Broadsheet · Melanie Grant Takes Her Brand Of Aussie Beauty Stateside
Few facialists have built a roster of clients as impressive as Sydney’s Melanie Grant. Her exclusive regime – one that blends clinical techniques and modern methodology with a holistic approach to health – has earned fans from Sydney to Paris, and now, after breaking into the notoriously competitive French skincare game, she’s opened her first overseas […]
GLAMOUR · The 2019 GLAMOUR Beauty Awards
We’re moving past the notion that we need to fit into a misguided, stereotypical ideal or that a seven-step skin care routine is a frivolous time suck, and toward the standard that beauty is a form of expression, a way to highlight what sets us apart, and an effective tool to care for our bodies […]
Shape · Victoria Beckham’s Facialist Called Out A Skincare Mistake You’re Probably Making
Melanie Grant, facialist to the likes of Victoria Beckham and Phoebe Tonkin, wrote an Instagram post explaining why you’re better off with a minimalist skin-care regimen. “The most effective skincare regimes are those that are the most simple,” according to Grant. Your skin “can only absorb so many products,” writes Grant, so if nothing else, an overzealous skin-care routine […]
Notes on Blue Lights and Skin
First of all, what exactly are blue lights? Blue light makes up part of the spectrum of visible light and is known as HEV. It regulates our body’s circadian rhythm, elevates our mood and works with our cognitive function, so blue lights are not strictly bad news. However, researchers have recently begun to collate findings […]
Notes on Congestion
Clogged pores, bumpy t-zone, excess oil, whiteheads, blemishes, imperfections, cysts and blind pimples are the main culprits I see when treating clients – wreaking havoc on skin in solidarity or in combination. Unsure whether you suffer from congestion? Lightly run your hand across your face. If it feels bumpy, oily, rough and textured, chances are […]
Notes on Combination Skin
If you’re confused about whether or not you have combination skin, assess your face twenty or so minutes after cleansing. If some parts are oily and others are left feeling dry… you probably have combination skin. Combination skin is usually oily across the nose, forehead and chin (T-Zone) and dry-to-normal across cheeks. As with all […]
Notes on Clay Facemasks
Clay’s main superpower is clarity: it thoroughly cleanses pores while lifting impurities to the surface and drying any existing blemishes. If dull, congested, oily skin is normal for you, I recommend including clay within your regime, preferably in the form of a face mask. Paint your preferred clay mask onto skin directly after cleansing. Leave […]
Notes on Blemishes and Solutions
DO Leave It Be I know, I know, I know. It’s tempting as the practice of picking and squeezing is instantly gratifying. But the instant gratification will quickly be off set by the myriad of complications that shortly follow. Picking spreads bacteria, encourages additional breakouts, large pores, inflammation, pigmentation and even scarring. It’s especially risky […]
Notes on BHAs
As BHAs are oil-soluble, they can bypass all kinds of sebum build up to get into the nitty-gritty of cleaning: dissolving grime, pollution and bacteria housed within pores that lead to all sorts of imperfections (our dear friends blackheads, whiteheads, standard pimples and blind pimples). Essentially, BHA’s are a molecule with the ability to dissolve […]
Notes on Dark Circles
An under-eye serum containing retinol will work wonders to help rebuild dermal collagen and support the recovery of skin volume and firmness. (tip: a little goes a long way). Invest in a cream eye mask or patches if your skin is particularly thin or dehydrated. For professional treatments in this area, there are a couple […]
