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It’s a well-recognised call to action – if you want to choose just one anti-ageing or protective product for your skin, choose sunscreen. A whole marketing machine has driven the “slip, slop, slap” message and cosmetic shelves are lined with moisturisers containing SPF, make up containing SPF, sunscreen spray and increasingly higher protection factor sunscreens – it’s enough to confuse even the most dedicated skincare user. So, let’s sort through the facts and myths and clear the air on what makes a good sunscreen. The actual reasons sunscreen application is important have become more varied, the sources of skin damage...

The beauty industry produces a significant amount of packaging waste. According to a recent report by Zero Waste Week, the global cosmetics industry produces over 120 billion units of packaging every year. In many countries, including New Zealand, the recycling rates for beauty product packaging are relatively low. According to a report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, only 14% of plastic packaging is collected for recycling globally. What is plastic? Plastic has been an important part of our lives for hundreds of years. The word plastic comes from Greek, and it means, “moulded from heat.” Plastic polymers like beeswax, bones,...

Preparing your skin before any special occasions, including but not limited to pre holiday prep or a wedding,  is crucial as it helps you achieve a radiant, healthy, and flawless complexion and increases confidence. But do remember, it's important to start prepping your skin well in advance of the specific day to allow time for any necessary treatments or adjustments to your skincare routine. A consultation with a Juvenate Regenerative Skin Therapist is the perfect opportunity to discuss your goals, concerns, and the most appropriate facial treatments for your skin type and condition. This can help you avoid pointless, or...

When you entrust your skincare and skin health to a Juvenate Regenerative Skin Therapist, you may find they make some recommendations that you hadn’t previously thought of. Your Skin Therapist is well aware that LED has long been recognised as an efficient and versatile in clinic treatment, and also that an increasing array of benefits are still emerging. Light, in general, is a frequently overlooked natural health tool, despite the fact that we all need it to survive and thrive. And with the average person spending about 93% of their time indoors, it’s a therapy many people can benefit from....