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Women, you may have heard that the oral contraceptive pill (hormonal birth control) can cause depression, loss of sex drive, hair loss and weight gain. Unfortunately, it doesn’t end there; high blood pressure, nutrient deficiency and reduced thyroid function can also occur as a side effect. It also alters intestinal and vaginal bacteria which can lead to digestive problems and yeast infections. Finally, studies have shown it can decrease the formation of healthy bones. How can one pill cause so much disruption over so many systems in the body? The answer is the synthetic hormones.
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I healed my skin, SO CAN YOU!
For many years I struggled with problematic skin, and when I say years, I mean from the age of 12 to 25! That’s an incredibly long time if you ask me.
I meet so many people who are struggling through many kinds of skin concerns and this is where my passion for skin health came from - to help you heal from the outside in, and the inside out, to feel comfortable and happy in your own skin.
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Not all Skincare is skin care...
Skincare… it can be your absolute best friend. It can help you to achieve the results you’ve always desired, completely transforming your skin. BUT it can also be your worst enemy, if harmful ingredients within those products are being used. You see, not all skincare is skin care.
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Seed Cycling
Down to earth and holistic way to regulate and support hormones. Its been around for a while but is the latest trend for hormonal health.
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Everything you need to know about light-based skin treatment
You have probably heard of IPL and laser – are they the same thing? If not, how do they differ, and what are these treatments used for? To understand light-based therapy, we first have to understand light. So, what is light?
Light is a type of energy. The electromagnetic spectrum summaries the frequencies of light, respective to their wavelength and energy emitted. I’ve included a diagram below to help with the explanation.
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Liver Detoxification
A great way to understand your liver is to think of it like a filter. Its job is to detoxify our blood from harmful chemicals, toxins, drugs (pharmaceutical and recreational), alcohol, pollution and pesticides. One of its most important jobs is the breakdown and removal of excess oestrogen.
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Winter Skin Care
“Why do I always feel dry during winter?”
Ceramides are a type of lipid found in the stratum corneum (upmost surface layer of the skin) that help to retain skin moisture and form part of the protective skin barrier that shields against external aggressors. In colder months, the production of these ceramides significantly decrease.
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Our SJM signature facial
Our SJM signature facial has become one of out most favourite treatments. Although we love all of the benefits and relaxation from our other treatments, this signature facial is signature for a reason.
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Dark Spots
Working as a dermal therapist, one of the most commonly asked questions we receive from our clients is what they can do to get rid of their “dark spots”. What they refer to as “dark spots” can be anything from freckles, to age spots, or post-inflammatory discolouration caused by an acne flare-up. While these conditions are all different, they are commonly referred to as hyper-pigmentation – conditions that cause a darkening in the colour of the skin.
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The incurable Rosacea
I bet your thinking "is that the one that makes your face look red?" Yes. Thats the one! However a red face is only the start of it, and although the condition is extremely common, not many people know much about it. So let me give you little lesson on the basics.
Rosacea is much more than just red face. It most commonly appears as redness and flushing on the face, sensitive skin, visible blood vessels and pimples. But each person who suffers will vary massively in presentation and severity.
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Tips on surviving Christmas breakouts!
It can be a tough time of the year for some, rushing around trying to find presents, stocking up on food and organising family functions - your skin can often be the last of your worries.
So this is why I wanted to share some super easy tips on how you can survive the holidays this year, whilst being confident in keeping your skin on track!
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All things ACNE
I’ve been through what most of my clients are going or have gone through and it is also why I got into the health & beauty industry. I was always told that there was no cure for it.
Knowing what I know now, and with a lot of trial and error, I know that there IS a cure for acne, its not a quick fix, but you CAN heal your skin from this condition!
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The Adjustment Phase Explained
Whether you’re new to SJM Skin Aesthetics or an existing client, you would have heard of something that we keep talking about called the ‘The Adjustment Phase’.
We discuss this phase so often - but what does it actually mean?
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Everything you need to know about Skin Needling!
It’s the latest and greatest technology for skin rejuvenation and your all going crazy about it!
So, what actually is Skin Needling?
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Top 5 tips for your best Winter skin!
In winter, humidity levels drop off, which wrecks havoc on our precious skin and it’s moisture levels; thus provoking flakiness and dry patches - which often result in irritation.
So how can you maintain your skin’s integrity through winter? Here are my top five tips!
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Skin vs Nutrition
Water isn't the only answer to happy, healthy skin. In order for the skin to produce wonderful anti-ageing growth factors, you need to be feeding the cell that is responsible for producing such imperative structures.
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Stress vs Your Skin
We’re all aware that stress affects the health of our skin, but do we truly understand what is happening?
Firstly, lets understand what stress is in the body.
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Fragrances and their toxic ramifications in skincare
"Mmmm... What IS that delightful smell?’’
Have you ever truly wondered as to what ingredients are contained within your beloved ‘Chanel No.5’ or your absolute favourite ‘Priceline Perfume?’ No of course you haven’t. You’re too captivated by the delicious smell of peonies and rose petals to know the truth as to what’s going on!
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Corneotherapy - the RIGHT way to do skin!
If your reading this it's probably because you are going through a skin journey or 'skin struggle' and tried many different things that may have failed and are interested in what you can do differently.
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Understanding your skin type
It's understandable why many people get confused about what professionals refer to as 'skin types' let alone knowing what their true skin type is. Why is it important to know? Well because its going to make many of your product and treatment choices a hell of a lot easier and personalised for you. Firstly lets start off with a brief definition, here is mine put simply.
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