CosBeauty Magazine #85

ISSUE 85 AUG-OCT 2019 

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8 Editor’s Letter 

10 Beauty Insider 

116 Ed’s Faves 

features 

22 Celebrity Bust Out 

It’s hard to tell these days who 

has real breasts and who has 

implants. You be the judge. 

36 Sex Appeal: Do You Have It? 

Animal magnetism. That certain 

je ne sais quoi. Whatever you 

call it, sex appeal has some 

serious scientific backing. 

54 Boost your mental health 

& well being 

While the bulk of our wellness 

focus typically involves working 

out and losing weight, not 

enough importance is placed 

on improving our mental 

health. 

98 The Breast Report 

Everything you need to know 

about breast augmentation. 

BEAUTY 

26 24 Hour Makeup 

Here are our picks of the long 

lasting, smudge proof and water 

resistant products that we can 

rely on to have as much staying 

power as we do. 

42 Back To Base 

Choosing the right foundation 

can be a daunting beauty 

aCtivity. here are our tips to 

relieving your stress when 

searching for the perfect 

foundation fit. 

68 Skincare Essentials 

When it comes to beauty, 

routine is key to having glowing 

healthy skin. 

90 Bad Hair Day Hacks 

Everyone has a bad hair day, 

so here are our tips for some 

serious hair pampering to get 

your mane back on track. 

98 Nail It 

With so many nail trend options 

to try, there’s one to suit 

everybody.

WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE 

60 When Harry Met Sally 

No need to fake it. Gynaecologist 

Dr Oseka Onuma talks orgasms 

and sexual health for women. 

84 Intermittent Fasting: 

Benefits & Risks 

Fasting is becoming an accepted 

means of weight loss by both 

the scientific community and the 

general public. 

102 Should We Quit Sugar? 

Sugar. It’s been described as toxic, 

poisonous and addictive, but 

should we quit it completely? 

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From the 

Editor 

Being a beach lover, I’m a happy girl because finally the days are 

getting shorter and there is light at the end of the tunnel… 

warmer weather is on its way. While I welcome this, it usually 

sends me into a spin about the extra few kilos I’ve added over 

winter and I regret all those mornings I hit the snooze button 

because it was just too chilly to get out of bed to train. So now 

is the perfect time to start eating more healthily and starting those long walks to 

get into shape for summer. 

On page 110 we have a feature that outlines the benefits of decreasing sugar in 

our diets – not just to look good but also for the accompanying health benefits. 

Health benefits are not only physical, so turn to page 54 for some tips on how to 

improve our mental health and wellbeing. We also have an article on intermittent 

fasting (page 84), which has now been shown to be an effective way to both lose 

weight and to keep it off. If we start now, we should be bikini-ready by summer. 

Yeah, right... 

We also have a special feature on breast enhancement surgery on page 98. 

While this is a comprehensive guide to all the important things you need to know, 

it is still imperative to do thorough research and to consult at least two surgeons 

before making any decisions. We also have a fun article showcasing different 

celebrities who may – or may not – have had breast augmentation. You decide! 

Our article on 24 hour makeup on page 26 highlights some of the best products 

for a long lasting finish, and the Back to Base story on page 42 explains the 

different types of foundations and some of our faves from each group. 

We have all suffered from a bad hair day, so our article on Bad Hair Day Hacks 

(page 90) is a must-read – who knew there were so many fab products out there 

to help us through? Our Born to be Wild article (page 32) features some products 

that are not only effective but also have the looks – the jungle and animal print 

wild theming we all love. 

If you’ve ever wondered what ‘sex appeal’ actually is, turn to page 36 to read 

our article that outlines the actual science behind physical attraction and ‘animal 

magnetism’, with input from many experts including researchers, scientists and an 

evolutionary anthropologist. 

This issue gives us all plenty of impetus to start looking and feeling our best – 

now we just have to stop making excuses and do it. 

Michelle Kearney 

Editor-in-Chief 

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

Lady Gaga’s New Electric Beauty Range 

Lady Gaga has just announced her brand new beauty 

partnership with major online retailer, Amazon. The name 

of her new range is Haus Laboratories and it will be the 

first ever major cosmetics brand exclusive to Amazon. 

Expect Haus Laboratories to incorporate lip glosses, 

liners and eye shadow pallets that embrace all things 

bold, downtown and metallic. 

The range is ready for drop in September – with presale 

opening on July 15 – and will only be released in 

nine countries around the world including, the UK, US, 

Japan, France and Germany. Hopefully, it will expand to 

Australia in the not-too-distant future.

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SOPHIE MONK IS THE FACE OF 

AUS MEDIC CO 

Aus Medic Co is the newest 

premium skincare range to launch in 

Priceline. Promoted as being born 

from a synergy between functionality 

of science and creative execution, 

the new dermatologically tested sixstage 

range claims to offer botoxlike 

results. 

Designed in collaboration 

with neuroscientists, its peptide 

Munapsys, together with an array 

of active botanicals encourages 

collagen growth, is said to improve 

the visible signs of expression lines 

and fine lines. 

Aus Medic Co’s Manager 

Director, Alanna Hinds, says “We 

are excited to be producing the 

next generation of skincare. We 

knew that contemporary women 

live busy complicated lives, and we 

wanted a numbered skincare system 

that aimed at creating simplicity in 

the bathroom.” 

Aus Medic Co has also signed 

Australian sweetheart Sophie Monk 

as the face of the brand. 

Alanna says, “Right from the getgo, 

we knew Sophie was the perfect 

fit. She loves the product because 

it fits easily into her routine. She 

radiates beauty from inside and out, 

but what we love most about her 

is that she is real and authentic in 

ugg boots or high heels. She’s never 

been anyone but herself.” 

Aus Medic Co’s commitment 

to both the environment and your 

skin is reflected in its recyclable 

and environmentally-friendly 

glass bottles. 

The glass also ensures the 

peptides and actives are being 

kept stable and with no risk of 

contamination from plastics. 

MARC JACOBS BEAUTY APPOINTS MICHAEL BROWN 

AS SOUTHEAST ASIA REGIONAL ARTISTRY AMBASSADOR 

The appointment of makeup artist Australian ‘beauty scape’. Michael’s 

Michael Brown as their Southeast celebrity clients have included 

Asia regional artistry ambassador Gisele Bundchen, Miranda Kerr, 

has just been announced by Marc Sofia Richie, Jennifer Hawkins, 

Jacobs Beauty. He brings to the role Jesinta Franklin and many more. 

two decades of experience in the “I have always loved working with 

beauty industry as a professional Marc Jacobs Beauty,” said Brown. 

make-up artist, presenter, host, “The products are exceptional and 

media personality and he is an consistently inspire me – they have 

iconic and respected figure in the been a staple in my kit for years.” 


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Elizabeth ARden VITAMIN C 

CERAMIDE CAPSULES RADIANCE 

RENEWAL SERUM 

In 1990, Elizabeth Arden forever 

changed the skincare industry 

with the introduction of Ceramide 

Capsules, a legacy continued 

with the launch of Vitamin C 

Ceramide Capsules Radiance 

Renewal Serum. This dry oil 

serum combines two powerhouse 

ingredients in one capsule: 

Vitamin C for its brightening 

superpowers and Ceramides, 

to prolong skin’s youthful glow. 

Together, these complementary 

ingredient technologies create 

a fusion of results that help 

visibly brighten, fight hyperpigmentation 

and protect skin 

from free radical damage. 

Vitamin C Ceramide Capsules 

offer maximum efficacy and 

protection against external skin 

aggressors, to instantly brighten the 

appearance of th skin. 

Sisley Paris launchES 

LA Maison Sisley 

Internationally renowned skin and 

cosmetics brand Sisley Paris has 

opened La Maison Sisley, a luxurious 

Parisian house of beauty where care 

and well-being reign supreme. 

Located near the Arc de Triomphe 

and the Champs-Élysées in the heart 

of Paris, and inspired by the beauty 

and authenticity of its Art Deco 

building in which it lies, the 360m2 

space is home to the brand’s first 

Paris flagship boutique as well as a 

spa, offering a unique experience 

and an immersion into the heart 

of beauty. 

Designed to reflect the spirit 

of the brand and the artistic and 

cultural inspiration of the d’Ornano 

family, Maison Sisley was decorated 

by matriarch Madame d’Ornano, 

boasting modern, elegant and 

refined interiors, divided into four 

areas to appear like a private house. 

Treatments begin with a 

consultation in the spa’s lounge, 

decorated with a mirrored 

sideboard, stylised leaves and 

lamps, complemented by the

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perfect ‘jet-lag’ sofa crafted by India 

Mahdavi specifically for the space. 

Rich with various influences, a moon 

light fixture hangs from the ceiling, 

highlighting walls proudly adorned 

with international coverage. 

Sculpted by Polish artist, Bronislaw 

Krzysztof, the door’s handle leading 

to the treatment room, is shaped 

like the silhouette of a woman. 

A haven of calm and relaxation, 

the spa offers the full Sisley 

experience featuring five treatment 

rooms each with suspended lit 

ceilings depicting Ginkgo biloba 

leaves, an emblematic ingredient 

used in many cult products, walls 

covered with wallpaper created in 

1874 by Atelier d’Offard in Tours, 

chosen for its cell-like silky silver 

tone and pastel Italian mosaics. 

Combining artistic creativity with 

first class savoir-faire, the luxury 

spa offers high-quality products 

and bespoke treatments designed 

for maximum effectiveness and 

pleasure with a range of indulgent 

facials, massages and full-scale body 

experiences to awaken the senses 

and rejuvenate. Devoted to wellness 

and beauty, with a treatment for 

every age and skin type, both 

men and women can address 

specific needs including hydration, 

nutrition, anti-ageing, repair, vitality, 

relaxation, serenity and slimming. 

In homage to the true Parisienne, 

Sisley has crafted an antidote to 

city life with four treatments, ‘The 

Paris Exclusives’ formulated to 

address the needs of the elegant 

and effervescent; stress, fatigue, 

pollution and heavy legs. 

Treatments are finished in the 

intimate cosy secret café, reserved 

exclusively for Sisley clients. 

Opening onto a small terrace, 

the café offers simple and fresh 

healthy meal options. Mimicking the 

brand’s makeup cases, each table 

is adorned with chequers and the 

famous black-and-white zebra motif. 

Furnishings echo a mural painted 

by children from South Sudan and 

botanical wallpaper inspired by the 

tropics. Light fixtures by Spanish 

artist Alvaro Catalán de Ocón, made 

from recycled plastic bottles woven 

by Colombian women, hang from 

the ceiling in a variety of designs, 

shapes, and colours. 

Home to the first Sisley boutique 

in Paris, traditional and modern 

accents are complemented by 

animated and luminous wall 

displays, eccentric furnishings and 

an exclusive fragrance bar. The 

flagship boutique will house limited 

edition accessories and objects 

as well as inspired ephemeral 

collections chosen specifically by the 

d’Ornano family. 

Visit www.sisley-paris.com/en-AU/ 

for more information. 


Imperfect 

beauty 

‘We all have our 

imperfections. But I’m 

human and you know, 

it’s important to 

concentrate on other 

qualities besides 

outer beauty.’ 

Beyoncé

Marilyn

Monroe 

‘Imperfection is 

beauty, madness 

is genius and it’s 

better to be 

absolutely ridiculous 

than absolutely 

boring.’

‘I don’t like 

standard 

beauty. 

There is no 

beauty without 

strangeness.’ 

Karl Lagerfeld

High 

Performance 

SKIN 

Ethics 

HIGH PERFORMANCE ETHICS ARE CRUCIAL TO LEADERSHIP 

AND MEDIK8 IS A SHINING EXAMPLE OF HOW ETHICAL 

BEHAVIOUR AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY CAN 

BRING SIGNIFICANT BENEFITS TO A BUSINESS. 

More and more customers globally are demanding 

transparency as they take an increasing interest 

in the ethical practices of the companies they buy 

from. ‘Conscious consumption’ is the new buzzword. 

It is a movement of people who seek out ways to 

make positive decisions about what to buy as they 

look for solutions to the negative environmental 

impact consumerism could have on our world. 

Environmental welfare is a cause close to Medik8’s 

heart and it is a company committed to reducing its 

environmental footprint at every opportunity. The 

management philosophy is based on ethical practices 

and behaviour, so leaders within the company can 

direct employees by example and guide them in 

making decisions that are not only benefi cial to them 

as individuals, but also to the company as a whole. 

Sustainability is absolutely key in the beauty 

industry and Medik8 strives to fi nd a balance. For 

example, in 2018 it removed all plastic inserts from 

its cartons and replaced them with 100% recycled 

card, making its cartons completely recyclable and 

saving over 3 tonnes of plastic every year. Plus, all of 

Medik8’s serum bottles and pipettes are made from 

glass and, since 2018, its glass bottles have contained 

40% recycled glass, a fi gure it is looking to increase in 

the near future. Medik8 has also pledged to be 100% 

vegan by the end of 2019 and it is very much on track 

to meet this goal. 

Medik8 uses only the highest quality ingredients and 

if there is a scientifi c ingredient that provides effective 

results and is backed by clinical data then Medik8 will 

use it; but if there is a natural alternative that has the 

same effects, it will always choose the latter.

MEDIK8’S8CORE PRINCIPLES 

Medik8 is a British company, which manufactures in the UK, yet complies with 

European standards. It is a brand rooted in science and nature and follows a combination 

of eight core principles. 

WHERE 

TO GET IT 

For stockists call 1800 242 011 

or visit www.medik8.com.au 

1. SIMPLE 

Medik8 is on a mission to demystify antiageing 

skincare. The company believes 

looking 40 when you’re 50 is as simple as 

following its anti-ageing philosophy ‘vitamin 

C plus sunscreen by day, vitamin A by night’. 

2. TAILORED 

While anti-ageing is at its core, Medik8 also 

provides solution specifi c skincare for a range 

of skin concerns. It understands customers 

often want their skincare to do more than one 

job for them. That’s why its products can help 

clear blemishes or pigmentation while also 

helping to prevent premature skin ageing. 

3. CLEAN 

Formulations are important and Medik8 

knows what to add in and what to keep out. 

No fads or fashions. No parabens, phthalates 

or sulphates, no microbeads. It may sound 

contradictory, but some ingredients get 

weaker when more concentrated so Medik8 

researchers work tirelessly to fi nd the sweet 

spot in every formulation - the concentration 

that delivers the best results with minimal 

irritation. Sometimes that means less is more. 

Medik8 uses clinically proven ingredients with 

original research behind them. 

4. ARTISAN 

Many active ingredients in professional 

skincare are incredibly unstable and diffi cult 

to work with. Medik8 promises to deliver 

professional strength products to the market as 

freshly as possible. Its serums are handmade in 

small batches by the master blender at its own 

UK-based ISO certifi ed labs. This helps ensure 

the products are still powerful and effective 

when they reach its clients. 

5. FREE THINKING 

Medik8 is an independent company and 

this allows it to be totally free in product 

development with fresh ideas and swift 

new product creation. Medik8 develops all 

its ideas and products in-house in its own 

state-of-the-art labs. 

6. PROFESSIONAL 

You’ll only fi nd Medik8 in professionally 

trained clinics, spas and specialist 

websites. This ensures clients will receive 

the attention, care and tailored skincare 

advice they deserve. 

7. TECHNOLOGY 

It is important that active ingredients can 

reach the correct location within the skin 

to provide results. Medik8 uses liposome 

and micro-emulsion technologies that 

work like protective ‘bubbles’ around 

the molecules to ensure ingredients can 

reach the right place; avoiding being 

stuck in the upper layers of the skin 

and causing irritation. The company 

develops and frequently patents its own 

original research, often collaborating with 

universities and academics. 

8. ETHICAL 

Of course, Medik8 products are 100% 

animal cruelty-free. The company is 

dedicated to minimising its impact on 

the environment whenever possible. 

The manufacturing processes are energy 

effi cient, without interfering with results. 

Medik8 uses recycled paper for all of its 

packaging and 40% recycled glass in its 

serum bottles. Even its buildings are run 

from 100% renewable energy sources.

Celebrity 

feature 

bust 

out 

With fashion tape, push-up bras and 

Photoshop, it’s hard to tell these 

days who has real breasts and who 

has implants. Even if implants are 

the case, with breast augmentation 

such a commonly performed 

procedure, most enlargements 

can look and feel as natural 

as real breasts. And with more 

women choosing conservative, 

more natural looking implants, it 

becomes even harder to tell. 

who isn’t a voyeur deep down and 

we all love conjecture. so here’s 

a selection of celebrities whose 

breasts size and shape seem to have 

changed over the years. We will 

leave the final say up to you! 

Blake Lively

Niki Minaj 

Cameron Diaz 

Rita Ora 

have they 

or haven’t 

they? 


have they or 

haven’t they? 

Fergie 

Cardi B

Giselle Bundchen 

Agelina Jolie 

Salma Hayek 

Kate Hudson 


BEAUTY

24 HOUR MAKEUP 

IT’S OFT-QUOTED THAT TIME ONCE 

SPENT IS ONE OF THOSE THINGS 

THAT CAN NEVER BE RECOVERED. 

SO THE TIME YOU SPEND ON YOUR 

MAKEUP IS WAY TOO PRECIOUS FOR 

IT TO FADE MERE HOURS AFTER 

APPLICATION. PLUS WE ARE ALL 

BUSY, ACTIVE PEOPLE SO WE WANT 

TO BE CONFIDENT OUR MAKEUP 

WILL SURVIVE A DAY IN THE LIFE OF 

– WHETHER THAT INVOLVES GOING 

TO THE GYM, ENJOYING LUNCH IN 

THE SUN, WATCHING A SAD MOVIE 

OR JUST THE DAY-TO-DAY GRIND. 

HERE ARE OUR PICKS OF THE LONG 

LASTING, SMUDGE PROOF AND 

WATER RESISTANT PRODUCTS THAT 

WE CAN RELY ON TO HAVE AS MUCH 

STAYING POWER AS WE DO. 

EUP 

AKE 


MAC Studio Fix 24 Hour 

Smooth Wear, $38 

BEAUTY 

FACE 

1. Beauty Blender Bouce Liquid Long 

Wear Foundation 30ml, $60, 2. Skinstitut 

High Definition Foundation, $59, 3. Nude 

by Nature Flawless Liquid Foundation, 

$39.95, 4. Sisley Sisleya Le Teint 30ml, 

$190, 5. beautyblender RE-DEW Set & 

Refresh Spray 50ml, $45, 6. Skindinavia 

Makeup Finishing Spray 118ml, $39.95, 

7. MAC Pro Longwear Nourishing 

Waterproof Foundation, $58. 

1. 2. 3. 

4. 5. 

6. 7.

Freezeframe 

MAGNALASH Magnetic 

False Eyelashes, $29.95 

Eyes 

11. 

8. 

9. 

10. 

12. 13. 

14. 

8. Marc Jacobs O!mega Shadow Gel Powder Eyeshadow, 

$42, 9. Sisley So Volume Mascara, $80, 10. Jane Iredale 

Mystikol® Powdered Eyeliner, $52, 11. Kat Von D Tattoo 

Liner in Trooper, $28, 12. MODELROCK Rock Chic Wings 

Out Loud Brush Tip Eyeliner, $19.95, 13. Bobbi Brown 

Long Wear Cream Shadow Stick in Violet Plum, $47, 14. 

MODELROCK Rock Chic Eye Shadow Palette Vol 1, $89. 


2. 

3. 

BEAUTY 

Lips 

1. 

1. Marc Jacobs (P)outliner Longwear Lip 

Liner Pencil, $36, 2. Kat Von D lipliner in 

Vampira, $29, 3. Kat Von D liquid lipstick in 

Miss Argentina, $28, 4. Bobbi Brown Luxe 

Liquid Lip Color in Uber Pink, $56, 5. MAC 

Retro Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo, $36, 6. 

Sisley Paris Le Phyto in 41 rouge miami, $68, 

7. Bite Beauty Outburst Longwear Lip Stain in 

Strawberry, $37, 8. Model Rock ROCK CHIC 

Liquid Lipstick in Atomic Blonde, $28, 9. Nude 

by Nature Creamy Matte Lipstick in 07 Red 

Blossom, $22.95.

4. 5. 6. 

7. 

8. 

9. 


Born to be 

beauty 

We have to 

agree with Diana 

Vreeland when 

she said ‘I’ve never 

met a leopard 

print I didn’t like.’ 

We all have a 

touch of the wild 

in us, so appease 

your inner 

seductress with 

these amazingly 

styled products. 

Christian Siriano Spring Summer 2019 

wild

1. 

Sephora Collection 

Feline Instinct 

Eyeshadow Palette in 

Gold Edition, $33 

DIOR Diorshow 5 

Couleurs Eye Palette 

in Expose, $107 

MOSCHINO 

leopard print 

cross body bag, 

$1,126 

Tory Burch 

Penelope snakeprint 

pumps, $630 

DOLCE & 

GABBANA 

EYEWEAR, 

leopard print 

sunglasses, $289 

Guerlain 

Rouge G 

Custom 

Series Case 

in Exotic 

Safari, $33 

Cartier La 

Panthere EDP 

50ml, $140 

Marc Jacobs 

Beauty Le Marc 

Lip Frost Lipstick 

in Diva 502, $45 

Marc Jacobs 

Beauty Eye-Conic 

Frost Eyeshadow 

Palette - Flam(boy) 

ant (Limited 

Edition) $68 


BEAUTY 

Sisley 

Phyto-Blush 

Twist in 

Passion, $80 

Valentino 

Garavani 

Rockrunner 

sneakers, 

$1,050 

Sisley Phyto-Poudre 

Compact, $125 

Yves Saint Laurent 

Mascara Vinyl Couture 

in Green, $57 

NATASHA 

DENONA 

Safari All Matte 

Eyeshadow 

Palette, $201 

Versace Pre-Fall 2019 Collection

Bvlgari Serpenti 

Rings, $26.200,00 

Tarte Tartelette 

Amazonian Clay Matte 

Eyeshadow Palette, $55 

Giorgio 

Armani Eyes 

To Kill Eye Tint 

in Shade 4, $53 

Tadashi Shoji Spring Summer 2019 

Sephora Collection 

Outrageous Eyeshadow 

in fearless khaki, $15 

Tom Ford Spring Summer 2019 

Benefit 

Cosmetics 

CORALista 

Coral Blush, 

$52 

EVY 

PROFESSIONAL 

iQ OneGlide, $299 


feature 

sex 

appeal: 

do you 

have it? 

Animal magnetism. That certain je ne sais 

quoi. Whatever you call it, sex appeal 

has some serious scientific backing. 

words by Aimeé rodrigues 

No matter which branch of science you 

subscribe to, we have it on good authority 

that sexual attraction comes down to a 

primal human quest: to reproduce and nurture healthy 

offspring. Levels of attractiveness, and what both men 

and women consider attractive in each other, appear 

to be a function of both evolution and psychology. 

Of course, every man and woman has their unique 

taste, but an overwhelming number of studies show 

that our biological need to procreate leads most of 

us to pick mates who have certain physical traits 

over those who don’t. These physical characteristics 

stimulate the brain’s hypothalamus, leading to elevated 

heart rate, perspiration and feelings of sexual arousal. 

It is also a chemical state, with six or seven 

hormones at play. ‘Being on drugs is like falling in 

love (or vice versa),’ says Prof Rob Brooks, Professor 

of Evolutionary Biology at the University of NSW 

and author of Sex, Genes and Rock ‘n’ Roll: How 

Evolution Has Shaped The Modern World. 

Perhaps the most obvious physical trait that arouses


feature 

attraction is a youthful appearance, 

which is linked to reproductive 

capacity. In humans, mate ‘value’ 

therefore declines with age, beginning 

in early adulthood. It follows, then, 

that we are naturally inclined to 

enhance our appearance. 

But what attracts a man to a 

woman fundamentally differs 

from what women seek in a male 

partner. ‘In virtually all of the 

human populations sampled, males 

rated physical attractiveness 

(usually associated with youth) 

significantly more important in 

mate choice than females did,’ 

says Australian evolutionary 

anthropologist Sean McBride. 

‘Females, by contrast, mostly rated 

earning potential and ambition-cumindustriousness 

as more important 

factors when choosing a mate.’ In 

other words, the attractiveness of the 

man is directly linked to his skills and 

prowess rather than his looks. 

‘An evolutionary perspective 

on human behaviour suggests that 

human beings, like members of other 

animal species, are likely to have 

adaptations for assessing the “value”

of potential sexual partners, using 

visual and other cues, and that our 

standards of physical attractiveness 

arise from these adaptations,’ 

McBride continues. 

Regardless of culture or country 

of origin, men find similar female 

traits attractive. Their preferences 

are biologically and evolutionarily 

programmed to find signs of youth 

and health attractive, so as to seek 

females that are best suited to carry 

on their genes. 

Studies have found that female 

figures with slender bodies, a low 

waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) and 

large breasts are rated as the most 

attractive, healthy, feminine-looking 

and desirable for both casual and 

long-term romantic relationships. 

‘Large breasts consistently enhance 

the attractiveness rating of both 

slender and heavy figures, so long as 

they have a low WHR,’ says McBride. 

‘Polish research has shown that 

women with large breasts and a small 

waist had larger amounts of female 

hormones than women with a broad 

waist and large hips; narrow waist 

and small breasts; or broad waist and 

small breasts.’ 

The significance of the WHR is 

directly linked to fertility, as a low 

WHR is believed to correspond to 

the optimal fat distribution for high 

fertility. If a woman is seen to be 

more fertile, she is also seen to be 

more attractive. 

‘Women with a low WHR may also 

be healthier, given that a high WHR 

resulting from a bloated abdomen 

can be a sign of parasite infection. 

A high WHR in a female can also 

predict menstrual irregularity, 

hirsutism (excess hairiness), elevated 

plasma triglycerides, diabetes, 

hypertension, cardiovascular disease, 

gall bladder disease and cancer of the 

endometrium, ovaries and breast,’ 

McBride explains. 

But large breasts and a small waist 

aren’t the only physical assets men are 

drawn to. Other characteristics said 

to be prized by our male ancestors in 

Scents appeal 

Scientists have also discovered 

that scent plays an important role 

in the sexual attraction of males 

to females. At certain points 

during the menstrual cycle, women 

produce more or less oestrogen and, 

accordingly, their scent becomes more 

or less appealing to men. Research 

indicates that oestrogen triggers blood 

flow to the hypothalamus in the male, 

but not the female, brain. 

In fact, research into our sense of 

smell has determined that a simple 

kiss has evolved in the Western world 

from the universal human greeting of 

smelling one another’s hands or faces. 

Although such smells are not blatant, 

and may not register in the conscious 

mind, such smells influence mood and 

sexual mating preferences. 

Unlike pheromones, which are 

long-distance chemical messengers 

in the Animal Kingdom, these are 

subtle protein secretions detected 

at close quarters. ‘They enable 

humans to determine whether they 

are genetically similar or different,’ 

says Prof Rob Brooks. ‘Opposites do 

attract,’ he says. ‘It’s like an internal 

communications system.’ 

their potential mates were full 

red lips, clear and smooth skin, clear 

eyes, lustrous hair and good muscle 

tone; all indications of a healthy, 

youthful woman. 

‘These in-built preferences seem 

to be aimed at ensuring males find 

suitably fertile females who are 

healthy enough to reproduce and, 

in turn, produce healthy children,’ 

says McBride. ‘These mechanisms 

are instinctual and generally 

subconscious. Men don’t think to 

themselves: “I must find a woman 

with a WHR of 0.7 and smooth skin”. 

We just find these characteristics 

appealing and they are almost 

universally sought after,’ he adds. 


FEATURE 

MATHEMATICS 

OF BEAUTY 

Could being attractive be less in the eye 

of the beholder and more to do with a 

mathematical equation involving our 

waist and hip measurements? 

It’s human nature to want to 

know whether we’re attractive and 

how we can make ourselves more 

appealing. But a new study suggests 

that to sum our real assets all we need 

to do is an easy sum. 

So perhaps beauty isn’t in the eye of 

the beholder, it comes down the far less 

subjective mathematical equation. 

It has been found a woman’s 

attractiveness relates to the size of 

her waist compared with her hips. 

Scientists have discovered the ratio 

they say makes for the perfect fi gure. 

A waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) of 0.7, 

or a waist measurement at 70 per 

cent of the hip circumference, is the 

magic number. 

New Zealand anthropologist 

Barnaby Dixson set out to fi nd what 

makes a woman attractive to men. A 

group of volunteers were presented 

with various pictures of a woman in 

which her bust, waist and hips had 

been digitally altered and asked to rate 

the image for attractiveness. Infra-red 

cameras tracked their eyes as they 

looked at the photos. 

Although most were initially drawn 

to the woman’s cleavage, her hips and 

waist were key to attraction. 

Perennially curvy beauties like 

Marilyn Monroe, Sophia Loren, Jessica 

Alba and Victoria’s Secret model 

Alessandra Ambrosio are all examples 

of the perfect ratio. Interestingly 

though, it isn’t a ratio dependent on 

curves or lack there of, it’s all simply 

proportion of the waist to hips. (So 

interestingly waif-like Kate Moss also 

matches up to the ideal WHR of 0.7. 

The concept and signifi cance of 

WHR as an indicator of attractiveness 

was fi rst theorised by psychologist 

Devendra Singh in 1993, who argued 

that the WHR was a consistent 

oestrogen marker. 

Some researchers have found that 

the waist-hip ratio is a signifi cant 

measure of female attractiveness, 

although this has been found to be 

dependent on cultural values. Women 

with a 0.7 WHR are usually rated as 

more attractive by men from European 

cultures, while China favours a WHR 

of 0.6 which rose to 0.8 or 0.9 in parts 

of South America and Africa. 

However, the attractiveness of 

the hourglass fi gure holds true across 

countries and cultures. Research shows. 

Men across the world can all agree – 

from the UK, Cameroon, Germany 

and China, to New Zealand. German 

research released last year indicated an 

hourglass fi gure to be more attractive 

than even athletic types or long-legged, 

big-chested ‘Barbies’. 

It is thought that a small waist-to-hip 

ratio is equated in the mind with good 

health and high fertility. ‘It is likely 

that perfect 0.7 ratio sends a biological 

signal to men that this woman is most 

fertile and most likely to produce a 

healthy offspring, no matter what size 

that woman is,’ says Dr Dixson. ‘It is all 

about the distribution of fat which is 

directly linked to fertility.’ 

In fact, it looks like we’re all 

encouraged to celebrate our curvy 

bits according to the research data. 

Dr Dixson says men were wasting 

their time pumping iron in the gym 

because women have indicated they 

invariably prefer a leaner, less 

muscle-bound physique. 

‘On a biological level, women 

are more likely to pick a leaner, 

even slightly more effeminate man as 

they equate those physical traits with 

being more caring and gentle and 

therefore a better prospect as a partner,’ 

he explains. ‘Humans simply do not 

mate randomly.’

Blonde vs brunette 

It’s an age-old debate that had even Charles 

Darwin stumped – he couldn’t find any 

acceptable reason men might prefer blondes. 

Since Darwin’s time, however, there have 

been a few advancements in the science behind 

hair preference. 

Blonde hair is thought to be an indicator of 

youth and sexual vitality, but a recent study, 

which attempted to determine the most beautiful 

woman in the world, picked a brunette, and 

a 2011 study in the Scandinavian Journal 

of Psychology found brunettes are generally 

considered more attractive. 

Makeup & 

attraction 

Women who wear makeup appear 

more trustworthy, likeable and 

competent – not to mention 

attractive – to those around them, or 

so a relatively recent study tells us. 

‘As we have evolved, the brain has 

become capable of making complex 

social judgments on some very basic 

visual cues,’ says Dr Arnaud Aubert, 

an experimental psychologist and 

associate professor in the department 

of neurosciences at the Universitè 

François-Rabelais, France. 

These visual cues typically revolve 

around the idea of attractiveness and 

trustworthiness, elements that the 

right style of makeup can certainly 

assist with. ‘First you see the face and 

then, after a quick visual decoding, 

a signal is relayed to the limbic area 

of the brain where an emotional 

level is assigned to what you have 

seen – either pleasant or unpleasant,’ 

Dr Aubert says. ‘This information 

is then translated to the forebrain 

where it’s decided whether the face 

is trustworthy or untrustworthy. 

The whole process is carried out 

almost instantaneously.’ 

By minimising flaws and enhancing 

our best features, makeup – when 

applied effectively – can make for a 

more “pleasant” translation process. 

Highlighter and illuminator, for 

instance, can detract from a larger 

nose, while the right shade of lip 

colour can go a long way in boosting 

that first impression. 

‘All the social information is in 

the centre of the face,’ Dr Aubert 

explains. ‘If the brain is distracted by 

imperfections, it processes less and so 

has a weaker social assessment of the 

person it is looking at.’ 

A study conducted by Harvard 

University with Proctor and 

Gamble supports Aubert’s findings. 

Participants of the study were asked 

to rate how likeable, trustworthy and 

competent particular women were, 

based on their makeup. They were 

presented with images of women 

with no makeup, and then the same 

women made up in different ways – 

natural, professional and glamorous. 

One participant group was shown 

the images for a couple of seconds 

and the other group could inspect the 

images for as long as they liked. 

Lead author and assistant clinical 

professor of psychology at Harvard 

University, Nancy Etcoff explains 

the effects of makeup were the same, 

regardless of length of exposure. 

‘When flashed quickly, every 

cosmetic look significantly increased 

how attractive, competent, likeable 

and trustworthy the faces appeared to 

the same faces without makeup,’ she 

says. ‘When people could look at the 

faces as long as they wanted to, all 

makeup looks increased competence 

and attractiveness once again.’ CBM 


eauty 

to 

base 

back 

Choosing the 

right foundation 

can be a daunting 

beauty aCtivity. 

here are our tips to 

relieving your stress 

when searching 

for the perfect 

foundation fit. 

It’s the canvas of every beauty look 

and the go-to confidence booster 

when our skin has decided to go 

haywire: foundation. But, as with all 

other beauty products, there are a million 

and one different foundation options on 

the market and it can get just a wee bit 

confusing for a gal. 

Besides finding a foundation that 

matches your skin colour, you need to 

find one that is best for your skin type. 

Knowing your skin type and your desired 

level of coverage will be the key to 

finding your perfect match. 

Foundation comes in a variety of 

forms, with the four main types being 

liquid, cream, stick and powder. The 

right foundation can even out your skin 

tone, give you a healthy complexion and 

conceal flaws and pigmentation. With 

each type comes a different finish and 

level of coverage. 

The correct shade of foundation 

will mesh well with your skin and 

complement your complexion. If there’s 

an obvious un-blendable line between 

your foundation and your natural colour, 

you know you have chosen the wrong 

shade (#floatingwhiteface, anyone?).


BEAUTY 

LIQUID 

One of the most popular types of foundation due to its ability to 

provide sheer coverage and an au natural look, a liquid foundation is 

easy to apply and fits like a ‘second skin’. 

The coverage has different levels and can vary from light to 

heavy. Liquid foundation is also usually suited for both dry skin and 

combination skin. If you have oily skin, look for the oil-free options. 

Liquid foundation can be applied with a sponge, brush or can even 

be dabbed on with your fingertips and worked in a circular motion. 

OUR 

PICK 

Lycogel Breathable 

Camouflage in Beige 

20ml, $108 

1. 

5. 

Bobbi Brown Skin Long-Wear Weightless 

Foundation SPF15, $70, Burberry Beauty 

Fresh Glow Luminous Fluid Foundation in 

34 Warm Nude, $86 

Cream 

A heavier base, cream is renowned for providing good coverage 

and is the number-one choice for makeup artists (it must be doing 

something right!). Due to its thick texture, which provides a creamy 

and flawless finish, it’s great to wear on a night out. 

There are many specialised versions on the market for different 

skin types, including oil-based and 24-hour long-wearing coverage. 

It works great on dry skin; however it’s best to avoid cream if you 

have oily skin – no one has time for high-shine! 

Cream foundation usually comes in a compact case and can be 

applied with a sponge.

Stick 

A duo gem, stick foundation can also be used as a 

concealer. The coverage tends to be heavier, making 

stick foundations perfect for covering up those niggling 

blemishes and imperfections! As well as wearing the hero 

cape for bad skin, the heavier coverage can also cover up 

scars, redness and dark under-eye circles. Bonus! 

Stick foundation is usually small and portable, 

meaning no risk of a messy purse. Because of the heavier 

consistency, stick foundations may not be suitable for 

everyday use if you’re prone to blemishes. 

This formula is best for normal to oily skin. However if 

you have dry skin, make sure to apply a bit of moisturiser 

first to avoid that ‘cakey’ look. 

OUR 

PICK 

Marc Jacobs 

Beauty accomplice 

Concealer & 

Touch-Up Stick, $44 

Nude by Nature Touch of Glow 

Highlight Stick, $24.95 

POWDER 

A great on-the-go foundation, 

powder truly is a touchup hero. 

Lightweight and non-clogging, 

powder applies evenly and 

blends easily to achieve a radiant, 

natural looking complexion. 

Mineral powder is becoming 

a very popular alternative and 

is a great bet for people with 

sensitive skin or allergies. Powder 

is suitable for those with oily skin; 

however be cautious not to apply 

it too frequently, to avoid drying 

out your skin. 

Powder comes in compact 

form (usually with a handy little 

mirror) and is best applied using 

a big ol’ fluffy brush. 


BEAUTY 

Fenty Beauty 

Pro Filt’r Instant 

Retouch Primer 

15ml, $23, 

Bobbi Brown 

Vitamin Enriched 

Face Base, $85 

OUR 

PICK 

PRIME! 

Primer is one of the most powerful tools for filling in fine lines 

as well as smoothing out complexions to create a flawless face. 

We’re talking prime time! . 

Beauty Blender Opal 

Essence Serum 

Primer 30ml, $32 

Highlight 

Daytime makeup should look soft and natural, but as the light fades 

you want your face to glow in its place. Steal the limelight from the 

candles in restaurants and bars with an illuminating product. This can 

be a dusting of highlighting loose powder, an illuminiser stick or even 

an illuminating concealer. Applied to the brow bones under the brows, 

top of the cheekbones, bridge of the nose, inner corners of the eyes 

and on the lip contour for added fullness; it will both smooth and 

highlight. Don’t forget to blend, blend, blend. 

Zoeva Heritage Highlighter 

(Limited Edition), $26

BRONZE 

While a highlighted and natural radiance is the 

way to go for daytime, after the sun goes down 

it’s prime time to show some sun-kissed skin and 

get your glow on. 

To get that tanned radiant look, apply bronzer or 

shimmer powder on key areas — the brow bone, 

cheekbones, and décolletage. Remember to 

adjust your application to the darkness of your 

surroundings, but be careful not to overdo it! 

BECCA x Chrissy Teigen 

Endless Bronze & Glow 

(Limited Edition), $58 

OUR 

PICK 


BEAUTY 

MORE PICKS 

4. 

2. 

3. 

5. 

6. 

1.

Sisley Phyto- 

Blanc Cushion 

Foundation, $150 

8. 

Marc Jacobs 

Under(cover) 

Blurring Coconut 

Face Primer 

30ml, $53 

7. 

9. 

10. 

1. asap pure skin perfecting mineral foundation 30ml, $65, 2. Sisley Instant Eclat 30ml, $105, 3. Ole Henriksen 

Banana Bright Primer, $48, 4. Bobbi Brown Highlighting Powder in Sunkissed Glow, $80, 5. Charlotte Tilbury 

Lightgasm Face Palette, $120, 6. Skinstitut Loose Mineral Powder, $59, 7. Iconic London Illuminator 13ml, $68, 

8. MAC Strobe Cream, $54, 9. La Mer The Hydrating Illuminator 40ml, $100, 10. Jane Iredale Sunbeam Bronzer 

& Compact, $130, 11. Clarins Skin Illusion SPF 15 in Cashew 30ml, $52, 12. Dior Diorskin Forever Skin Glow 

Foundation $89, 13. Marc Jacobs Dew Drops Coconut Gel Highlighter 24ml, $64, 14. MAC Studio Fix Fluid 

Foundation, $54, 15. Peter Thomas Roth Skin To Die For Mineral-Matte CC Cream 30ml, $59, 16. Skindinavia 

Makeup Primer Spray 118ml, $49. 

11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 


feature

for your skin 

Gaia Retreat & Spa has a global reputation 

as the world’s best luxury spa and wellness 

retreat. It was only natural it launched its own 

skincare. we chat to Retreatment Botanics brand 

developer Trudi Jaye about the luxe line. 

For most skincare brands, winning a swag of prestigious 

international awards six months after release is unheard 

of, but that is exactly what Retreatment Botanics, the 

new skincare range released by superstar Olivia Newton-John 

and her experts at Gaia Retreat & Spa in Byron Bay, has done. 

It recently won seven awards at The Beauty Shortlist 

Best Loved 2019 Mama and Baby Awards, including Best 

International Natural/Organic Brand. Not only that, since its 

release in February this year, the range of 10 natural, Certified 

Cruelty-Free and Vegan and Certified Palm Oil Free products 

has been warmly embraced by beauty media, influencers, and 

consumers alike. 

Little wonder, really. The look and feel of the beautiful 

recyclable packaging, the all-natural aromas, the feel of the 

products when they first touch the skin and the almostimmediate 

results make Retreatment Botanics a stand-out, 

Aussie-made skincare line-up. 


FEATURE 

Leading Olivia’s expert skincare 

team is General Manager and 

Brand Developer of Retreatment 

Botanics, Trudi Jaye, who 

worked alongside Olivia, the 

Gaia Directors, Gaia therapists 

and green skincare scientists to 

perfect the finished product. 

Here, we speak with her about 

the brand’s journey. 

HOW DID THE IDEA FOR 

RETREATMENT BOTANICS 

COME ABOUT? 

We have these amazing treatments 

and incredibly skilled therapists at 

Gaia. When the Retreat fi rst opened, 

we would externally source skincare 

to use in our treatments. At times, 

the therapists would even source 

organic ingredients themselves, often 

from our own garden! 

As Gaia grew and became this 

amazing destination for health, 

wellness and natural beauty 

treatments, Olivia said, “you know, 

we have this extraordinary wealth of 

knowledge in our team, why don’t we 

create our own skincare, where we 

have control over the ingredients and 

the integrity of the products.” 

We wanted to create and use a 

skincare brand that refl ects Gaia and 

all we stand for. We believe we have 

achieved this. 

Retreatment Botanics is a way 

for people to take the rituals and 

experience of Gaia home with 

them, to continue their self-care and 

soul-care journey with the beautiful 

herbs and essentials oils, which 

evoke the feeling of Gaia, as well as 

being really effective. This was so 

important for us. Olivia is passionate 

that something really works as well as 

being lovely to use. 

Trudi Jaye

EACH PRODUCT 

HAS ITS OWN UNIQUE 

SCENT THAT EVOKES 

THE EXPERIENCE OF 

BEING AT GAIA. 

THE RANGE HAS CRUELTY-FREE 

AND VEGAN CERTIFICATIONS 

AS WELL AS PALM-OIL FREE 

CERTIFICATION. WERE THESE 

CERTIFICATIONS DEAL 

BREAKERS FOR ITS CREATION? 

Absolutely! These were nonnegotiables. 

Olivia, myself and the 

entire team at Gaia believe that 

there is no need to harm an animal 

or Mother Earth to create effective 

skincare. We are really proud of these 

certifi cations and believe they are a 

truly unique aspect of our brand. 

YOU’VE USED A NEW 

TECHNOLOGY CALLED 

AUSTRALIAN BIO-MIMICRY. 

CAN YOU TELL US A LITTLE 

ABOUT THAT? 

It’s a super-advanced extraction 

method that captures the powerful 

phyto-compounds within the 

Australian plants we use as they 

exist in nature. 

To survive in the harshest places 

on earth, these Australian native 

plants intelligently store high 

concentrations of antioxidants 

and vitamins. This new Cellular 

Extraction allows for delivery of 

their molecular profi le to help target 

skincare concerns and deliver visible 

results from the very fi rst application. 

THE AROMAS IN EACH 

FORMULA ARE VERY SPECIAL, 

WITH EACH PRODUCT HAVING 

A DIFFERENT SCENT. WHAT IS 

THE IDEA BEHIND THIS? 

We wanted the entire experience 

of Retreatment Botanics to refl ect a 

Gaia treatment, including the aromas 

we use in the spa itself, natural scents 

of the beautiful land that Gaia sits 

on, and the trees, bushes and shrubs 

that grow from it. 

Each product has its own unique 

scent made from pure essential 

oils that evokes the experience of 

being at Gaia. For example, our 

Calm Essential Oil Blend – with 

sandalwood, ylang ylang, lemon 

myrtle, mandarin and lime, is the 

signature scent of Gaia Spa. Our 

therapists use it to guide you into 

deep relaxation at the beginning of 

every treatment. 

Wild Kakadu Hand and Body 

Cream is scented with rose, 

geranium, citrus, rosemary leaf and 

lavender to deliver an uplifting but 

calming hand and body massage at 

home. A third example is Radiance 

Cream Cleanser, which uses a 

refreshing blend of citrus oils with 

bergamot and rose. This is a beautiful 

way to begin and end the day – 

cleansing the skin as you inhale the 

exquisite blend! 

And of course, Olivia just loves 

the stunning yet delicate aromas 

in our serums – they smell so good, 

lifting the spirit as you apply them 

to your skin. 

HOW QUICKLY CAN WE EXPECT 

TO SEE RESULTS? 

It was important to Olivia, the Gaia 

Directors, me and the entire team 

that we create a pure performance 

range that delivers results from the 

very fi rst application. So, what you 

will see is softer, calmer and more 

radiant skin from your fi rst use. 

These results will only improve with 

continued use. The skin renews itself 

around every four weeks or so. After 

four to six weeks, you will notice 

really incredible results. CBM 


Boost 

feature 

your 

mental 

health 

& well 

being

While the bulk of our wellness focus 

typically involves working out and 

losing weight, not enough importance is 

placed on improving our mental health. 

you have nothing if you don’t have your health. 

According to the World Health Organisation 

(WHO): ‘Mental health is an integral part to health; 

indeed, there is no health without mental health.’ 

But when was the last time you thought of 

improving your mental health? 

Mental health refers to the state of our cognitive 

and/or emotional wellbeing – it’s all about how you 

think, feel and behave. Mental health not only 

enables you to cope with the stresses of everyday life 

but it can also mean an absence of a mental disorder. 

Your mental health can affect your daily life, 

relationships and even your physical health. A 

study from 2012 published in The BMJ found that 

individuals with poor mental health are at increased 

risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer. 

Other research has recently linked mental illness to a 

higher risk of heart disease and stroke. 

Boost your wellbeing and stay mentally healthy by 

following a few steps, so you can be prepared to take 

on any challenges life may throw at you. 


feature 

Eat healthy 

A healthy, balanced diet is not only 

beneficial for physical health but it 

also has benefits for mental wellbeing. 

While it can stave off a range of illnesses 

including heart disease, diabetes and 

cancer, a healthy diet assists in providing 

a range of nutrients for your brain to stay 

healthy and function well. 

Following a Mediterranean-style diet, 

which incorporates high consumption of 

beans, nuts, cereals, seeds, plant-based 

foods and fruits has, in a 2012 study, been 

proven to be beneficial for mental wellbeing. 

The diet is also low in saturated 

fat and includes moderate consumption 

of fish, poultry and dairy and low 

consumption of meats and sugary foods. 

Furthermore, a 2013 study of 

almost 11,000 middle-aged women 

found that those who followed a 

Mediterranean diet not only lived 

longer than control participants, but 

they also exhibited better cognitive 

function and mental health. 

In September 2014 a UK study was 

published in The BMJ Open suggesting 

that eating five portions of fruits and 

vegetables a day is good for mental 

wellbeing. The research found that 

out of 14,000 adults, 35.5 percent of 

participants who ate five or more portions 

of fruits and vegetables a day had good 

mental wellbeing, compared with 6.8 

percent of participants who ate less than 

one portion a day. 

The study was led by Dr Saverio 

Stranges of the University of Warwick 

Medical School, who said, ‘These 

novel findings suggest that fruit and 

vegetable intake may play a potential 

role as a driver, not just of physical, 

but also of mental wellbeing in the 

general population.’ 

There are a number of foods and 

drinks that have been associated with 

poor mental health. The high intake of 

alcohol has been linked to anxiety and 

depression, with mental health experts 

recommending limiting alcohol intake. 

Get more sleep 

A lack of sleep can affect 

metabolism, reducing the rate at 

which we burn kilojoules. Chronic 

sleep deprivation has been linked 

to increased rates of obesity and 

diabetes, according to research 

at the UK’s University of 

Warwick, which found that adults 

who get less than seven hours of 

sleep a night are twice as likely 

to become obese. 

A 2014 study by researchers from 

the George Institute on Global 

Health in Australia, found that 

people who have less than 5 hours 

sleep a night might be at higher 

risk of mental illness. According 

to a study at the University of 

Michigan in the US, depression 

rates are 40 times higher for 

patients with insomnia and an 

extra hour of sleep does more for 

our happiness than a pay rise. 

There are lots of things you 

can do to improve your chances 

of getting a good night’s sleep. 

Going to bed and waking up at the 

same time every day (even at the 

weekends and during the holidays) 

as a routine can boost the body’s 

sleep-wake cycle, promoting a 

better night’s sleep. 

Television, computers, tablets 

and phones all stimulate your 

brain, making it hard to relax, so 

it’s recommended to switch them 

off in advance. It’s also suggested to 

limit the intake of alcohol, caffeine 

and sugary foods in the evening. 

A warm bath before bed or 

reading a book may help you fall 

into a bedtime ritual, which will 

tell the body that it’s time to 

wind down.

Regular 

exercise 

Regular physical activity is an 

important key to help decrease 

depression and anxiety. 

The Australian Department of 

Health recommends 150 to 300 

minutes (2.5 to 5 hours) of moderate 

to intense physical activity or 75 to 

150 minutes (1¼ to 2½ hours) of 

vigorous intensity physical activity 

each week (for adults 18-64 years). 

However, exercise doesn’t mean 

you have to spend hours in the 

gym or engage in long sessions on 

the treadmill to reap the mental 

health benefits of exercise. Research 

has found that joining an outdoor 

walking group may not only improve 

your daily positive emotions 

but may also contribute a nonpharmacological 

approach to serious 

conditions such as depression. 


feature 

Manage 

stress 

Stress seems to be an inevitable part 

of adulthood that most of us will 

experience at some point in our lives. 

It’s been proven that whether it’s 

through work, relationships or money 

problems, stress can make the brain 

more susceptible to mental illness. 

However, there are ways in which 

we can reduce or manage stress to 

promote a sense of mindfulness and 

relaxation. Yoga and meditation are 

known to have many stress-reducing 

benefits and have been found to 

reduce the risk of anxiety and 

depression in expectant mothers. 

Above all, retaining a positive 

outlook during difficult times may 

also reduce stress. It could be as 

simple as smiling. The journal of 

Psychological Science published 

a study in 2012, which found that 

smiling during stressful periods could 

lower the body’s stress response, 

regardless of whether a person is 

feeling happy or sad. 

Find a hobby 

While employment may cause stress, unemployment is linked with poor 

physical and mental health. 

Being employed brings more than a way of earning a living; it provides 

a sense of identity and belonging, as well as offering structure to your life 

as you strive to meet goals. 

According to the Mental Health Foundation, finding a hobby or 

taking up voluntary work may promote good mental health. Building 

relationships and having interaction with other people is rewarding and 

can significantly improve mental wellbeing.

spend time in 

nature 

It seems 120 minutes a week in 

nature is associated with benefits to 

our health and wellbeing, according 

to new research. 

The authors of this new study, 

published in Scientific Reports in 2019, 

said theirs is the first large-scale research 

to quantify how much time is needed to 

feel the effects. The study used survey 

data from more than 19,000 participants 

in the United Kingdom, who were 

quizzed about their contact with nature. 

‘This applies to old and young, males 

and females and the rich and the poor,’ 

said lead researcher Dr White from the 

University of Exeter. 

Nature, as defined by the study, did 

not have to be pristine wilderness or 

spectacular national parks - beaches, city 

parks or farmland were all included as 

natural environments. 

So going for a surf or cycle might be 

a great way to pair outdoor time with 

getting active, but physical activity 

wasn’t necessary to feel the benefits of 

being in nature – just being out there 

was enough. 

Improving your mental health is a 

rewarding experience and changes can 

be made at any time. They help you 

handle life’s challenges and recover 

from setbacks, boosting your mood and 

building your resilience. 

It’s important to remember that 

seeking help is a sign of strength, not a 

weakness. Receiving appropriate care 

from a professional can help encourage 

us to do things we may not be able to do 

on our own. cbm 

Snapshot 

statistics 

behind 

mental 

health 

Each year around one in 

five Australians will experience 

a mental illness 

One in seven Australians 

will experience depression 

in their lifetime 

About 4% of people will 

experience a major depressive 

episode in a 12-month period, 

with 5% of women and 3% of 

men affected 

Approximately 14% of 

Australians will be affected 

by an anxiety disorder in any 

12-month period 

Women are more likely than 

men to seek help for anxiety 

disorders (18% compared with 

11%) and mood disorders 

(7.1% compared with 5.3%) 

*Mindframe and Blackdog 

statistics 


wellness

When Harry 

met Sally 

No need to fake it. gynaecologist Dr Oseka Onuma 

talks orgasms and sexual health for women. 

I 

n the famous scene from ‘When Harry Met Sally’, at 

least half the female population could relate. This 

is the percentage of women who experience some 

sort of problem with their sex life and, while faking an 

orgasm may be more common than you think, lack of 

sexual gratification shouldn’t be hidden under the covers. 

It’s widely accepted these days for a woman to have 

anti-wrinkle injections to erase wrinkles, or surgery to 

refine her nose or enlarge her breasts. Likewise, more 

women than ever are concerned with the appearance of 

their genitals or lack of sexual gratification. 

Despite this, there continues to be a lot of negative 

talk in mainstream media about the rising popularity of 

the so-called ‘designer vagina’. Indeed, the vast majority 

of vaginal rejuvenation patients are motivated by painful 

intercourse, discomfort doing everyday activities and 

sexual dysfunction. 

‘Whilst there are significant advances taking place in 

the understanding and treatment of female pelvic floor 

and sexual dysfunction, discrimination of women, by 

both men and women, lay people and medical, remains 

a significant issue,’ says Adelaide gynaecologist and 

pelvic reconstructive surgeon Dr Oseka Onuma. ‘This 

continues to surprise me every working day when I 

listen to patients and medical colleagues, but I cannot 

understand why changes in attitude are so slow.’ 


wellness 

Did 

you 

know? 

Orgasms can relieve pain 

Up to 30% of women have trouble 

reaching orgasm 

Condom use doesn’t affect 

orgasm quality 

Orgasm gets better with age 

A woman’s sexual self-esteem 

can affect the quality of 

her orgasms 

There is such a thing as an 

orgasm ‘gap’ – women orgasm 

less than men 

In rare cases, orgasm can happen 

without genital stimulation 

For most women, it takes 

at least 20 minutes of sexual 

activity to climax 

Am I normal? 

If you’ve ever had trouble climaxing, you’re not alone. 

It’s been reported that a whopping 43% of women have 

some sort of problem with their sex lives. Female sexual 

dysfunction (anything that interferes with a woman’s 

sexual satisfaction) is so common that the very idea that 

it is a medical disorder has come under attack. 

Many women never have orgasms during intercourse 

and some also cannot have them through masturbation. 

‘Women, much more than men, are answerable to 

their hormonal, emotional and social circumstances in 

the achievement of orgasm. That means that for many 

women to achieve orgasm, their hormonal and emotional 

health must be optimal, their social circumstance allows 

them to be relaxed and there needs to be appropriate 

stimulation of the organ(s) that facilitate orgasm,’ 

says Dr Onuma. 

‘Women can enhance their orgasms by making sure 

that they are healthy, physically fit, emotionally wellbalanced 

with a hormonal status that is in equilibrium. 

They also need the right social circumstances when 

attempting to achieve orgasm with or without a partner.’ 

However, Dr Onuma says that some women will 

never be able to achieve orgasm even if all the parameters 

above appear to be ‘normal’ and optimised. There is no 

clear reason. 

‘Anorgasmia is the medical term used to describe this 

and it is defined as a psychiatric disorder. Unfortunately, 

there is no psychiatric treatment that appears to 

consistently benefit women in this group, although some 

women may respond to psychological counselling,’ 

says Dr Onuma. 

‘It may be that these women simply represent a group 

of ‘normal’ women. Within this group, there will be some 

who obtain no pleasure at all through sexual activity and 

those who do achieve great pleasure without achieving 

orgasm. Should these women really be considered to be 

‘abnormal’? I think not.’ 

Why can’t I orgasm? 

With the effects of childbirth and age, many women can 

suffer from problems with their genitalia that can make 

them feel very self-conscious and unhappy, often affecting 

relationships with sexual partners. 

The kinds of problems are as varied as the women 

who suffer from them. ‘Female sexual dysfunction is 

complex and can be a result of hormonal, psychological, 

psychiatric, physical, neurological, environmental and 

social causes,’ says Dr Onuma. 

‘Often, some of these causes co-exist. One factor 

can result in another; for example, painful intercourse 

(dyspareunia) may result in a fear of intercourse

The Australian Centre for Female 

Pelvic & Vaginal Rejuvenation 

Feature 

resulting in psychological sequelae. Hormonal changes 

of menopause can result in loss of libido or physical 

alterations that can result in difficult or painful 

intercourse,’ he says. 

Other causes can relate to scar tissue or tears at the 

entrance of the vagina, prolapse of the walls of the vagina, 

prolapse of the uterus, endometriosis or elongated labia 

minora tissues (which can cause irritation and discomfort). 

In addition, loose or weak vaginal muscles, mainly caused 

through the muscles stretching during childbirth, can 

cause problems for some women and their sexual partners 

during intercourse. 

Another problem may be female stress urinary 

incontinence, caused predominantly by an improperly 

functioning urethra. 

But for many women with sexual dysfunction, the issue 

is psychological, not physical. Although we all know 

there is no ‘perfect’ way for a vagina to look, being shy or 

embarrassed by your genital appearance can often result 

in the avoidance of intimacy or lack of orgasm. ‘Most 

commonly this is the woman’s own perception resulting 

from a perceived change or long-standing issue. Much less 

commonly, this results from adverse comments from an 

intimate partner,’ says Dr Onuma. 

What are the options? 

Because female sexual dysfunction has many possible 

symptoms and causes, treatment varies. It’s important for 

women to communicate their concerns and understand 

their body and its normal sexual response. Also, a woman’s 

goals for her sex life are important in determining 

treatment and evaluating progress. 

‘Surgery for female sexual dysfunction should only be 

contemplated when a physical cause for that dysfunction 

has been clearly identified,’ stresses Dr Onuma. 

There is a range of surgical and non-surgical options 

available that can address and hopefully resolve these 

problems. For example both surgical or laser reduction 

labioplasty can sculpt the elongated or unequal labial 

minora as desired. The vulvar structures (including 

the labia minora, labia majora, mons pubis, perineum, 

entrance to the vagina and hymen) can be surgically 

enhanced, both functionally and aesthetically. 

Non-surgical laser vaginal rejuvenation can effectively 

enhance vaginal muscle tone, strength and control. For 

example a non-surgical treatment can be used to treat 

prolapse and/or relaxation of the vaginal walls, which 

results in dyspareunia or reduced sensation. 

‘Female sexual dysfunction is complex and does not 

always imply abnormality. Affected women should seek 

help – women should never accept that it’s ‘just part of 

being a woman’,’ Dr Onuma concludes. CBM 

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 

www.cosbeauty.com.au 63 

ADELAIDE • SYDNEY • DARWIN

SKIN

A 

whiter 

shade 

of pale 

THE KEY TO OPTIMISING YOUR MESOESTETIC ® TREATMENT 

IS TO ENSURE YOU SEEK OUT A PROFESSIONAL AT A 

SPECIALISED DEPIGMENTATION CENTRE. 

It might surprise you that 

hyperpigmentation is perceived 

as the third most important skin 

problem after wrinkles and sagging. It 

is a common skin condition in which 

patches of skin are darker in colour 

than the surrounding skin tissue and 

can be very upsetting for those who 

suffer from it. It includes freckles, 

sun spots, melasma, and other spots 

caused mainly by sun exposure or skin 

ageing. These occur where there is an 

excess of melanin, the body’s pigment 

that produces natural skin colouring. 

It is such a widespread condition 

that today, depigmenting treatments 

represent over 20% of the total 

cosmetic market, with over 90% 

of caucasians experiencing skin 

blemishes at some stage. 

If you are considering having such 

a treatment, mesoestetic ® has 30 

years experience developing effective 

solutions to treat skin pigmentation 

and is recognised as a global leader 

in topical depigmentation. Its 


Hyperpigmentation is perceived as 

the third most important skin problem 

after wrinkles and sagging. 

Skin 

pigmentation treatments, notably 

cosmelan ® and dermamelan ® , 

are world-renowned for their 

effectiveness. However, it’s not only 

the quality of the treatment that’s 

important, it’s also the experience 

and expertise of the professional 

administering it. 

The mesoestetic ® Pharma Group 

recently held its third in a series 

of Specialised Depigmentation 

seminars in Australia as part of a 

global initiative. This worldwide 

program is for clinics seeking a 

cutting-edge advantage, by becoming 

a mesoestetic ® Certified Specialised 

Depigmentation Centre. 

What does that mean for you? 

Well, the comprehensive course, 

which was lectured by mesoestetic ® 

International Trainer, Sabine Wallez, 

resulted in a total of 51 Specialised 

Depigmentation Centres certified 

across Australia. Therefore you can 

be confident that the staff members 

at these clinics are trained to ensure 

you will attain the best possible 

results with your procedure and for 

your condition. 

The topics covered in the 

course included the importance 

of the diagnostic component in 

hyperpigmentation treatments such 

as melasma, PIH, solar and senile 

lentigos and ephelides, as well as antiageing 

solutions and the importance 

of sun protection. 

According to Catherine 

Biedermann, Managing Director 

of Advanced Cosmeceuticals, the 

course was an incredible opportunity 

for Australian skin professionals to 

learn first-hand about depigmentation 

from Sabine Wallez and to hone 

their specific skills for treating 

hyperpigmentation. CBM 

cosmelan: what is it? 

Cosmelan is a one-time, professional skin 

brightening treatment developed by mesoestetic ® to 

help reduce the appearance of pigmentation spots 

and even out skin tone in a matter of weeks with 

minimal side effects. The clinically proven results 

are truly impressive, achieving up to 95 per cent 

improvement in the majority of cases. Treatments 

with the cosmelan topical solution are tailored to 

each individual and the results are long lasting. 

What to expect 

The cosmelan treatment consists of two 

phases and it is imperative that you follow the 

directions given by the treating professional to 

achieve complete success. 

Phase 1 – in the clinic 

The cosmelan 1 Mask is applied in the clinic 

and left on the skin for a period of time which 

is determined by the medical professional 

according to your skin colour and type. This is 

usually around 8 hours. 

Phase 2 – at home maintenance 

The mask is removed at home with mesoestetic ® 

hydra milk cleanser and followed by an application 

of hydra-vital factor k cream. Cosmelan 2 

maintenance cream is applied at home according 

to the recommended protocol of the medical 

professional. The objective of this highly effective 

maintenance cream is to ensure the continued 

brightening of the complexion and fading of skin 

discolourations while restoring luminosity. 

After applying the cosmelan 2, follow daily with 

hydra-vital factor k and hydrating moisturiser 

with sun protection. 

Peeling of the treated skin begins in 

approximately 48-72 hours and lasts about 

three days; hydra-vital factor k is provided for 

multiple applications during the day and evening. 

Follow-up is in 7-10 days at which point a marked 

reduction in major discolouration will be evident. 

Pigment reduction continues with the at-home 

application of the cosmelan 2 product over the 

next six months.

WHERE 

TO GET IT 

For stockists, visit 

www.advancedcosmeceuticals.com.au 

or call 1800 242 011 

dermamelan 

Hyperpigmentation affects more than 80% of 

women over the age of 25 and dermamelan ® signifies 

an accessible, effective and minimally invasive 

solution provided by medical professionals only. The 

treatment combines in-clinc treatments and home 

care prodcuts to target the mechanisms responsible 

for skin pigmentation, thereby helping to lighten 

unsightly blemishes and spots. It has a dual corrective 

and controlling action, achieving short and long-term 

results by keeping hyperpigmentation under control. 


skincare 

beauty 

When it comes 

to beauty, 

routine is key to 

having glowing 

healthy skin. 

The essentials for a simplified 

yet effective skincare routine 

include a gentle cleanser to 

prep skin for penetration of 

active ingredients, a good 

exfoliator to buff away dead 

skin cells and an SPF moisturiser 

to protect your skin from those 

harsh UV rays. 

Understanding skincare 

products and how to use them 

is the first step in implementing 

an effective skincare regimen. 

With the myriad of products 

on the market, it’s helpful to 

get the basics right first, and 

then venture to more targeted 

skincare solutions.

essentials 


BEAUTY 

cleanse 

Cleansers are an essential part of a 

basic skincare routine. They wash off 

makeup, dirt and oil and leave the 

skin feeling clean, smooth and oil 

free. Your skin should be cleansed 

preferably twice a day – in the 

morning and in the evening. There 

are cleansers for every skin type: 

if you’re prone to blocked pores, 

use gel formulations; for delicate 

skin, use milky products. Both gels 

and milky products usually can be 

washed off. For dry skin, use cream 

products, which generally are wiped 

off. If using a cream cleanser, you 

probably will need to use a toner 

afterwards. 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

1. Ella Baché Botanical Cleansing 

Oil 200ml, $69, 2. Neutrogena 

Deep Clean Cleansing Oil Normal 

and Hydrating, $18.99, 3. Synergie 

BioCleanse, $72, 4. Skinstitut 

Gentle Cleanser, $49, 5. Alpha-H 

Clear Skin Daily Face and Body 

Wash 185ml, $45, 6. The Ordinary 

Squalane Cleanser, $13.90. 

6.

exfoliate 

Exfoliation removes the dead 

surface cells which contribute both 

to dryness and oiliness and can 

cause blocked pores and problems 

like acne. Exfoliation also stimulates 

the circulation. 

Scrubs treat the surface of the 

skin and help unclog pores, while 

exfoliants remove surface cell debris 

and leave skin fresher and looking 

brighter. Common types contain 

alpha hydroxy acids and glycolic 

acids, found in plant extracts. 

It is essential to exfoliate regularly 

at home, but nothing beats a 

professional treatment which will 

leave your skin glowing and fresh - 

well worth the expense. 

7. endota spa organics Atmica 

& Menthol Recovery Scrub 250g, 

$40, 8. endota spa organics Daily 

Renewal Exfoliant 90ml, $45, 9. PCA 

Skin ® Daily Exfoliant, $79.20, 10. 

Synergie Mediscrub, $79. 

8. 

7. 

9. 

10. 


moisturise 

BEAUTY 

Moisturise morning and night to help retain your skin’s 

natural moisture and to provide a physical barrier 

against environmental pollutants. 

While you can use a single product, it is advisable 

to use a richer moisturiser at night as the skin 

absorbs products more effectively while you sleep, 

undisturbed by environmental factors such as the sun 

and wind. During the day, it is recommended to use a 

moisturiser with a sun protection factor. 

Which type of moisturiser suits you is personal – it’s 

worth getting samples to try them out. Your clinician 

can help you establish if you have dry, normal, 

combination or oily skin. If skin is dry, you want 

humectants and ingredients such as plumping lipids. 

For sensitive skin, look for anti-inflammatories. 

For combination or oily skin, you also want antiinflammatories 

as well as ingredients that prevent 

oil slicks from breaking out. There are also firming 

moisturisers to help with sagging tissues. 

Formulations vary from emulsions (water-based and 

better for oily skin) to dense creams (oil-based, better 

for dry skin). 

Make sure to protect your skin all year round and 

opt for moisturisers that include SPF. 

1. 

3. 

2. 

1. Sisley Ecological Compound 125ml, $295, 2. 

Medik8 Advanced Day Total 50ml, $119, 3. Aspect Sun 

Hydrating Face SPF50+ 75ml, $59, 4. Skeyndor Power 

Retinol Intensive Repairing Retinol Cream, 50ml, $98, 5. 

Dermalogica Redness Relief Essence 150ml, $64, 6. La 

Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra 40ml, $41.95, 

7. Olehenriksen Phat Glow Facial, $68, 8. Jergens 

NEW Oil Infused Skin Firming Moisturiser 496ml, $11.99, 

9. Mavala Anti Age Pro Day Serum for Face and Eyes 

30ml, $64.95, 10. Bioderma Sebium Mat Control | 30mL, 

$30.99, 11. CeraVe Moisturising Cream 170g, $12.99, 

12. Bangn Body Firming Body Lotion, 150ml, $48, 

13. Medik8 Nourishing Body Cream 250ml, $66, 14. 

Retreatment Botanics Ultra Rich Moisturiser 100ml, $89, 

15. Medik8 r-Retinoate ® Youth Activating Cream 50ml, 

$298, 16. Arbonne RE9 Advanced Prepwork Overnight 

Face Jelly, RRP $59, 17. Babor Ampoule Concentrates, 

Glow Addict: 4 x Hydra Plus, 3 x Perfect Glow, $57, 18. 

Vida Glow Cosmetics Emollient Moisturiser, $64.95, 19. 

Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm 125ml, $56, 

20. Guinot Lift Summum Cream 50ml, $223, 21. Jurlique 

Moisture Plus Rare Rose Cream 50mL, $59, 22. Ella Baché 

Spirulines Firming Day Cream 50ml, $125, 23. Ella Baché 

Spirulines Firming Night Cream 50ml, $125, 24. Peter 

Thomas Roth Potent-C Bright & Plump Moisturizer $106. 

4. 5. 

6. 7. 

8. 9. 

10. 11.

13. 

12. 

14. 

15. 

20. 

19. 

23. 

17. 

21. 

18. 

22. 

24. 

16. 


BEAUTY 

masks 

Using a facial mask can soothe and nourish skin, 

oxygenate, improve the circulation, help clear up 

blemishes and even reduce the appearance of fine 

lines and wrinkles. Tightening masks help firm and tone 

sagging skin, and moisturising masks add moisture to 

dehydrated skin. For oily or acne-prone skin, a purifying 

mask can deep-cleanse skin and absorb excess oil. The 

benefits of masks are often underestimated but they can 

give the complexion a real boost. Generally, they should 

be used weekly after exfoliating. 

Alpha-H Clear Skin Blemish Control Mask 100ml, $39.95, 

Antipodes Aura Manuka Honey Mask 75ml, $54, La 

Roche-Posay Effaclar Sebo-controlling mask 100ml, 

$27.95, Sisley Black Rose Cream Mask 60ml, $180, 

Société Eye Peptide Gel Mask 10 pairs per box 12g each, 

$165, DNA Restoring Mask 60ml, $89, Naturally Serious 

Maskimum Revival Hydra-Plumping Mask 100ml, $42, 

Peter Thomas Roth 24k Gold Mask 150ml, $124, 

Vida Glow Cosmetics Antioxidant Rich Hydration Mask, 

$64.95, Image Skincare Mask Purifying Masque, $89.95. 

1. 2. 3. 

4. 

5.

8. 9. 

10. 

6. 7. 


3. 

BEAUTY 

4. 

1. 

2. 

serums 

Serums are lightweight moisturisers 

that penetrate deep into the skin to 

deliver a concentrated dose of antiageing 

goodness. Depending on the 

product being used, serums can be 

applied in the morning, at night or 

both. They are typically worn beneath 

cream moisturisers. Because serums are 

designed to be highly concentrated, a 

little goes a long way. 

Traditional serums are water-based, but 

many now come in oil form. Anti-ageing 

serums deal primarily with fine lines, 

wrinkles and dehydration, but also tone, 

texture and dark spots. The ingredients 

to look out for in a serum are similar to 

those of day and night creams (vitamin 

C, retinol and hyaluronic acid to name a 

few); but, as with any skincare product, 

choose those which best align with your 

individual needs. 

6. 

1. mesoestetic aox ferulic 30ml, 

$199, 2. mesoestetic stemCell 

Nanofiller Lip Contour 15ml, $121.40, 

3. mesoestetic collagen 360 essence 

30ml, $129, 4. asap radiance serum 

30ml, $89, asap super A+ serum 

30ml, $89, asap super B Complex 

30ml, $95, asap super C serum 30ml, 

$89, 5. Prevage Progressive Renewal 

Treatment including Polyhydroxy 

Acid (PHA), Alpha Hydroxy Acid 

(AHA), Idebenone, and a pH Buffer, 

$205, 6. Dermalogica AGE Bright 

Clearing Serum 30ml, $98, 7. Alpha-H 

Hyaluronic 8 with Primalhyal Ultrafiller 

25ml, $69.95, 8. Priori Q+SOD fx220 

Brightening Serum 30ml, $165, 9. 

SALT By Hendrix Mermaid Facial Oil 

30ml, $39.95, 10. Maaemo Vitalize 

Face Elixir, $59.95,11. Vida Glow 

Cosmetics Active Vitamin C Serum, 

$69.95, 12. Cosmedix ® Clarity Skinclarifying 

Serum, $76.50. 

7. 

5. 

8. 

9. 

10. 

10. 

10.

OTHER 

hydraters 

18. Ella Baché Daily 

Hydration Mist 100ml, 

$130, 19.endotaspa 

organics Hydrate Me Mist, 

120ml, $30, 20. Jurlique 

Sweet Violet & Grapefruit 

Hydrating Mist, 50ml, $37 

18. 

19. 

20. 

Bite Beauty 

Agave+ Nighttime 

Lip Therapy, $30 

14. 

Dermalogica AGE 

Bright Spot Fader, 

15ml, $68 

16. 

17. 

13. Peter Thomas Roth 24K Gold Pure 

Luxury Lift & Firm Hydra-Gel Eye Patches, 

$98, 14. Medik8 r-Retinoate ® Eye Serum 

Day & Night 15ml, $198, 15. Biologi 

Rejuvenation Eye Serum, $79.95, 16. 

Alpha-H Liquid Gold Firming Eye Cream, 

$99, 17 Retreatment Botanics Firming 

Eye Contour Cream 15ml, $65. 

13. 

15. 


eauty 

78 www.cosbeauty.com.au

nail it 

With so many nail 

trend options to 

try, there’s one 

to suit everybody. 

Whether you prefer 

the understated 

look or the 

stop-the-traffic 

look, short and 

neat or almond 

shape, metallic 

or embellished, 

the choices are 

endless. Here 

are some of our 

fave 2019 fashion 

forward nail trend 

statement picks! 

Grey Is the 

New Black 

Perfect for every occasion. Grey 

can be calming and subtle or it 

can be exhilarating and edgy. 


eauty 

seeing red 

Exude confidence 

and style with this bold 

and slick classic. 

Nail the 

neutrals 

Works whether off to work 

or out to play! Add some 

glitter and stripes for a little 

bit of oomph!

shape up 

Anything goes! Short and natural, 

oval, stilletto or square. Almond 

shaped nails are big right now – 

for a ‘point’ of difference! 

Pretty 

in Pink 

Always a fave 

Top tips for 

strong nails 

Never seesaw with a file on the 

natural nail. This will encourage 

splitting and chipping of the nail 

plate, upsetting the nail-plate layers. 

It’s also important to file your nails 

when they are dry, not after you have 

just had a shower or washed your 

hands. 

Try not to use nail polish remover 

too often. 

Get 

creative 

Gems & metallic 

pattern to glam up, or 

matt and wax look for 

a touch of elegance. 

We love 

the new 

french 

manicure. 

Dark polishes can discolour nails, 

so you should always wear a base 

coat under them and never leave the 

colour on for more than a week. 

Avoid household cleaners and 

put gloves on when dealing with 

harsh chemicals. 

Hand lotion is your friend! Keep 

hands and cuticles moisturised to 

restore damaged nails and increase 

blood circulation. 

In rare cases, brittle nails can 

be caused by protein or vitamin 

deficiencies. Hair, skin and nail 

vitamins are good for strengthening 

brittle nails and reducing breaking 

or splitting. 


our picks 

BEAUTY 

1. Dior Rouge Dior VernisRouge Dior 

Vernis, Tra la la, $41, 2. Mavala Mini 

Nail Polish in 97 Wichita, $8.50, 3. Tom 

Ford Nail Lacquer, Scarlet Chinois, 

$52, 4. Givenchy Le Vernis Nail Polish 

No5, $37, 5. Giorgio Armani Nail 

Lacquer, 105 Taupe Greige, $40, 6. 

Sephora Collection Color Hit Nail 

Polish in L192 Winter Spirit and L62 

Full Moon Party, $7 each, 7. Dior 

Diorific Top Coat Midnight Wish - 

Limited Edition $43, 8. Smith & Cult 

Nailed Lacquer Nail Polish in Glass 

Souls, $32, 9. Nails Inc. Nail Lacquer 

- Leather Effects, $11, 10. Opi Infinite 

Shine Grease Collection, $12.86, 11. 

Bobbi Brown Nail Polish KhakiNail 

Polish Khaki, $25. 

Rihanna 

Dua Lipa 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4.

5. 

Cardi B 

6. 7. 

Jennifer Lopez 

8. 

11. 

Rita Ora 

9. 

10. 


Intermittent 

feature 

Benefits 

& Risks 

fasting is becoming 

an accepted means 

of weight loss by 

both the scientific 

community and the 

general public. 

In recent years, various intermittent 

fasting plans have become popular 

with people seeking to lose weight or 

improve their health. 

The most popular regimens generally 

involve very low or no calorie intake 

on certain days per week, then eating 

normally on non-fasting days.

Fasting 


feature 

Alternate Day 

Fasting 

Professor Krista Varady created the 

Every-Other-Day Diet, based on 

her groundbreaking research into 

‘alternate-day modified fasting’ at 

the University of Illinois in Chicago. 

Proponents describe it as ‘the diet 

that lets you eat all you want (half 

the time) and keep the weight off!’ 

The plan involves alternate 

‘fast’ and ‘feast’ days. Fasting days 

consist of a single 500 calorie meal 

at lunchtime. But then there is no 

restriction on what, when or how 

much is eaten on feasting days. 

The two key attractions are: 

• The promise that ‘you’ll lose 

weight and improve your health 

– while eating anything you want 

and all you want, every other day’; 

• Where most diets include a 

daunting set of rules to be obeyed 

– what you can eat and can’t eat, 

how much you can and can’t eat, 

when you can and can’t eat – here 

there is only one rule: eat no more 

than 500 calories on Diet Day, 

eat anything you want and as 

much as you want on Feast Day. 

That’s it. No counting calories, 

carbs, fat or protein. No avoiding 

any particular food; all foods 

are allowed. No complex meal 

preparations and plans. 

Two Days Per 

Week Fasting 

Developed by popular UK TV 

medico Dr Michael Mosley, the Fast 

Diet involves fasting for two days 

per week. People maintain their 

usual eating routines for the other 

five days. Dr Mosley sums up: ‘If we 

were to distil the Fast Diet into a 

single soundbite, it would all come 

down to 5:2. That’s five days of 

normal eating, with little thought 

to calorie control and a slice of pie 

for pudding if that’s what you 

want. Then, on the other two days, 

you reduce your calorie intake to 

500 calories for women and 600 

calories for men.’ 

Proponents claim that since you 

are only fasting for two days of your 

choice each week – and eating 

normally on the other five days – 

there is always something new and 

tasty on the horizon. In short, it’s 

easy to comply with a regime that 

only asks you to restrict your calorie 

intake occasionally. It ‘recalibrates 

the diet equation, and stacks the 

odds in your favour’. 

Importantly, the plan is designed 

as a ‘well-signposted path towards a 

longer, healthier life’; weight 

loss is ‘simply a happy adjunct to 

all of that’. 

Hence, according to Dr Mosley, 

this eating plan can not only help 

people lose weight, but offers an 

array of other health benefits: 

‘Studies of intermittent fasting 

show that not only do people see 

improvements in blood pressure and 

their cholesterol levels, but also in 

their insulin sensitivity.’ 

And how did he come up with 

the recommendation that women 

have 500 calories and men have 

600 calories on a Fast Day? 

Dr Mosley explains: ‘We used 

the rule of thumb that women need 

2,000 calories and men need 2,400 

calories per day and on a Fast Day 

you should eat a quarter of a normal 

day’s recommended calories.’

FAQs 

Medical News Today assessed the 

most common FAQs for beginners 

to fasting routines. 

Can I still exercise? 

In an interview with US magazine The 

Atlantic, Professor Krista Varady (creator 

of the Every-Other-Day Diet) noted 

that for people beginning her regimen, 

after the first 10 days ‘their activity 

levels were similar to people following a 

traditional diet or an unrestricted eating 

plan’. It may also be most beneficial 

for exercise sessions to end one hour 

before mealtime. 

Daily Intermittent 

Fasting 

Daily intermittent fasting limits 

eating to a certain number of hours 

each day. The 16:8 Diet is an 

increasingly popular method, which 

involves fasting for 16 hours per 

day, leaving an eight-hour window 

for eating. 

There are various forms of 

this plan, with the most popular 

advocating that the ‘fasting’ phase 

should last through the night and 

during the morning hours. Ideally the 

‘fast’ should then be broken around 

midday, with the last food for the 

evening being consumed around 

7pm or 8pm. 

Alternately for those with a 

personal preference for later daily 

routines, the food window may be 

between 2pm and 10pm. 

Periodic Fasting 

Medical News Today has reported 

on a study suggesting periodic fasting 

– defined as ‘one day of water-only 

fasting a week’ – may reduce the risk 

of diabetes among people at high risk 

for the condition. 

Another study, conducted by Dr 

Valter Longo at the University of 

Southern California found longer 

periods of fasting (two to four days) 

may even ‘reboot’ the immune 

system, clearing out old immune 

cells and regenerating new ones – a 

process they say could protect against 

cell damage caused by factors such as 

ageing and chemotherapy. 

Won’t I eat too much on feast days? 

According to Professor Varady, people 

do eat more than their estimated 

calorie needs on ‘feast’ days. However 

they do not eat enough to make up 

the deficit from fast days. And other UK 

researchers (at University Hospital in 

Manchester) have reported that people 

unintentionally eat less on non-fasting 

days as well. 

Will I be hungry on fasting days? 

Professor Varady reports that the first 

10 days on the Every-Other-Day Diet 

are the most challenging. Calorie-free 

beverages, such as unsweetened tea, 

may help offset hunger. 

Do I still fast once I’m ready 

to maintain my weight? 

Some plans, such as the Every-Other- 

Day Diet, also include a weight 

maintenance phase, which involves 

increasing the number of calories 

consumed on fasting days from 500 

to 1,000. Other plans recommend 

decreasing the number of fasting days 

each week. 


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Potential health 

Benefits 

A comprehensive survey by US 

newsletter Medical News Today 

found advocates of intermittent 

fasting ‘say the following benefits can 

be achieved’: 

Weight loss 

Since the body is unable to draw 

its energy from food during fasting, 

it dips into glucose that is stored in 

the liver and muscles. This begins 

around eight hours after the last 

meal is consumed. When the stored 

glucose has been used up, the body 

then begins to burn fat as a source 

of energy, which can result in 

weight loss. 

Reduce cholesterol 

As well as aiding weight loss, Dr 

Razeen Mahroof at the University of 

Oxford in the UK explains the use 

of fat for energy can help preserve 

muscle and reduce cholesterol levels. 

Regenerate 

immune cells 

The study by Dr Longo noted above 

suggests prolonged fasting may 

also be effective for regenerating 

immune cells. 

‘When you starve, the system tries 

to save energy, and one of the things 

it can do to save energy is to recycle 

a lot of the immune cells that are not 

needed, especially those that may be 

damaged,’ he explains. 

In the study, published in the 

journal Stem Cell, his team found 

repeated cycles of two-to-four days 

without food over a six month period 

destroyed the old and damaged 

immune cells in mice and generated 

new ones. 

What is more, the team found 

cancer patients who fasted for three 

days prior to chemotherapy were 

protected against immune system 

damage that can be caused by the 

treatment, which they attribute to 

immune cell regeneration. 

‘The good news is that the body 

got rid of the parts of the system 

that might be damaged or old, the 

inefficient parts, during the fasting,’ 

says Dr Longo. ‘Now, if you start 

with a system heavily damaged by 

chemotherapy or ageing, fasting 

cycles can generate, literally, a new 

immune system.’ 

Longevity 

Some researchers report years of 

animal studies have shown a link 

between restriction of calories, 

fewer diseases and longer life. 

Scientists have studied the 

mechanisms behind those benefits 

and their translation to humans. 

Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF- 

1) is a hormone linked to certain 

diseases that affect lifespan, such as 

cancer and type 2 diabetes. Some 

experts report eating increases IGF-1 

production. Fasting may be a way to 

decrease IGF-1 levels, which could 

potentially lower the risk of chronic 

diseases and extend lifespan. 

Cancer 

Studies have reported that restricting 

calories decreases IGF-1 levels, which 

results in slower tumour development. 

A very small study in people with 

cancer found that fasting reduced 

some of the side effects of 

chemotherapy, including fatigue, 

nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. 

Due to potential negative effects, 

long-term calorie restriction is not 

recommended for people with cancer. 

Short-term calorie restriction, such 

as intermittent fasting, may be an 

option for this group of people. 

Neurological 

diseases 

Intermittent fasting may also impact 

cognition. In a study of mice with 

genes for Alzheimer’s disease, 

intermittent fasting improved 

performance on measures of cognitive 

decline associated with ageing. 

Blood sugar 

Some studies have shown that 

intermittent fasting improves insulin 

sensitivity more than traditional 

diets, but others have not found the 

same advantage. Researchers have 

also reported intermittent fasting and 

traditional diets lead to comparable 

decreases in haemoglobin A1c. 

Potential health 

Risks 

According to the UK’s National 

Health Service, there are numerous 

health risks associated with 

intermittent fasting. 

People who fast commonly 

experience dehydration, largely 

because their body is not getting any 

fluid from food. If you are used to 

having breakfast, lunch, dinner 

and snacks in between, fasting periods 

can be a major challenge. As such, 

fasting can increase stress levels and 

disrupt sleep. Dehydration, hunger or 

lack of sleep during a fasting period 

can also lead to headaches. 

Fasting can also cause heartburn; 

lack of food leads to a reduction in

Fasting ‘easier than 

traditional dieting’ 

stomach acid, which digests food and 

destroys bacteria. But smelling food or 

even thinking about it during fasting 

periods can trigger the brain into 

telling the stomach to produce more 

acid, leading to heartburn. 

According to 5:2 Diet advocate 

Dr Michael Mosley, intermittent 

fasting is not recommended for people 

with the following conditions: 

• Being underweight 

• Eating disorders 

• Type 1 diabetes 

• Type 2 diabetes that is controlled 

by medication 

• Pregnancy (or women 

breastfeeding) 

• Recent surgery 

• Mental heath conditions 

• Fever or illness 

• Conditions where Warfarin 

is prescribed 

Negative feelings and behaviours 

reported by Dr John Berardi in his 

book Experiments with Intermittent 

Fasting include: 

• Changes in mood 

• Extreme hunger 

• Low energy 

• Obsessive thoughts about food 

• Binge eating behaviour 

And Medical News Today 

noted people interested in trying 

intermittent fasting ‘should consider 

whether or not it will work with their 

lifestyle. Fasting stresses the body, so 

it may not be beneficial for people 

already dealing with significant 

stressors’. CBM 

US nutritionist Dr John Berardi 

tried six different intermittent 

fasting plans over six months 

and published his results in 

the book Experiments with 

Intermittent Fasting. 

Over those six months he: 

• Dropped 20 pounds of weight 

(from 190 pounds to 170 pounds); 

• Reduced his body fat from 10 

per cent to four per cent (while 

maintaining most of his lean 

muscle mass). 

Importantly, he noted: 

‘I accomplished the goals 

I set for myself in a way that was 

easier and less time consuming than 

“traditional” dieting.’ 

Berardi summed up his four 

key findings: 

1. Trial fasting is a great way to 

practice managing hunger. ‘This 

is an essential skill for anyone who 

wants to get in shape and stay 

healthy and fit.’ 

2. More regular fasting isn’t 

objectively better for losing body 

fat. ‘While my IF experiments 

worked quite well, the 

intermittent fasting approach 

(bigger meals, less frequently) 

didn’t produce better fat loss 

than a more conventional diet 

approach (smaller meals, more 

frequently) might have.’ 

3. More regular fasting did make it 

easier to maintain a lower body 

fat percentage. ‘Intermittent 

fasting isn’t easy. However, I did 

find that using this approach 

made it easier for me to maintain 

a low body weight and a very 

low body fat percentage vs more 

conventional diets.’ 

4. Intermittent fasting can work, but 

it’s not for everyone, nor does 

it need to be. ‘In the end, IF is 

just one approach, among many 

effective ones, for improving 

health, performance, and body 

composition.’ 

Berardi says his results found 

that ‘intermittent fasting can 

be helpful for in-shape people 

who want to really get lean 

without following conventional 

bodybuilding diets, or for 

anyone who needs to learn the 

difference between body hunger 

and mental hunger.’ 

However he also explains that 

successful nutrition plans, 

‘whether they use smaller, more 

frequent meals or larger, less 

frequent meals all share a few 

commonalities’. 

These include: 

• Controlling calories. When 

calories are controlled, progress is 

made. ‘Whether you control them 

by eating frequent small meals or 

infrequent larger meals is 

up to you.’ 

• Focusing on food quality. Fresh, 

unprocessed, nutrient-dense food 

is a must, regardless of which 

eating style you adopt. 

• Regular exercise. Exercise is a 

critical part of the equation. 

Berardi concludes: ‘Once those 

three have been taken care of, it’s a 

matter of personal preference and 

lifestyle considerations.’ 


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breast 

Everything you need to know 

about breast augmentation. 

Words by Aimée Rodrigues

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B 

reasts have been cultural, political and fashion icons, helped launch social 

movements and started showbiz careers. They come in all sorts of shapes 

and sizes, and thanks to the marvels of modern cosmetic surgery, breast 

implant surgery can give you the breasts Mother Nature did not. 

Breast implants are available to suit the needs and preferences of 

just about every patient. Some women seek implant surgery to correct 

congenital or developmental anatomical abnormalities, while others are 

striving to repair the toll of age or breastfeeding by restoring their breasts to 

a more youthful and upright position. Other women simply want to have a 

larger size bust, which is more proportionate to their overall body size. 

Implants may also be required to reconstruct a damaged or missing 

breast, which has sustained injury, illness or mastectomy. There are 

countless reasons women undergo breast augmentation and each one has 

unique importance to the individual. 

Careful discussion of your expectations and concerns with your chosen 

surgeon, along with planning and assessment, can help to achieve a 

successful outcome and natural-looking results. You should thoroughly 

discuss your goals and motivations with a surgeon you trust and with whom 

you feel comfortable. 

Listening to your surgeon’s feedback and advice will go a long way in 

ensuring expectations and motivations are realistic. Satisfaction with 

breast augmentation results ultimately depends on your understanding of 

the capabilities and limitations of the procedure.

WHAT MAKES A BEAUTIFUL BREAST? 

The assessment of physical beauty varies 

enormously across both time and cultures. 

What one person considers sexy or beautiful 

might be far removed from what another 

perceives as attractive. However, there 

remain widely held standards of physical 

attractiveness, and achieving a positive 

aesthetic outcome is crucial to the success of 

cosmetic procedures. 

When it comes to assessing the breasts, 

you may be forgiven for thinking it’s all about 

size. Indeed, breast augmentation involves 

adding volume to the bust, but a satisfactory 

augmentation is about a whole lot more than 

just adding volume. 

‘There is no such thing as the ‘perfect’ 

breast,’ says British plastic surgeon Dr Paul 

Banwell. ‘However, there are four aesthetic 

guidelines that can help surgeons deliver a 

beautiful-looking breast.’ 

These guidelines, which refer to the 

proportions of the upper and lower breast, 

their slope as well as the position of the 

nipple were investigated by a group of London 

Plastic Surgeons at the University College 

and Royal Free Hospitals. In a study entitled 

‘Concepts in Aesthetic Breast Dimensions: 

Analysis of the Ideal Breast’, Mallucci et al 

used computer measurements to examine 

the dimensions and proportions of 100 pairs 

of natural (non-enhanced) breasts deemed 

attractive, and identifi ed four features 

common to all. 

‘The study revealed that in all cases the 

level of the nipple lay at a point 20 degrees 

above the horizontal where, on average, the 

proportion of the breast below it represented 

55 per cent of overall volume of the breast and 

above it 45 per cent,’ explains Dr Banwell. 

‘In most cases, the upper pole was either 

concave or straight, and the lower pole of the 

breast was convex, creating a full curve.’ 

The UK group also analysed images of the 

breasts of ordinary women both before and 

after implant surgery to establish whether, if 

a breast deviates from these measurements, 

it becomes less attractive. The answer, they 

found, was that it does, regardless of size. 

However, Dr Banwell is keen to reinforce the 

importance of tailoring breast shape and size to 

the individual proportions and circumstances 

of each patient. 

‘A one-size-fi ts all approach is not 

appropriate,’ he says. ‘We have a way of 

assessing the aesthetics we’re trying to achieve 

with a breast augmentation, but it’s important 

to do that via a tailor-made approach.’ 

This involves detailed measurement, careful 

discussion with each patient and judicious 

selection of the optimal implant shape, texture 

and method of placement. 

‘Every breast is different in terms of its shape 

and size and in terms of its characteristics,’ 

says Dr Banwell. ‘The surgeon has to assess 

that and then needs to make a judgement 

based upon the patient’s wishes in terms of 

what they want to achieve versus what can 

actually be achieved.’ 

With so many media infl uences, today it is 

even more important to marry your wishes, 

as the patient, with what is both realistic 

and achievable. ‘It’s all about having realistic 

expectations of improvement,’ he says. 

‘Communication with the patient is therefore 

so important. The patient needs to fully 

understand what’s involved, and if there is any 

discrepancy between what they want and what 

can actually be achieved, it’s the responsibility 

of the surgeon to point that out.’ 

The education and knowledge of patients 

has changed in the past decade or so, and they 

are becoming increasingly discerning about 

the shape and type of implants they want. 

However, the most common request remains: 

for breasts to be ‘natural-looking’. 

With an experienced and skilled surgeon 

and the right expectations, you can look 

forward to the most natural-looking, 

aesthetically pleasing breast augmentations 

for your individual requirements. 


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1. Implant shape 

Choosing the right implant 

is dependent on your existing 

breast size, shape, symmetry and 

projection, body type, and your 

personal preferences. 

There is no one breast implant 

shape that is best for everyone. 

Your surgeon is the best resource 

for determining what breast 

implant is best for you and your 

body type. 

Round implants 

Round implants are circular with 

an even projection of volume. 

They are a good choice for those 

who want more fullness in the 

upper part of the breast and 

tend to give greater cleavage. 

Many surgeons agree that round 

implants are typically the best 

choice for those patients with 

well-shaped natural breasts who 

desire a straightforward breast 

enhancement. 

Teardrop implants 

Teardrop, or anatomical, implants 

more closely resemble the natural 

shape of a breast, gradually 

sloping downwards to produce an 

attractive straight line from the 

collarbone to the nipple. Teardrop 

implants tend not to be as full as 

round implants but because they 

are fuller in the lower half they can 

also provide greater projection in 

proportion to the size of the base, 

making them particularly suitable 

for women with little natural 

breast tissue. Mild elevation of the 

breast and the nipple can also be 

achieved, making them particularly 

suitable for women who have mild 

droopy or tuberous breasts. 

2. Implant size 

Breast implant sizes are designated by 

their volume, typically ranging from 

90 to 900 cubic centimetres (cc), or 

by their weight. One gram of silicone 

is equivalent to slightly less than 1ml 

(1cc). The higher the number, the 

larger the implant. 

They are also made with different 

diameter bases to suit different widths of 

chest wall and with low to high profiles 

(amount of forward projection). For this 

reason, each manufacturer produces a 

number of ‘styles’. 

It’s important to take your natural 

breast width into consideration. Your 

surgeon will measure the base diameter 

of your chest to determine the ideal 

width of implant. If the implant is 

too wide for your chest, you may 

get ‘webbing’ between your breasts 

(symmastia) or too much ‘side boob’. If 

the implant is too narrow, it will not fill 

the chest appropriately and be difficult 

to create a shapely cleavage. 

The choice of implant projection is to 

a large extent a personal one. A woman 

with adequate breast tissue and a shape 

she is happy with may opt for a lowprofile 

implant that will simply increase 

the size of her breasts. Another patient 

seeking to create cleavage, or a patient 

with some degree of sag, may prefer 

a high-profile implant that can help 

achieve these results. 

Your surgeon will take into 

consideration the width of your chest 

and breast tissue and advise you on the 

most suitable implant size and style for 

your individual anatomy.

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3. Implant material 

This next crucial factor looks at the 

type of fill (saline or silicone) as 

well as the shell of the implant wall 

(smooth or textured). 

Silicone vs saline 

Saline and silicone breast implants 

both have an outer silicone shell; 

however they differ in material, 

consistency and techniques used for 

placement. Both types of implants 

have their own advantages and risks. 

Silicone gel-filled implants are 

used more commonly in Australia. 

Silicone implants contain a cohesive 

gel, designed to mimic real breast 

tissue. It has a slightly firm, nonrunny 

consistency, which can give 

a more natural feel. As the gel is 

not liquid, the risk of dispersal if the 

implant ruptures is minimised. It also 

typically maintains its shape better 

than a saline implant, especially in 

the upper part of the implant. 

Saline-filled implants use a 

medical-grade saltwater solution, 

which makes the implant feel like a 

water-bed. This can be controlled to 

an extent by the volume of fill in the 

implant. If implant rupture occurs, 

the saline is absorbed by the body. 

However, saline implants feel firmer 

than silicone implants and have a 

higher risk of visible folds and ripples. 

Unlike silicone gel implants, 

saline implants can be filled 

through a valve during surgery. 

Because of this, the insertion of the 

implants generally requires a smaller 

incision than that associated with 

silicone gel implants. The amount 

of fill can also be adjusted after 

surgery, which is not possible with 

fixed silicone gel implants. 

Smooth vs textured 

Implant shells can be smooth or 

textured. Smooth-shelled implants 

are easy to insert and may make the 

breast move and feel more natural 

than a textured shell in certain 

patients. However, they have 

increased risk of capsular contracture 

(hardening of the breast), which is a 

common reason for re-operation. 

Textured implants have a thicker 

shell and the very nature of their 

surface means they can grab onto 

and adhere to the surrounding 

tissue, causing less friction between 

the implant and breast pocket and 

therefore helping to reduce the risk 

of capsular contracture. Many 


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surgeons also believe it offers them 

greater control over the ultimate shape 

of the breast. 

Round implants come in smooth and 

textured shells, but anatomical implants 

have textured surfaces only to allow for 

better integration with the surrounding 

breast tissue. The implant may still flip 

or move and distort the appearance 

of the breast, so the surgeon must be 

experienced with this type of implant. 

The polyurethane foam coated 

implant provides a texture specifically 

designed to reduce rates of capsular 

contracture. The foam coating means 

the collagen fibres around the implant 

do not line up, and are less likely to 

slide over each other and contract. 

Instead, the fibres assemble in a circular 

pattern around the foam and are unable 

to form a hardened capsule. There are 

some differences in the surgical plan of 

foam-coated implants; for example the 

pocket size generally needs to be bigger 

than usual. 

Regardless of the type of implant 

women choose, the shape, texture and 

size can be customised to reflect her 

individual body type and aesthetic goals. 

4. Incision site 

The three main incision options are the 

inframammary crease (under the breast 

where it meets the chest), periareolar 

(around the nipple) and transaxillary 

(inside the armpit). 

Inframammary 

The inframammary incision is by far 

the most common breast augmentation 

incision used today, made in the 

crease under the breast close to the 

inframammary fold. The surgeon creates 

a pocket for the breast implant, which 

is slid up through the incision, then 

positioned behind the nipple. 

This incision offers the best exposure 

for visualisation and allows the implant 

to be placed over, partially under or 

completely under the chest wall muscle. 

The scar is hidden in the crease under 

the breast. 

Periareolar 

For the periareolar incision, an incision 

is made just beyond the areola, which 

is the darker area of skin surrounding 

the nipple. The incision should be 

made at the very edge of the areola 

where the dark tissue meets the lighter 

breast tissue, which makes the scar 

least visible. 

Similar to the inframammary incision, 

the periareolar incision allows the 

surgeon to work close to the breast. 

It is possible for the surgeon to easily 

and precisely place the breast implants 

in various positions in relation to the 

chest muscle. However, this is the only 

incision that involves cutting through 

breast tissue and ducts, and sensitivity 

in the nipple may be reduced. 

Transaxillary 

The transaxillary incision is made 

in the natural crease of the armpit 

and a channel is created down to the 

breast. This may be performed with an 

endoscope (a small tube with a surgical 

light and camera in the end) to provide 

visibility. The implant is inserted and 

moved through the channel into a 

prepared pocket. 

The greatest advantage of an 

underarm breast augmentation incision 

is that no scar is left on the breasts. The 

scar is virtually invisible in the armpit 

fold and lack of tension generally makes 

for straightforward healing. 

The transaxillary site is relatively 

far from the breast, where the surgeon 

needs to create a pocket for the implant, 

so visibility is limited. There is also a 

higher incidence of the implant being 

positioned too high and a greater risk of 

breast asymmetry after surgery.

5. Implant placement 

The placement of breast implants has a 

significant impact on the final outcome 

of breast augmentation and therefore it 

requires individual consideration. 

Experienced surgeons base their 

implant placement decisions on factors 

such as the patient’s quantity of breast 

tissue, natural breast size and symmetry, 

dimension and shape of the chest wall, 

amount of subcutaneous fat and quality 

of breast skin. 

Generally, there are three placement 

options: subglandular (in front of the 

muscle), submuscular (behind the muscle) 

and dual plane (partially under the 

muscle). There are pros and cons for 

each position. 

Subglandular 

The subglandular pocket is created 

between the breast tissue and the pectoral 

muscle. This position resembles the 

plane of normal breast tissue and the 

implant is placed in front of the muscle. 

Sometimes the implant is covered by a 

thin membrane, the fascia, which lies 

on top of the muscle. This is called 

subfascial placement. 

This position is suited to patients 

who have sufficient breast tissue to 

cover the top of the implant. This 

procedure is typically faster and may be 

more comfortable for the patient than 

submuscular placement. There is generally 

less post-operative pain and a shorter 

recovery period because the chest muscles 

have not been disturbed during surgery. 

The implant also tends to move more 

naturally in this position. 

However, subglandular breast implants 

may be more visible, especially if the 

patient has little breast tissue, little body 

fat and thin skin. 

With subglandular implants, there 

tends to be more of a pronounced 

‘roundness’ to the breasts, which may 

look less natural than those placed 

under the muscle, but this is a matter 

of personal preference. 

Submuscular 

The implant is placed under the pectoralis 

major muscle after some release of the 

inferior muscular attachments. Most of the 

implant is positioned under the muscle. 

This position can create a natural-looking 

contour at the top of the breast in thin 

patients and those with very little breast 

tissue. The implant is fully covered, which 

helps to camouflage the edges of the implant, 

as well as rippling. With this placement, data 

has shown there is less chance of capsular 

contracture occurring. 

There may be more post-operative 

discomfort and a longer recovery period. The 

implants may appear high at first and take 

longer to ‘drop’. 

Dual plane 

This is where the implant is placed partially 

beneath the pectoral muscle in the upper 

pole, where the implant edges tend to be 

most visible, while the lower half of the 

implant is in the subglandular plane. This 

placement is best suited to patients who 

have insufficient tissue to cover the implant 

at the top of the breast but who need the 

bottom of the implant to fully expand the 

lower half of the breast due to sag or a tight 

crease under the breast. 

This position minimises the rippling and 

edge effect in thin patients while avoiding 

abnormal contours in the lower half of the 

breast. Generally, this placement is able to 

achieve a more natural shape to the upper 

portion of the breast instead of the ‘upper 

roundness’ that can be more common 

with subglandular implants. However, it 

involves more complex surgery, which if 

not performed correctly may result in 

visible deformities when the pectoral 

muscles are contracted. 


what are the risks? 

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While breast augmentation is 

typically a predictable procedure, 

all surgery carries some level of 

risk. Complications arising from 

breast augmentation can include 

the following. 

CAPSULAR 

CONTRACTURE 

Capsular contracture, or hardening 

of the breast, is thought to be the 

most common complication of breast 

implant surgery. It can occur at any 

time but more commonly in the 

months immediately after surgery. 

During surgery, a pocket is made 

for the implant in the breast tissue. 

After the implant has been inserted, 

the body naturally forms a capsule 

of fibrous tissue around the implant. 

This lining, or capsule, is formed by 

the body’s living tissue, and is the 

body’s natural response. The capsule 

allows the implant to look and feel 

quite natural. In some cases, however, 

the capsule begins to tighten, causing 

a shrink-wrap effect and squeezing the 

implant that it surrounds. Depending 

on the severity, the breast can feel 

firm or hard, become distorted and 

cause pain. 

It is not actually the implant that 

has hardened – the shrinking of 

the capsule compresses the implant 

and causes it to feel hard, but if the 

implant is removed it is still in its 

original soft state. 

Though the exact causes of 

capsular contracture are unknown, 

there are factors that may lead to 

this complication, including seroma 

(the development of extra fluid 

around the implant), haematoma, 

infection and smoking. Another 

contributing factor is the placement 

of the implant above the chest 

muscle. When the implant is 

placed below the muscle, capsular 

contracture is said to be typically less 

likely to occur. 

To treat capsular contracture, there 

are both surgical and non-surgical 

options, although generally most 

cases of capsular contracture will 

require secondary surgery to remove 

the implant. If the implants are 

replaced, to prevent reoccurrence a 

new pocket should be made as fresh 

tissue needs to be in contact with 

the implant. 

FURTHER SURGERY 

It’s important to understand that 

breast implants have a limited life 

span and, before going ahead with 

breast augmentation, patients must 

accept that more surgery may be 

required initially or in the future to 

address complications, remove or 

replace the implants. 

Additionally, the size of the original 

implants may become less suited to 

a woman’s body over time, due to 

hormones, pregnancies, weight gain 

and menopause. 

INFECTION 

Infection is a serious risk of any 

surgery and occurs when wounds 

become contaminated with 

microorganisms, such as bacteria 

or fungi. When infection occurs, it 

generally appears within six weeks 

of the procedure. Most infections 

can be treated with antibiotics, 

but in the worst cases the implant 

may need to be removed and the 

infection eliminated before the 

implant is replaced. 

It’s important to keep an eye out for 

signs of infection, which may include 

redness at the site, fatigue and fever. 

Increased pain and swelling are also 

typical signs of infection but, because 

these symptoms are typical of all 

breast surgeries, they can be difficult 

to detect. 

RIPPLING 

Rippling occurs when the filling 

inside the breast implant moves, 

creating a winkle or fold on the outer 

shell of the implant which then 

can be felt by the patient, or which 

becomes outwardly visible. Rippling 

can also occur when adhesion to the 

envelope restricts its movement. 

Various factors govern the 

likelihood of rippling, including the 

implant type, texture and position. 

It occurs less with silicone gel-filled 

implants, smooth-surfaced implants 

and those that are positioned under 

the chest muscle. 

If it occurs, the appearance of 

rippling is dependent on the patient 

– their physique and the thickness 

and quality of their skin. If there is 

little muscle or fatty tissue to cover 

the implant, any rippling that results 

will be more noticeable. Rippling 

generally appears on the outer and 

bottom sides of the breast and in 

the cleavage. 

IMPLANT 

DISPLACEMENT 

Displacement refers to the implants 

moving out of their desired position, 

and is more prone in women who 

have teardrop-shaped or very 

high-profile implants. Displacement 

may occur due to the implant being 

misplaced in the tissue pocket, or 

from excessively stretched tissue, 

or trauma. Displacement can occur 

at any time after the procedure, 

and will generally need to be 

surgically corrected.

INTERFERENCE WITH 

MAMMOGRAPHY 

Depending on where the implant 

is placed, breast augmentation may 

interfere with the ability of an x-ray 

to ‘see’ all the breast tissue, and 

therefore can hinder the success 

of a mammogram. Women with 

breast implants should therefore 

choose a facility that has technicians 

experienced in obtaining reliable 

mammograms from those who have 

had breast augmentation. 

Repeated studies have shown 

there is no delay in the diagnosis 

of breast cancer in women with 

breast implants compared to women 

without implants. 

Women should inform technicians 

of the age of their implants before 

mammography, as the age of the 

implant increases the risk of rupture 

during mammography. 

Recently, there have been media 

reports about a rare type of cancer 

linked to breast implants: anaplastic 

large cell carcinoma (ALCL). 

Breast-implant associated ALCL 

is not the same as breast cancer; 

it is a rare type of lymphoma that 

develops in the fluid surrounding 

breast implants, not in the breast 

tissue itself. 

Current expert opinion is that the 

risk of contracting breast-implant 

associated ALCL is about one in 

5,000 women with implants. By 

comparison, the risk of breast cancer 

is one in eight. 

The majority of cases are cured 

with the removal of implants and 

the fibrous capsule around them from 

both breasts. 

If there are changes in your breasts 

associated with breast implants, and 

especially if there is general swelling 

or a lump, contact your specialist for 

further investigation. 


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is breast implant 

surgery right for you 

The psychology behind the decision to have breast implants 

is one of the most important aspects of the procedure. A 

good candidate for breast augmentation is mentally and 

physically stable and understands the reality of what this 

surgery can achieve. 

Often women seek cosmetic surgery as a means of fulfilling 

emotional needs or resolving problematic body image issues. Any 

cosmetic procedure affects the patient on a psychological level 

just as much as on a physical one and it is important to remember 

that if a woman with low self-esteem elects to undergo surgery 

in the hope she will feel better about herself, she is likely to feel 

disappointed with her surgery. While breast augmentation can 

help boost a woman’s confidence, she will not benefit from surgery 

if she thinks it is the cure-all for every aspect of her life. 

Many women view their breasts as a vital component of their 

gender identity, as the female breast is one of the prime symbols 

of femininity, motherhood and sensuality. However, women are 

notoriously critical of their bodies and some may be especially so 

of their breasts. When contemplating breast augmentation, ensure 

it’s for the right reasons. CBM 

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DID YOU KNOW 

Breast augmentation has increased by more than 200% since 

1997, according to stats from the American Society for 

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 

Possibly the earliest representation of breasts in art is the Venus 

of Willendorf, a tiny 11.1cm limestone statuette thought to date 

from 24,000-22,000 BC. She was found in 1908 by archaeologist 

Josef Szombathy at a Paleolithic site near Willendorf. 

Human breasts function differently to those of other primates. 

In other primates, the breasts grow only when the female is 

producing milk. When the non-human primate has weaned her 

young, her breasts flatten back down. In humans, the breasts 

develop during a female’s adolescence, usually well before 

pregnancy, and stay enlarged throughout her life. 

Legend says that Hercules became immortal after he drank the 

milk of the divine goddess Hera while she was sleeping. When 

she woke, and realised he was not her own child, she drew her 

breast away with such force that the milk spurted into the heavens 

and created the Milky Way. 

A fourth century prostitute was said to have been spared the 

death penalty by baring her breasts. When it seemed the verdict 

of her trial would be unfavourable, she removed her clothing. The 

judges were so impressed by their beauty that they acquitted her. 

It is believed the word ‘Amazon’ was derived from the Greek 

‘a-mazos’, which means ‘without breast’. In Greek mythology, it 

is said that the Amazons had their right breast removed so they 

would be able to use a bow and arrow more freely and throw 

spears without the physical limitation and obstruction. 

No two breasts are exactly the same size; usually the left is larger. 

From infancy to just before puberty, there is no difference 

between the female and male breasts. 

Although unusual, extra or ‘supernumerary’ nipples are not really 

that rare, occurring in one out of 18 people. Pop stars Carrie 

Underwood and Lily Allen and actor Mark Wahlberg all have a 

third nipple. Anne Boleyn, the wife of King Henry VIII, is said to 

have had a third nipple or even a third breast. 

When it comes to milk production, size doesn’t matter. The milkproducing 

structures are the same in all women. Just because one 

woman’s breasts are bigger doesn’t necessarily mean she would 

have or make more milk. 

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Questions to 

ask yourself 

before surgery 

By answering these questions honestly 

and reviewing them with your doctor, 

you will become much clearer about 

whether breast surgery is a good choice 

for you psychologically and emotionally. 

Why do you want to have 

breast augmentation surgery? 

How do you feel about your 

body image right now? 

Is anyone prompting you to 

have the surgery? 

Do you suffer from an emotional 

or psychological disorder? 

Did you recently experience a 

stressful event or crisis, like a 

divorce or the loss of a loved one? 

Are you a perfectionist, and do you 

find minor flaws with many parts of 

your body and with your life? 

Would you be prepared to handle 

a complication if something goes 

wrong after surgery? 


should 

FEATURE 

we 

QUIT

SUGAR 

?SUGAR. IT’S BEEN 

DESCRIBED AS TOXIC, 

POISONOUS AND 

ADDICTIVE, BUT 

SHOULD WE QUIT IT 

COMPLETELY? 

Sugar is the villain of the day in the health 

and wellness sector. Slowly but surely fats 

are shedding their bad-boy status, and 

sugar is taking over as the most detrimental 

dietary ingredient to our waistlines, health and 

general wellbeing. 

We outline the bad rap sugar has been 

attracting and look into the question on 

everybody’s taste buds – should we banish it 

from our diet once and for all? 

The book Sweet Poison: Why Sugar is 

Making Us Fat by David Gillespie, published 

in 2008, marked a turning point in the way 

we consider sugar consumption. In the book, 

Gillespie investigated the relationship between 

sugar, the ever-increasing obesity rates of the 

Western world and the most prevalent diseases 

in the 21st century. 

It was Gillespie’s personal story, however, 


feature 

that set people on the path of quitting 

sugar. From being 40kg overweight, 

he immediately started losing weight, 

and kept it off, by cutting sugar 

(specifically fructose) from his diet. 

He claims sugar is addictive – a fact 

exploited by food manufacturers – 

and a rare resource to which we don’t 

have an in-built ‘off switch’, meaning 

we can keep eating it without feeling 

full, leading to weight gain and a 

myriad of health effects. 

One study by Nicole Avena, 

Pedro Rada and Bartley Hoebel 

(2008) looked into the addictive 

properties of sugar. It examined the 

physiological response to sugar intake 

in rats, and how the rats behaved 

when ‘on’ and ‘off’ sugar. 

‘Food addiction seems plausible 

because brain pathways that evolved 

to respond to natural rewards are also 

activated by addictive drugs,’ the 

report states. ‘Sugar is noteworthy as 

a substance that releases opioids and 

dopamine and thus might be expected 

to have addictive potential.’ 

After a month ‘on’ sugar, the 

animals showed a series of behaviours 

similar to the signs of drug abuse. 

‘These are categorised as ‘bingeing’, 

meaning unusually large bouts of 

intake, opiate-like ‘withdrawal’ 

indicated by signs of anxiety and 

behavioural depression and ‘craving’ 

measured during sugar abstinence as 

enhanced responding for sugar.’ 

Is it really 

that bad? 

Sugar has been linked to high 

blood sugar, cardiovascular 

disease mortality, diabetes and 

cellular ageing. 

An article published in the 

online journal Open Heart 

found sugars are probably more 

instrumental in increasing the 

risk of hypertension (high blood 

pressure) and cardiovascular 

disease (CVD), as compared to 

dietary sodium (salt). 

‘Compelling evidence from basic 

science, population studies, and 

clinical trials implicate sugars, and 

particularly the monosaccharide 

fructose, as playing a major role in 

the development of hypertension,’ 

the researchers state. ‘Moreover, 

evidence suggests that sugars in 

general and fructose in particular 

may contribute to overall 

cardiovascular risk through a 

variety of mechanisms.’ 

Furthermore, a study published 

in the JAMA Internal Medicine 

journal, conducted by researchers 

at the Division for Heart Disease 

and Stroke Prevention at the 

Centers for Disease Control 

and Prevention, associated a 

high added sugar intake with a 

heightened risk of CVD. 

The study found that people 

who consumed between 17 and 21 

per cent of their daily calories from 

added sugar exhibited a 38 percent 

higher risk of CVD mortality, 

compared to those whose added 

sugar intake was maintained at 

around eight percent. For those 

whose daily intake of added sugar 

was more than 21 percent of their 

daily calories, they had double 

the risk of CVD mortality. And, 

in participants who consumed 25 

percent of their daily calories from 

added sugar, their risk of CVD 

mortality was tripled. 

Cellular ageing 

The anti-ageing world is full of 

talk about telomeres – or the 

protective DNA that caps the end 

of cell chromosomes. The common 

consensus is the longer the telomeres, 

the longer the quality of life. The 

trick? Telomeres continuously shorten 

as our cells replicate, getting shorter 

and shorter as we age. 

Ongoing research is furiously 

exploring the possibilities in 

lengthening telomeres to reduce the 

rate of ageing or ways to prevent 

their ever-persistent shortening. But 

sugar, according to scientists from 

the University of California-San 

Francisco, is one sure-fire way to 

shorten your telomeres before their 

time. The research, led by Prof. Elissa 

Epel, assessed 5,309 participants 

and found those who drank larger 

amounts of sugary soda tended to 

have shorter telomeres in their white 

blood cells, making them susceptible 

to inflammation and chronic disease. 

‘Regular consumption of sugarsweetened 

sodas might influence 

disease development,’ says Epel. ‘Not 

only by straining the body’s metabolic 

control of sugars but also through 

accelerated cellular ageing of tissues.’

What 

is sugar? 

At a molecular level, sugar is a 

crystalline carbohydrate. There are 

many different types of sugar – 

glucose, fructose, lactose, maltose 

and sucrose (sucrose is your typical 

table sugar, and is composed of 

glucose and fructose). 

Some of these sugars occur 

naturally in fruits, vegetables and 

other food groups. However, it’s 

the added sugars, used to enhance 

flavour and add sweetness, that 

have been blamed as a culprit in 

a myriad of health issues. These 

sugars are usually delivered in the 

form of sucrose or fructose corn 

syrup, and it is fructose, more than 

glucose, that is receiving the most 

negative attention. 

The highest quantities of added 

sugars are found in soft drinks, 

fruit juices, cakes, chocolate and 

desserts. According to Medical 

News Today, just a single can 

of cola can contain up to seven 

teaspoons of added sugar, while 

an average-sized chocolate bar can 

contain up to six teaspoons. 

At present, the World 

Health Organisation’s (WHO) 

recommended daily dose of sugar 

is less than 10 percent of your 

daily total energy intake. WHO 

suggests a further reduction to 

less than five percent for beneficial 

health outcomes. 

Many nutritionists recommend 

against consuming more than 13 

teaspoons a day. 


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So, are we all junkies? 

According to the Harvard School of Public Health, the average American 

consumes 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day, equating to an extra 350 

calories. Scarily, these 22 mouthfuls of sweetness are easily consumed – 

added sugar is difficult to avoid. 

Gillespie claims food manufacturers are taking advantage of our 

collective sugar addiction and are ‘lacing’ non-sweet products – such 

as bread, sauces, soups and cereals – with the poison to ensure we stay 

hooked. And he’s not alone in this thinking. 

Dr Robert Lustig, a paediatric endocrinologist at the University of 

California-San Francisco and author of the book Fat Chance: The Hidden 

Truth About Sugar, says the food industry is purposefully sweetening up 

our diets. 

‘The food industry has made sugar into a diet staple because they know 

when they do, you buy more,’ he told The Guardian in 2013. ‘This is their 

hook. If some unscrupulous cereal manufacturer went out and laced your 

breakfast cereal with morphine to get you to buy more, what would you 

think of that? They do it with sugar instead.’

Should 

we quit 

sugar? 

Myth busting: 

raw vs white vs brown sugars 

Hopeful sugar lovers have ventured the suggestion that brown sugar or 

raw sugar might indeed by healthier than the super-refined white sugar 

seen on most coffee-shop tables. Unfortunately, their hopes are dashed. 

Although they go through slightly different processes, raw, white and 

brown sugar are derived from the same source and hold very little 

nutritional difference – ie, all are equally bad for you. 

Sugar crystals are made from the juice of sugar cane or sugar beet. 

The juice is filtered, evaporated, boiled – which produces molasses 

– centrifuged and dried to yield raw sugar. White, or refined sugar, 

undergoes further washing, bleaching, filtering, processing and drying. 

Brown sugar is created through the addition of molasses to refined 

white sugar. 

Certainly, the myriad of health 

problems associated with 

high sugar intake is enough to 

quieten anyone’s sugar cravings, 

but is it healthy to eliminate 

sugar from our diet completely? 

Sugar is found naturally in fruits, 

vegetables and dairy products, 

which means that to eradicate it 

completely from our diet would 

leave us with little other than 

meat and fats. 

‘I am quite comfortable with 

dietary sugars if they come from 

whole foods such as fresh fruits 

and vegetables, as the sugar 

is diluted with water, fibre and 

other nutrients,’ health expert 

Professor Kerin O’Dea from 

the Sansom Institute for Health 

Research told the ABC. 

As for added sugar, the 

alternative options – in the form 

of artificial sweeteners – are not 

necessarily any better for you. 

A recent study published in the 

journal Nature found artificial 

sweeteners interfere with gut 

bacteria, increasing the chances 

of obesity and diabetes. 

‘Our findings suggest that 

artificial sweeteners may 

have directly contributed 

to enhancing the exact 

epidemic that they themselves 

were intended to fight,’ 

the researchers from the 

Department of Immunology 

at the Weizmann Institute of 

Science in Israel state. 


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