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BEAUTY BLACKBOOK With more than 25 years experience in the skincare landscape Sydney based practitioner Sarah Hudson who will be hosting this year’s BSI in September has launched her signature range. Anita Quade chats to this entrepreneur about her science based formulas bottled in sustainable packaging.
How did you get your start in beauty – was it something you were always drawn to? “My own skin! Like many therapists I suffered from acne as teenager. I wanted to understand solutions to improving skin, that didn’t involve conventional methods such as medication.” I have been a practising aesthetician for over 25 year and as a hands-on practitioner, what keeps me inspired is the positive change I can make to my clients’ skin and their lives. The confidence it brings them is truly invaluable. Also, my new collection Sarah Hudson, has kept me motivated to develop formulations that promote natural beauty and maintain the integrity of the skin.” What are some changes you’ve seen in the skincare industry since you started your career? “One integral change is the use of evidence-based skincare ingredients to enhance the skin. Our clients are now becoming more aware of what they put on their skin, and are looking for ways to adopt a more sustainable and eco-friendly skincare routine.”
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There are so many skincare and beauty posts on social media has this had an effect on the industry? “I have seen the power of social media to shed light on ingredients used in formulation, as well as to showcase amazing result and improvements. Never before have we been so obsessed with “Before and Afters”! How important is education for practitioners? “The high level of education and training we have access to has also increased dramatically over the years. A silver-lining of the Covid lockdowns was engaging in-online education. Having the ability to watch an educational webinar at night or in your lunchbreak is fundamental for improving your own knowledge and education – it’s so important.” What are some career highlights and moments you’re most proud of ? “Definitely in 2021 my newly launched Sarah Hudson Collection. A luxury, science-driven and efficacious skincare range backed by years of clinical research and innovation. Each product was carefully
curated, so there are no compromises on the ingredients, formulations, and packaging. 2020 the opportunity to MC and moderate the Beauty & Spa Insiders 2020 event. This event is so important to the skin and beauty industry, as it gives both business owners and therapists the opportunity to listen and learn from the industry leaders to further their knowledge and skin expertise.” What would your advice be to anyone considering a career in aesthetics/beauty therapy? “I may sound bias but I love what I do. I think this is one of the most amazingly diverse careers. It is important to attend industry events like the ones held by Professional Beauty and Spa+Clinic and subscribe to industry magazines. Ensure your career doesn’t become stagnant, expand your education and learning about other skincare ranges, methods and technologies. Our industry is wonderfully diverse and we are in a unique position to give people confidence and reinstate their feeling of natural beauty – our job
