Guides
- Non-comedogenic facial oils that hydrate dry skin without clogging poresDry, dehydrated skin craves oil-based nourishment, yet many people avoid facial oils entirely for fear of breakouts. The hesitation is understandable,…
- My Experience Using the NuFace Device on a Dry, Sensitive FaceWhen my facialist in Fitzroy mentioned she had started using a microcurrent tool at home between appointments, I immediately felt both intrigued and wary. My…
- Why I avoid hyaluronic acid in low-humidity climatesHyaluronic acid has become almost shorthand for hydration, appearing in serums, toners, sheet masks and moisturisers across Australian beauty counters. I…
- Ceramide-rich body lotions that soothe eczema-prone arms and legsFor 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…
- Hydrogel Versus Cotton Sheet Masks for Dehydrated SkinDehydrated skin is a remarkably common concern in Australia, where the combination of intense UV exposure, strong air-conditioning, and dry winter winds in…
- Calming perioral dermatitis with a stripped-back routinePerioral 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…
- Setting sprays that hydrate dry skin and lock makeup in placeAnyone 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…
- Finding fragrance-free sunscreens that disappear on pale skinPale skin has a complicated relationship with sunscreen. The very products designed to protect fair complexions from UV damage often leave behind a chalky,…
- a Peptide Serum Beats Retinol for Sensitive Skin Anti-AgingThree 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…
- How I Use a Jade Roller and Gua Sha Without Flaring My RosaceaFor 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…