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  Ask anyone who’s had a Brazilian, Botox or felt the repeated sting of IPL, beauty treatments can hurt. But some are so transforming, it’s better to embrace than avoid. Words: Tracey Strange Watts PHOTO FINISH One of the benefits of appearance medicine treatments is...

The best approach is to trust the experts. When I ask Dr Ellen Selkon of Auckland’s Clinic 42 for a list of cosmetic therapies she most favours, the Photo Finish treatment (also known as the V2 Beauty Booster) is right up there. The process combines ultra-hydrating...

The thread lift has been a revelation. It’s been a long time coming for Clinic 42’s Dr Joanna Romanowska. She is nothing if not cautious and won’t add anything to her arsenal until she considers it has been proven safe ... To read the full article on Viva.co.nz follow...

  Performed by a nurse or qualified skin aesthetician, Dermapen is a microneedling technique that can be used right up under the eyes. "The Dermapen rejuvenates the skin by causing micro injuries resulting in a realease of growth factors, " explains Dr Ellen Selkon of...

It’s no easy task working out which skincare ingredients you really need to be using and which you don’t need to bother with. Because it’s no fun spending hours agonising over the labels on skincare, we’ve rounded up our five favourites.   To read the full...

No matter your skin type or complexion, the sun is one of the largest factors in premature ageing, not to mention the risk of skin cancer. Reapplying sunscreen is crucial but covering up and staying out of the sun is always your safest option. You should also use...

Thanks to the plethora of skincare products launching on an almost daily basis, figuring out what really needs to be included in your routine can be tricky business. But if you are making 2019 the year to get serious about your skincare Dr Ellen Selkon from Clinic42...

This one is for the serious dew-seekers. No matter how hard you try, there are going to be some days when a Vitamin-C serum simply isn’t going to quench your skins insatiable thirst. If you’re a skincare-geek, you’ve probably heard of wonder product Hyaluronic acid....

Vitamin A, or retinol – a derivative of vitamin A – has long been touted as a skincare hero. But even with its well-known youth-restoring properties, there’s still a lot of confusion as to why we should be using it and how we use vitamin A skincare ... To read the...

TOP TIPS FOR WINTER SKINCARE The season of chapped lips and parched skin is upon us; not helped by the combination of cranking heat pumps and chilly wind. With months to go until the Spring thaw, it's time to take a solid look at our skincare routines and adjust as...