demonstrated 

the effi cacy of retinaldehyde and retinyl retinoate. 

Studies found Medik8’s revolutionary molecule 

retinyl retinoate to be more powerful and work faster 

than retinol, which has to be converted within 

the skin into retinoic acid, before it starts to work. 

Plus, retinaldehyde boosts penetration and power 

because retinyl retinoate is eight times stronger while 

retinaldehyde works 11 times faster than retinol. No 

side effects were seen and it was reported to be gentle 

on the skin. In essence, these extensive clinical 

studies found that retinyl retinoate is signifi cantly 

more effective than retinol. The studies have 

concluded that retinyl retinoate is able to reduce the 

appearance of wrinkles and rough skin, and can help 

to repair damage induced by UVA exposure. CBM

INGREDIENTS 

• Retinyl Retinoate is eight times more powerful than retinol 

and stable both day and night. 

• Retinaldehyde – one step closer to retinoic acid than 

retinol, it delivers results up to eleven times faster than 

retinol, while being gentle on the skin. 

• Retinaldehyde’s antibacterial properties aid blemish prone 

skin. 

• Smart Hydration Reservoir – a combination of hyaluronic 

acid, nourishing squalane and humectant glycerine delivers 

multilevel hydration to your skin. 

• Vitamin E – an oil-soluble antioxidant, Vitamin E 

can quench free radicals on the skin while stabilising 

retinaldehyde for optimal power. 

• Ceramide Complex –ceramides are almost ‘skin identical’, 

allowing them to easily nourish the skin. 

• Drone-Targeted Copper Peptide – directed like a drone to 

skin’s deeper layers for optimum results, the peptide is timereleased 

over time, resulting in more youthful-looking skin. 

• Organic Carrot Seed Oil provides a stability system, which 

preserves the potency of r-Retinoate Intense. 

WHAT R-RETINOATE 

INTENSE DELIVERS 

• Ground-breaking age-defying skincare 

• Absolute Vitamin A power- 8 times more powerful and 11 

times faster acting than retinol 

• Backed by clinical studies 

• Fast and impressive transformation in as little as 4 weeks 

• Reduces wrinkles and fi ne lines 

• Plumper, more youthful and more radiant looking skin 

• Suitable for all skin types 

• No side effects- non-irritant 

WHERE 

TO GET IT 

r-Retinoate Intense is available 

at select skin clinics across 

Australia. For stockists, 

visit www.medik8.com.au 

or call 1800 242 011 

www.cosbeauty.com.au

FEATURE 

THERAPIES 

EXPLAINED

THE POWER OF LIGHT 

IS INFINITE. FROM 

TARGETING WRINKLES, 

FINE LINES AND SCARS 

TO IMPROVING SKIN 

COMPLEXION AND 

HYPERPIGMENTATION, 

LIGHT-BASED THERAPIES 

CAN TREAT A WIDE 

RANGE OF FACIAL 

AGEING CONCERNS. 

The healing power of light has been 

recognised and used for thousands of years, 

dating back to the Ancient Greeks and 

Romans. Over the millennia, our understanding 

and use of light-based therapies have continually 

evolved to optimise results, reduce downtime 

and treat a wide range of skin conditions and 

ageing concerns. 

For cosmetic indications, light-based 

treatments can be broadly categorised as intense 

pulsed light (IPL) therapy, light-emitting diode 

(LED) therapy, photodynamic therapy and 

laser therapies. 

Today’s light-based technologies can 

significantly diminish and even reverse many of 

the tell-tale signs of ageing – from early lines, 

uneven pigmentation and broken capillaries to 

deep wrinkles and severe sun damage. 

They can reach much deeper levels and 

affect far more significant changes than would 

be possible with most other cosmetic treatments, 

and without needing to invest significant money. 

Moreover, a procedure can often be performed 

in less than an hour and may require little or 

no downtime. 

There is a dizzying array of choice – and 

much potential confusion for the consumer. 

It’s always best, therefore, to seek the advice of 

a doctor or clinician who is fully qualified and 

experienced in using laser and light devices and 

who will be able to advise which treatment is best 

for different concerns. 


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While lasers may sound like 

magic wands, it is important to have 

realistic expectations. Some skin 

tightening is possible, but lasers 

cannot produce the same degree of 

lifting seen after a surgical facelift 

or eyelid lift. Wrinkles caused by 

constant muscle movement such as 

frown lines can be hard to treat with 

lasers alone; anti-wrinkle injections 

may be used in conjunction. 

Laser skin rejuvenation cannot 

stop the skin from continuing to age; 

crow’s feet may reappear and new age 

spots can develop. Lasers and other 

light therapies have fewer side effects 

than more traditional skin resurfacing 

procedures such as chemical peeling 

and dermabrasion, but there are still 

risks. The most common is unwanted 

temporary darkening or lightening 

of the treated skin (hypo or hyperpigmentation). 

There also is a 

relatively small risk of scarring. 

As with any procedure, the success 

of treatment is highly dependent 

on the skill level and knowledge 

of the person performing it, so it is 

important to ‘do your homework’ 

before choosing a laser practitioner. 

intense pulsed 

light therapy 

Intense pulsed light (IPL) in cosmetic 

therapy uses light wavelengths 

that safely target either melanin 

or haemoglobin in the skin. It can 

be used to permanently reduce 

unwanted hair growth, fade brown 

spots and cauterise enlarged or 

broken capillaries and port wine stain 

birthmarks. Some treatments have 

been developed specifically to treat 

rosacea.the lower abdomen, which 

can be hidden within the bikini 

line, and minimised with various 

scar therapies. 

Unlike lasers, IPL devices produce 

a broad spectrum of light in a range 

of wavelengths. The emitted light is 

further adjustable through the use of 

filters, allowing any skin colour to be 

treated. The range of light is typically 

between 500- 1500nm, depending 

on the machine and filter used. This 

versatility allows the characteristics 

of the light energy to be adjusted 

according to each patient’s skin type, 

specific condition and location of the 

area to be treated. 

Another difference is in the size of 

the area that can be treated in one 

session. Generally IPL treatment 

heads are up to eight times larger 

than the small spot size produced by 

lasers, so treatments are quicker but 

not as targeted as laser. 

In terms of safety, the two types are 

similar, but with both IPL and laser 

facial rejuvenation treatments the 

practitioner and patient each need 

to use eye protection, and treatment 

needs to occur in a controlled area 

where people cannot wander in and 

be exposed to the light.

While lasers and IPL treat many 

of the same conditions, IPL is a 

single technology for a multitude 

of applications – from unsightly 

veins and birthmarks to ageing and 

sundamaged skin, unwanted hair 

and rosacea. 

During the procedure pulses of 

intense light are fired at the skin 

through varying filters which isolate 

specific wavelengths of light. Various 

targets (such as haemoglobin in the 

blood to remove vascular lesions, or 

melanin to treat hyperpigmentation) 

are preferentially absorbed, heated 

and selectively destroyed by certain 

light wavelengths (called selective 

photothermolysis) without damaging 

surrounding tissues. 

IPL treatment cannot typically 

address extensive sun damage and 

skin discolourations but it can reduce 

surfaced capillaries and brown spots, 

as well as help revitalise and even 

out the overall complexion. Typically 

four to six treatments are required for 

optimal results. 

The usual downtime with IPL 

modalities is minimal to none, 

depending on the intensity of 

treatment, however full recovery can 

take around two weeks in some cases. 

Immediately after IPL a slight burning 

sensation can occur for a few hours 

but there is generally little discomfort. 

Temporary discolouration can occur 

for around three to four days after 

the procedure and this skin will 

flake off slowly. Short-term side 

effects include reddening of the 

skin (erythema), temporary bruising 

and oedema (swelling). Reactions 

such as scabbing and blistering are 

possible, though rare. It’s important to 

protect skin from UV light with daily 

sunscreen application. 

led therapy 

Treatment with light emitting 

diodes (LED) delivers light at 

certain wavelengths to stimulate 

cellular activity and collagen 

production in the dermis. This 

delivers an anti-ageing, rejuvenating 

effect, and LED treatment is often 

recommended before and after 

surgery, as well as a standalone skin 

revitalisation treatment. 

It uses different wavelengths to 

increase blood flow to the skin, 

accelerate cellular turnover and 

address specific concerns such as 

acne or pigmentation. 

An is a shallower, gentler treatment 

than IPL, and is often used for 

collagen boosting and rejuvenating 

the skin. 

LEDs are very small light bulbs 

that, in contrast to ordinary 

incandescent bulbs, don’t get 

especially hot and don’t burn out. 

LEDs have been found to trigger 

natural chemical processes inside 

the cells, boosting the body’s own 

production of collagen, which 

make them particularly useful for 

skin rejuvenation. 

During treatment, certain light 

wavelengths are used to cause 

different reactions in the skin. 

Infrared light deeply penetrates the 

dermis and stimulates blood flow 

and collagen rebuilding in the skin’s 

deeper layers. Blue light, which 

is a shorter wavelength, doesn’t 

penetrate as deeply and is used for its 

anti-microbial effect, inhibiting the 

growth of acne-causing bacteria. 


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photodynamic 

therapy 

Photodynamic therapy uses a 

chemical reaction activated by light 

energy to selectively destroy specific 

tissues and can be used to treat 

sunspots, certain types of skin cancer, 

rosacea, acne and sun-damaged skin. 

A photosensitising medication 

is applied topically on the skin 

and a narrow band of light (red or 

blue light) is administered to cause 

a moderately deep exfoliation 

and target damaged tissue and 

sebaceous glands. 

When skin is exposed to a 

light source of an appropriate 

wavelength, its photosensitiser 

molecules are activated to produce 

oxygen intermediates that destroy 

the targeted cells. Recovery time 

is around two weeks after each 

treatment and usually one to three 

sessions are required. 

laser therapy 

Laser is an acronym for Light 

Amplification for the Stimulated 

Emission of Radiation. Laser light 

is different to normal light for many 

reasons: it travels in a synchronised 

fashion; retains its intensity over a 

long distance; is monochromatic (of 

the same wavelength or colour); and 

can be pulsed. 

Laser therapies work by targeting 

tissue and can be used for a number of 

treatments, including pigmentation, 

scarring, unwanted hair, spider veins, 

sun-damaged skin, wrinkle reduction 

and overall complexion rejuvenation. 

The principle behind lasers is light 

absorption. The same as a black 

car will be hotter than a white car 

because it absorbs more wavelengths 

of light, certain target tissues will 

absorb certain wavelengths of light 

more effectively. 

As the laser light is monochromatic, 

the target tissue will take 

on maximum absorption while the 

surrounding tissues won’t. This allows 

the target to be isolated and treated. 

In other words, the laser emits a 

single frequency of light 

with all the light waves going in the 

same direction, allowing the target 

tissue to absorb the maximum amount 

of heat. 

The target tissue is all-important 

when treating skin problems with a 

laser. For pigmentation it is melanin; 

for spider veins and other vascular 

conditions it is haemoglobin (blood); 

and for wrinkles it is water. Each of 

these target tissues absorbs a different 

wavelength of light, meaning a 

different laser is needed for each 

specific problem. 

Recent advances in laser 

technology mean that laser skin 

resurfacing, once reserved for the 

treatment of severe conditions such 

as acne scarring due to the extensive 

downtime involved, has become an 

effective option for many people 

seeking reduction of lines and 

wrinkles and uneven skin colour, 

tone and texture. 

fractional 

laser therapy 

The advent of fractionated laser, 

where microscopic columns of skin 

are treated while surrounding skin 

is left intact, has made it possible 

to achieve results comparable to 

traditional CO2 laser resurfacing 

with fewer side effects and profoundly 

less downtime. 

Fractional skin resurfacing can 

utilise both non-ablative and ablative 

lasers – the breakthrough difference 

of this technology is the fractionated 

delivery system of light. 

Fractional laser technologies 

break up light beams to allow 

columns of untreated tissue to 

activate healing mechanisms beneath 

the skin’s surface, treating skin 

conditions ranging from scars and 

birthmarks to wrinkles. 

These lasers work by creating 

microscopic thermal injuries 

that trigger collagen production, 

stimulating cell renewal and 

plumping out the tissues. In other 

words, the laser works by creating 

tiny holes, or ‘dots’, in the skin’s 

surface, penetrating deep into the 

dermis which triggers the body’s 

natural healing responses. It leaves 

the skin around each dot intact, 

enabling the surrounding tissue 

to heal these microscopic thermal 

injuries by stimulating the production 

of new collagen. 

The anti-ageing benefits of 

fractional laser technology include 

improving evenness of skin tone and 

texture, reducing pore size and the 

appearance of lines and wrinkles, 

and helping to reverse the effects of 

sun damage. A more mild treatment 

may take several sessions, while one 

procedure is usually sufficient for a 

more aggressive treatment. 

Because laser treatments use 

heat, a mild to moderate burning 

sensation is experienced during 

treatment and slight swelling, 

redness and bronzing afterwards. 

This can be covered with mineral 

makeup and normally subsides after 

a few days, however full healing can 

take several weeks, depending on 

the intensity of treatment and the 

areas targeted. 

Results of light-based therapies 

vary, depending on the technique 

and experience of the practitioner, 

and the individual patient. Patients 

should always ask their practitioner 

how new the laser or IPL machine 

is and when it was purchased. 

Recent models are far superior to 

earlier ones in terms of achieving 

predictable and precise results. With 

a wealth of medical, cosmetic and 

scientific applications, research into 

laser and light-based technology is 

constantly evolving. What offers 

outstanding results today may one day 

be superseded by the next advance 

in laser-based therapies. One thing 

is certain, however: a wealth of 

conditions once untreatable can 

today be improved rapidly and with 

minimal discomfort thanks to laser 

and light-based technology. CBM


SKIN 

The new 

skin tightening 

treatment 

that has everyone 

talking 

TIGHTEN YOUR SKIN WITHOUT SURGERY WITH THE NEW 

THERMAGE FLX (YOU CAN THANK US LATER!). 

Do you fi nd that you no longer look as 

young as you feel? If the mirror doesn’t 

refl ect the way you are on the inside, 

now there’s a way to turn back the clock 

without surgery or injections. 

The Thermage FLX is the newest 

generation of Thermage, a non-invasive skin 

tightening treatment with more than two 

million procedures worldwide under its belt 

and favoured by celebrities such as Gwyneth 

Paltrow, Demi Moore and Oprah Winfrey. 

Thermage is like Pilates for your skin; it’s a 

skin fi tness treatment that tones and tightens 

the skin on your face, eyes and body to give 

you a more youthful appearance. 

One of the new bells and whistles of the 

Thermage FLX is the improved comfort level 

for patients due to its vibrating handpieces

SOFTENS LOOK OF 

WRINKLES AND LINES 

IMPROVES LOOK OF 

CROW’S FEET, WORRY 

LINES AND LAUGH 

LINES 

IMPROVES 

APPEARANCE OF 

CREPEY SKIN 

IMPROVES FACIAL AND 

SKIN LAXITY IN 96% OF 

PATIENTS 

and cryogen-cooled applicator tips, making it 

both an extremely effective and comfortable 

treatment. An FLX session is also 25% faster, 

with a typical face and neck treatment taking 

under an hour, and an eye treatment taking 

about 20 minutes. 

This impressive device uses patented skin 

tightening technology to give your collagen 

a workout, stimulating existing collagen and 

promoting new collagen growth over time. 

Specifi cally, Thermage uses radio frequency 

energy to heat the deep layers of the skin, 

causing them to contract and tighten over a 4 

to 6 months period and giving the treatment 

area a well-deserved lift. It helps soften 

lines around the mouth, eyes, forehead and 

improves defi nition on the jawline and under 

the chin. 

The best part? Thermage FLX can help 

smooth and tighten your skin without surgery, 

injections and with little to no downtime. 

Another huge plus is that only one treatment 

is typically required for lasting results. 

It’s time to put your best face forward, 

and with the exciting technology behind 

Thermage FLX, looking as young as you feel 

has never been so effortless. CBM 


FACE 

Softened lines lines around the the mouth, eyes, forehead; 

improved definition on on jawline and and under the the chin. 

FACE 

Softened lines lines around the the mouth, eyes, eyes, forehead; 

improved definition on on jawline and and under the the chin. chin. 

skin 

Thermage FLX 

FAQs 

How long will the 

resuLTS last? 

For most patients, measurable results appear 

gradually in the two to six months following 

a single treatment session and can last for 1-2 

years depending on your skin condition and 

ageing process. 

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BODY 

EYES 

Thermage 

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and of skin; 

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contours and appearance of crepey skin; 

Reduced smoother wrinkles skin skin on on and the and the abdomen decreased and "hooding" and legs. legs. for for a a 

more awakened look. 

EYES 

AFTER Thermage After After Thermage 

Reduced wrinkles and and decreased "hooding" for for a a 

more more awakened look. look. 


How many treatments 

will I need? 

Unlike many cosmetic procedures requiring multiple 

sessions, Thermage FLX delivers results after a 

single treatment. Best of all, results continue to 

improve over time. 

BEFORE 

AFTER Thermage 

How much does it cost? 

The cost depends on the area you’re having 

treated. Your doctor can give you a more 

precise idea of cost based on where you want 

to see results. 

Does it hurt? 

The Thermage FLX system incorporates vibration 

on the face and body treatments, which has been 

shown to provide patient comfort. 

You’ll feel a brief heating sensation when the 

treatment device’s tip touches your skin, followed 

by a cooling sensation to help protect your skin and 

minimize any discomfort. 

Are there common side 

effects? 

Some patients have temporary redness or minor 

swelling after treatment, but this usually goes away 

within24 hours. 

How long before I can get 

back to my normal activities? 

Most patients return to their regular activities 

immediately following treatment. No special 

care is required afterward, aside from basic skin 

maintenance and sunscreens as part of a regular 

skincare regimen. 

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WHERE 

TO GET IT 

Improved contours and and appearance of of crepey skin; skin; 

smoother skin skin on on the the abdomen and and legs. legs. 

Improved contours and and appearance of of crepey skin; skin; 

smoother skin skin on on the the abdomen and and legs. legs. 

The Clinic 

Bondi Junction, Sydney – 02 9386 1533 

www.theclinic.net.au 

Skin Renu Balmain 

Balmain, Sydney – 02 9555 9506 

www.skinrenu.com.au 

MD Cosmedical Solutions 

Sydney City – 02 9283 5344 

Wahroonga – 02 9489 1633 

www.mdcosmedicalsolutions.com.au 

Babyface Thermage 

Skin Renu 


Haymarket, Sydney – 02 8385 5268 

B efore Thermage 


MiYoungs Skin Clinic 

All before and after photos have not been retouched. 

Individual Sydney results City may – vary. 02 8283 1635 

www.miyoungs.com.au 

Bare Laser and Skin Clinic 

Hampton, Bayside Melbourne – 03 9598 5495 

www.barelaserandskin.com.au 

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Individual results may vary.

Ultimate skin 

skin 

We chat with leading NYC 

dermatologist Dr Judith 

Hellman about some of her 

favourite anti-ageing and 

beauty treatments. 

Dr Judith Hellman 

When NYC-based dermatologist 

Dr Judith Hellman recommends 

a treatment, you take notice, 

and for the most versatile overall 

rejuvenation treatments she recommends 

Fractora. 

Fractora is a fractional radiofrequency 

(RF) skin resurfacing and rejuvenation 

treatment and is one of the newest 

non-surgical methods to reduce wrinkles, 

scars and tighten sagging skin with 

limited downtime and long-lasting 

natural-looking results. 

It targets concerns such as skin tone, 

texture, sun damage and fine lines, 

through to deep textural concerns such as 

deep wrinkles, scars and vascular lesions. 

In addition to general facial rejuvenation 

and wrinkle reduction, you may notice 

rejuvenation and tightening of skin 

around the jawline, neck, under the eyes, 

and on the cheeks and forehead.

ejuvenation 

Fractora is just one part of the 

comprehensive InMode platform, which 

also includes Lumecca IPL for pigmentation 

and sun damage, Forma for non-surgical 

skin tightening, and Triton for superior 

hair removal. 

As a highly sought-after dermatologist, 

Dr Hellman has access to the whole ambit 

of aesthetic devices and technologies. 

She says the InMode platform stands 

out because it is equipped with the most 

practical technologies and delivers the 

highest quality performance she has 

experienced. ‘With InMode, I can treat just 

about any skin problem effectively with a 

minimum number of treatments and with 

outstanding results,’ she says. 

Dr Hellman uses the InMode platform 

for a wide variety of applications, 

including skin tightening and wrinkles; 

non surgical ‘lift’; acne and acne scars; 

hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating); sun 

damage and brown spots; rosacea; vaginal 

rejuvenation; hair removal; and nonsurgical 

fat reduction. 

In particular, she says combining 

treatments enhances the results. ‘A 

common combination is starting with 

Forma, a non-surgical skin tightening 

treatment, followed by Lumecca IPL for 

rosacea and/or brown marks,’ she explains. 

Another innovation is the Triton 

application for hair removal. This differs 

from other systems on the market as it 

uses two simultaneous laser wavelengths 

to destroy the hair follicle for a greatly 

enhanced hair removal effect and can treat 

most skin types. 

‘My patients are truly happy with their 

InMode treatments,’ says Dr Hellman. 

‘What the Lumecca photofacial can 

achieve in 1-2 treatments is the equivalent 

of 4-6 treatments with other technologies, 

and my Forma patients call it the ‘wow’ 

treatment and send their friends.’ 

Dr Hellman’s impressive results using 

Fractora for acne treatment has literally 

created a niche practice for her simply by 

word of mouth referrals. ‘My acne patients 

experience not only a resolution of the 

inflammatory acne using Fractora but 

also up to about 80% decrease in scar 

depth,’ she says. 

Treatments themselves are well tolerated 

with mostly no or minimal downtime. 

Fractora and Forma usually take a series 

of about 6 treatments, and Lumecca 

photofacials about 1-2 treatments. Results 

last for years with minimal maintenance. 

From wrinkles, acne scars and 

pigmentation to skin tightening, smoothing 

and rejuvenating, the Inmode suite of 

applications is a game changer, offering a 

complete range of non-surgical solutions for 

the face and body with one device. CBM 

WHERE 

TO GET IT 

To find a practitioner near you, 

visit www.likeyourlook.com.au 

or call 1300 309 233 


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Your guide 

to cosmetic 

injectables 

Do you know your neurotoxins 

from your HA fillers? We simplify 

the jargon and give you the what’s 

what of injectables 

Plump cheeks, smooth foreheads and perfect 

pouts have led many of us down the cosmetic 

medicine path. Injectables – anti-wrinkle 

muscle relaxants and dermal fillers – are usually the goto 

treatment for beautifying our looks and defying age, 

with minimum discomfort and no downtime. 

The surge of minimally invasive procedures has 

been significant and with an ever-expanding and 

increasingly sophisticated array of options available 

today, you need to know your options. 

We now have an enormous range of fillers, many of 

which can last a long time and be used to re-volumise 

and sculpt ageing faces. We also have neurotoxins 

to reduce lines and wrinkles, as well as lasers to 

effectively treat a wide range of skin conditions. 

In the past 10 years, there have seen significant 

improvements in the technology and design of 

soft tissue fillers. 

There are now different grades of fillers designed 

specifically for use in different parts of the face and 

different anatomical levels of facial structure.


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Fillers 

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Fillers are used to plump out lines 

and smooth skin, restore volume 

to areas where tissue commonly 

degenerates with age, fill in 

pockmarks and acne scars, contour 

or reshape facial features and add 

volume to the lips. They are also a 

popular adjunct to treatment with 

anti-wrinkle injections to create a 

universal result. 

Fillers are gel-like in consistency, 

and the type of filler (composition 

and viscosity), the area of injection 

and the depth of injection all 

influence the final result, and how 

long they last. Fillers can be made 

with biodegradable substances, 

such as collagen or hyaluronic 

acid (HA), or non-biodegradable 

substances like silicone. 

Fillers can be used in multiple 

areas. There is a lot of science 

behind soft tissue fillers that make 

them customisable to each patient’s 

individual requirements and to 

different areas of injection. 

As with most cosmetic 

procedures, a holistic approach 

using fillers will obtain the best 

result. As we age, the whole face 

ages – there are priority areas but, 

essentially, the entire face is subject 

to ageing. 

Gone are the days where patients 

come in and ask to have their 

nasolabial folds filled and that’s 

enough. Injectors now know that 

treating the nasolabial folds will 

not change the patient’s overall 

appearance. It is important to 

address and harmonise the face 

as a whole so the patient will 

look the best for their age at any 

age. Through communication, 

understanding and education, 

together the patient and 

practitioner can create some truly 

spectacular results. 

Filling fine lines & 

wrinkles 

When injected superficially, dermal 

fillers can help smooth out fine lines 

and fill superficial wrinkles. Commonly, 

the HA chains are smaller and softer in 

superficial filler products, reducing the 

risk of lumpiness post procedure. 

These fillers are used for areas that 

are more delicate, such as the corners of 

the mouth, the lip line and the crow’s 

feet. Theyneed to be very soft so the 

product can be placed superficially in 

the skin to smooth the area without the 

risk of seeing or feeling the product after 

injection. 

A small amount of filler is usually 

required; as the objective is to fill a line 

or wrinkle, not necessarily add volume to 

the area. 

The small particle size, and low 

quantity of HA injected, means results 

typically last around six to 12 months. 

The level of movement in the area – for 

example frowning, talking and squinting 

– also affects the duration of the result. 

The lip area tends to have slightly 

less longevity due to the degree of 

movement in the region. 

Adding volume 

Medium volume HA fillers use 

medium-sized HA particles, which 

combine with the body’s own HA to 

enhance the volume of targeted tissue. 

These fillers are injected more 

deeply than superficial products, and 

are used to treat deeper skin folds and 

enhance volume in certain areas. 

In areas such as below the cheek, 

many injectors prefer to inject soft 

fillers a little deeper, so they’re encased 

in the fat region. This provides some 

soft-tissue padding in the area. 

Medium volume HA fillers typically 

have a greater number of cross-links 

between the HA particles, compared 

with superficial fillers. This increases 

cohesiveness of the product and 

longevity.

Reducing 

under-eye circles 

As some patients age, rather than 

having drooping skin, they become 

gaunt and hollow, particularly around 

the eye area. This is where fillers 

tend to be very useful. 

Each injection can last up to 

three to four years, as the product is 

usually placed quite deeply to reduce 

the risk of visibility and palpability 

post-procedure. 

In the past, when surgery was the 

only option available, rejuvenation 

tended to be the domain of the rich 

or famous. Now you can take years 

off a person’s face at a fraction of the 

cost with neurotoxin injections to 

minimise lines and wrinkles combined 

with strategic filler placement, giving 

the eyes and overall face a fresher, 

younger appearance. 

These non-surgical measures 

have revolutionised the aesthetic 

anti-ageing industry and made it 

available and ‘acceptable’ to a much 

broader audience. 

The benefits 

of HA 

The longevity of results with HA dermal fillers 

can last anywhere between 6-18 months 

and beyond, depending on the amount of 

filler injected, the depth of injection and the 

level of movement at the injection site. The 

duration of the result is also affected by the 

extent of cross-linking between the hyaluronic 

acid chains, as well as the concentration and 

size of the HA particles themselves. 

Increased cross-linking and higher HA 

concentrations boost the viscosity and 

elasticity of the dermal filler. This extends the 

longevity of the result. Larger HA particles, 

alongside higher concentrations, tend to 

absorb more water and result in more tissue 

swelling following injection, also increasing 

the duration of effect. 

Many practitioners prefer to use HA-based 

fillers because hyaluronic acid is versatile, 

long-lasting and effective. It also comes in 

a variety of grades to cater for the different 

requirements of every patient. 

The other benefit of using HA fillers is 

that, in the rare occasion where there is a 

minor adverse reaction such as swelling or 

lumpiness following injection, the HA can 

be easily dissolved with a chemical called 

hyaluronidase. This works almost immediately 

and acts as a valuable safeguard. 

Hyaluronic acid is a substance that occurs 

naturally in the body. It is associated with 

attracting and maintaining hydration in the 

skin. For this reason, the benefits of dermal 

fillers are double-fold – adding volume and 

attracting hydration at the same time. 

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antiwrinkle 

injections 

Commonly known under the 

brand names Botox, 

Dysport and Xeomin, 

botulinum toxin has become 

one of the biggest players 

in the field of cosmetic 

enhancement. 

The treatment offers 

patients an effective nonsurgical 

alternative for 

reducing dynamick lines such 

as frown lines and crow’s feet 

to rejuvenate the appearance 

of the face and help reverse a 

prematurely aged appearance. 

Other 

uses for 

botulinum 

toxin 

Botulinum toxin can be used 

in many ways to not only 

minimise wrinkles and lines but 

also lift and sculpt the face. It’s 

able to: 

• Block the action of the 

nerves that control sweat 

glands, and in this way treat 

excessive localised sweating 

(hyperhidrosis), especially 

severe underarm sweating. 

• Create a subtle lift around 

the eye area via injections 

in the outer corners of 

the brows. 

• Soften and minimise the 

appearance of an overly 

square jaw (masseter 

hypertrophy) through 

intramuscular injections 

around the jaw area, 

resulting in a more ovallooking 

face shape. 

What is it? 

Botulinum toxin is a protein produced 

by the bacterium Clostridium 

botulinum. In cosmetic procedures, 

botulinum toxin works by blocking 

nerve stimulation to wrinkle-causing 

muscles, which prevents the muscle 

from contracting and significantly 

reduces wrinkles and fine lines. 

As a muscle relaxant, it is commonly 

used to treat crow’s feet around the 

eyes, the frown lines between the 

eyebrows (glabellar lines) and the worry 

lines across the forehead. In addition, 

it can be used to produce the effect of 

a brow lift by relaxing the muscles that 

drag down the brow and even in the 

masseter muscle to create a slimmer 

looking jawline. 

Botulinum toxin is used by thousands 

of women and an increasing number of 

men to help rejuvenate the appearance 

of the face, most often to reduce a tried 

or over-worked expression when the 

face is static. 

According to the most recent 

statistics by the American Society 

for Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) botulinum 

toxin injections ranked number one 

in the top five minimally invasive 

procedures performed in the US 

in 2015. 

Although Australia doesn’t 

currently have definitive data about 

cosmetic surgery trends, we seem 

to follow American statistics to 

provide an insight into emerging 

and changing trends. These statistics 

highlight that this age-defying, 

wrinkle-busting powerhouse has 

become a very familiar, accessible 

and ‘normal’ anti-ageing treatment. 

how does it work? 

Cosmetically, injections of botulinum 

toxin work by relaxing wrinkle-causing 

muscles, softening existing facial lines 

and helping to prevent the formation of 

new ones. 

A few tiny injections are 

administered just under the skin, 

reducing nerve stimulation to the 

targeted muscles. The procedure usually 

takes about 10 minutes, but this can 

vary depending on the number of 

areas being treated. Because men tend 

to have larger and stronger muscles, 

they often require more injections to 

achieve the optimal results. 

Anaesthetic is generally not required 

for the treatment as the needles are 

very fine and only a small volume of 

the product is needed, making the 

treatment virtually painless. If the 

patient is particularly concerned, the 

practitioner can numb the area using 

ice or topical anaesthetic cream before 

administering the injection. 

The effects are not immediately 

visible. Over the next few days, the 

muscles gradually relax, and it often 

takes around three to four days for final 

results to become visible, normally 

reaching their full results by one week. 

It is important to note that botulinum 

toxin is gradually reabsorbed by the 

body over time, so repeat injections 

are necessary about every three to five 

months in order to maintain results. 

With continued use, the effects may 

start to last longer because the targeted 

muscles have ‘unlearned’ the response 

that originally contributed to the 

development of the lines. 

In its 14 years of cosmetic use, there 

have been no reported long-term or 

permanent side effects from the use 

of botulinum toxin. Common side 

effects are generally restricted to minor 

temporary redness or bruising at the 

injection site, and some patients can 

experience slight headache or nausea 

post treatment. 

There is a very slight risk that 

botulinum toxin can cause a temporary 

weakness in nearby muscles that 

can result in a slight drooping of an 

eyelid or eyebrow, lasting anywhere 

from around one to six weeks. 

Treatment with botulinum toxin is 

not recommended for women who are 

pregnant or breastfeeding. CBM


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ow will you 

When it comes to how our skin 

ages, it seems it’s a case of like 

mother, like daughter.

age? 

We’ve all heard the old adage 

told to hubbies-to-be that 

if they want to know what 

their wife will look like in many years 

time, just look at her mum. As it 

turns out, there may be a large grain 

of truth when it comes to ageing skin. 

A group of plastic surgeons from 

the Loma Linda University Medical 

Center in California scanned the 

faces of mothers and their daughters 

using computer modelling and 3D 

cameras. The research team found 

that mothers and daughters who look 

similar also age in a strikingly similar 

pattern. They found the daughters’ 

faces were beginning to sag, wrinkle, 

thin and lose elasticity around the 

eyes in exactly the same patterns as 

their mothers’ faces. This similarity 

particularly increased after the 

daughters hit the age of 30. 

One of the surgeons, Dr Matthew 

Camp, says the study was the first 

to prove scientifically that women 

age like their mothers. Until now, 

Dr Camp says studies of facial 

ageing have mostly been subjective 

and observational. 

The findings may be especially 

helpful for women in their mid- 

30s to early 50s, which is the ideal 

window for using minimally invasive 

techniques to maintain a younger 

looking appearance. Recognising 

how your mother’s face changed over 

the years could help guide a cosmetic 

surgeon in the appropriate procedures 

to address similar patterns of sagging 

skin or volume loss. For example, 

doctors would be able to pinpoint the 

appropriate areas to inject 

dermal fillers. 

Another author of the study, Dr 

Subhas Gupta, says knowing exactly 

how a woman’s lower eyelids will 

change with age can help surgeons 

plan a surgical correction 

that will prevent the changes seen 

in her mother. ‘If you come in when 

you’re 30, we can tell you where you 

will have changes and quantify what 

you will need and where,’ he says. 

’The findings were surprisingly 

repetitive regardless of ethnicity and 

actual age difference between mothers 

and daughters. You can beat Mother 

Nature to the punch and not have 

your mother’s eyes,’ says Dr Gupta. 

Preventative 

measures 

for 

daughters 

When you’re young it’s all about 

preventative, gentle and nourishing 

products. Your hormones are still 

balancing themselves, so stick to 

oil-free cleansers, moisturisers and 

makeup where possible. 

Getting into a good skincare regime 

in your teens not only helps resolve 

some of the teen angst-causing 

problem skin issues, but it also 

forms good habits for the coming 

decades. Cleanse, tone and moisturise 

are the basic three steps at any age 

and should be followed morning 

and night. 

Many teens find oily skin is their 

main concern, so a gel-based cleanser 

is best – perhaps one that includes 

salicylic acid to help clear acne. Use 

a light, non-comedogenic, oil-free 

moisturiser to follow up. 

Women in their 20s may opt 

for foamy gel cleansers and light 

moisturisers, perhaps a milky cleanser 

if you’re prone to dry skin. Of an 

eve, use a hydrating fluid or an oilfree 

moisturiser along with a mild 


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hydrating gel eye cream to stave 

off early signs of ageing. If you’re a 

30-something, even if you’ve taken 

good care of your skin it may become 

a little drier and sun damage may 

begin to appear. 

As you age, keep adjusting your 

routine. Your mid-30s is a great 

time to start using a nutrient-packed 

serum and active night creams. 

Use a creamy cleanser and creamier 

moisturisers to lock in hydration 

(apply over damp skin) and continue 

with a slightly richer eye cream 

at night. 

A clay mask applied weekly will 

deep clean your pores if you’re oily, 

or a light hydrating mask if you’re 

slightly drier. Use a grainy mechanical 

exfoliator or something with alpha 

hydroxy acids (AHAs) for a chemical 

process twice a week to remove 

the top layer of skin and deal with 

clogged pores. 

Try adding some products with 

antioxidants to combat free radicals 

and introduce some products with 

Vitamin A derivatives in your 30s. 

Retinol can be found in low doses in 

many over-the-counter night creams 

and serums or, for stronger dose 

retinoids, creams and gels may be 

prescribed by your dermatologist or 

GP in some cases. 

Keep your skin glowing with 

some professional treatments such 

as microdermabrasion and Vitamin 

C facials. It’s around your 30s that 

you may be considering anti-wrinkle 

injections as a preventative method 

for future wrinkle formation and to 

refresh your appearance. 

Not to sound like your mother, 

but you must use sun protection at 

all ages – the younger you start, the 

better. Not only does it protect your 

skin from the sun but 90 percent of 

premature ageing is caused by UV 

exposure. You’ll be thankful for this 

advice when you’re your mum’s age. 

Nature 

vs 

nurture 

Whether you grow old gracefully 

depends partly on your lifestyle and 

partly on your genes. It’s been noted 

that one of the most important factors 

is the way that skin collects and 

retains its moisture, using molecules 

that bind water into skin. As skin ages, 

the genes that control this process 

become less active and skin retains 

less moisture, causing wrinkles. 

Another involves collagen, which 

is the protein that gives skin its 

underlying structure. As we age, 

the genes that degrade collagen 

can become overactive, leading to 

more wrinkles. Other factors involve 

inflammation, how the skin reacts to 

sunlight and the skin’s response to 

free radicals. 

Of course, all this data doesn’t 

mean you’re going to look exactly like 

your mum. Regular SPF use will help 

you ward off the sun’s harmful rays 

and cut back on the risk of premature 

fine lines and sun spots. And, until we 

uncover the elusive fountain of youth, 

a good skincare regimen tailored to 

your specific skin type will keep you 

looking the best you can at any age.

Damage control for mums 

Kicking up the nutrients a notch is a 

must as the signs of ageing deepen – 

it’s all about products with plumping 

and firming benefits. Those beach 

holidays may have started to catch 

up and the gradual (and unfortunately 

unavoidable) loss of collagen is a 

part of intrinsic ageing and becomes 

more apparent. 

You can help slow cellular 

degeneration with the antioxidant 

properties of Vitamins C and E, 

which help protect the skin from 

free radicals that devour healthy 

cells. Vitamin C can also boost the 

synthesis of collagen, especially when 

it is applied in a potent form. 

Additionally, prescription retinoids 

containing Vitamin A acid used 

topically is a potent free-radical 

fighter. It can reduce brown spots, 

increase exfoliation and collagen 

production, thicken the epidermis 

and can help reverse sun damage. 

Chemical peels are also good for 

refining the skin’s surface, and 

injectable dermal fillers work well in 

replenishing volume and boosting 

collagen production. 

Of course, it’s essential that you 

continue slathering on thick face and 

eye serums on a nightly basis, with 

rich moisturising properties such as 

hyaluronic acid, shea butter or oils. 

Along with your broad-spectrum UV 

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lotions or serums containing at least 

two types of antioxidants. 

For crepey skin try a formula with 

peptides, which have been shown to 

strengthen collagen. Use a creamy 

cleanser morning and night or, if your 

skin tolerates a cleanser with a mild 

AHA or salicylic acid, substitute this 

in once a day. 

Anti-ageing or wrinkle-reducing 

prescription formulas containing 

retinol or glycolic acid products 

are essential in reducing fine lines 

and wrinkles, improving skin 

texture, skin tone and colour, and 

boosting hydration. 

There is a plethora of cosmetic 

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applicable to the more mature 

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around the eyes, minimising lines and 

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The 

Do’s & 

Don’ts 

of Falling 

Pregnant 

Could your lifestyle be 

hindering your hopes of 

starting a family? Here’s a 

check list of the habits you 

should halt – and some to 

take up – to improve your 

chances of conceiving. 

Have you been trying for a 

baby with no luck? You’re not 

alone. ‘One in six Australian 

couples of child-bearing age will 

face fertility issues,’ says Dr. Raewyn 

Teirney, Australia’s leading fertility 

expert and gynaecologist. 

‘We often find that these issues can 

be the result of some not-so-great 

lifestyle choices by one or both partners 

in the relationship. They might have 

fallen into bad habits, with no idea that 

the behaviour could affect fertility. ‘ 

The good news? ‘We also often 

find that by tweaking the behaviour 

that is detrimental to health, couples 

can greatly improve their chances of 

conceiving naturally,’ say Dr. Teirney.

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DO 

START AT A 

YOUNGER AGE 

We all know that the younger you 

are when you try for a baby, the 

better your chances of succeeding 

will be. However, it is not widely 

recognised that this applies to men 

as well as women. 

‘For women, the depletion of eggs 

is accelerated after the age of 35 until 

menopause, when her Ovarian Store 

is exhausted,’ explains Dr. Teirney. 

‘Statistics indicate that if a man 

is under 25 and a woman is in good 

fertility health, then it should on 

average take four and a half months 

for the couple to conceive. This time 

frame jumps to almost two years if 

he’s over 40. If he’s over 45, it can 

take up to five times that of a healthy 

25-year-old. 

‘However, men do have a safety 

net – new sperm are constantly 

being produced and just by adopting 

healthy lifestyle habits, it’s thought 

they can revitalise their sperm 

and improve its chances of fertilising 

an egg. 

Obviously, you can’t change the 

age you’re at now, so to improve your 

chances, speak to your doctor or 

specialist about support products that 

will help improve your fertility health 

and fitness, and implement healthy 

lifestyle habits as outlined here. 

WATCH YOUR 

ALCOHOL INTAKE 

Whether you’re male or female, 

excess alcohol intake can have a 

dramatic effect on fertility health. ‘In 

both men and women, it introduces 

free radicals that can adversely affect 

the vitality and quality of both the 

sperm and egg,’ says Dr. Teirney. 

‘Limit alcoholic beverages to less than 

two drinks a day and avoid binge 

drinking altogether.’ 

It can often be hard to abstain 

when others are raising a glass. ‘Swap 

cocktails for refreshing mock-tails 

made from fresh fruit and mineral 

water,’ suggest Karina Francois, 

nutritionist and naturopath from 

Infinite health in Victoria. ‘Throw 

in some heathy herbs like mint or 

lemongrass, muddled into fruit juice 

and poured over ice – it will taste 

great and be so much better for you.’ 

GET PLENTY OF 

QUALITY SLEEP 

It’s impossible to feel healthy, vital 

and energetic when you’re running 

low on sleep, which can quickly 

translate to a low libido. What’s 

more, lack of sleep can have a 

negative effect on immunity as well 

as general health, which may in turn 

impact your reproductive health. 

‘While there’s no hard and 

fast evidence that lack of sleep 

contributes to issues of conceiving, we 

do know that when you’re exhausted 

you just don’t want to have sex,’ says 

Dr. Teirney. ‘Furthermore, couples 

tend to be less diligent tracking their 

fertility windows and this can throw 

timed intercourse off schedule.’ 

If you’re having trouble sleeping, 

try some gentle exercise like yoga 

stretches prior to bed, suggests 

Francois. ‘A warm bath with lavender 

oil will help, too, and leave all 

devices out of the bedroom.’ 

CHECK YOUR 

PRESCRIPTION 

MEDICATIONS 

It’s likely that we all have to take 

prescription medications at some 

stage in our lives. However, if you’re 

trying for a family, it would be wise 

to ask your GP if a medication might 

have an effect on either partner. 

‘Some prescription medications can 

affect fertility health,’ explains Dr. 

Teirney. ‘It could be one medication 

alone, or a combination of a couple 

that interfere with fertility health. 

It’s also wise to ask your GP about 

taking medication when pregnant, or 

if you’re breastfeeding, too.’ 

Francois says, ‘medicinal herbs as 

prescribed by your naturopath can be 

as potent as some medications and 

may interact in ways not conducive 

to conception. Always have a lengthy 

discussion with your GP and you 

naturopath regarding any and all 

medications, tinctures or elixirs you 

might be taking.’ 

ENJOY A 

HEALTHY DIET 

‘Eating on the run, eating highly 

processed foods or those with low 

nutrient content … these can all 

reduce the health and vitality of the 

reproductive organs,’ says Dr. Teirney. 

Leave the packet food on the 

shelf and shop in the fresh food 

aisles instead. 


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nutritional value,’ says Dr. Teirney. 

‘A well-balanced diet for both 

partners is essential. This means 

lean sources of proteins with each 

meal, wholefoods and plenty of 

fresh fruits and vegetables. Try 

to eat organically wherever 

possible, to avoid the introduction 

of chemicals from pesticides and 

fertilisers into the body.’ 

Francois says: ‘Semen quality 

improves with healthy diet and a 

healthy weight in a male, while diets 

high in saturated fat seem to do the 

opposite. Positive effects on fertility 

for women are seen when her diet 

includes lots of folic acid, vitamin 

B12 and Omega 3 fatty acids.’ 

Track Your Cycle 

Couples who track the menstrual 

cycle of the female will be more 

aware of when ovulation occurs and 

know when to cleverly time sexual 

intercourse, thereby improving their 

chances of conception. 

‘There are lots of ways to do this 

that are really quite easy,’ reveal Dr. 

Teirney. ‘Monitoring your basal body 

temperature using a digital highspeed 

thermometer is the first step, as 

women typically notice a small drop 

in temperature – about 0.2 degrees 

Celsius, when they are ovulating. 

‘Following this, a urine test can 

detect Luteinising Hormone (LH). 

A surge in LH indicates ovulation is 

about to occur, typically within the 

next 24-36 hours.’ 

‘I always advise women to check 

their cervical secretions, too, as they 

can be a good marker of fertile times. 

In less fertile times, the secretion 

will be minimal. When fertile, the 

secretions are clear and slightly wet 

and when most fertile, secretions are 

clear, thin, slippery and stretchy.’ 

Oher indicators include one-sided 

lower pelvic pain on either side of the 

body, an amplified libido, intensified 

sense of smell and taste, enlarged, 

tender breasts, fluid retention, acne 

and bloating. 

Look at Taking 

Supplements 

Both the World Health Organization 

(WHO) and the Royal Australian 

and New Zealand College of 

Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 

(RANZCOG) recommend all women 

thinking about or trying to conceive 

should take a vitamin supplement 

containing folic acid and iodine. 

‘The suggested dose is 500 mcg of 

folic acid and 150 mcg of iodine,’ 

says Dr. Teirney. ‘For men, studies 

have emphasised the importance of 

antioxidants to maintain healthy 

sperm and reproductive health.’ 

DON’T 

Smoke 

It’s no secret smoking causes all 

kinds of health issues, but one you 

may not have considered is that 

of fertility. ‘The carcinogens and 

toxins in cigarettes cause oxidative 

stress to the body, which will 

absolutely affect the health and 

function of the reproductive organs 

in both partners in the relationship,’ 

reveals Dr. Teirney. 

‘The health of the egg will be less 

ideal, and the sperm will be less vital, 

less able to reach its destination and 

perform as nature intended.’ 

Having trouble quitting? Call 

the Quit Line on 13 78 48. 

‘Hypnotherapy has also been shown 

to be helpful in supporting people 

through the process of stopping 

smoking,’ says Francois. 

Take Illicit drugs 

Never mind that they’re illegal – 

illicit drugs can certainly play a 

part in preventing pregnancy, with 

even small doses of ‘softer’ drugs 

like marijuana having a detrimental 

impact on both sperm and egg health. 

‘Illicit drugs not only impair 

the health of reproductive organs,’ 

says Dr. Teirney, ‘but they can also 

reduce the sex drive of both partners 

in the relationship. For men, using 

illicit drugs can sometimes even 

cause impotence.’ 

Obviously, it’s wise to sidestep 

these altogether. If you’re having 

trouble with addiction, speak to the 

Alcohol and Drug Foundation on 

1300 85 85 84. 

Neglect Exercise 

A sedentary lifestyle causes general 

health and wellbeing to suffer, which 

of course includes fertility health of 

both partners. Conversely, enjoying 

regular exercise can boost your

chances of starting or expanding your 

family. Why not begin an exercise 

routine that you can both enjoy? 

‘Couples that exercise together will 

not only become fitter, improving 

wellbeing of the entire body, but 

they will enjoy the endorphins that 

exercise brings with it,’ says Dr. 

Tierney. ‘The feel-good hormones 

produced when we work out may 

even boost sex drive. Weight 

management will also be easier and 

you’re more likely to want to have 

intercourse if you’re not worried 

about how you look naked.’ 

Exercise and diet are also 

imperative to keep both partners at a 

healthy weight. 

‘We know that if either the man 

or the woman is overweight, their 

chances of conceiving is reduced,’ 

says Dr. Teirney. ‘Being overweight 

or in fact, obese, can cause hormonal 

problems leading to infrequent 

ovulation and irregular periods. In 

men, it can affect the health and 

vitality of the sperm.’ 

Succumb to Stress 

While stress isn’t directly linked 

to infertility, it’s widely believed 

that it can contribute to difficulty 

falling pregnant. 

‘It can compound the problem,’ 

says Dr. Raewyn. ‘For couples who 

are trying to conceive, this can be 

a difficult and emotionally-fraught 

time, especially if they are not 

becoming pregnant as quickly as they 

had hoped. 

‘Any additional stress can be 

perceived as greater because of their 

already stressed frame of mind. 

Couples who are stressed are less 

likely to want to have intercourse. 

This less frequent intercourse will 

of course impact your chances of 

conceiving, but it’s also worth noting 

that stress spikes cortisol levels, which 

could also affect the female’s cycle.’ 

Dr. Teirney suggests couples 

implement stress management 

techniques such as regular exercise, 

date nights or weekends away where 

they can relax and unwind together, 

yoga, meditation and/or relaxation 

and breathing techniques. 

‘Tracking the female cycle using 

specific tracking devices such as 

ovulation and hormone markers to 

pinpoint the female’s most fertile time 

can be particularly useful, too,’ says 

Dr. Teirney. ‘It takes the guesswork 

out of trying to fall pregnant and 

improves their chances of conceiving. 

We also recommend they look 

at their lifestyle and reduce any 

potential stressful factors, such as an 

unhappy work place, or unnecessary 

financial commitments.’ 

Forget to Have 

Regular Sex 

As obvious as this seems, many 

couples do refrain from intercourse 

in a bid to ‘save the good sperm’ for 

the right time of the month. This is 

a common myth, however it is now 

dispelled, as we know that frequent 

ejaculation actually helps to maintain 

sperm health! 

‘It encourages the body to 

regenerate and refresh sperm and if 

the male is otherwise healthy, we 

typically see that the quality of sperm 

is good,’ says Dr. Teirney. ‘Timed 

sexual intercourse is also extremely 

important, so be sure you are enjoying 

those intimate moments when the 

female as at her most fertile times in 

her cycle.’ CBM 

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regnant? 

Dos & 

don’ts for 

facial 

rejuvenation 

The safety of what you’re putting into your body – in the form 

of food, drinks and supplements – comes under strong scrutiny 

during child-bearing and breast feeding. And, according to 

skincare experts and dermatologists, the same should be said for those 

ingredients that you’re using on your skin in the form of skincare, 

sunscreens and cosmetic injectables. 

It is always best to speak to your doctor about treating skin 

conditions when pregnant, as you need to be careful which products 

you use. For example, topical creams like retinol (Vitamin A) and 

medications like isotretinoin are usually effective treatments for acne, 

yet are definitely not safe to use while pregnant. 

The concern in using cosmetic injectables and some cosmeceuticals 

during pregnancy is that potent active ingredients may diffuse into the 

blood stream and disrupt hormone levels or affect foetal development.

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Anti-wrinkle 

injections 

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There is very little solid evidence 

surrounding the effect of anti-wrinkle 

injections on a developing foetus. One 

study, by Morgan J C et al (2006), 

found botulinum toxin A (the active 

ingredient in anti-wrinkle injections) 

appears to be relatively low-risk 

for both the expectant mother and 

foetus. However, it did recommend 

further research, and suggested that 

practitioners and patients carefully 

consider the risks and benefits before 

using anti-wrinkle injectables in 

pregnant women. 

This caution seems to be mirrored 

by doctors and dermatologists around 

the world. Most would recommend 

pregnant women should refrain from 

receiving any anti-wrinkle injections 

during pregnancy and breast feeding, in 

an effort to keep the foetus as healthy 

as possible. 

In the US, the Food and Drug 

Administration (FDA) classifies 

botulinum toxins as a pregnancy risk 

Category C. This means the drug 

should only be administered during 

pregnancy if the potential benefit 

justifies the potential risk to the foetus. 

Why the concern? 

Botulinum toxin is derived from a 

food-related bacterium called 

Clostridium botulinum – it is also one 

of the most potent food-related toxins 

known to humans. 

‘Botulism’ is the poisoning associated 

with unsafe exposure to botulinum 

toxins. In humans, this can cause 

blurred or double vision, nausea, 

vomiting, trouble breathing, difficulty 

swallowing, muscle weakness and 

impaired motor control. However, 

there is limited evidence as to how this 

poisoning could affect an unborn child. 

While the size and weight of a 

botulinum toxin molecule is too big 

to diffuse across the placental 

membrane, scientists do not know if 

transfer to the foetus is possible through 

an active transport mechanism. They 

also can’t be certain if the toxin’s 

neuromuscular effects could potentially 

affect foetal development. 

Where does the 

toxin go? 

Common claims that botulinum 

toxin does not migrate from the 

treatment site following injection 

are inaccurate, according to 

research published in the Journal 

of Neuroscience. In fact, some of 

the potent toxin escapes into the 

central nervous system (the brain 

and the spinal chord) following 

cosmetic injections. 

This research adds weight to the 

argument for avoiding botulinum 

toxins during pregnancy and breastfeeding. 

Until researchers further 

understand the pathways of injected 

botulinum toxins in the body – and 

the way the toxin might interact 

with or affect a developing foetus – 

the overarching recommendation is 

that patients steer clear of cosmetic 

injectables during pregnancy.

Insider’s tip: 

treatment for 

stretch marks 

Stretch marks are a common concern during 

pregnancy. They usually appear on the abdomen and 

breasts, and also on the hips, thighs and buttocks. 

Stratamark, from Swiss pharma company 

Stratpharma, is a revolutionary treatment for 

preventing and reducing stretch marks, and is safe 

for use in pregnant women. It hydrates and protects 

the skin by forming a thin gel sheet across the 

treatment area – this helps normalise the production 

of collagen in the skin to help prevent stretch marks 

from forming. 

Stratamark is recommended for use from the 

beginning of the second trimester through to 60 to 

90 days following birth. 


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Skincare 

In the skincare department, parabens, 

phthalates and retinoids are all of 

particular concern during pregnancy. 

Parabens and phthalates are commonly 

found in cosmetics, body lotions, nail 

polishes, hair sprays and fragrances. Both 

are considered endocrine-disruption 

chemicals, which have the potential to 

interfere with hormone function. 

One study, by Braun, J.M. et al. in 

2013, looked into the use of parabens 

and phthalates during pregnancy. 

They found lotions, cosmetics and 

perfume use were all associated with an 

increase in phthalate metabolite and 

paraben concentration in the urine 

– of up to 111 per cent. 

It is recommended to avoid parabens 

and phthalates by using essential oils 

instead of fragrances, checking the 

ingredients listed on the label and opting 

for products that are ‘paraben-free’. 

Retinoids are a form of vitamin A and 

are used in skincare to accelerate skin 

cell renewal – this can be effective in 

reducing pigmentation, treating acne 

and reducing wrinkles. Retinol, retinol, 

tretinoin (retinoic acid, Retin-A), 

isotretinoin and alitretinoin are all forms 

of first-generation retinoids. 

While there is limited evidence to 

show retinoids are harmful when used 

topically, many studies have shown 

that high doses of vitamin A during 

pregnancy can be harmful to an unborn 

child. As well as this, oral retinoids such 

as isotretinoin commonly used in acne 

treatments, have been shown to cause 

birth defects. CBM 

Chemical peels 

Salicylic acid is a chemical exfoliant and is the primary ingredient in 

many chemical peels. It is also the active ingredient in aspirin. High 

doses of salicylic acid in oral form have been associated with birth 

defects and various complications during pregnancy. With regards 

to topical application, the concern is around the use of chemical 

peels that contain salicylic acid. The high concentration of salicylic 

acid, plus the greater quantities used in chemical peels, increase the 

chances of absorption into the bloodstream, which could affect foetal 

development. It is best to consult with an experienced dermatologist in 

undergoing treatment with chemical peels during pregnancy.

So what 

is safe? 

There are several effective topical 

treatments that are generally agreed 

to be used safely during pregnancy. 

They include: 

• Benzoyl peroxide This has the 

ability to penetrate deep in oil 

glands, and kill off P. acnes; the 

acne-provoking bacteria. This 

prevents the bacteria from driving 

the inflammation of acne. 

• Azelaic acid This works in a 

similar way to Benzoyl peroxide 

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• Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) This 

can be used for oil control and 

minimising pores and also has 

anti-inflammatory properties. 

If your skin is oilier than usual during 

your pregnancy, adapting your 

skincare may also help manage your 

acne during pregnancy; for example 

switching to a less greasy moisturiser 

may do the trick. 


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Intimate 

S urgery 

Adelaide gynaecologist 

and pelvic reconstructive 

surgeon Dr Oseka Onuma 

explains how Minimally 

invasive genital surgery 

can transform lives. 

All women are born with differently 

shaped genitalia, however the effects 

of childbirth and ageing can cause 

many to suffer from problems that make them 

self-conscious and unhappy, often affecting 

relationships with their sexual partners. 

‘The function and form of the different parts 

of the vagina are closely linked to the female 

psyche and the perception of self in terms of 

attractiveness,’ says Adelaide gynaecologist and 

pelvic reconstruction surgeon Dr Oseka Onuma. 

‘As women become more aware that it is 

possible to correct potentially “embarrassing” 

problems, female genital surgery is increasing 

in popularity,’ he adds ‘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 “it’s 

just part of being a woman”.’ 


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Vaginal 

rejuvenation 

Oversized, elongated or 

asymmetrical labia minora – the 

inner vaginal lips which surround the 

entrance to the vagina – can cause 

irritation and discomfort when wearing 

certain clothes, during sporting 

activities or sex. 

According to Dr Onuma, women 

often identify an apparent problem 

with their labia early in their teenage 

years, or notice gradual changes 

with thickening as well as elongation 

over time. 

Laser reduction labioplasty can 

sculpt an elongated or unequal labia 

minora according to the patient’s 

wishes. ‘There is a wide variation in 

the appearance of the external 

genitalia, so no one look is normal,’ 

Dr Onuma says. 

‘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.’ 

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 consequences. 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 awareness of a vaginal 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. 

‘Childbirth can change the shape and tone of 

vaginal tissue, sometimes resulting in embarrassment 

as well as loss of sexual satisfaction,’ Dr Onuma says. 

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. 

As a result, the urethra doesn’t maintain a tight 

seal during exercise or exertion such as coughing or 

laughing and urine may escape. 

‘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. 

Laser vaginal rejuvenation (LVR) can enhance 

vaginal muscle tone, strength and control. According 

to Dr Onuma, the laser techniques deliver gentle 

precision procedures with controlled accuracy and 

result in rapid healing, minimal pain and scarring, 

relatively fast recovery and allow for improved 

sensation and resumption of daily activities in a 

relatively short period of time. 

The procedure is performed in a fully accredited 

hospital to monitor any discomfort. After the 

procedure, the amount of time away from work 

depends on the type of work the patient does. ‘An 

office worker could return to work after two weeks;

The Australian Centre for Female 

Pelvic & Vaginal Rejuvenation 

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‘ Childbirth 

can change the 

shape and tone 

of vaginal tissue, 

sometimes resulting 

in embarrassment 

as well as loss of 

sexual satisfaction. 

’ 

someone doing more physical work such as lifting 

or remaining on their feet for long periods normally 

returns to work after four to six weeks,’ he says. Total 

healing of surface and connective tissues along with 

damaged muscle may take up to six weeks. 

Most patients report mild discomfort which can be 

controlled by analgesics and cold packs to the area 

during the first week after the operation. 

Dr Onuma says LVR is a procedure with a 

relatively low risk, provided the surgeon is skilled 

and experienced. But as with any surgery, prior to 

the operation there should be a thorough discussion 

between the surgeon and the patient about the 

operation techniques and likely outcomes. 

‘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,’ Dr Onuma says. ‘The importance of 

reassuring the woman that she is not alone in her 

genital issues and that there are options for improving 

her quality of life cannot be over-emphasised,’ he 

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EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH 

KNOWLEGE, CHOICE AND ACCESS 

TO WORLD CLASS CARE 

DR OSEKA ONUMA 

Gynaecologist and Pelvic 

Reconstructive Surgeon 

BSc. (Hons), MJur., CCST, 

MBBS, FRANZCOG, FRCOG 

4 Robe Terrace, 

Medindie SA 5081 

08 8344 6085 

reception@dronuma.com.au 

www.dronuma.com.au 

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on a 

mission 

Stephenie Rodriguez is an Australian businesswoman, awardwinning 

digital marketer and the founder of JOZU for Women 

Inc. She is the inventor of the world’s first personal safety 

ecosystem designed by women, with compassion. 

Stephenie Rodriguez is on a mission to impact 1 billion 

lives by 2025 by democratising safety and empowering 

women and vulnerable people to ‘go anywhere’. 

She launched the Beacon on October 2, 2018 (the UN 

International Day of Nonviolence) in Cannes, France 

at the Tax Free World Association trade fair to the Duty 

Free market as a testing ground. The Beacon is a discreet 

non-violent personal safety device that pairs via Bluetooth 

seamless to the free WanderSafe smartphone safety app. Her 

WHY is based on 30 years of personal experience of travelling 

to over 55 countries, often as a solo traveler. Keenly aware of 

the unique needs and risks that women face when travelling 

or commuting led her to develop an empowering solution for 

women and vulnerable people. As a global citizen who has 

lived on various continents, and spent over three years at 

30,000 ft and nine years in hotel room nights, her passion is 

to empower women and vulnerable people to venture freely 

across the world, using technology as an enabler.

an 

YOUR 

CAREER HAS 

TAKEN YOU FROM 

CORPORATE EXECUTIVE 

ROLES IN PUBLISHING 

AND FOOD INDUSTRIES 

TO BECOMING A SERIAL 

ENTREPRENEUR WITH 

VENTURES SPANNING 

DIGITAL MARKETING 

AND TRAVEL. WHAT’S 

MOTIVATED YOUR 

CAREER CHANGES? 

For the past 20 years, I have been 

an entrepreneur and working for 

myself in contract roles for some 

great organizations. I like the 

ultimate freedom and responsibility 

for creating my own destiny that 

self-employment creates. I have 

been fortunate to work for global 

corporations in some of those 

contract positions from Simplot 

to Club Med, Sydney Airport and 

Hardy’s Wines/Accolade. As a futurist 

and a social anthropologist, I have 

had the foresight to play where the 

technology and communication 

proverbial puck was heading. (I 

actually worked in the Tech Bubble 

of 2000!) 

After the crash in December 2000 

the Internet and I broke up for a few 

years. But when I saw it had been 

through its corrective period, we got 

back together and my consultancy 

has led some of the biggest digital 

transformation projects in the travel 

retail industry. My motivation can be 

associated with foresight and being an 

early adopter. 


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HOW DID YOU COME 

UP WITH THE IDEA FOR 

JOZU FOR WOMEN AND 

WANDERSAFE? 

My first solo trip abroad was when 

I was 18, and my mother had never 

traveled abroad. She was terrified for 

my safety, however, I was fearless. My 

first trip was to Paris and I was bitten 

by wanderlust. Travel expanded my 

mind and fuelled my creativity. Aptly 

so, I started working in a five-star 

hotel out of university and then in 

a travel agency that handled many 

Consulates’ travel in Washington 

DC. I got to see more of the world as 

a perk of the job and, again, I knew I 

had chosen my career sector well. 

After more than thirty years of 

traveling to over 55 countries, I have 

observed the rise of solo travel, the 

lack of information and the need for 

non-violent solutions that empower 

you to walk down a new street in any 

city. With so many mindless shootings 

taking place around the world and 

women not feeling safe with things 

like pepper-spray and tasers, I set out 

to design a holistic solution – not 

just a bandaid on social issues that 

are uncomfortable for women to talk 

about. In Australia, eight out of 10 

assaults go unreported and a recent 

study by Mission Australia cited that 

50% of women don’t feel safe when 

walking outside after dark. 

I wanted to build a platform 

whereby women could freely share 

their travel knowledge in a way that 

was respected. Women make more 

than 87% of vacation purchase 

decisions, regardless of whose credit 

card is used. However, we travel 

differently than men and we have 

different needs. Further, we’ll ask 

for directions! 

JOZU is a Japanese word and 

means well done or better than, and 

is indeed a word that sums up our 

mission. We launched the JOZU 

travel portal in March 2017 to great 

fanfare at SXSW in Austin, Texas. 

We knew we were creating a safe 

space for women to discuss travel, but 

it wasn’t enough. So, we held a Travel 

Summit in Montego Bay, Jamaica 

and spent four days asking influencers 

and community builders, including 

Mia Voss, Haley Woods (creator of 

Girls Love Travel), frequent business 

traveler and founder of the Luka 

Cosmetic skin care range, CEO 

Katherine Lugo, what women really 

wanted when they were away from 

home. Safety and community were 

resounding themes. 

In September of 2017, we were 

part of the Womens Startup Lab 

Accelerator in Menlo Park and 

discovered we needed to pivot in 

order to achieve our objectives in 

delivering on the JOZU principle 

in a meaningful way. We set about 

creating Beacon by WanderSafe 

as a very specific ecosystem. This 

extended the value proposition 

beyond just female solo travelers 

to vulnerable people including 

the LGBT community, the elderly, 

and children. 

YOU’VE RECENTLY 

BEEN TRAVELLING 

INTERNatIONALLY 

TO TEST BEACON BY 

WANDERSAFE. TELL US 

ABOUT ITS featureS 

AND WHat YOU 

DISCOVERED DURING 

TESTING. 

We did two months of intensive 

testing of the device in July 

and August last year in Greece, 

Amsterdam, Croatia, Rome and the 

UK as well as in Australia. Some of 

this testing was around the physical 

size of the product and the ease of 

functionality. We challenged our 

‘twist to siren’ feature that we are

patenting to see if consumers would 

find it as easy and straight forward 

to activate as we did in the design 

phase. We tested the 140 decibel 

siren to determine exactly how far 

this sound would carry and what 

types of reactions it would elicit from 

various test groups of situations. The 

second click of the high lumen torch 

strobe light activation actually caused 

nausea in some of the test audiences 

after being exposed to it in the dark 

for more than a minute. 

The alarm was deemed ‘brutally 

deafening’ and can effectively hail 

an audience, or scare away a potential 

assailant. The final step was to test 

the Beacon by WanderSafe Activate 

button, wherein three emergency 

contacts get notified in the event that 

the user was in danger. The silent 

signal feature completed testing in 

October 2018 with the release of our 

mobile app into iTunes and Google 

Play stores as a free download in 

BETA. 

TELL US ABOUT 

WHAT IS BEHIND 

THE #1BLIVESBY2025 

HASHTAG. 

WanderSafe is a social impact 

venture. Violence against women 

and vulnerable people is an epidemic 

and, frankly, we cannot rely on 

lawmakers and enforcers to protect 

our communities. As women, we 

can’t stand by and complain about 

the situation. Women are capable 

and WanderSafe and the beacon put 

the power to change a situation in 

the palm of the hand of its users. The 

smartphone app is free. It provides 

a robust means to call for help, log 

unsafe areas or leave safety tips for 

other users of the app. This is already 

something our users love. The app 

also provides geolocation information 

of WanderSafe Havens, where 


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amenities 

such as fire 

stations, 

police 

precincts 

and hospitals 

proximity can 

be seen for 

a user who 

might need 

to escape 

if being 

followed. 

amenities such as fire stations, police 

precincts and hospitals proximity can 

be seen for a user who might need 

to escape if being followed. The app 

allows users to see something and say 

something and our virtual concierge 

JENI is there to suggest safer routes, 

inform you of unsafe areas as you 

approach them, and deliver important 

warnings like terrorism outbreaks 

or active shooters. The unfortunate 

tragedy in New Zealand recently 

articulates a great need for safety 

information to be deployed as fast as 

possible when these things happen. 

To deliver on our 1 billion lives by 

2025 mission we have a ‘buy one 

give one’ program, inspired by Toms 

Shoes. For every beacon we sell, we 

donate one to an at-risk community 

in collaboration with our NGO 

partners. 

WHO ARE YOUR 

PARTNERS? 

We’ve been blessed to attract 

some very talented people and 

organizations to our mission. My 

MVP is our Chief Technology 

Officer, Paulo Taylor. I am so grateful 

to have someone of his experience 

and knowledge of mobile solutions 

guiding the technology aspect of our 

product. Paulo joined the team in 

November 2018. Our partner agency, 

CircleSquare in Hong Kong did an 

amazing job on our packaging and 

messaging and that has been a giant 

milestone as we prepared to go from a 

home-based business to marketing the 

beacons worldwide. 

Our beacon product was designed 

in collaboration with a retired CIA 

Security professional Thomas Pecora. 

He spent a significant part of his 

career in highly volatile situations 

fighting terrorism. He had direct 

input into the beacon feature set 

and is teaching JENI our AI how to 

make safety situation analysis and 

provide real-time safety ratings in 

our application. We have on our 

advisory board Meredith Moore, a 

safety and communication expert 

with a history of working both at the 

IMF, The World Bank and in the 

United Nations based in Washington 

DC. Our investors have been some 

of the most important partners and 

we are proudly backed by Australian 

businesswomen Fiona O’Donnell, 

Simone Fox, Candice Miller and 

Josephine Dermatis as angel investors. 

We have one investor/advisor who 

is the Head of Business Enterprise 

at Linkedin and a Stamford Ph.D. 

We created strategic partnerships

with CrimeStoppers International 

and signed The Hague Accord 

in November 2018, as a wider 

commitment to working with law 

enforcement and NGOs to reduce 

violent crime. In the US, we have 

integrated the WanderSafe app 

with a Crime Stoppers reporting 

button that allows users to send an 

anonymous tip to CrimeStoppers 

directly from our smartphone 

app. In January we formed a new 

partnership with SWAT, the US’s 

Sports World Against Traffi cking, 

through an introduction with US 

NFL Hall of Famer Ray Lewis of 

the Baltimore Ravens. I met him 

at Richard Branson’s house on 

Necker Island at a ChangeMaker 

Rulebreaker leadership retreat in 

December of 2018, and when he 

saw the beacon and I explained our 

mission, he picked up the phone 

to call the Head of the Board of 

SWAT and said, ‘I found what we 

need’. It was very humbling and we 

will begin rolling out beacons in 

collaboration with NFL, NBA, NHL 

and NBL teams across American as 

part of a wider campaign to inform 

children and vulnerable people about 

how to protect themselves and be 

aware of human traffi cking. It’s the 

fastest growing sector of crime in 

the United States according to the 

FBI and I am humbled to be able to 

serve so many and be on the board 

of SWAT. We also are partners 

with AirlineAmbassadors.org and 

Purchased.org who are actively 

involved in the training, awareness 

and prevention of human traffi cking 

in the US. 

AirlineAmbassadors.org and Crime 

Stoppers International. To see how 

we can improve and empower travel, 

and keep people safer at scale, is really 

exciting to me. 

ADVICE FOR FUTURE 

FEMALE LEADERS? 

Only do that which you are truly 

and sustainably passionate about. 

Entrepreneurship is hard enough. If 

you don’t have the love, you won’t 

achieve the level of success that 

makes the hard work worthwhile. 

Find and seek mentorship, ask 

questions and be open about how 

your mentors can create the greatest 

value. And listen twice as much 

as you speak to their feedback 

and advice. Stay humble, but be 

remarkable. CBM 

WHAT ARE YOU MOST 

PROUD OF? 

I am most proud of our ability to 

deliver WanderSafe as a perfect 

solution that has so much potential 

and can help so many in under 

24 months to my investors, 

community and stakeholders. We’ve 

partnered with Purchased.org, 


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