The Belle Beauty Collective

Not doing anything often is less than ideal, but too much of a good thing can also be detrimental to your skins health.

There are three primary layers in our skin. The epidermis is the most external, and has 5 layers of its own that act as our bodies barrier from the outside world.

We often think of the epidermis as the dead layer, but in truth it helps keep the good stuff in, the bad stuff out.

Your epidermis is your bodies literal last layer of defence from harm. So why scrub it away?

A thickened epidermis can make our skin look dull, aged and flat. Too many redundant cells can also prevent nutrients from being absorbed.

A weakened or impaired barrier can prematurely age us, along with creating sensitive skin that may present as conditions such as erythema, rosacea, dilated capillaries and even acne can be made worse with inflammation.

We aren't saying you should never exfoliate, but there are more options available than basic mechanical scrubs, and that is why we often suggest enzymes and gentle AHA's as more suitable alternatives.

If this is making you feel a little overwhelmed, don't fret, we are here to help and can even offer a skin scan assessment to take a deep dive into what your skin really needs.

Erin is totally rocking our Moroccan Nights Tan for a wedding on the weekend.

The Nights Tan is one of our darker, quick developing tans. She kept in on for 90 mins before rinsing, you can keep it on for longer for an even deeper result.

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Bec’s Unqualified Job Observations:
Waxers

Can we all just take a moment to appreciate the absolute warriors of society that do waxing for a living because mate, you think YOUR job is rough? Megan in Beauty Room 3 just came back from a half a chicken schnitzel wrap on lunch only to be greeted with a bloke booked in for a back, crack and sack wax that looks like he hand-battered flake at the local fish and chip shop for 27 years straight.

No amount of lavender oil and Enya playing softly in the background is preparing you for Big Kev from Pakenham standing there in a Bintang singlet going, “Yeah just tidy me right up thanks darl.”

Also can we talk about how every single person getting waxed is convinced they’re the weirdest customer they’ve ever seen? I promise you after five years in that industry those beauticians have seen some things. They’re not sitting there judging you. They’re mentally planning what they want for dinner while ripping hot candle wax off a stranger’s arse crack with the emotional response of someone peeling a Coles sticker off a cucumber.

And the trust involved is insane. We just willingly lie there spread out like a cooked chicken while another human being goes to work with what is essentially a hot spatula and blind confidence. One wrong flick and your soul leaves your body.

The conversations would be unbelievable too. Imagine the stories. Imagine the requests. Imagine the things they’ve had to hear while trying to maintain eye contact with a wall and professionalism at the same time. You’d need the gag reflex of a morgue worker.

Honestly hats off to you legends because I could not do it. I struggle making eye contact with the cashier when I’m buying shampoo, Panadol and two family blocks of chocolate at 9pm. There is not enough money on earth for me to professionally go near another person’s private regions while pretending everything is completely normal.

You beauticians haven’t just seen some s**t.
You’ve probably waxed around it too.

Stay Unhinged, Legends ✌🏼

Saying goodbye is always hard, especially for someone as bright and friendly as Elicia.

Thank you for the smiles, warmth and softest hands I have ever had give a facial.

We will all (including your clients) miss you and wish you all the best.

Do you ever feel like you just can't gain control of your skin?

You have tried scrubs and toners and creams, all designed to control acne. But what are they really doing?

To understand acne, you first need to know that there are many different types and cases.

There is inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne. Bacterial, hormonal, fungal. Cystic, nodular, papular, pimples, black heads, whiteheads, closed comedones... it's a lot an information and a lot of guess work if you aren't trained in skin.

Many peoples first response to a break out is to use cleansers, toners or pimple patch's that are designed for "acne skins". But the truth is, these often are very drying and pumped full of alcohols.

Your skin needs oil to function, when you strip it right back, you're are taking away its natural defence system and can create a more inflammation which can follow with more breakouts.

To address this, we need to establish where the skins function has been broken down. That 30 step daily protocol your fav skin influencer has sworn fixed their skin is probably overwhelming yours.

But we can't just keep guessing. Treating acne usually is a journey that involves a combination of sources. Gut health, hormonal imbalances and culture swabs can be something your doctor is able to assist with. That is treating from the inside out, and we can help you from the outside in with a range of services and home care.

If you are struggling with acne, don't keep doing what you're doing and hoping for the best. Our skin consultations will help give you some clarity and a path forward to clearer skin,

This scar? It tells a story.

A true story of one of our clients who was diagnosed with melanoma in her early 30's.

She is just an everyday person with two young girls, who one day noticed a small brown spot on her arm.

I am very pleased to say that this is an old photo, the melanoma was found quickly and removed, leaving a much larger souvenir reminder behind as a warning.

We see your bodies up close and in places that aren't often on display. We notice things. Spots that weren't there before, we listen to you telling us about dry patches of skins that haven't gone away no matter how much you scrub or moisturise.

We also take our pre care for treatments like laser very seriously.

As beauty/skin/dermal therapists we are not permitted to diagnose, or make any suggestion regreding your health. Only a doctor can provide you with a medival diagnosis or clearance.

So if we ever request that you get a skin check, please know that it is because we have your best interests always in our hearts, and your long term safety means much more to us than a quick appointment.

Our good friends located 3 doors down at The Australia Skin Cancer Clinics are very skilled and even more lovely. We can't recommend them highly enough.

Congratulations Gabby!

She has been working super hard this last year to up skill from certificate to diploma!

We will be offering facial and massage model packages to help her gain confidence and learn some of our special techniques.

Pop us a message if you'd like more information.

Some things age like a fine wine. Others, like a banana that's too far gone even to make a cake.

In this clients case, the original tattoo looked really nice and natural. But after a few years as they aged, the colour shifted to grey.

Because they weren't implanted too deep and the colour also wasn't super saturated, this client has seen a huge improvement already. We performed a test patch which also stayed clean so our hopes are that 1-2 sessions of laser will lighten them enough to be able to refresh the colour.

Laser isn't for everyone, and it isn't the only option.

If you have been struggling with an old tattoo that hasn't aged as planned, there are different options available. Simply book a consult and we will provide an assessment and tailor a treatment plan that suits your needs.