Winter Skin School: Face Value

Winter is arguably the worst time of year for our skin; the combination of central heating plus the harsh weather conditions makes for dull, dry complexions. But it’s not all bad news – winter is the best time of year to try non-invasive skin treatments.     Face Value clients love the latest addition to […]

Let it glow

We’ve long paid heed to a ‘more is more’ aesthetic when it comes to our makeup cabinets after all, a girl can never have too many products, right? And while that may certainly be true, luminous skin has become a trend of its own and, rather than adding layers of makeup, the pared back look […]

Post lockdown treats – you deserve it!

The Skin Rejuvenation Clinic is a small business run by two local Christchurch women that has been going for more than 15 years.     Dr Brigid Lee and Denise Prosser have worked tirelessly to provide Cantabrians with the safest, cutting edge anti-aging treatments available worldwide. It is their passion for helping their clients to […]

Banish winter worries

We’re heading into winter, which means dry, lifeless skin, right? It doesn’t have to be this way! We’ve got our top tips for maintaining your skin throughout the cool months.     SOMETHING IN THE AIR… and hopefully that’s moisture to keep your skin hydrated! The warm, dry air pumping out of your fireplace or […]

Age-defying treatments

The Skin Rejuvenation Clinic has seen a growing demand for safe and effective treatments to help maintain a youthful appearance, that also fit in with a busy work and social calendar. People want to see fabulous results with little to no down time. That’s where radiofrequency 3DEEP® Technology fits in!     Over time our […]

Super Supplements: Hair Art & Beauty

For our hair and skin to be in the best condition possible, there are certain nutrients we need. Many factors in today’s modern lifestyle contribute to a nutritional deficiency – stress, environmental pollution, pregnancy hormones, poor sleep, lifestyle choices and diet all cause various nutrients to degrade quickly within our bodies. On top of this, […]

You glow girl!

This year ‘luminous’ is the hottest buzzword in the beauty world and we’re all about getting our glow on. Check out four ways to get your glow on. Healthy, luminous skin is more than just, well, skin deep. You’ve heard it before and it cannot be over-emphasised – water is your skin’s best friend… but […]

2020: Your year of better skin!

If boosting your confidence is on your list for the New Year, take time to set some goals for your skin     Most of us would love skin that feels and looks a bit younger and, thanks to advances in technology throughout the past decades, there are plenty of treatments to boost your complexion, […]

Beauty for the big day

Brides will be letting their true beauty really shine through this decade, with makeup magic that has come a very long way.     Hailing from Christchurch, Charlotte Edwardes, a wedding makeup artist at Island Beauty on romantic Waiheke Island, makes up stunning brides from all nationalities. Her number one tip: “keep it natural to […]

Feast your way to fab skin

They say you are what you eat. But can you feast your way to fabulous skin?     Metropol catches up with Oxford Women’s Health dietitian Sara Widdowson to discuss the impact of diet on your skin. How much influence does our diet have on our skin? It seems many of us have skin complaints […]