Circadia Skincare Creates New Rhythms In The Cosmeceutical Market

An Award-Winning Range Celebrating its 20th Anniversary

By Neha Hobson

Did you know that the way your skin responds is affected by a natural, internal clock that is linked to the earth’s rotations around the sun? These natural rhythms are called Circadian Rhythms and are the reason why someone with a specific skin concern such as rosacea might notice flare-ups in the evenings. The skin intuitively knows it needs to go into repair mode once the sun sets.

Imagine being able to work in harmony with this internal system to provide your skin with perfectly-timed solutions for its unique needs. This is what Circadia Skincare provides, as an innovative skincare line celebrating 20 years of international success in 2021.

A clinical range that optimises your natural rhythms

A physician-formulated range designed to work in conjunction with circadian rhythms, Circadia Skincare is grounded upon the concept of chronobiology (the study of the sun rising and setting) and its impacts on the skin. This means Circadia is far ahead of mainstream skincare in its philosophy and formulations.

A multi-award winner in the Skin Games, LNE & Spa Awards, and Dermascope awards, Circadia’s impressive line-up includes the following achievements in 2020 and 2021: -

Winner of LNE & Spa’s Best Acne Treatment and Oxygen Rx Facial System

Winner of LNE & Spa’s Best Facial Mask (Australian Super-Berry Antioxidant Mask) and Favorite Cleanser (Micro-Exfoliating Honey Cleanser)

Dermascope Aestheticians Choice Award for the last three consecutive years including Favourite Cleanser (Amandola Milk Cleanser).

CIRCADIA SKINCARE EXPANDS TO AUSTRALIA

Circadia Skincare officially expanded into Australia in September 2020, with Rachael Starkie as the Australian distributor as well as Director of Sales and Education.

Rachael Starkie

With professional cosmeceutical and beauty industry experience spanning over two decades, Rachael has worked with one of Perth’s most renowned plastic surgeons, and regularly upskills herself, training under experts like Gay Wardle and Andrew Christie. Always one step ahead, she was one of the first to introduce Dermaplaning over 5 years ago before it was popularised in the Australian cosmeceutical landscape.

Having studied dermal therapy at The Australiasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal Science, and as the owner of My Skin Boutique (an ABIA award finalist for Sole Operator in 2021), Rachael’s business in Perth was Circadia’s very first Australian partner. The successful results Rachael saw in resolving her client’s concerns using the Circadia skincare system, professional peels, as well as oxygen treatments, prompted her to start distributing the brand in the Australian market.

“Our goal is to provide clients with unique skincare solutions, ongoing support, and exceptional training and education from Circadia’s leading industry educators in the US.”

When using Circadia’s exclusive skincare line, Australian consumers can expect unique solutions to a multitude of skin conditions or concerns such as acne, rosacea, pigmentation, and of course, ageing.

CIRCADIA’S ORIGINS

Founded in 2001 by the late Pennsylvanian physician Dr Peter T. Pugliese, who was considered by industry professionals to be the godfather of cosmeceuticals, Circadia boasts three generations of excellence as a family business.

Dr Peter T. Pugliese, M.D

Dr Pugliese’s accolades from The Society of Cosmetic Chemists are second to none, including the Maison De Navarre Gold Medal, which honours him as one of the greatest formulators and contributors in the cosmetic industry.

Besides having authored professional cosmetology books and aesthetician guides, both Peter and Michael Pugliese have created their own institution of advanced aesthetics for professional industry training.

His grandson, Michael Q. Pugliese is the current CEO of Circadia. As a skin science expert and globally-renowned educator, Michael has expanded the range to over 30 countries worldwide, now including Australia.

Michael Q. Pugliese

Circadia skin treatments include alternatives to chemical peels, advanced induction therapy, oxygen infusions, and patented technology and delivery systems to drive exclusive results particularly for those suffering with ongoing skin concerns.

THE CIRCADIA DIFFERENCE

According to chronobiology, up to 40% of our body’s daily functions are dictated by circadian rhymes.

“Circadian rhythms in the skin affect the biology of appearance and also have a profound effect on the absorption of applied treatment products. Regulation of the skin barrier properties, such as transepidermal water loss and skin hydration, as well as skin pH and skin temperature, are under control of the circadian clocks.” Circadia

Our skin requires protection above all else throughout the day, as it’s in a natural state of defense against environmental aggressors. In contrast, it goes into rest and repair mode at night, when it naturally experiences moisture loss and low fibroblast activity. In accordance with these natural states, Circadia Skincare has formulated its day and night products with botanicallyderived stem cell technology, innovative peptide technology, second generation vitamins and antiglycation technology.

A focal point of the range is catalysing cell turnover and reversing skin ageing, as well as targeting specific skin concerns relating to flareups that occur in conjunction with circadian rhythms. All these factors are taken into account during formulation, to provide targeted solutions that relieve discomfort, as well as rebalance the pH level of the skin.

Created in the US and internationally-recognised, the range focuses on clean, clinical formulas and Ecocert certified-organic ingredients. It does not include parabens or toxins such as synthetic dyes, fragrances, or SLS.

Ethics and sustainability are paramount to the brand, which uses eco-friendly packaging and is entirely cruelty-free.

EDUCATION AND INNOVATION

“Throughout our history as a company, our focus has been to honor the extraordinary structure and function of human skin. Education is the cornerstone of our progress.” Michael Pugliese, CEO.

Besides having authored professional cosmetology books and aesthetician guides, both Peter and Michael Pugliese have created their own institution of advanced aesthetics for professional industry training.

Circadia skin treatments include alternatives to chemical peels, advanced induction therapy, oxygen infusions, and patented technology and delivery systems to drive exclusive results particularly for those suffering with ongoing skin concerns.

BECOME A PARTNER

Circadia Skincare Australia is offering partnerships for beauty salons and skin clinics with aligned values, that are passionate about skin health as well as science-based solutions to skin concerns.

If your key values include education, ethical and sustainable ingredients, and superior quality ingredients and formulations, get in touch directly for opening order information. Special partnership offers are currently available for stockists till September 2021.

The Pugliese family’s commitment to elevating and advancing the cosmeceutical industry means stockists will receive the highest possible level of skin education, and unrivalled skincare results. Many aestheticians internationally have been recognised with Aesthetician of the Year awards after partnering with Circadia.

Circadia does not believe in online or direct to consumer sales, honouring its partners with integrity and providing a superior level of business support.

“The Circadia product line began with the awareness that certain biological patterns of the skin may be observed and enhanced. Skin Care professionals should be aware of the time of the day when they make an assessment of the skin or prescribe a specific treatment. A true blend of science and nature, Circadia is the culmination of our research into the aging process and a specialized skill in cosmetic chemistry. We are the pioneers in bringing the concept of Circadian rhythms to the health and wellness industry.”