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Sunscreens are one of the most important anti-ageing products on the market. This video explains the different types of sunscreens and what to do if you have sensitivity to sunscreens.

Smoking is one of the fastest skin agers around. This video discusses exactly how smoking affects the skin and the reasons smokers experience much faster skin ageing than non smokers, as well as the treatment options available for smokers wanting to improve their skin’s appearance.

How many times have you bought cellulite creams only to notice they don’t work?
Well the problem is not necessarily the cream itself, but the fact that it cannot penetrate deep enough to cause any effect.
That’s where the Beauty Mouse comes in.
The Beauty Mouse is a handheld device that works your cellulite cream into the areas of your body where you may harbour cellulite such as the hips, thighs, buttocks and abdomen.
It is also great for firming areas such as the belly area after pregnancy.

For more information watch the video below:

Everybody has a favourite skin care product in their bathroom cabinet.Unfortunately, even the best skin care products- yes even cosmeceutical grade skin care is only able to penetrate about 30% of its active ingredients into your skin. So the Home Roller was created. What this small handheld item does when it is rolled over the skin 3-4 times per week,is create microchannels that allow your product to penetrate up to 200x more than what it normally would. What this means is that your skin will become saturated with active skin care ingredients that will then cause a visible difference to the skin. And isn’t that what we all want? Apart from this you will also see a healthier and more exfoliated skin using the Home Roller. For more information, watch the link below:

It’s here and available at Republic of Skin. Dermaquest’s stem cell cream is one of the best and newest anti-aging creams to hit the market. Based on plant stem cell technology this product helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles by 15% within 20 days of use. It is also great at shifting stubborn pigmentation/age spots.
For further information watch the video below:

Pumpkin Peel now available at Republic of Skin. This facial peeling skin treatment is exceptional for acne prone,sun damaged and aging skins. For more information on this treatment, watch the following youtube video below:

1. Locate the points with your index fingers.

2. Gently press them until you feel no more than a comfortable pain.

3. Hold the pressure while you knead the points with very small circular movements.

4. Breathe slowly and deeply and focus your mind on the points as you massage them.

5. Massage each point for 1-2 minutes several times a day.

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Point 1. (known as Jingming in Chinese)

Located on the inside edge of the orbit of each eye.

Press and knead for sore, tired eyes and as a preventative against eye problems.

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Point 2. (Zanzhu)

Located on the medial end of each eyebrow.

Press and knead for frontal headache, sore, tired eyes, sinus pain, and as a preventative against eye problems.

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Point 3. (Taiyang)

Located on the temples behind each eye.

Use your index and middle fingers to press and knead for one or two sided headache, to calm the mind, and for eye problems. Also used preventatively.

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Point 4. (Yingxiang)

Located next to each nostril.

Press and knead for nasal congestion, sinusitis, rhinitis, and to help prevent these problems.

For greater effectiveness use your index fingers to rub up and down the sides of your nose between Yingxiang and Jingming (Point 1) for 1-2 minutes, several times a day.

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Point 5. (Renzhong)

Located under your nose, on the midline.

Use your knuckle or the tip of your middle or index finger. Pressing this point draws energy up to your head and helps your nasal passages adjust to weather changes. Also used as a revival point after fainting or shock.

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Technique 1. (Forehead Rub)

Use your index and middle fingers to rub across your forehead, from the middle to your temples.

Massage and rub this area for frontal headache, sinus pain, insomnia, sore eyes, stress, and to help prevent these problems.

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Technique 2. (Head Massage)

Use the tips (including the nails) of your fingers and thumbs to press and rub your scalp from the midline to the sides, and from the front to the back of your head.

Relieves and prevents headache, and is highly relaxing, especially when done by someone else.

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Picture a day when breast reconstruction can be accomplished for mastectomy patients by the body’s ability to regrow breast tissue. Or a facial reconstruction that is done on severely burned patients with procedures other than painful skin grafts. While this day may still be far away in the future, medical technology is most definitely moving in this direction. The key to this ability to allow cosmetic changes to take place on the body naturally comes from a relatively new concept known as stem cell therapy. And while you may have heard about the controversy and ethics debate that is going on within the medical community regarding other types of stem cell therapies, the cosmetic surgery industry is also looking at alternative methods of obtaining stem cells for use in these procedures.

What are Stem Cells?

Stem cells can be used in a variety of ways to treat illness and heal the body, because of their ability to develop into a variety of specialized cell types. This means that stem cells can be used to naturally repair and even regrow organs, particularly the skin. This ability shows great promise in surgeries like facial rejuvenation and breast reconstruction. Of course, this process could be expanded to breast augmentation and other types of cosmetic procedures. Much of the research that is being done today involves stem cells that are taken from the bone marrow of a healthy volunteer, but scientists are also looking into the possibility of using cells from liposuction procedures as well.

The benefit of stem cell therapy as opposed to conventional reconstructive surgery is the fact that tissue and skin can be grown using the stem cells in a much more natural manner than current methods. The soft tissue implants that are used today can lose as much as 40-60% of their volume over a period of time. This would not be the case with tissue that is regrown using stem cell therapy. This type of procedure also reduces the need for additional surgeries that are now required to obtain the tissue that is used in the implant. The result is a less invasive process, with a quicker recovery and a higher success rate.

The Many Possibilities of Stem Cell Therapy

The advantages to this procedure could be expanded to include allowing patients to grow back hair and teeth as well as skin. This could bring great promise to patients suffering with hair or teeth loss, as well as to those with extensive scarring. The possibilities are nearly limitless, but with the advances being made currently in treating a variety of life-threatening illnesses using stem cell therapy, research for cosmetic purposes will need to sit on the back burner for the time being. However, it is possible that the day will come when cosmetic and reconstructive surgery will become less invasive and more natural. Isn’t modern science truly amazing?

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Have you ever wondered how some people always are happy and feel good about themselves? Each day they make friends easily and have the best attitudes. Well here are five ways to feel good about yourself and achieve that same happy-go-lucky feeling:

• Smile, even if you are not in a good mood. A smile will go a long way in making you feel better and people will be more attracted to you. If nothing else, they will think you know something you don’t.
• Keep saying you are worthy to yourself and don’t let anyone put you down. If they should say something negative and you don’t feel it’s warranted, just say, “That’s not true,” and stick to your feeling.
• If you feel your friends are not helping you to feel good about yourself, don’t be afraid to get other friends who will make you feel happy and good. You don’t need those who bring you down.
• Always think about positive things and thoughts for the future and what you want to accomplish. Concentrate on pleasant things that will help lead you to being a positive person.
• It’s always great to join groups where you can meet others with similar interests. You’ll find a lot of encouragement there and you will be able to buy self-improvement books and other literature to help you reach your goal.

   If you follow the above five ways, you will no doubt feel good about yourself and people will automatically be attracted to you. By Suzan Wiener

 If 50 is the new 40, and 40 is the new 30 (and so on), a good skin care regimen means looking as healthy as you feel! Anticipate changes to help keep skin looking its best. It all starts with your free Face Mapping skin analysis – available only from your Dermalogica skin therapist!

20s	30s	40s/50s	60s+
It’s all about prevention and protection against extrinsic (external) triggers of skin ageing, including smoking, UV light, stress and poor diet	Wrinkles and age spots (hyperpigmentation) sporadically show around the eyes, lips and forehead thanks to damage accrued in our teen years.	Hormonal changes trigger dryness and sensitisation or rosacea. Wrinkles, age spots and uneven skin tone become more prominent.	Facial muscles weaken and cells responsible for collagen and elastin biosynthesis degenerate. Skin becomes thin, dry and dull.
What you can do:	What you can do:	What you can do:	What you can do:
Build a relationship with a professional skin therapist. Make sunblock a daily part of your regimen even when you think exposure is at a minimum. Solar Defense Booster SPF30 mixes right in with your moisturiser or foundation for a UV-protecting boost!Gentle, rice-based Daily Microfoliant helps remove dulling debris, leaving skin smoother, brighter and prepped for treatment. MultiVitamin Power Concentrate is antioxidant-rich and keeps moisture levels up as a natural oil levels continue to drop. Suffering from Adult Acne? Speak with your skin therapist about award-winning MediBac Clearing.	Speak with your skin therapist about professional skin exfoliation. Home exfoliation should include Lactic and Salicylic Acids, as found in skin brightening Daily Resurfacer, super smoothing Gentle Cream Exfoliant and the AGE Smart system.Hyaluronic Acid is also on the decline, leading to dehydration. Supplement with Skin Hydrating Booster to help make up for what’s lost.Peptides act as a signal to skin, telling it to make new collagen to help minimise fine lines and signs of hyperpigmentation. Start using Power Rich and Extra Firming Booster to maintain skin tone. Sunblock is still a key player: to block UV light and control skin ageing reach for Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF30.	Natural skin brighteners including Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (a stablished form of Vitamin C) can help take on signs of hyperpigmentation, but must be used as part of a scrupulous daily regimen that includes sunblock. The entire ChromaWhite Trx system pairs perfectly with professional brightening treatments available from your skin therapist. Restorative treatments should be done 2 to 3 times a week: we recommend MultiVitamin Power Recovery Masque to help skin recover from damage while promoting healthy tissue regeneration. Combat dehydration and any sensitivity with Power Rich and Super Rich Repair – two peptide powerhouses you shouldn’t be without.	Your skin therapist will be of great help in maintaining skin fitness. Stock to your Power Rich and peptide routine to protect from further degradation. Potent antioxidants including Green and White Tea help protect skin: find them in MAP-15 Regenerator and Antioxidant HydraMist MultiVitamin Power Concentrate and Super Rich Repair should remain an integral part of your regimen. Take extra care of delicate skin on the hands with antioxidant rich MultiVitamin Hand and Nail Treatment and help keep lips soft and protected with Renewal Lip Complex.Find details about these products online at dermalogica.com.au or visit us at Republic of Skin.