The Sweet Elixir of Education

By Louise May

Skin expert and Founder of Elixir Skin Fitness, Rose Bonasera, is an innovator in the beauty industry who combines over 20 years of training, knowledge, and experience to deliver a holistic approach to skin therapy. This knowledge is also practiced through Elixir Education Events, which are Rose’s educational events for the public, discussing different topics around skin health and feature industry guest speakers.

With an Advanced Diploma in Dermal Therapies, Certification in Integrated Health Studies and Anti-Ageing Medicine, as well as an Advanced Diploma in Beauty Therapies, Rose has established herself and Elixir Skin Fitness as a trusted leader in South Australia, by providing education around skin health and taking a 360-degree approach to healthy ageing.

Rose believes in and follows a whole body and lifestyle approach to her client’s skin treatments. Renowned for the detailed and individual planning that goes into every consult, Rose ensures long term change on a client at a cellular level while also having a positive impact on their self-confidence and well-being.

Rose understands that successful skin treatments are results-driven, so it’s no wonder that she has created a cult following that is growing and evolving as more people flock to Elixir Skin Fitness to learn and experience it firsthand. unofficial title, one that she relishes on her continual journey of education and growth that enables her to make long term changes with the skin and provide solutions that suit all client individual needs so they can look and feel their best, always.

Rose’s strengths lie in expressing her creativity in finding solutions for a diverse range of skin conditions, such as Acne, Acne Scarring and Scar Revision, Ageing, Pigmentation, Sun Damage, Skin Rejuvenation, Wrinkle Reduction, Skin Resurfacing and Collagen remodelling.

It gives me great pleasure to educate my clients on the best way to create long term change with their skin on a cellular level, have a positive impact on their self-confidence and well-being, bring out the best in them and have a lot of fun at the same time, says Rose

Beauty Biz Editor, Louise May chats with Rose about her holistic approach to skin health to enable clients to understand how to stay looking and feeling younger for longer.

Tell us about Elixir Skin Fitness.

At Elixir Skin Fitness the goal is to provide the client with sophisticated, state of the art medical grade treatment modalities and skin care products/nutrition. My creativity and understanding of the perfect combination of skin treatments and ingredients, means I am able to look after my clients on a very individual and personalised level – no two skins are alike – and create individualised programmes to suit.

What is the Clinics Philosophy?

The clinic’s philosophy is to remain results driven – there is nothing fluffy about it! Give the client personalised customer service which enables me to get to know your skin, provide you with the best possible solution to retrain your cells, with fast results and in the safest and most affordable way possible. The goal is to keep my clients looking younger as they get older.

Your number one Skin Recommendation?

The one condition with Skin that I can honestly say is on the increase, it’ hyperpigmentation, the main driver being hormones and the main trigger is sun exposure. And I am on a mission to make sure my clients manage it in the best way possible so they can have the clearest complexion for their skin.

Two absolutely mandatory products I always recommend is firstly a tyrosinase inhibitor, a serum-based product, that interrupts the hormonal stimulation and transfer of melanin (pigment) in the cells. White Balance Click by Medik8 is a favourite of mine, the main ingredient Kojic acid known for its efficacy in managing hyperpigmentation.

The second product I recommend is Sun Protection! A daily 30+ or 50+ SPF sunscreen to stop the stimulation from the Sun that triggers that Melanin production process known as Melanogenesis. Mesoestetic Dermatological 50+ SPF is outstanding at protecting the skin from sun exposure.

The secret to any improvement a client would like to see in their skin is Choice! The choice clients make in their therapist, get to know him or her and ensure they have the right educational background and qualifications to give clients the best advice, so choose wisely. You talk about the gut and the skin being connected; can you tell us more?

Good bacteria in the skin and digestive tract are connected.

The skin contains good bacteria (approx. 1000 different types) also known as microflora and for them to flourish they need a slightly acidic environment. Our skin is naturally acidic at a pH of 4 – 4.5. This also allows for proper balance of nutrients, less fine lines, and wrinkles, supports hydration, and reduces the risk of sun damage.

Reduction of the level of the skin’s pH by using the incorrect type of cleanser causes inflammation, the growth of non-beneficial bacteria and accelerated skin ageing. Our gut flora in the digestive tract, if imbalanced also has an effect on the acidity of our skin. If the skin reaches a pH of 6 – 6.5 because of the imbalance in the gut, it creates a perfect environment for the acne bacteria to flourish on the skin and cause breakouts.

What is your mission?

The Mission at Elixir Skin Fitness is to become each client’s very own “Personal Trainer for their Skin”. As most of us are already aware of the importance of consistency with an exercise – including cardio and resistance training, combined with the correct diet and nutrition to create a physical and chemical change in our body shape and strength. Elixir Skin Fitness applies the same principles to the skin – it is no different!

Can you tell us about the purpose of your Elixir Education Events?

The story behind Elixir Education Events is to align with industry-based professionals which are in alignment with our culture in the clinic. This is where you will gain further fundamental knowledge on the integrative approach to your skin. The combination of ingestibles, up to date skin treatments, devices, skin care products are applied to your dermal therapy treatment plan to provide you with the optimum results for healthy ageing.

Individuals who attend an Elixir Education Event do not have to be clients (although many of my clients do come along!), so anybody with an interest to learn more about skin health can attend.

What is on the agenda for 2023 for you?

After having four successful and sold-out Elixir Education Events here in Adelaide, South Australia, a huge goal for 2023 would be to bring one of our events interstate... Watch this space!