The Frustration of Winter Skin
How to cope with the Winter Freak Out There are reasons you feel your skin suddenly feels reactive, tight, dull or “off” every winter. even if your routine worked perfectly a few months ago. Winter changes the environment your skin is functioning within. Outside, we have the colder air and reduced humidity, which drives us […]
Stress, Collagen & Why Your Skin Feels Different Lately
The missing piece that’s rarely spoken about There’s a moment when new clients will seek me out in clinic. They’re doing everything right, they’ve invested in their skin. They’re consistent. Thoughtful. Committed. And yet, they feel something has shifted. Their skin doesn’t bounce back the way it used to. Treatments don’t seem to land the […]
Skin, Stress, and Menopause: When Skin Asks for Support.
Menopause changes many things quietly, surreptitiously and then the changes accumulate and gain momentum. Changes occur in sleep, energy, emotional resilience — and very often, skin. For many women, skin begins to feel unfamiliar during this phase. What once worked stops working. Skin may feel drier, more reactive, slower to recover, or less resilient to […]
The Unsung Hero of Skin Longevity & Health
Cellular Energy At Curated Skin & Wellness, I often say that skin whispers its needs to you at first. If you don’t listen, it speaks louder. And eventually, it starts shouting. But it never lies. Your skin reflects how you’re sleeping, how stressed your nervous system feels, how nourished your body is, and how well […]
Food for Thought: Fuel Up or Face the Skin Consequences?
As I progressed in my skin therapy career – I realised I was missing an essential key – knowing what nutrients correspond to certain skin functions, like cellular turnover, acne, inflammation etc. So, I completed an Integrative Nutrition Diploma (please note – I am not a nutritionist) It’s pretty important to understand a crucial point: […]
Beat the Holiday Hustle: Strategies for Skin Health, Stress Relief, and Restful Sleep
The busyness of the upcoming holiday season puts unusual pressure on the nervous system. Travel, social commitments, richer food, later nights and the general pace of December all stack up. What feels like “being on edge” is often an overactive, stress response paired with a brain that struggles to shift gears and to rest. Add […]
The magic of mushrooms for skin wellness
The Skin Revolution: Harnessing the Power of Cordyceps and Lion’s Mane Mushrooms In recent years, the skincare industry has seen a remarkable surge in the use of natural ingredients, and one of the most exciting breakthroughs comes from an unexpected source: mushrooms. Specifically, cordyceps and lion’s mane mushrooms have emerged as potent allies in the […]
Eye-mazing Care: A Professional’s Guide
The topic of this blog is one that is incredibly important yet often overlooked: the skin around your eyes. The eyes are considered the focal point of the face; it is the first area we are drawn to when looking at another person. The skin around the eyes is also one of the most delicate […]
Is sleep your skin health’s overlooked superpower?
Ignite your Glymphatic Glow How deep Sleep and Skincare revitalise your skin Instagram and influencers are all talking about the importance of lymphatic massage, and indeed – I offer this as part of many of my treatments as I too recognise the importance of the lymphatic system to remove waste, toxins, and excess fluids from […]
The fishy truth about fish oil – are you being misled?
Whenever you visit me at Curated Skin and Wellness, and we discuss skin health- likely Essential Fatty Acids ( EFAs), usually fish oil, will feature in our conversation.Because fish oil is a popular supplement, there are many brands available to consider and prices can vary. But so can the quality.It’s important to know what to […]
