Innholdsfortegnelse for May - July 2023 i CosBeauty Magazine

Happy 100th issue of CosBeauty Magazine! It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years since I launched Cosmetic Surgery & Beauty Magazine in Australia in May, 1998. During this time, we’ve witnessed the changing face of the cosmetic enhancement industry – one that has gone from being secret women’s business to everybody’s business. In honour of our 100th issue, this edition is loaded with our favourite tried and tested beauty products, showcasing the newest innovations in skincare, hair care and makeup. Plus, on page 62, we report on the latest cosmetic surgery stats from around the world. You may be surprised at the procedure that has taken the number-one spot! While beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, our self-perception of beauty is becoming more and more skewed…

SKIN During the winter months, dry skin can be a real conundrum. Cold, dry air outdoors and heated air indoors can strip your skin of its natural oils, leading to dryness and irritation. Hot showers and baths can further zap moisture from your skin, making the problem even worse. Helping to prevent dry skin throughout the cooler months requires a multifaceted approach. First and most importantly is protecting and strengthening your skin's barrier function. FORTIFYING SKIN BARRIER FUNCTION The skin's barrier function (or malfunction) plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy, hydrated skin. The outermost layer of the skin, known as the stratum corneum, acts as a barrier to prevent water loss and protect against environmental stressors. When the skin's barrier function is compromised, it can lead to dryness, sensitivity,…

The House of Creed has a pedigree unlike any other fragrance house. Its unique story, brimming with royal references, starts when James Henry Creed presented King George III with a pair of scented leather gloves on his accession to the throne. The House of Creed was founded that same year, in 1760; a family-run business that quickly gained a reputation as an exquisite tailor house and creator of extremely rare hand-crafted fragrances. At the behest of Napoleon III and his Empress, Eugénie, Creed relocated from London to Paris in 1854 and was appointed as an official supplier to the royal household. In their Paris headquarters, Creed continued to create a legacy of scents for men and women using the Millésime process, a time-honoured technique still used by the company today.…

In January 2023, the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) released the results of its annual Global Survey on aesthetic procedures. Overall, there was a 19.3% increase in procedures performed since the last reporting period, with more than 12.8 million surgical and 17.5 million non-surgical procedures performed worldwide. The report shows a continuing rise in aesthetic surgery, with a 33.3% increase over the past four years. Both surgical and non-surgical procedures increased since the last survey (18.5% and 19.9%, respectively), with a significant increase of 54.4% in non-surgical procedures in the past four years. According to Dr Gianluca Campiglio, global survey editor and plastic surgeon in Italy, ‘We noticed an interesting increase in surgical procedures related to so-called “body contouring”, such as liposuction, which is now ranked as the…

BEAUTY…

@cosbeauty FRESH CHAPTER IN THE GOOD GIRL STORY Carolina Herrera continues an exploration of contemporary womanhood with the release of Good Girl Blush Eau de Parfum, a daring explosion of contrasts that forms a uniquely powdery expression of floral femininity. The central tenet of the Good Girl personality is duality; an olfactory expression of a woman's ability to be at once sensual and strong, instinctive and intelligent, romantic and empowered. For this new edition, perfumer Quentin Bisch worked with his colleagues Shyamala Maisondieu and Christophe Raynaud, finding instant visual inspiration in the iconic Good Girl stiletto bottle itself: 'It instantly brought to mind the vanilla bean. The heel is the strength of the shoe, and I imagined the vanilla as the strength of the fragrance.' Using differing extractions of the…

WHAT CAN ENDYMED DO? • Skin tightening • Wrinkle reduction • Fractional skin resurfacing • Texture improvement • Body contouring • Cellulite reduction • Circumferential reduction • Acne and acne scar reduction • Traumatic scar reduction • Stretch mark reduction EndyMed is a state-of-the-art radiofrequency (RF) platform used by dermatologists and aesthetic professionals the world over. It provides a highly effective solution for wrinkle treatment, skin tightening on both the face and body, body contouring and acne scar treatment, as well as collagen-boosting RF microneedling for the face, neck and body. This all-in-one device can treat multiple skin concerns and a wide variety of skin types and colours. What makes it special is its proprietary RF technology, which is being hailed as the most powerful and focused RF technology available…

FEATURE LIPOSUCTION Liposuction is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess fat from certain areas of the body. It can provide significant improvements in body contour and appearance, which can boost self-confidence and improve overall quality of life. The procedure is typically performed on areas where stubborn pockets of fat are resistant to diet and exercise, such as the abdomen, thighs, hips, buttocks, arms and chin. Recovery time varies depending on the individual and the extent of the procedure, but most people can return to work and normal activities within a few days to a week. While liposuction can provide significant improvements in body contour, it is not a substitute for a healthy diet and exercise. It is also important to note that liposuction is not a weight-loss procedure and…

Type 1: Straight Hair Type 1 hair is straight and typically lacks any curl or wave. It is the most resilient hair type and has a natural shine. Type 1 hair is further classified into three subcategories: Type 1A: Fine and very thin hair that is prone to oiliness Type 1B: Medium-textured hair that has more body than Type 1A hair Type 1C: Coarse and thick hair that is resistant to styling and tends to frizz If you have Type 1 hair, use lightweight shampoos and conditioners to avoid weighing down your hair. Finer-haired beauties should use proteinbased volumising products, as opposed to products with too much moisture. Seek dry shampoos and protein treatments and avoid excessive use of serums and oils that can weigh your hair down or make…

Non-surgical skin tightening procedures are skyrocketing in popularity. What role do these technologies play in reversing the signs of ageing? There was a time when a patient's option was only surgery, or the non-surgical options were very much in their infancy and with minimal efficacy. The necessity for low-downtime, non-surgical procedures has led to the advent of more effective energy-based skin tightening procedures. These energy-based devices have been able to not only provide effective skin tightening solutions on multiple areas of the body with low to no downtime, but also contribute to improvements in the quality of skin and the stimulation of collagen and elastin remodelling. What makes EndyMed a standout technology in the field of non-surgical skin tightening? EndyMed stands out due to its sophisticated form of RF technology…

Bathing has had social, wellness and beauty connotations throughout history and has long been used as a form of healing therapy in many ancient cultures. Unfortunately for many of us, bathing has become non-existent and almost entirely replaced by a quick shower as we grapple to find enough hours in the day. It’s time to rethink our priorities and revise the lost art of taking a bath. From a beauty as well as wellness aspect, we will reap the rewards. Sinking softly into a warm bath is not just an exercise in self-care, it can also enhance your body’s function and mental health. A growing body of research has shown that a bath can calm the nervous system, reducing the levels of stress and anxiety in your body and improving…

FEATURE BOTULINUM TOXIN Botulinum toxin, also referred to as anti-wrinkle injections, is the most popular popular non-surgical cosmetic procedure worldwide. The treatment involves injecting small amounts of botulinum toxin into the muscles of the face, which causes them to relax and reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Botulinum toxin is most commonly used to treat wrinkles and fine lines on the forehead, between the eyebrows, and around the eyes (crow’s feet). It can also be used “off-label” to treat other areas of the face, such as the chin, jawline and neck. The procedure only takes a few minutes to complete. The effects of the treatment start to appear around four days after treatment and last for three to four months, after which the procedure can be repeated as…