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Pregnancy comes with lots of sacrifices: giving up your evening wine, cutting down on coffee and trading in your whole wardrobe, but did you know that it also requires some changes to your skincare regime?

We share our top tips for flawless, radiant and healthy skin in time for the festive season With the end of the year, the silly season is upon us and it's full steam ahead; parties, bubbles, sunshine, lipstick and lots of laughs. As much as we love a good time, all those cocktails, canapes and late nights take their toll and can wreak havoc on our skin. During the season of excess, our skin suffers all sorts of unwanted effects, such as breakouts, sunburn and dryness. While no one expects you to cancel all your social plans, there are a...

A little humidity can be a good thing for keeping your skin soft and hydrated. But when the water in the air tops 50 percent or more, it can leave your complexion sweaty and shiny and can even lead to breakouts. You may be surprised to learn that you do not actually perspire much more when the humidity is high, but that sweat simply stays on your skin longer because it does not evaporate into the air as quickly. When sweat hangs around it can result in blocked pores. In addition, humid air can stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce...

Living in a dry climate that lacks humidity makes it tough to maintain a hydrated complexion. In order to obtain that dewy looking complexion, you have to work a little bit harder. Sunscreen Want to prevent the need for dry skin remedies in the first place? Make sure you are protecting your skin from sunburn with a broad spectrum 50+ sunscreen. We know you’ve heard this lecture before so we won’t go into the nitty gritty, but trust that what you’ve heard is all true. Wearing sunscreen is the best way to keep your skin looking amazing now and for...

"We've golden soil and wealth for toil ..." As we head into the summer season most of us will be taking advantage of the warmer weather by spending more time outdoors. While it may be good for the soul to soak up some sun after winter, there is a fine balance between enjoying our glorious outdoors and doing permanent damage to your skin. Skin cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in Australia. Over 434,000 people are treated for non-melanoma cancers in Australia each year, and a further 11,500 people are treated for melanoma. In 2011, there were more than...