Is collagen the road to younger skin?

Jennifer Aniston and Kate Hudson swear by collagen, and have done so for years. While no stranger to dermatologists, estheticians and beauty experts worldwide, the recent hype around collagen has truly put it on our radars. In 2023, the global collagen market was estimated to be worth US$5.1 billion. That figure is set […]

Natural lift, no needles needed: Skin Rejuvenation Clinic

If you like to keep up to date with trends and treatments overseas, you will have heard of EmFace. While still a relatively new treatment, it already has a list of celebrity fans, including Rebel Wilson, Jenna Dewan, and Alicia Silverstone. No Botox, no fillers, no injectables and clinically proven to lift, EmFace […]

Proudly Christchurch made: ILS

In this era of mass-produced imports flooding the country, to have access to anything locally made is both special and unique. Take optical lenses for instance. There remains only one New Zealand manufacturer of these products, and that manufacturer is here in Christchurch. ILS (Independent Lens Specialists) was founded in 2006 by Glenn […]

Revolutionising hair removal: KM Surgical

Gone are the days of messy, ineffective, and all too painful hair removal treatments. The Lumenis Splendor X™ is changing the way we achieve soft, smooth, and hairless skin. Designed to safely remove hair from any skin type or tone, the treatment, gaining fast popularity, is available at premium Christchurch dermatology facility KM […]

Honey supple

Rich with natural enzymes, antibacterial properties, and anti-inflammatories, the sweet offering by bees doubles as a fabulous formula for the skin. It’s long been known for moisture retention and complexion smoothing properties, yet honey is just returning to the beauty sphere for its skin-healing abilities. Tightening, brightening, and regenerating, honey can be a […]

Established & experienced: Blush Beauty and Skin

With skin being the largest organ of the human body, people want to know their skin is in the safest hands when problems arise. Fully qualified beauty therapist Tracey Keefe began her training aged 17, and eventually opened her salon Blush Beauty from her home in Avonside in 2002. Twenty-two years later, Blush […]