Innholdsfortegnelse for May - July 2019 i CosBeauty Magazine

I do love summer, but even I’m looking forward to some cooler weather ahead. However, the cold can cause havoc with our skin due to the lack of moisture in the air while the bite of the wind can cause chapping. In response, it’s only natural to luxuriate in a hot shower or bath, but sometimes this only exacerbates the problem. The heat can actually strip the skin of its natural oils and contribute to moisture loss and ultimately dehydration. In our special feature on page 40 we have collected the best of the best ‘winter skin saviours’ to help combat these skin problems that are almost impossible to avoid. Mother’s Day is just around the corner, so take a look at our special Gift Guide starting on page 90…

1. Avoid hot baths and long showers. They strip essential oils and moisture from your skin. 2. Avoid products with strong fragrance, colour, astringents or high alcohol content which can irritate your skin. 3. Don’t forget to exfoliate! Skin renews itself more effectively when it’s free of dead cells. 4. Apply a moisturiser straight after a shower when your skin is still slightly damp. This traps the water in the upper layers and reduces dryness and itching. 5. Drink eight glasses of water a day and eat lots of omega 3-rich fish containing fatty acids, which contribute to a healthy heart and brain and moist skin.…

When NYC-based dermatologist Dr Judith Hellman recommends a treatment, you take notice, and for the most versatile overall rejuvenation treatments she recommends Fractora. Fractora is a fractional radiofrequency (RF) skin resurfacing and rejuvenation treatment and is one of the newest non-surgical methods to reduce wrinkles, scars and tighten sagging skin with limited downtime and long-lasting natural-looking results. It targets concerns such as skin tone, texture, sun damage and fine lines, through to deep textural concerns such as deep wrinkles, scars and vascular lesions. In addition to general facial rejuvenation and wrinkle reduction, you may notice rejuvenation and tightening of skin around the jawline, neck, under the eyes, and on the cheeks and forehead. Fractora is just one part of the comprehensive InMode platform, which also includes Lumecca IPL for pigmentation…

The longevity of results with HA dermal fillers can last anywhere between 6-18 months and beyond, depending on the amount of filler injected, the depth of injection and the level of movement at the injection site. The duration of the result is also affected by the extent of cross-linking between the hyaluronic acid chains, as well as the concentration and size of the HA particles themselves. Increased cross-linking and higher HA concentrations boost the viscosity and elasticity of the dermal filler. This extends the longevity of the result. Larger HA particles, alongside higher concentrations, tend to absorb more water and result in more tissue swelling following injection, also increasing the duration of effect. Many practitioners prefer to use HA-based fillers because hyaluronic acid is versatile, long-lasting and effective. It also…

Whether you grow old gracefully depends partly on your lifestyle and partly on your genes. It’s been noted that one of the most important factors is the way that skin collects and retains its moisture, using molecules that bind water into skin. As skin ages, the genes that control this process become less active and skin retains less moisture, causing wrinkles. Another involves collagen, which is the protein that gives skin its underlying structure. As we age, the genes that degrade collagen can become overactive, leading to more wrinkles. Other factors involve inflammation, how the skin reacts to sunlight and the skin’s response to free radicals. Of course, all this data doesn’t mean you’re going to look exactly like your mum. Regular SPF use will help you ward off the…

The safety of what you’re putting into your body – in the form of food, drinks and supplements – comes under strong scrutiny during child-bearing and breast feeding. And, according to skincare experts and dermatologists, the same should be said for those ingredients that you’re using on your skin in the form of skincare, sunscreens and cosmetic injectables. It is always best to speak to your doctor about treating skin conditions when pregnant, as you need to be careful which products you use. For example, topical creams like retinol (Vitamin A) and medications like isotretinoin are usually effective treatments for acne, yet are definitely not safe to use while pregnant. The concern in using cosmetic injectables and some cosmeceuticals during pregnancy is that potent active ingredients may diffuse into the…

MASCARA It’s the one beauty staple no girl can live without, yet the next generation of mascara is anything but basic. Employing the best in lash lengthening, volumising and growth technologies, these innovative products will work a treat for anyone who’s not quite ready to commit to a more durable form of lash enhancement. LINERS An easy way to glam up a bare eye is to intensify your look with eyeliner. If a smouldering look is what you’re after, use an eyeliner pencil around the entire eye and on the inner rim. For a quick smokey look, smudge it off using a crease/smudge brush. For more of a clean, strong line, create a winged liner using a gel or liquid eyeliner. This, combined with generous lashings of mascara, will instantly…

SOFTENS LOOK OF WRINKLES AND LINES IMPROVES LOOK OF CROW’S FEET, WORRY LINES AND LAUGH LINES IMPROVES APPEARANCE OF CREPEY SKIN IMPROVES FACIAL AND SKIN LAXITY IN 96% OF PATIENTS Do you find that you no longer look as young as you feel? If the mirror doesn’t reflect the way you are on the inside, now there’s a way to turn back the clock without surgery or injections. The Thermage FLX is the newest generation of Thermage, a non-invasive skin tightening treatment with more than two million procedures worldwide under its belt and favoured by celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Demi Moore and Oprah Winfrey. Thermage is like Pilates for your skin; it’s a skin fitness treatment that tones and tightens the skin on your face, eyes and body to…

Botulinum toxin can be used in many ways to not only minimise wrinkles and lines but also lift and sculpt the face. It’s able to: • Block the action of the nerves that control sweat glands, and in this way treat excessive localised sweating (hyperhidrosis), especially severe underarm sweating. • Create a subtle lift around the eye area via injections in the outer corners of the brows. • Soften and minimise the appearance of an overly square jaw (masseter hypertrophy) through intramuscular injections around the jaw area, resulting in a more ovallooking face shape.…

INGREDIENTS • Retinyl Retinoate is eight times more powerful than retinol and stable both day and night. • Retinaldehyde – one step closer to retinoic acid than retinol, it delivers results up to eleven times faster than retinol, while being gentle on the skin. • Retinaldehyde’s antibacterial properties aid blemish prone skin. • Smart Hydration Reservoir – a combination of hyaluronic acid, nourishing squalane and humectant glycerine delivers multilevel hydration to your skin. • Vitamin E – an oil-soluble antioxidant, Vitamin E can quench free radicals on the skin while stabilising retinaldehyde for optimal power. • Ceramide Complex–ceramides are almost ‘skin identical’, allowing them to easily nourish the skin. • Drone-Targeted Copper Peptide – directed like a drone to skin’s deeper layers for optimum results, the peptide is timereleased over…

Fillers are used to plump out lines and smooth skin, restore volume to areas where tissue commonly degenerates with age, fill in pockmarks and acne scars, contour or reshape facial features and add volume to the lips. They are also a popular adjunct to treatment with anti-wrinkle injections to create a universal result Fillers are gel-like in consistency, and the type of filler (composition and viscosity), the area of injection and the depth of injection all influence the final result, and how long they last. Fillers can be made with biodegradable substances, such as collagen or hyaluronic acid (HA), or non-biodegradable substances like silicone. Fillers can be used in multiple areas. There is a lot of science behind soft tissue fillers that make them customisable to each patient’s individual requirements…

Conceiveplease is Australia’s first holistic pregnancy planning kit, created by a leading fertility specialist and gynaecologist. It has been designed to help both the man and the woman in the relationship become ‘Fertility Fit’, and pinpoint ovulation times, to ultimately heighten chances of conception. Conceiveplease acts as a one-stop fertility shop, comprising a holistic, four-step plan with supporting products to aid male and female fertility, to assist couples with starting or extending a family through natural conception, or with nurturing an ongoing pregnancy.’ Conceiveplease contains valuable information and tools to set you on your journey to natural conception, including: • Pre-conception health and support (his ‘n her’s fertility vitamins); • A high-speed digital thermometer to track ovulation; • A urine test to track the presence of Luteinising Hormone; • Menstrual…

Stephenie Rodriguez is on a mission to impact 1 billion lives by 2025 by democratising safety and empowering women and vulnerable people to ‘go anywhere’. She launched the Beacon on October 2, 2018 (the UN International Day of Nonviolence) in Cannes, France at the Tax Free World Association trade fair to the Duty Free market as a testing ground. The Beacon is a discreet non-violent personal safety device that pairs via Bluetooth seamless to the free WanderSafe smartphone safety app. Her WHY is based on 30 years of personal experience of travelling to over 55 countries, often as a solo traveler. Keenly aware of the unique needs and risks that women face when travelling or commuting led her to develop an empowering solution for women and vulnerable people. As a…