Facial masks are here for the foreseeable future but what can you do if your skin isn’t a fan? Owner of endota spa at Coffs Central, Holly Jackson says skin congestion, irritation and dehydration are common complaints. Here Holly explains what you can do to help your skin recover and recommends products to reduce inflation and create a protective barrier on the face.

Visit endota spa for a complimentary skin consultation today! 

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Oil Garden is the birth child of a local Australian company and is now one of the leading essential oil brands in the country.

Established in 1985 and hailing from Byron Bay, Oil Garden is Australian made and owned, free of chemicals, parabens and synthetic fragrances.

Oil Garden Sleep Assist Roll On

Oil Garden Sleep Assist uses Lavender, Sweet Orange, Marjoram and German Chamomile to ease nervous tension, insomnia or stress.

Oil Garden Immunity Guard Roll On

Oil Garden Immunity Guard Roll On is perfect for this cold and flu time of year, using Eucalyptus, Lemon, Rosemary, Cajeput and Tea Tree in a base of Grape Seed and Sweet Almond Oil – a combination used to support a healthy immune system.

Oil Garden Skin Care Range

Whether it’s a body wash, lotion or scrub, take your pick from combinations made to suit everyone.

Oil Garden’s skin care range is made with ingredients aimed to rejuvenate, re-energise, focus, soothe or calm, depending on your needs.

You’ll also love Oil Garden’s cruelty-free ethos and planet-friendly recyclable packaging.

There’s a long list of reasons to love Oil Garden, pay your local Kmart a visit to check out their range today.

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Moisturise

Just like our skin care routine, our hair needs to be moisturised. Using an oil-based moisturiser can help lock in moisture to prevent our hair from drying out from the indoor heating. Using an oil-based hair moisturiser after shampooing and conditioning can help to maintain hydration and shine.

Turn down the heat

As much as getting into a warm steamy shower in winter is the best, the hot water can dehydrate not only your skin but also your hair. To keep that hydration into your hair, turn down the temperature of your showers. This will prevent your hair from drying out even more throughout winter.

Put down the bleach

During winter we find that hair colour trends tend to be more darker blondes, brunettes and chocolate browns while summer is all for highlights and platinum blondes. So, winter is the perfect time to give your hair a break from the regular bleaching and to repair itself. Continually bleaching your hair can cause it to dry out and snap off so instead, go dark this winter.

Combat static with leave in conditioner

Static and fine flying hairs are a nightmare at any time. But during winter they can be a key sign of dryness. To put a stop to these, make sure your hair is hydrated with regular conditioning and then lock this hydration in with a leave – in conditioner.

Always dry your hair

We all know mornings can be busy and time is precious so while you might want to just wash your hair and run out the door, in winter when it’s cold outside we suggest you completely dry your hair. Your hair is at risk of expanding in cold weather which can lead to colour fading quickly. Not only this but if you dash out into cold weather with wet hair, this could cause the hair shaft to freeze and be prone to breakage. We suggest completely blow drying your hair before leaving the house. Use a leave in conditioner and a heat protectant on your hair before blow drying to prevent damage from heat and of course locking in hydration.

Just Cuts and Hair Hub both located in Port Central stock a range of professional hair salon products from shampoo and conditioner, to heat protection, hair treatments and styling products. They also offer a range of services from trims to hair treatments.

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About the Author:

Belinda is a Port Macquarie native who earned her diploma in beauty therapy and has 6 years of experience in this field. She is currently the Marketing Assistant of Port and Kempsey Central, who knows every nook and cranny of the beauty and fashion industry. Stop by to meet her and chat, or get in touch on Facebook – her advice will never lead you in the wrong direction!

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However, in winter, our skin can feel a little like the Sahara Desert when we leave the office or come in from the cold at the end of the day so we reach for that thick, creamy moisturiser.  As the saying goes “you are what you eat” and hydrated and glowing skin starts from within! While it’s important to keep a healthy balanced diet as well as drinking plenty of water, the products we use are also crucial, so these are our top picks for your best winter skin.

Exfoliators 

Exfoliating your skin is one of the most important steps in a skincare routine. This is the process of using a facial or body scrub to remove the top layer of dead and dry skin cells. By removing these you are exposing the new skin cells underneath and whichever product you apply after exfoliation will penetrate better into the deeper layers of the skin. Exfoliating should be done as part of your skincare routine once or twice a week. 

Our best picks for scrubs are the Byron Bay Coffee Body Scrub and the Sukin Revitalising Facial Scrub.

Serum

Serums deliver a high concentration of ingredients to your skin to give it an extra boost with the good stuff! They should be applied at night after cleansing and before moisturizing. This helps to restore the skin’s natural hydration barrier. Our top pick for a hydrating serum is the Avène Hydrance Intense Serum. 

Moisturisers 

Moisturising is a must for your skincare routine morning and night. Helping your skin retain its moisture is important as dehydrated skin can reflect ageing so the more hydrated your skin is the younger you will look! When applying moisturiser to your face, always use an upwards motion to avoid premature wrinkles and sagging over time. Body lotion is best applied straight out of the shower while your skin is moist and better able to absorb the product. Our top picks for a facial and body moisturizer are the Milk Revitalising Body Lotion and Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream. 

Eye Cream

Eye Creams are super important and should not be skipped. The skin around your eyes is delicate and is structured slightly differently to the rest of your skin which is why we need a specific moisturiser for this area. To apply your eye cream gently pat it around the eye area using your ring finger. Our product pick is the Essano Rosehip Visible lift Eye Cream. 

All products are available at Chemist Warehouse Port Central.

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For some, the words ‘laser hair removal’ prompt a scrunched-up face and visions of lasers darting painfully at your skin. However, that’s far from the reality of what this magnificent treatment can do. As Ali Hiddlestone explains, permanent, quick and pain-free are just a few of the great reasons to consider laser.

When I walk into the new Laser Clinics Australia store at Coffs Harbour, I’m greeted by a team of friendly faces who confirm my appointment; one session of laser hair removal and a 5-step custom microdermabrasion facial. Yes please! 

A slight disclaimer, I’m no stranger to the world of laser hair removal however, I’ve opted to have my legs done for the first time and it’s safe to say, I’m already daydreaming about the shaving and wax-free days ahead.

The lovely owner of Laser Clinics Australia Coffs Harbour, Sara Alexander, has been spreading the laser love all along the Mid North Coast for the last few years. She originally launched a clinic in Port Macquarie before recently moving to the Coffs Coast (two children in tow) to open the clinic here. 

Laser Clinics stock Skinstitut – a cost effective, cosmedical range known for their quality ingredients 

About laser hair removal

Sara gives me a form to fill out on any skin concerns or troublesome areas and before I know it, I’m whisked into one of the rooms where she runs me through the regime for laser treatments.

Sara explains that it takes between 8 to 12 sessions, around a month or so apart, before you’re on your way to hair free days. From there, she adds, it’s just a matter of yearly maintenance visits. Hallelujah!

Aside from being able to avoid painful waxing or even just the hassle of shaving every few days, the biggest benefit of laser is the permanent hair reduction. Laser hair removal works by directing concentrated light into the hair follicles. The pigment in the follicle then absorbs this light and inhibits its ability to grow.

I’m given sunglasses (as protection from the light) and told to lie back and relax. For those new to laser, it feels like a tiny pinch of heat and a puff of cold air at the same time, but all in all, it’s pain-free and not at all like the darting strobes of burning you may have envisioned. In just a few minutes, she’s all done and I’m wondering why I didn’t do my legs sooner.

The 5-step custom microdermabrasion facial

Next, it’s time for my facial and I’m very excited – it’s been a long time since I’ve given my skin any love. Step one is a cleanse. Sara tells me it’s a gentle cleanser designed to remove dirt and any impurities from the skin. I worry she may be cleansing for a while! We then move to step two – a glycolic 14% cleanser. This gives the skin a deeper cleanse and exfoliates. My skin is singing already.

Sara Alexander (second from left) with the LCA team. The new clinic is now open at Coffs Central 

Step three is microdermabrasion. What I can only describe as a delicious tiny vacuum on your skin, microdermabrasion uses small crystals to gently exfoliate the surface and remove dead skin cells, which are then swiftly sucked up.

The next step was truly amazing; Sara placed an enzymatic micro peel onto my skin, which, in her words, is like a Pac-Man on your face, eating any dead skin cells in sight, minus being chased by the scary ghosts of course.

Sara then puts me under a glorious LED Healite for 15 minutes and it’s like I’ve been transported to a beautiful island… all I can feel is the warmth of the sun on my face. Designed to assist with skin rejuvenation, collagen induction and cell renewal, Sara tells me the LED Healite is a popular choice for new mums with many often falling asleep during the treatment. I can see why!

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Celebrate summer with this exclusive Coastbeat beauty offer:

Laser Clinics Australia at Coffs Central is offering Coastbeat readers 50% off skin treatments until January 31, 2020.

To book, call Ph) 6516 2044 or visit Sara and the LCA team on Harbour Drive, Coffs Central . Ph) 6516 2044

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1. Mecca To Save Face Superscreen SPF 50, $40;

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Whether it’s summer or winter, wearing SPF every single day is a must. This SPF 50 is incredibly lightweight and non-greasy. It feels more like a moisturiser and wears beautifully under makeup.

2. Aesop Immediate Moisture Facial Hydrosol, $25;

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Relax and keep cool with this hydrating face mist. This refreshing rose-infused formula revives your skin anywhere, any time.

3. The Super Elixir by Welleco Alkalisin Greens Caddy, $145;

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If it’s good enough for Elle Macpherson, it’s good enough for us. This summer, avoid the temptation to binge and get glowing from the inside out with this combination of no less than 45 natural probiotic and organic ingredients. After a few days, your skin will glow, hair shine and your body’s pH levels restored.

4. Estèe Lauder x Victoria Beckham Bronzer in Java Sun, $95;

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This matte bronzer is as natural looking as it gets, especially when worn beneath the cheekbones and eye lids for definition. Can also be used all over for a sun-kissed look.

5. Becca Beach Tint in Grapefruit, $45;

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Want lips and cheeks that look like they were born infused with antioxidants and pretty, pretty colour? This iconic makeup stain will do exactly just that. Yes, you can thank us later.

6. Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Palette Volume 3, $117;

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Say hello to your new must have this season! This sleek and travel-friendly palette contains six Ambient Lighting shades, with three of those being new limited edition holiday shades.Dust it onto cheekbones and watch your face glow instantly.

7. Nuxe Huila Prodigieuse Dry Oil, $43;

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Award-winning, celebrity-loving, this cult French beauty oil can be applied to the body, face and hair. Thanks to six precious plant oils (Macadamia, Hazelnut, Borrage, Almond, Camellia and St. John’s Wort), it also smells like summer in a bottle. Magnifique!

8. IT Costmetics Your Skin But Better SPF 50 CC Cream, $58;

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Meet the ultimate multi-tasker: medium-full coverage foundation, anti-ageing skin care and SPF 50 to protect against both UVA and UVB rays. I’ll take three please!

9. Sachajuan Ocean Mist, $40;

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Meet the sea salt spray responsible for more accurately beachy Instagram hair than the actual ocean. Spritz and get sexy hair in seconds (no crunchy residue, promise).

10. David Mallet Mask No.1 L’Hydration, $99;

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During the warmer months, sun, salt and sand can damage your hair. This fragrance-free masque contains a concentrated dose of hair-strengthening vegetable proteins; it nourishes deeply and hydrates intensely without weighing strands down. Winner.

Eleanor Pendleton is Founder and Editor-In-Chief of Gritty Pretty www.grittypretty.com.au

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