Melissa Keating Skin

Did you know the SIV serum will smell different person to person?!

I’ve heard people say it smells like:
✔️ Bread
✔️ Dirt
✔️ Dirt after its rained
✔️ Doritos
✔️ Wet dog
✔️ Wet towel
✔️ It doesn’t have a smell…

Basically it smells different to each person because this serum is using bacillus spores to help bring your skins microbiome back into balance.

And given everyone’s microbiome is out of balance for different reasons, that influences what the serum smells like.

But the pretty cool thing about it is that the longer you use it, the more your microbiome is balanced, resulting in SIV having less smell.

So if you just started and aren’t too keen on the smell, please keep using it!! It gets better.

I’ve been using it for almost a year and I cant even smell it anymore!

What does your Biome Balancing Serum smell like? I’d love to know 🤩
🤍 Melissa Keating Skin
👩🏻‍💻 www.melissakeating.com.au
📧 [email protected]
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📍 Ellenbrook, Western Australia

Let’s pack todays skincare orders 🛍️

I thought I’d share some client skincare orders and go through some of the skincare products.

And if you want to learn more about SIV and the Sensitive Skin Bundle you can check it out on my website:
www.melissakeating.com.au

But if you’re wanting a personalised Dermaviduals routine lets get you booked in for a Skin Consultation ✨

Antibiotics and acne… Let’s talk about it!

I saw a post on a page asking for recommendations for her daughter struggling with breakouts who was put on antibiotics which didn’t work.

And honestly I was shocked by the responses!! Well, quite concerned as well.

Firstly, I am not anti medications for acne but I don’t think they really address the root cause (or causes, usually there is more than one…) of acne and breakouts.

Meaning that is not all that is needed.

And it’s important to understand what they are doing and how they impact your skin and health.

So I thought I’d share my approach and some things to consider. Bit of a “food for thought” kind of video today.
🤍 Melissa Keating Skin
👩🏻‍💻 www.melissakeating.com.au
📧 [email protected]
✨ By appointment only - link in bio
📍 Ellenbrook, Western Australia

3 acne myths that I wish would just go away already!

1️⃣ If you have acne, it means your skin is dirty
It just isn’t true. Acne does not automatically equate to dirty skin.

2️⃣ You just need to scrub your face more
Please put the apricot scrub back!! Stop exfoliating daily and using too many exfoliating products.

It actually can be doing more damage than good.

3️⃣ You have oily skin if you have acne
Acne does not mean you have oily skin. Yes, you can have oily skin and acne. But you can also have dry skin and acne.

It is so important to make sure you are considering your skin type as well as your skin concerns.

And when it comes to acne and breakouts, our skin doesn’t need harsh products and over cleansing.

It actually needs things like support, barrier repair, to reduce inflammation, encourage wound healing…

Let’s be kind to our skin.

And leave these things in the past if you want to improve your acne.
🤍 Melissa Keating Skin
👩🏻‍💻 www.melissakeating.com.au
📧 [email protected]
✨ By appointment only - link in bio
📍 Ellenbrook, Western Australia

I really can’t believe I’m having this conversation…

But I do just want to say a massive thank you to my clients who are so supportive and would never steal from me.

And I’m so grateful that is the majority of my clients and they are absolutely amazing. I appreciate you so much 🤍

I don’t share the stressful or ugly side of business very often but I also don’t want to fall into the trap of just showing a highlight reel either.

And maybe this shows a little insight into what the behind the scenes is really like unfortunately.

Also to any other small businesses who have experienced this (I know I’m not the only one) or even are just doing it tough right now for whatever reason… I see you, I hear and you’re not alone in this crazy word of business we find ourselves in 🫶🏼

Here’s what most people get wrong when addressing acne and breakouts:

Its not just products or in clinic treatments or even lifestyle changes…

It’s actually that we need to consider the WHY. And there are two “why’s” to look at:

1️⃣ Why are there breakouts?

So think, what is actually causing them… for example is there a PH imbalance on the skin? Is the oil being produced poor quality? Is there a build up redundant cells blocking the follicle from the outside? And so on.

2️⃣ Why are those things that are causing the breakouts happening in the first place?

So think what is causing the poor quality oil? And so on.

So we want to work out what is actually happening and what is causing that to happen.

And then from there, a plan is made 😌
🤍 Melissa Keating Skin
👩🏻‍💻 www.melissakeating.com.au
📧 [email protected]
✨ By appointment only - link in bio
📍 Ellenbrook, Western Australia

You don’t necessarily need to jump straight into facials or in clinic treatments when it comes to acne…

And I know that sounds absolutely crazy!

But honestly when it comes to skin you are going to need a personalised plan first.

Because a random facial here and there is not going to be what gets you results.

It’s actually the things you do every single day that actually have the biggest impact.

So think things like skincare and lifestyle factors.

This is why I start every single client with a skin consultation as this allows me to work out what is going on with your skin.

Then come up with a plan.

And as no two skins are the same, no two skin plans are the same either.

Because if you are continuously doing things that are not right for your skin then you will continue to not see results.

Even if you have an occasional facial here and there.

If you’re ready for a personalised skin plan then let’s get you started! Simply book in for an Initial Consultation ✨
🤍 Melissa Keating Skin
👩🏻‍💻 www.melissakeating.com.au
📧 [email protected]
✨ By appointment only - link in bio
📍 Ellenbrook, Western Australia