Hyaluronic acid has become almost shorthand for hydration, appearing in serums, toners, sheet masks and moisturisers across Australian beauty counters. I…
Hyaluronic acid has become almost shorthand for hydration, appearing in serums, toners, sheet masks and moisturisers across Australian beauty counters. I…
For anyone dealing with eczema-prone skin on their arms and legs, finding the right body lotion can feel like a never-ending search. The skin barrier in these…
Dehydrated skin is a remarkably common concern in Australia, where the combination of intense UV exposure, strong air-conditioning, and dry winter winds in…
Perioral dermatitis first appeared on my chin during a humid Sydney summer, where it lingered as a ring of tiny red bumps and dry patches clustered around my…
Anyone with dry, sensitive skin knows the particular frustration of doing a full face of makeup only to watch it crack, cling to flakes, or disappear within a…
Pale skin has a complicated relationship with sunscreen. The very products designed to protect fair complexions from UV damage often leave behind a chalky,…
Three winters ago I sat in a dermatology clinic in Melbourne with flaking skin around my mouth and a prescription tube I was too nervous to open. The retinoid…
For the past three years I've been quietly obsessed with two small stones on my bathroom shelf — a pale jade roller and a curved gua sha tool shaped a bit like…
Many people reach for a classic lanolin-based lip balm at the first sign of dry, cracked lips, only to find it doesn't deliver the relief they hoped for. For…
I've been a dedicated Vitamin C user since my late twenties, partly because the harsh Australian sun has left its mark on my complexion in the form of stubborn…