Beauty

When choosing what skincare products to stock, we look at products that deliver results and improve your skin health overall, as well as what ingredients are used and the company producing them. Here are a few of our favourites and why we stock them.

Walter Arkesley from the Netherlands began investigating a skin diagnostic system based on a resolution in fluorescence-based analysis in the original Wood’s lamp. In 2014 the Observ Skin diagnostic tool was based upon a patent pending LED illumination technology that reveals hidden skin conditions with unparalleled clarity. Until then we searched for skin conditions just with the naked eye, so now that they are clearly revealed to skin therapists (and their clients), we can provide a more accurate diagnosis.

Marie August began her personal crusade when her skin took a serious turn for the worse and she struggled to find any products or treatments that worked for her. Trained as a dispensary technician with experience in naturopathy, Marie had a deep interest in how prescriptive and natural ingredients could work effectively together. Juvenate products are NZ made, vegan, cruelty free, sustainable and ethical.

The introduction of vitamin A into skin care formulation was a ground-breaking development by Environ. Dr Des Fernandes (rated amongst the top five plastic surgeons in the world) was a pioneer in this field in the 1980s, and he was the first to successfully use vitamin A and antioxidants in cosmetic products. Environ believes that skin has a life and that vitamin A is the ‘oxygen’ that it needs to look beautiful and healthy.

As the co-founder and chief visionary of Dermalogica and The International Dermal Institute post-graduate training centres, Jane Wurwand is one of the most recognised and respected authorities in professional skin therapy. Dermalogica’s product line grew out of a desire to provide skin therapists with best-in-class skin care products and education. They provide skills-based training for a global community of skin therapists who have one common goal: to ensure healthy skin for all. Dermalogica is the number one choice of skin care professionals worldwide.

Twenty-five years ago Jane Iredale was a casting director and producer working with hundreds of actors and models. Their skin was their key asset and traditional make-up was clogging their pores and negatively impacting their skin. Responding to their struggle to keep their skin healthy, Jane created a line of clean make-up that looks beautiful when applied and also provides the skin with much needed nutrients and support.

In 2009 Bestow founder Janine Tait combined her super-powers as a nutritionist and skin-health expert to develop Bestow. Janine believes that what you put on your skin is only half the story, and although important, true skin transformation is only possible when we work from within the body. Bestow’s products include beauty oils, powders, herbal organic teas, skincare and recipes along with cleanses and rituals.

Each brand has a special story that resonates with Tranquillo. If any of these stories appealed to you then book a skin consultation with Tranquillo to learn more. Isn’t it about time your skin hears a new story that will be kinder to both you and the planet?

“We are fortunate enough to live in a world of advanced technology and medical breakthroughs that allow us to age proof our skin and kick aging to the curb,” says Marie Enna-Cocciolone, founder and CEO of O Cosmedics.

Australian made and owned, O Cosmedics is based on decades of scientific research, clinical data and supporting papers. By using the purest combination of medical grade ingredients, cosmetic science and their own peptide complex, O Cosmedics was designed with aging, biomimetic technology and the principles of Corneotherapy in mind.

Sue from Tranquillo Beauty in Tauranga has great advice each season to keep your skin beautiful and healthy.

Covid was a catalyst. Trips to the hairdresser went on hold. Grey grew out. Women began to appreciate it was not a disgrace but something to embrace. While you may expect a hair professional to prefer colour, Robyn at Fringe says she is totally in favour of the grey way and she has some good advice. “Embrace the journey,” says Robyn, pointing out that it is a process. If going cold turkey is likely to cause an obvious grey root stripe to progress down your hair, she recommends fine foils to start breaking up the colour and camouflage it as it evolves. Get a super cool haircut is Robyn’s next slice of advice. “When my clients are going into the grey zone, having a groovy cut takes the focus off the colour. ‘Great haircut’ becomes their first compliment, followed by, ‘Wow, you’re embracing your grey!’” Robyn also suggests that going shorter works, making the greying process seem faster and adding sharp, sassy and sophisticated to your list of compliments.

Robyn

Grey hair tends to be, or to look, coarser and to lack shine. “Hydration is important,” says Robyn, recommending treatments like masks, oils and glosses to keep grey hair sleek and healthy. Those dull yellow strands that appear in grey hair are easily banished with a lavender or violet toned shampoo. Every reason to grey gracefully. As Robyn says, “Own the process and you will always look great!”

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