Sunday 31 December 2023
2023 Happenings
Sunday 17 December 2023
Thoughts of the week
Friday 15 December 2023
FFS Friday - Que?
Sunday 10 December 2023
Thoughts of the week
Friday 8 December 2023
FFS Friday - Ugly Kid Joe
Wednesday 6 December 2023
Kester Black Nail Polish
As you can probably tell, I seriously neglect my hands, need to do something about that. My hands may be neglected but at least my nails look pretty!
Sunday 3 December 2023
Thoughts of the week
Friday 1 December 2023
FFS Friday - Of Mouse and Men
Sunday 19 November 2023
Thought of the week
Friday 17 November 2023
I'm back, again
Sunday 22 October 2023
Thoughts of the week
Tuesday 17 October 2023
I'm back!
Hello beautiful people. How are you all?
Sunday 16 July 2023
Thoughts of the week
Friday 14 July 2023
FFS Friday - Rested
Sunday 9 July 2023
Thoughts of the week
Friday 7 July 2023
FFS Friday - Effort
Sunday 2 July 2023
Thoughts of the week
Friday 30 June 2023
FFS Friday - Broken
Tuesday 27 June 2023
A look at my Lanolips collection
Sunday 25 June 2023
Thoughts of the week
Friday 23 June 2023
FFS Friday - Wine
Tuesday 20 June 2023
Ultraderm Skin Renew Tri-Peptide Moisturiser
A few months ago I was sent the Ultraderm Skin Renew Tri-Peptide moisturiser to trial. I'm about half way through the tube so it's time for a review.
Sunday 18 June 2023
Thoughts of the week
Friday 16 June 2023
FFS Friday - Trundling
Tuesday 13 June 2023
An oldie but a goodie
Does anyone else get so excited with new products that they forget about the old products they love? I do it all the time.
Sunday 11 June 2023
Thoughts of the week
Friday 9 June 2023
FFS Friday - Heh
Tuesday 6 June 2023
How to combat winter skin dryness.
I'm so excited to be able to relay advice given to me by a Cosmetic Nurse! Sylvia Crouch has over 15 years of experience in the beauty and cosmetics industry. As the founder of Angel Aesthetics Clinics she has seen many clients come to her with skin concerns and looking to bring life back into dull, dehydrated and dry skin, especially at this time of year and coming into winter.
Check out these 6 tips to live by this Winter; your skin will thank you!
Use a gentle cleanser: Avoid using harsh soaps or cleansers that can strip your skin of its natural oils. Look for a gentle cleanser that is formulated for your skin type. Sylvia says, “you would be surprised at the amount of people using a cleanser for oily skin on their dry skin!”
Hydration station: Hydration is key! Any chance you get to drink water - DO IT! Sylvia says she’s made a habit of filling a tall glass of water with ice to sip while she gets ready for a night out. Really making an effort to up your water intake throughout the day may be one you’re sick of hearing but it really is the answer to dry skin problems.
Hyaluronic acid: Hyaluronic acid serum is your best friend! One trick Sylvia shares is to make sure the skin is damp with water to allow the hyaluronic acid to absorb into the skin.
Vitamin C serum: This a great way to brighten and hydrate skin complexion. As well as using a hyaluronic acid serum, make sure you apply a brightening Vitamin C to give your dry winter skin a brightness boost! When using Vitamin C serum the face needs to be dry, so the best application is after your hyaluronic acid serum has dried into the skin.
SPF: If there is one key takeaway Sylvia has to offer, it is always to wear broad-spectrum SPF. UV damage can make dry skin appear even worse. By ‘broad-spectrum’ SPF, this means sunscreen that protects from UVA and UVB rays.
Avoid hot water: Avoid taking hot showers and baths and washing your face with hot water! Many don’t realise the damage this can cause, stripping the skin of natural oils. Sylvia comments: “Take short warm showers and baths but nothing of a ‘hot’ temperature. Lukewarm water when cleansing your face has many benefits including depuffing the early morning skin we often wake up with.”
It’s simple and doesn’t have to cost you a fortune, taking these steps are key to plump and hydrated skin this winter.
Sunday 4 June 2023
Thoughts of the week
Friday 2 June 2023
FFS Friday - Sinking
Tuesday 30 May 2023
Why this cosmetic nurse says no to some patients’ filler requests
With fillers and injectibles so popular now I was interested to hear from a cosmetic nurse who doesn't always recommend fillers.
I spoke with Angel Aesthetics founder, Sylvia Crouch to get her take on why she refuses filler to some people and not others. Angel Aesthetics are known for their natural looking aesthetics so fear not, there won't be any overfilling or pumped up faces leaving the clinic!
There’s lots of reasons why you may be refused filler even if your go-to clinic might turn around and decide enough is enough and it’s time to dissolve or time for a break. I heard it from a cosmetic nurse herself who has performed over 15,000 procedures so it’s fair to say she’s definitely been around the block a fair few times!
Medical conditions: “If you’re new to the injectables world and although it seems like anyone and everyone is getting filler, it may not be suitable for you especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding along with other medical conditions, as this can act as a contraindication for treatment. If you’re at risk of an adverse reaction, your clinic has the right to not perform the treatment.”
Desired looks:
What’s wrong with going to the cheapest clinic and shopping around for the best price? “Choosing your clinic has a lot to do with the results you will achieve. Yes, there are cheaper places to go to but you won’t achieve the high quality results or products and it may often result in a suboptimal result that will cost more to get fixed.” While natural aesthetics are on the rise, it’s clear that many still do prefer a fuller look but you may not find this in high end clinics such as Angel Aesthetics.
As an experienced cosmetic nurse, have you ever needed to turn away a client for filler? “Yes, unfortunately it happens more often than I would like it to. However, there is a high standard that Angel Aesthetics are held to and when it comes to overfilled cheekbones, lips, you name it; it’s just not something I like to portray or stand by. The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency has recently also released new guidelines that all practitioners have to adhere to in regards to not overfilling and body dysmorphia. More often than not I turn away clients looking for an overfilled look as I believe in natural aesthetics and subtly enhancing what’s already there.”
If your aesthetic clinic turns you away the advice is often to not go around them and maybe treat yourself to something less invasive and more relaxing? There’s a lot to be said for a glowing facial and these classic treatments are definitely on the up.
Check back next week for more advice from Sylvia.
Friday 26 May 2023
FFS Friday - Heh
- 5 phones
- 6 tablets
- 3 laptops
- 1 printer
- 4 tv's
- 1 doorbell
Tuesday 16 May 2023
Wilderness Lab Elemental Amber Perfume Balm