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How to choose what Hydrojelly masks are best for my business

April 28, 2022

With such a large range of Hydrojelly masks, most clinics choose the masks by actives they like to work with or by the colouring aesthetic for each category consistent with their salon branding.

All Hydrojelly masks are made up of a soothing, calming and hydrating base of ingredients that includes

  • Organic Wholegrain Oat Flour
  • Organic White rice flour
  • Organic White will bark powder
  • Pure refined alginate
  • Electrolytes.

ALL Skin Types

  • LED See through – Hyaluronic Acid & Organic Green Tea extract (customise for skin concern with Esthemax serums) 
  • Hyaluronic Acid – Hyaluronic Acid & Aloe Vera

Acne

  • Spot Diminishing ALA - 5 Aminolevulinic Acids (ALA), Eucalyptus & Peppermint oil
  • Charcoal - Charcoal, Tea tree & Peppermint oil
  • Pure Himalayan White tea - White Tea Powder & Organic Cold Milled Ground Flaxseed

Sensitive / Inflammatory / Healing

  • CICA Complexion care – Organic Jasmin & Organic Gotu Kola
  • Super Greens Strength - Organic Kale Powder, Organic Spinach Leaf Powder, Organic Alfalfa Powder, Organic Spirulina, Organic Moringa Leaf Powder, Organic Barley Grass Powder, Organic Psyllium Husk, Organic Acerola, Organic Green Olive Extract, Organic Baobab Extract
  • Radiance Biotin – Biotin (d-Biotin)
  • Phyto Nutrients Boost – Honeysuckle, organic broccoli & organic green tea
  • Intensive Aftercare – Grape Seed Extract, Bromelain (Ananas Comosus) Extract (Pineapple Stem) & Organic Lavender Flower Powder.

Antiaging / Rejuvenation 

  • Beta Carotene Floral – Organic Calendula & Ceramide
  • Australian Sheep Placenta  with 24K Gold Flakes
  • Resilience Caviar – Essential fatty acids & aminos
  • Youthful Elixir – Truffles & 24K Gold Flakes
  • Renewal Boost – AFA (Blue green algae extract) & Diamond Dust
  • Skin Warrior  –  Lotus, Organic Ginseng extract & CoQ10 
  • Vampire PLLA  – Poly L Lactic Acid 
  • Egyptian Rose  – Organic Rose Petal and Rose Bud Powder.
  • Antioxidant Goji  – Organic Goji Berry & Pomegranate.
  • Belgian Cacao –  Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Powder.

Pigmentation

  • Alpha Arbutin – Alpha Arbutin, Glutathione & Hyaluronic Acid 
  • Illuminating Orange – Organic orange peel, Glutathione & Niacinamide 
  • Brightening Complex  – Organic lemon  & Glutathione 

Popular custom Hydrojelly combinations 

  • Alpha Arbutin x Hyaluronic Acid 
  • Super Greens Strength x Renewal Boost 
  • Antioxidant Goji x Renewal Boost 
  • Egyptian Rose x Antioxidant Goji 
  • Intensive Aftercare x Renewal Boost 
  • Beta Carotene x Australian Sheep Placenta 
  • Biotin x Renewal Boost 

Other popular esthemax products 

  1. Argireline Contouring Mask 
  2. Electrolyte Dewy Skin Serum and Cream 
  3. The Meso PLLA Serum 
  4. Enzyme powder 

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Esthemax Australia's Top Skin Clinics

January 28, 2022

for excellence in business

After another eventful year in the global beauty, skin & wellness industry the Esthemax Australia team have tweaked our yearly award criteria to focus on recognising some of Australia’s most accomplished Salon & Clinic owners for their business skills, resilience & innovation in 2021.

These clinics have been hand selected to receive our Esthemax Australia Skin Clinic Award for Excellence in Business.

All award holders embody the following values that have driven their success in 2021.

  • Expert level professional facial skills & knowledge
  • Business Innovation & resilience
  • Customer service excellence
  • Big brand energy Social media presence
  • Community and brand engagement
  • Kindness, Compassion & Loyalty

 

Introducing, Esthemax Australia's Finest...

Clinics are listed alphabetically by state / territory.

 

ACT

COMPLETE SKIN AND BEAUTY WODEN

Sandra Campbell / Shop 28/2 Keltie St, Phillip ACT 2606

 

NSW

ABSOLUTELY DIVINE.

Amy Everett / 217 Dowling St, Dungog NSW 2420

ANITA'S HOUSE OF BEAUTY.

Anita Vasos / Illawarra Street Port Kembla NSW 2505

ANA BEAUTY CARE.

Ana Mejia / Wolli Creek NSW 2205

AURA CLINIC & SPA.

Kate Pryor / 431 Argent St, Broken Hill NSW 2880

BARE BEAUTY BY EB.

Ebony Hetherington / Mardi NSW 2259

BEAUTY BY BECK.

Rebecca Saladino / 114 Railway St, Corrimal NSW 2518

BOSSA SKIN SPA.

Liv Portugal / 1/126 Avoca St, Randwick NSW 2031

BOMBSHELL BLOW DRY BAR.

Jeana Cannone / Shop 1-2/476 High St, Penrith NSW 2750

BROWS BY WILLOW.

Willow Rissel / 3/40 William St, Port Macquarie NSW 2444

CENTRAL COAST LASER CLINIC.

Peta Dalziell / 3/225 The Entrance Rd, The Entrance NSW 2261

CLEAR SKIN HOUSE.

Nikee Sawyer / 39 Evelyn St N, Sylvania NSW 2224

CONTOURING BODIES SYDNEY.

Zoe Thompson / Shop 1/346 Port Hacking Rd, Caringbah NSW 2229

DERMAL BOUTIQUE.

Karon Trouillot / 2/55 President Ave, Kogarah NSW 2207

EKO MEDISPA.

Laani Evans / 160 Pioneer Road Towradgi NSW 2518

EMMA JOHNSON MAKEUP & BEAUTY.

Emma Johnson / Freemans Reach, Hawkesbury, NSW, Australia 2756

ENCHANTING BEAUTY SPA.

Sok Kim Ear / Green Valley NSW 2168

EVERAFTER BEAUTY.

Nicole Lawless / Leppington Sydney, NSW, Australia 2179

EXQUISE SKIN BOUTIQUE.

Dima Merhi / 6 Justis Dr, Harrington Park NSW 2567

FACIAL IMPRESSIONS.

Kim Hosking / 4/51 Old Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon Beach NSW 2107

FACIALIST ON DARLING.

Coryn Johnson / 746 Darling St, Rozelle NSW 2039

FUTURE LASER AND BODY CLINIC.

Ibrahem Sabra / 122 The Trongate, Granville NSW 2142

INNER BEAUTY MAKE UP.

Natali Paulis / Edensor Park NSW 2176

LA'BELLE AESTHETICS. 

Natalie Larobina / Penrith NSW 2750

LILLYROSE BEAUTY.

Jade Murray / Orange NSW 2800

MADDISON SKIN.

Natasha Grant / Muswellbrook NSW 2333

MANSCAPE AESTHETICS

Michael Elias / 64 Princes Hwy, St Peters NSW 2044

MELISSA PETERS BEAUTY.

Melissa Peters / Orchard Hills, NSW 2748

MISS BEAUTY SPA.

Michelli Salim / Sydney NSW, 2000

NECTAR DAY SPA.

Chris Moy / Macarthur Square, Kellicar Rd, Campbelltown NSW 2560

POCKET OF BEAUTY.

Rachael Lomas / 48 Smith St, Charlestown NSW 2290

POPPY & ROSE BEAUTY CO.

Samantha Maher / 40B Hyde St, Bellingen NSW 2454

PRECISION BEAUTY CO.

Jaycel Citroni /  203 Jamboree Avenue Denham Court, Denham Court, New South Wales

SIMPLY LUMINOUS SKIN.

Mona Lebdeh / Shop 1/42-44 Brays Rd, Concord NSW 2137

SIMPLY SMOOTH LASER.

Zaria Assal / 7/4 Hyde Parade, Campbelltown NSW 2560

SKIN AND LASER STUDIO.

Connie Mellos / Shop 2/30 Albany St, St Leonards NSW 2065

SKIN BY BELLA.

Isabella-Marie Panuccio / Marsden Park NSW 2765

SKIN BY SULUKA.

Jen Suluka / Bateau Bay, Central Coast. NSW 2261

SKIN CLINIC BLYSS.

Jodie King / 38/40 Frenchmans Rd, Randwick NSW 2031

SKIN SMILE REMEDY.

Mary Laurente / 24 Bibbalong Ln, Blacktown NSW 2148

SKN ASSOCIATE.

Jemma McIntyre / 2/3 High St, Wauchope NSW 2446

THE BEAUTY LOFT.

Jayde Elkins / 31 Barber St, Gunnedah NSW 2380

THE BEAUTY NOOK SYDNEY.

Paige Freshwater / Penrith NSW 2750

THE BODHI EFFECT.

Brooke Jones / 3 Smart St, Charlestown NSW 2290

THE VEGAN BEAUTICIAN.

Jessica Caracoglia / 55 Oliver St, Bexley North NSW 2207

VANESSA CHAUVET SKIN & LASER BAR.

Vanessa Chauvet / 80 Chameleon Dr, Erskine Park NSW 2759

 

QLD

ARCHED & CO

Jess Brigginshaw / Bellbowrie 4070 QLD

BARE BEAUTY

Chelsea Hulme / Gold Coast QLD

BEAUTY AT JESSICA'S

Jessica Carter / 5/27 Bulcock St, Caloundra QLD 4551

BESPOKE BEAUTY BY LIANA

Liana Afamasaga / 2/127 Sutton St, Redcliffe QLD 4020

B INDULGED PADDINGTON

Jess Brigginshaw / 18 Nash St, Paddington QLD 4064

CARINA DAY SPA

Yuanyuan Xie / U2/854 Old Cleveland Rd, Carina QLD 4152

CLAIRE & ROSE SPA

Jennifer Johns / 91 Allenby Road, Wellington Point QLD 4160

CLASSIC BEAUTY THERAPY

Kate Ruijter / 11 James Street,  East Toowoomba, Queensland 4350

COMPLETE SKIN AND BEAUTY ASHGROVE

Julie Wright /  G34A Highpoint Plaza, 240 Waterworks Rd, Ashgrove QLD 4060

COMPLETE SKIN AND BEAUTY FAIRFIELD

Helen Clifton /  7/180 Fairfield Rd, Fairfield QLD 4103

COMPLETE SKIN AND BEAUTY KEPERRA

Laura Michelagnoli / Great Western Super Centre 1028 Settlement Rd, Keperra QLD 4054

COMPLETE SKIN AND BEAUTY MANGO HILL

Unit 10, Mango Hill Marketplace 1/21 Halpine Dr, Mango Hill QLD 4509

COMPLETE SKIN AND BEAUTY MT GRAVATT

Pauline Reid / 1470 Logan Rd, Mount Gravatt QLD 4122

COMPLETE SKIN AND BEAUTY SPRINGFIELD CENTRAL

Rebecca Gaspert / Shop 82, Orion Springfield Central 1 Main St, Springfield Central QLD 4300

DERMFIT AESTHETICS & SKIN

Adam Wescott / Level 2, Unit 4/193-197 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870

GLOW SKIN STUDIO

Sarah Mitchell / 15 Palall Cres, Ferny Hills QLD 4055

HIGHLANDS COSMETICS

Katie Watson / 3/1 Egerton St, Emerald QLD 4720

HOUSE OF SKIN & BEAUTY CO

Madison Taubman / 48 Peninsular Drive Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217

LASH DELIGHT AND BEAUTY

Josenia Kenealy / 132 Nellie St, Nundah QLD 4012

LIFT LAB

Danika Corrie / Shop 5 / 25 poinsettia avenue Mooloolaba QLD 4557

MAKEUP ARTIST TANYA GOLDEN

Tanya Golden / 20 Barret St, Flinders View QLD 4305

QUEEN'S BEAUTY SALON

Shokoufeh Rahmanifar / 12 Scenic Dr Murrumba Downs, Brisbane QLD 4503

SIGNATURE BROWS & BEAUTY

Samantha Holmes / 4/106 Sixth Ave, Maroochydore QLD, Australia

SKIN ENHANCE

Taylor Abbott / Shop 9/953 Wynnum Rd, Cannon Hill QLD 4170

SKIN SISTER

Sarah Doran / 3 Outrigger Drive, Robina, Queensland

THE BEAUTY GARDEN

Danielle Dean / 7/70 Griffith St, Coolangatta QLD 4225

VERSAILLES BEAUTY & SKIN CARE CLINIC

Marie Lazari / 1/4 Jirra St, Redbank Plains QLD 4301

VICIOUS2DELICIOUS

Kate Collett / Shop 2/51 Kariboe St Biloela, QLD 4715

WINX STUDIO

Monique Spinks / Level 1 Tower B/1 Springfield Lakes Blvd, Springfield Lakes QLD 4300

YES PLEASE SKIN CLINIC

Renee Barkla / Shop 1/66 Bloomfield St, Cleveland QLD 4163

 

SA

BEAUTY BY ALEESHA

Aleesha Watson / 68-70 Essington Lewis Avenue, Whyalla, South Australia

BEAUTYWORX MEDISPA

Mandy Greyvenstein / 121 Commercial St E, Mount Gambier SA 5290

SKIN PHOENIX

Sharna Taheny / 3 Kyle Place, Port Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5015

THE SKIN SPA

Kimberley Carr / 91B Arthur St, Magill SA 5072

THAT SKIN STUDIO

Vivien Tanko / Cypress St Munno Para SA 5115

 

TAS

BROWS AUSTRALIA

Shelley Reid / 58 George St, Launceston TAS 7250

LAVADA COSMETIC CLINIC

Natasha Wolf / 295 Elizabeth St, North Hobart TAS 7000

MERIDIAN MASSAGE & BEAUTY

Tania Johnston / 2 Olivers Rd, West Ulverstone TAS 7315

 

VIC

ALPHADERMIS

Edin Premtic / Collins St, Thornbury VIC 3071

AMIE HICKEY BEAUTY

Amie Hickey / 905 Karadoc Ave Irymple, VIC 3498

AWAKEN SKN & BODY

Aquinnah Ocean / 146 Fortescue Avenue Seaford VIC 3198

BEAUTY UP FRONT

Jodie Derich / Harpley, Werribee VIC 3030

BELINDA HUGHES SKIN CLINIC

Carolina Castro / Level 1/132 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141

BELLA PELLE BODY CLINIC

Carly Knowles / 5/3 Witt St, Yarrawonga VIC 3730

BOTANICAL BEAUTY STUDIO

Jacinta Brand / 345 Point Nepean Rd Dromana VIC 3936

CALM WATERS

Stef Waters / 63 Main St, Mornington VIC 3931

COMPLETE SKIN AND BEAUTY BENDIGO

Ellen Gammon / Shop 23 Bendigo Bank Central, 1 High St, Bendigo VIC 3550

FRESH FACE SKIN

Amelia Goff / 30 Collins Place, Kilsyth VIC

I KNOW A CHICK

Caroline Makin / 27 Milton St, Bell Park VIC 3214

LUMINARY MELBOURNE

Nicolette Kocsi / 886 North Road, Bentleigh East VIC 3165

MARBLE AND LACE BEAUTY THERAPY

Sarah Hardy /6/27 Synnot St, Werribee VIC 3030

MELBOURNE COSMETIC SPECIALISTS

Tanya Chiwaza / 7/7 Ormond Boulevard, Bundoora UniHill North VIC 3083

MELBOURNE SKIN BOUTIQUE

Tanya Ali / 61 Spring St, Preston VIC 3072

MERAKI SKIN & BEAUTY

Emily Micallef / Address provided upon booking.

MJQ BEAUDERM DERMAL AESTHETIC

Mary “Jemma” Quiambao / Melbourne VIC

NEO SKIN

Yasmin Najjar / 396 Clarendon St, South Melbourne VIC 3205

NORTH SKIN STUDIO

Jana Youssef / Greenvale VIC 3059

RAND AESTHETIC CLINIC

Rand Jabou / Craigieburn, Melbourne VIC 3064

S & CO BEAUTY BOUTIQUE

Stephanie Stone / 7 Flewin Avenue, Miners Rest, VIC, 3352

SKIN BY KAMÉ

Kammi Brown / 51 Cardigan Pl, Albert Park VIC 3206

SOUL BEAUTY & WELLNESS

Rachel Sneath / Chirnside Park, VIC 3116 

SKINTERVENTION

Alissa Walsh / 41 Anslow St, Woodend VIC 3442

THE CLEAR SKIN EXPERTS

Asha Evertsz / Suite 1/104 Langridge St, Collingwood VIC 3066

THE C THERAPY

Carolina Castro / Windsor, VIC 3181

WAX GALLERY

Rachel Mahon / 1/103 Mitchell St, Bendigo VIC 3550

YOUR AESTHETICS CLINIC

Jess Madi / Mount Waverley VIC 3149

 

WA

BEAUTY BAR BYFORD

Jessica Mullins / Byford Village Shopping Centre 4, 20 Abernethy Rd, Byford WA 6122

CASA DI FACE AND BODY

Jessica Fowles / Palmyra WA 6157, Australia

ENVY SKIN AND BEAUTY SPECIALISTS

Lani Miskimmon / 1 Victoria St, Bunbury WA 6230

PEACH OF MIND

Aimee Martinez / 3/47 McCoy street Myaree, Perth

THE SKIN LOUNGE HILLARYS

Katie Sfiligoy / Hillarys Shopping Centre, Shop 35, 110 Flinders Ave, Hillarys WA 6025

FACE BAR BY JACINTA

Jacinta Ruocco / 88b Edeline street Perth, WA, Australia 6163

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Hydrojelly™ VS Imitation Masks

January 24, 2022

We've all sat for hours scrolling through satisfying Hydrojelly™ Mask videos, falling deeper in love with those sweet electrolyte infused clouds of jelly with each second. And if you haven't...trust us, you will. The satisfaction is undeniable.  

The Hydrojelly™ Mask, Jellymask™ and Rubbermask™ are range of peel-off masks created by Esthemax. Now, rubber masks and alganate masks have been around in professional beauty treatments forever, but after several innovations, Esthemax invented the famous Hydrojelly™ Mask we all know today.

Packed with new electrolyte technology, the most refined alginate and no clay, Hydrojelly Masks are not only mesmerising, but also extremely beneficial to the skin.

The skin can't actually absorb or retain water without the proper balance of electrolytes. And the less hydrated your skin is, the more insufficient your cellular processes become. By infusing electrolytes into your skin, the Hydrojelly™ Masks deliver optimal hydration and improve your overall skin health whilst being able to target different skin concerns.

But of course, there are imitation masks out there claiming to be Hydrojelly™ Masks whilst delivering your skin with ✨unknown✨ benefits. 

But never fear, here's how to spot the difference:

Hydrojelly™ Masks

  • Formulated to work with other skincare ranges
  • Filled with ingredients that benefit the skin, as a professional treatment our skin goals are to infuse moisture, electrolytes & actives into the skin with as many USDA certified organic ingredients as possible.
  • Formulated WITHOUT Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates and Talc
  • Formulated WITHOUT Corn Starch/ Zea Mays which is used by imitation brands for cost reduction but it can take moisture from the skin.
  • Made in Los Angeles, USA
  • As the original creators, Esthemax own the trademark for Hydrojelly™ Jellymask™ Rubbermask™. 

 

Imitation Masks

  • Look out for ingredients like corn starch / zea mays which is used as a filler ingredient to reduce cost and is a moisture absorbing ingredient. which has the ability to take moisture from the skin.
  • Some imitation brands claim to have electrolytes but don’t actually have any electrolytic properties. Unless they contain a combination of ingredients like "Potassium, Magnesium, Sodium, Chloride, Phosphorous, Bicarbonate, Sodium Pyrophosphate" (found in Esthemax Hydrojelly) which are naturally occurring electrolytes, then the imitation masks do not provide this skin health benefit. Even coconut water as an ingredient would provide some electrolytes. 
  • They dont list entire ingredient listings... if you see a mask that is coloured, there should be a colouring agent listed, Esthemax use colourings like natural iron oxides, ultramarine, diamond dust or 24K Gold to create an instagrammable product that is also good for your skin. 
  • Another key ingredient they leave off their listings is Fragrance, if they say they don't contain fragrance but they smell like they do this is very misleading. 
  • Some colouring in the imitation masks have left tints/ stains on the skin
  • They are ALL Made in China with unverified sources of ingredients. It is a major red flag when imitation mask brands say "Australian owned but sourced from Asia Pacific" 
  • They will not have the Esthemax logo on the packaging


    *** Note on Corn starch as an ingredient: Corn starch while not in any way dangerous to the skin, it is a moisture absorbing ingredient. Have you ever made gravy a little too watery and have used corn starch to absorb the moisture & thicken the sauce? This is exactly what it does in the Imitation masks.
    This means that if corn starch is made up as the base ingredient of an imitation mask, the skin goal of "hydration" becomes counteracted. It doesnt really make much sense to use an ingredient that absorbs hydration & moisture when you are trying to deliver hydration into the skin. Many imitation brands also used this as a base ingredient because it is super cheap. 

    Tip: If you want to know whether a Hydrojelly™ Mask is real or fake, just look for the Esthemax logo on the original packaging.

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    How to Connect with your audience through Covid lockdowns.

    September 13, 2021 2 Comments

    With 60% of Australians in lockdown & beauty businesses in a forced physical closure, continuing to drive your business forward can feel impossible. But it is possible to drive growth to mitigate losses & thrive, and it starts with connection, no big warm hugs just yet, just the virtual ones, Kelly from Skin Queen is going to share with you how to connect with your audience through Covid lockdowns. 

    Meet Kelly Noone, From therapist to clinical educator to social media whiz within the professional beauty industry! Kelly, otherwise known as SkinQueen, loves helping beauty business owners with growing their social media prescence to help them engage their audience and conver their followers into lifelong clients! 

    Kelly’s advice: As beauty business owners, we generally thrive off & get our energy from interacting with our clients daily & helping them with their skin! So if you are in lockdown & have been feeling unmotivated, uninspired & unsure what to even work on during this time, just know that what you are feeling is COMPLETELY normal!
    However, now is an amazing time to start building that connection & relationship with your audience ONLINE! 
    This will not only help your current clients to feel connected to you but also attract new clients into your business when you re-open! 

    Unsure where to start? 

    Start with stories!
    It can be a little uncomfortable or scary when you first show your face on socials, but just know that no one thinks your silly for doing so! 
    In fact, the chances are you'll light up someone else's day for simply showing up are massive! 
    Stuck for story ideas? Here are my tips:
    - Show you having your morning coffee, make it more dynamic by first filming it on your camera app, speeding it app in the "InShot App" & adding music to it on Instagram stories
    - Show any product orders you are packing and sending! Include a poll with a question: "do you need a top up on products in lockdown?" to generate interest & potential leads for product sales! 
    - If you are going into your salon, show you walking into the salon and include a question box: "what's the first treatment you want to have post lockdown?"
    - Throwback content from previous skin results you've achieved works really well! 

    Additionally, don't be afraid to show your daily routine as a business owner in lockdown! 

    Even if that means reading books outside or taking your dog for a walk! People will be able to relate & connect with you if you are doing this.

    The more you can work on strengthening that Know, Like & Trust factor with your audience online, the more likely they are to convert into clients!
    When people feel like they know you, they like you & they trust you, the more likely they are to take your recommendations and purchase from you. However, you need to do the work to warm up your audience first and build them to this point before you can start "selling" to them online.

    Wanting more help & guidance? Check out www.skin-queen.com for my free resources around business & social media building.

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    Australian Skin Clinic SPF Analysis: Bossa SkinSpa

    July 29, 2021

    Bossa SkinSpa

    Location:
    NSW
    Bossa SkinSpa is an all-natural advanced skin clinic offering beautiful bespoke treatments, located in Randwick.
    Services: skin, needling, dermaplaning, fibroblast plasma pen

    Catch up with Lív from Bossa SkinSpa to gain her expert insight into

    - The Significance of SPF -

     

    As a professional who works with skin everyday, how crucial is SPF in a skincare routine? 

    I would say that SPF is the baseline and the cornerstone in a skincare routine. Most skin concerns such as pigmentation, melasma, ageing, laxity, skin cancer and even acne flare up are caused by unprotected sun exposure. And the main "job" of skincare products is prevention - slow down the ageing process and make your skin cells work properly. SPF is the basic of basic to prevent ageing and sun damage. You may be able to skip your Retinol and AHA's products but you should never skip SPF. 

     

    Why do you think SPF is often neglected in a skincare routine?

    Most people know about the importance of SPF but thinks the makeup with SPF15 is enough, and on cloudy days or if you're staying inside you don't need SPF. Or even thinks the SPF is too greasy and makes them breakout. There is also a misinformation about the SPF and Vitamin D synthesis.

    As much as we speak about SPF and prevention, unfortunately, people only learn about SPF when the sun damage starts to show up in their late 20's early 30's. What they don't understand is that the damage of the "sun bake" you had in your teens will only show up years later. Educating people since they are little to create the habit of applying and reapplying SPF everyday is the way to go. SPF should be considered as an essential everyday task such as brushing your teeth and taking shower. 

     

    What do you look for in an SPF?

    In the past 10 years working in the beauty industry I have worked with so many cosmeceutical brands and I guess science and the world has changed the way we see skincare nowadays. Today I look for brands with principles and for formulations with non synthetic ingredients, no nasties, not tested in animals and sustainable. The skin is the largest organ in our body and we need to choose carefully what we are applying on it, and we also need to care about the environment. 

    Thankfully, today we are able to combine science based, results driven and natural ingredients in skincare products. Saying that, I would always prefer mineral SPF such as zinc oxide because it is natural, it is a physical protector which means it reflects the sunlight instead of absorbing. I also like hydrating SPF because you optimise the morning skincare with less products to layer. And a broad spectrum SPF50 that protect against UVA UVB and blue light. 

    I also like to have a mineral powder with SPF in my bag so I can reapply the SPF protection throughout the day, just an extra skincare tip!

     
    What should I avoid when selecting an SPF for sensitive & post treatment skin types?

    When we talk about acne, rosacea and sensitive skin types it is important to prepare your skin before applying SPF with other skincare products that will target and treat your concerns. But some SPF ingredients are very irritating for acne and sensitive skin such as; benzophenones (like oxybenzone), cinnamates, octocrylene, certain preservatives like quaternium-15 and fragrance.  


    Many think wearing SPF daily will cause breakouts, is this true?

    I have clients that think the same. I reckon it is because they had a bad experience with some greasy SPF brands that clog your pores and they generalise to all SPF, but it is not true. It all depends on the formulation and some ingredients can irritate and cause a chemical reaction on the skin that leads to breakout. My favourite SPF ingredient for acne is zinc because it also controls oil, is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. 

    Also, just be aware that when you change actives ingredients or brands in your skincare routine,  your skin can breakout for the first 1-2 weeks and it is normal. 

     
    If you could choose between chemical SPF or mineral SPF, what would you choose?

    Mineral Always!


     

     

    Find Bossa SkinSpa.

    1/126 Avoca St, Randwick NSW 2031

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    Australian Skin Clinic SPF Analysis: Beauty at Bliss Menai, NSW

    July 26, 2021

    Beauty at Bliss

    Location:
    NSW

    Beauty at Bliss is a premium skin and beauty spa located in Menai.

    Services: skin, tanning, laser, cosmetic tattooing, lashes, brows, injectables

    Catch up with Jessica from Beauty at Bliss to gain her expert insight into

    - The Significance of SPF -

     

    As a professional who works with skin everyday, how crucial is SPF in a skincare routine? 

    I have always said that SPF is the best anti-ageing product you can get! If you ask any of my clients, they will tell you that I am the biggest advocate for sun protection.

    A lot of clients come through our doors wanting us to treat pigmentation, sun damage, fine lines, and wrinkles. They invest in their treatment plan and skin products to maintain their results but if SPF isn’t used there is only so much, we can do in clinic for their concerns. Also, a lot of professional treatments we as skin therapists perform can make our skin more sensitive to the sun for a period of time making SPF even more crucial in the days following a professional treatment. 

     

    Why do you think SPF is often neglected in a skincare routine?

    Sunscreens have come a long way over the years. Formulations have improved a lot. No longer do we have thick sticky and smelly sunscreens that leave an awful white cast when trying to take the perfect selfie. This is a huge bonus.

    A lot of women don’t apply sunscreen as it’s already in their makeup or their daily moisturiser. Depending on their day this simply isn’t enough to fully protect them from sun exposure. 

    Often clients will say that they work indoors and don’t need SPF but if they are dealing with computer screens all day, they are having HEV (High Energy Visible Light) exposure from their screens which can be damaging to the skin. Maybe they sit by a window or eat lunch outside at a café. SPF is an essential part of your skincare routine whether you’re inside or outside for the day.

    I think that is the biggest reason sunscreen gets neglected.

     

    What do you look for in an SPF?

    Something lightweight, easily absorbed, light to no scent, no white cast and filled with skin loving ingredients. Blue light protection is also a must. Sunny Skin ticks all the boxes!

     
    What should I avoid when selecting an SPF for sensitive & post treatment skin types?

    Fragrance! SPF with added fragrance may smell nice but they can cause skin irritation for sensitive skins and inflammation for those post in clinic treatments. 

     

    Many think wearing SPF daily will cause breakouts, is this true?

    Definitely not! When the right SPF is selected for your skin, then you don’t have to worry about pesky breakouts. Some sunscreens even have additional skin supportive ingredients that help with skin concerns such as breakouts.

     
    If you could choose between chemical SPF or mineral SPF, what would you choose?
    Mineral sunscreen! Titanium dioxide and Zinc oxide provide full broad-spectrum protection against harmful UV rays. Zinc also helps to heal the skin when there is inflammation present.
    Mineral sunscreens are also more suitable to those with sensitive skins and better to use after advanced skin treatments when the skin needs a little extra TLC.
    Using mineral sunscreens means your skin isn’t exposed to long term chemical absorption with the potential risk of side effects.
     

     

    Find Beauty at Bliss.

    1c/62 Allison Cres, Menai NSW 2234

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    Australian Beauty Salon Feature: Lash Delight and Beauty, Nundah, QLD

    July 21, 2021

    Lash Delight and Beauty

    Location:
    QLD

    Lash Delight & Beauty is a professional and personalised lash, brow and skin sanctuary located in Nundah.

    Services: lashes, brows, skin

    Catch up with Jess from Lash Delight and Beauty to see how the magic is created..

    "My name is Jess Kenealy and I am the sole operator and owner of a home studio clinic called 'Lash Delight and Beauty' in Nundah, Queensland. My journey into the beauty business was one of those that took time. I have always wanted to do beauty work, but at the same time for years due to other responsibilities i ended up settling in my office work for years which i did enjoy and the environment but thankful for fateful day my husband decided to move abroad again due to his work.

    For the second time, we moved to Doha, Qatar in the Middle East. I was going to become a stay at home wife and mum again. Then the light bulb moment happened when I told my husband that I’m always having to resign my work and relinquish my position which I was happy to stay in, but I then told him since this is the second time I’ve had to leave comfortable work, I will start learning and training in beauty! So I did.

    Soon after, I did my first beauty training in lashes - with Yumi Lashes France. I never looked back. This type of beauty work kept me very busy and occupied while living an expat life abroad, and while being a mum at the same time. It was the best decision ever made. It then helped me create and start my online presence with social media, as I knew if I ever returned home that I would have work featured already and won't appear like I’ve just started. This eventually lead to clients finding me when starting fresh upon our return to Brisbane.

    We returned to home on September of 2018, I was in negotiation to return to my employment as a contractor. It seemed like it was good to go, the recommencing of work date wast set and it was just a waiting game. But then I think the universe had other plans, I was told that the role and job is not going ahead due to less funding and that positions were full and technically they did not require a contractor in the end. And so I began to really look into setting up my home business.

    In November of that same year, I started up my home business - starting up a little quiet but as the months rolled in I knew it was the best decision made! The first year was all about getting out and establishing clients, second year was still all about the that too, but more settled even if Covid challenges happened. After that it was almost a blessing as many people wanted to support small business, which myself and I am sure other small businesses appreciated! Moving forward, I eventually trained into brow design with True Brow, then moved on to skin work with facials and of course now partnered with your wonderful brand to be able to deliver these amazing treatments!

    I am now also the Trainer of Yumi Lashes Australia in Brisbane. Facilitating private training in my premises or delivering it on behalf and through Beaute Internationale as well which is one of our biggest beauty distributors here in Queensland.

    So since then, I gained loyal clients and some travelled far to come to me which is just so lovely! I always thought it would have been easier to go somewhere convenient but I really did meet the loveliest clients who are happy to come when I am able to fit them in rather than the other way around! I always said that I was lucky! But a wonderful client reminded me that it’s not just luck it’s because I worked hard and remained professional to be able to keep this thing going. So thankful for that reminder!

    It’s amazing what passion and turning it into my “little career” can do! Finding a meaning and purpose within your work is the best thing! Still some people don’t get to experience and I will never forget when I decided to just dive into it. I was feeling brave enough and I wanted to try because it had a good effect on me and purely just because it made me happy! Helping others look and feel their best! From having zero clients to having my lovely clients now....definitely the best decision I ever made!

    I used to think starting a small business was daunting but I thought - give it a shot because it’s always better to say 'I’ve tried' than just asking myself 'what if?!' Keeping a small business going is not easy and not as pretty as my social media content, but If  you love what you do and have passion for it, then the journey and the people you meet is definitely the reward!"

     

    Thank you so much Jess for sharing your beautiful story.

     

     

    Find Lash Delight & Beauty.

    Nundah, QLD, 4012

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    Australian Beauty Salon Feature: Peachy Skin & Body Melbourne, VIC

    July 06, 2021

    Peachy Skin & Body

    Location:
    VIC

    Peachy Skin & Body is a refreshing home beauty clinic located in Melbourne. 

    Services: skin, tanning, nails

    Catch up with Peachy Skin & Body to see how the magic is created..

     

    Where did your journey in the beauty industry begin?

    My journey began 13 years ago when I was 17 years old and was feeling the pressure of what to do as a career, I knew I wanted to spend every day of my life doing things I enjoy while making others feel good about themselves. So, I decided beauty was my calling! That year I started at Elly Lukas beauty college and also got a part time job at a local nail & beauty salon where I learnt the fundamentals of beauty therapy and client-care.

     

    What makes your salon so successful?

    Every salon can be successful in their own way, but I have found customer rapport the most important. I love getting to know my customers and having fun with them. Showing them my true self is what helps customers feel at ease. I am also a big believer in knowledge is power, I love to educate my clients during their skin treatments about what is best for their skin concern, and I find clients really love that too as it shows I care about helping them achieve results.

     

    Which Esthemax product could you not live without?

    For myself it is the white lotus silk eye mask, it instantly puts me to sleep and feels so comfortable (not sure if this falls under the Esthemax products, so this doesn't need to be added if so). I cannot live without the Esthemax hydrojelly masks, once I introduced them to my customers they absolutely loved the feeling of them. Not only do they look pretty, they're actually packed full of skin loving ingredients that instantly leave the skin looking healthy.

     

    If there was some advice you could give an up and coming therapist, what would you tell them?

    I would tell them that learning the fundamentals first is so important and is what will make you a great therapist. Learn from the more experienced therapists around you, and be humble. It can be a small industry where everyone knows everyone, so never burn bridges. Keep going until you find our niche, there are so many different avenues in this industry, so don't give up.

     

    How did your business change after you introduced Esthemax?

    Once I introduced Esthemax I was able to customise my client's treatments and results that little bit more which was great. Plus, social media wise, people were really loving the photos of the masks!

     

    What are your goals for this year?

    This year my goals are to concentrate on gaining new customers, renovating my beauty room, and introducing more modalities that I'm very excited about!

     

     

    Find Peachy Skin & Body.

    Melbourne, VIC, 3131

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    Australian Laser Clinic Feature: JY Laser & Skin Craigieburn, VIC

    June 30, 2021

    JY Laser & Skin

    Location:
    VIC

    JY Laser & Skin is a hub of aesthetics dedicated to making you feel good, located in Craigieburn. 

    Services: laser, microdermabrasion, needline, semi-permanent foundation

    Catch up with JY Laser & Skin to see how the magic is created..

     

     Where did your journey in the beauty industry begin?

    My journey began over 4 years ago when I decided I wanted to peruse my passion for laser and skin. I successfully graduated from Elly Lukas Beauty College gaining my Beauty Diploma. Since then I have worked in a number of clinics to better my skills and knowledge as well as completing many other certificates to ensure when the day came to open up my own business I would be fully qualified for all the treatments I was performing. In February 2021 I successfully opened my own Laser and Skin Clinic, JY Laser & Skin Clinic. 

     

    What makes your salon so successful?

    What makes my Clinic successful is that I pride myself on being a qualified therapist in all treatments I provide and educating my clients. I have invested in only the very best for my clients using the #1 Laser hair removal technology in the world the Lumenis Splendor X. Proud to say I have one of the three machines in Melbourne. 

     

    Which Esthemax product could you not live without?

    I would not be able to live without my Hydro Jelly Masks, they are literally my new obsession and all my clients have been loving them. They have made a great contribution to my skin treatments. 

     

    If there was some advice you could give an up and coming therapist, what would you tell them?

    Peruse what you love to do, never give up and never be afraid to ask for help. Get your qualifications so that you are more confident and knowledgeable to ensure you are giving your clients the best. 

     

    How did your business change after you introduced Esthemax?

    After introducing Esthemax my clients have been loving the end results to their treatments and how amazing the difference has been from adding the jelly mask to their treatments. Can’t wait to add many more esthemax treatments in the future. 

     

    What are your goals for this year?

    My goals for this year is to grow my business and educate all my future clients to ensure everyone is being treated correctly to suit their skin and needs. Ensuring all my clients are happy with all of their treatments and to hopefully add a lot more treatments to JY Laser & Skin. 

     

     

    Find JY Laser & Skin .

    47 Riegelhuth St, Craigieburn VIC 3064

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    Australian Cosmetic Medicine Clinic Feature: Bayside Cosmetic Medicine Clinic Victoria Point, QLD

    June 23, 2021

    Bayside Cosmetic Medicine Clinic

    Location:
    QLD

    Bayside Cosmetic Medicine Clinic is an incredible clinic specialising in Skin cancer treatment, cosmetic injectables and dermal therapy. 

    Services: skin, injections, cancer treatment, nails

    Catch up with Bayside Cosmetic Medicine Clinic to see how the magic is created..

     

     Where did your journey in the beauty industry begin?

    Dr Mia started as a General Practitioner with a special interest in skin health, she worked as a GP and also as a skin Doctor before owning her very own skin clinic bayside Cosmetic Medicine Clinic and now she's also the proud owner of BCMC Skin in Bulimba. 

     

    What makes your Clinic so successful?

    Without doubt the 3 things that make us so successful is firstly our very educated, professional and caring team along with the amazing Skin Care Products we stock and the best of the best treatments. 

     

    Which Esthemax product could you not live without?

    Hydrojelly Masks. 

     

    If there was some advice you could give an up and coming therapist, what would you tell them?

    Never stop learning and advancing your skills.

     

    How did your business change after you introduced Esthemax?

    Our clients absolutely love the feel and results from the hydrojelly masks.

     

    What are your goals for this year?

    Our goal never changes, we always strive to make our clients happy and confident in their own skin. 

     

    Find Bayside Cosmetic Medicine Clinic.

    Victoria Point, Queensland, 4165

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    Australian Skin Clinic Feature: Plasma Skin Tightening Mullaloo, WA

    June 22, 2021

    Plasma Skin Tightening

    Location:
    WA

    Plasma Skin Tightening is an advanced skincare and tightening clinic located in Mullaloo. 

    Services: skin, dermal, plasma fibroblast

    Catch up with Kerstin Kochner to see how the magic is created..

     

    Where did your journey in the beauty industry begin?

    I started with cosmetic tattooing and skin needling in 2012. Beauty and Skin was always my passion and I absolutely love my work and my wonderful clients who have been with me for many years now. Over the years, I got qualified in Dermal Therapies like Plasma Skin Tightening, IPL, Laser, Peels and advanced facial treatments. 

     

    What makes your salon so successful?

    I guess it is my passion for skin and the science behind as well as my eye for detail. Customer care is a priority and client concerns are taken seriously. Throughout my studies I have learnt a lot and love to share my knowledge with my clients. Clients need to be educated so they can understand why I'm suggesting certain treatments, they have to understand the science behind. The industry is moving fast and in our salon we are always up to date with new regulations, technologies, new treatments, safety standards and educational standards. 

     

    Which Esthemax product could you not live without?

    We absolutely love the HydroJelly masks e.g Phyto Nutrient Blast or Antioxidant Goji. Also the Enzyme Powder is very popular in the salon. For our acne clients we have wonderful results with the Spot Diminishing ALA mask combined with LED Light Therapy. So happy to work with the Esthemax range who delivers powerful and great results for our clients. 

     

    If there was some advice you could give an up and coming therapist, what would you tell them?

    Specialise in an area you are really interested in. Clients can feel if you are just doing your job or if you are passionate in what you do. If you love what you do, you don't have to work a day...

     

    How did your business change after you introduced Esthemax?

    My clients absolutely loved it and within a few weeks we got a lot of new customers asking for Esthemax treatments. Regular clients recommended the treatments to friends and family.

     

    What are your goals for this year?

    To keep my clients happy and satisfied with their results. 

     

     

    Find Plasma Skin Tightening.

    Mullaloo, WA, 6027

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    Australian Beauty Salon Feature: Glow by Kate Fide North Lakes, QLD

    June 17, 2021

    Glow 

    Location:
    QLD

    Glow is meticulous haven of beauty located in North Lakes. 

    Services: skin, hair, makeup, spray tanning

    Catch up with Glow by Kate Fide to see how the magic is created..

     

     Where did your journey in the beauty industry begin?

    15 years ago as a Makeup Artist. I worked as a Makeup artist for many years for Channel 10, Fox Sports and more weddings than I can count. I love all things Beauty but I'm also a science nerd. I was craving something that would combine the two = Beauty Therapy.

     

    What makes your salon so successful?

    My passion for my clients results and genuine care about them.

     

    Which Esthemax product could you not live without?

    Can I pick two? Hyaluronic Hydrojelly and the Enzyme mask.

     

    If there was some advice you could give an up and coming therapist, what would you tell them?

    Figure out your why. Why do you want to be in this industry and do you have a genuine care for your clients and their lives?

     

    How did your business change after you introduced Esthemax?

    Esthemax has allowed me to add some beautiful yet effective professional products into my salon that are different to what a client can buy off the shelves of our cosmetic retail giants. Esthemax also works with businesses of all sizes and provides so much support and training.

     

    What are your goals for this year?

    Aside from continuing to add new treatments and equipment; opening a salon in a commercial space here in North Lakes and building a team around me who share my ethos about looking after and educating clients. I'm already keeping my eye out for Therapists and Lash Technicians who would be a great fit for the Glow team!

     

    Find Glow.

    14 Sarabah St, North Lakes, QLD, 4509

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