Got Oily Skin? This Is What You NEED To Control It!!

March 8, 2023

Oily skin can be a DIFFICULT THING TO TAME! ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU MAY NOT HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE ON HOW TO TREAT IT! IN THIS BLOG, WE WILL BE TALKING ABOUT INGREDIENTS, PRODUCTS AND TREATMENTS YOU NEED IN YOUR LIFE TO TREAT YOUR OILY COMPLEXION!

cosmedix exfoliating cleanser

One of the most common mistakes we see at our Sutherland Shire Body Contouring and Facial Clinic is clients having an incorrect cleansing routine for their specific concerns and skin type.


As long as your using the wrong products, your excess oil along with other potential skin concerns may never improve. If you're unsure what skincare products might be best for you, book in for a free skin consultation with our Sutherland Shire facial expert today!


A cleanser we recommend for oily skin is Purity Clean Exfoliating Cleanser. It gently lifts away dirt, oil and pore clogging impurities as it balances and clarifies the skin for a softer, more radiant‑looking complexion, all without stripping the skin of its essential moisture.

It exfoliates and un-clogs congested skin/pores, which is usually a side effect of oily-ness,  and most importantly removes oil and minimises excess shine. Skin is left feeling rejuvenated, balanced and glowing.


WHY THIS WORKS:

  • The Lactic acid in this cleanser helps to balance out and control excess sebum production.
  • The Tea tree oil in this cleanser actually helps control excess oil production and shrinks pores which makes it harder for oils to get trapped in pores and trigger breakouts. It's anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial in nature, it also helps calm acne-prone skin by reducing redness and zits.
  • The Peppermint oil in the cleanser is known to control the secretion of excess oil, making it the best choice for oily and combination skin as it prevents clogged pores. With this wonder oil, you can say goodbye to problems with acne outbreak.


All professional, cosmeceutical grade skincare can be purchased from our Caringbah Facial Clinic or online via our website.


Purchase Purity Clean Cleanser Here
salicylic foaming cleanser

Finally, a gentle cleanser formulated specifically for oily, acne‑prone skin that won’t leave your skin feeling stripped, dry or tight. This Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser gently lathers away pore‑clogging impurities with an air‑light texture. Alcohol and sulfate‑free, this translucent, water‑based foam cleanser is powered by a unique, multi‑action formula that encourages clearer‑looking skin without the unwanted dryness. Formulated with salicylic acid to gently exfoliate dead skin cells, and aloe vera to help hydrate and soothe the appearance of a sensitive complexion, Clarify absorbs excess oils you don’t want, while helping to maintain the natural oils your skin craves. With regular use, skin is left looking refreshed, clarified and more radiant‑looking.

WHY IT WORKS:
- The Salicylic Acid in this cleanser is oil-soluble, salicylic acid can penetrate down into pores and dissolve excess sebum and debris, making it ideal for oily and acne-prone skin. It also regulates oil production.


- The Aloe Vera and D‑Panthenol in this cleanser are natural astringents - which help to absorb excess oil and other impurities from in the pores and on the skin. Panthenol has been proven to reduce the oil production from the sebaceous glands. It also increases the metabolism rate of fat and oil so that there is significantly less oil accumulation and will therefore, reduce – or even eliminate – acne.


- The Lactococcus Ferment Lysate and Saccharide Isomerate in this cleanser are probiotic‑inspired ingredients that helps encourage healthy bacteria on the surface of the skin for protection


All professional, cosmeceutical grade skincare can be purchased from our Caringbah Facial Clinic or online via our website.

Purchase Clarify Salicylic Foaming Cleanser Here
Oil free Moisturiser

Oily Skin Needs Moisture Too. An oil‑free moisturiser specifically for oily and blemish‑prone skin. Shineless helps firm, smooth and brighten the appearance of skin without the added shine. Niacinamide, a form of vitamin b3, helps improve skin texture and tone, while D‑Trehalose helps provide lasting hydration without making skin feel oily or greasy. Say hello to a softer, clearer, more supple‑looking complexion.

Clinical Results Using Lilac Stem Cells (Sebuless™)*
• 70% reported having less shiny skin
• 69% reported healthier and fresher looking skin
• 63% reported a reduction in the appearance of redness on their skin
• 48% saw a reduction in the appearance of blemishes


WHY IT WORKS:
- This moisturiser is formulated with Lilac Stem Cells that help control and balance excess oil.

- The Niacinamide in this moisturiser is a powerhouse in regulating oil (sebum) production. Too much oil can clog pores, cause inflammation and lead to acne. Niacinamide helps stop oil production from going into overdrive, which in turn helps prevent blemishes from appearing in the first place.


All professional, cosmeceutical grade skincare can be purchased from our Caringbah Facial Clinic or online via our website.

Purchase Shineless Here
Clarity Skin Clarifying Serum

The journey to a clear complexion is often marked with irritating products, harsh ingredients, flakey, dehydrated skin and pure frustration. That’s where Clarity comes in. Designed as a skin‑clarifying super serum, Clarity is formulated with two powerhouse ingredients: retinol, a form of Vitamin A which helps exfoliate and helps reduce the appearance of oil to help skin appear firmer and healthy‑looking, and salicylic acid, a gentle yet effective exfoliant. Together these ingredients help exfoliate congested skin and clarify clogged pores that can cause breakouts and blemishes—all without stripping the skin of much‑needed moisture. Nourishing willow herb, tea tree oil and aloe vera help soothe and calm the appearance of an agitated complexion. Use daily as part of your skincare routine to target imperfections for a healthier, clearer‑looking complexion.

WHY IT WORKS:

- The Salicylic Acid in this cleanser is oil-soluble, salicylic acid can penetrate down into pores and dissolve excess sebum and debris, making it ideal for oily and acne-prone skin. It also regulates oil production.

- The Willowherb in this cleanser has natural anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, that can help deal with acne causing bacteria


- The Tea Tree Oil and Aloe Vera in this serum are mild astringents that soothe the appearance of agitated, problematic skin as well as clarifying the skin by lifting the oil and removing dirt and impurities from clogged pores. 


All professional, cosmeceutical grade skincare can be purchased from our Caringbah Facial Clinic or online via our website.

Purchase Clarity Skin Clarifying Serum Here
Surge Hyaluronic Acid Booster

Give your daily skincare routine a surge of hydration! This ultra‑dewy Hyaluronic Acid Booster deeply moisturises with a specialised blend of hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and kiwi fruit water. This luxe serum instantly refreshes and quickly absorbs into the skin, leaving behind nothing but an uber‑hydrated complexion and a luminous glow—never a greasy or sticky film. Upon application, the hyaluronic acid works within the skin to rehydrate deeper layers and help visibly plump the skin, reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

WHY IT WORKS:
- The Niacinamide in this moisturiser is a powerhouse in regulating oil (sebum) production. Too much oil can clog pores, cause inflammation and lead to acne. Niacinamide helps stop oil production from going into overdrive, which in turn helps prevent blemishes from appearing in the first place.


- The Hyaluronic Acid in this serum booster is great for all skin types, including oily skin. It helps to regulate sebum production and keep the skin hydrated. When oily skin is deprived of moisture, it responds by producing even more oil in order to hydrate the skin.


- Kiwi Fruit Water is very mildly acidic and acts as an astringent for oily skin without being as drying as others. It also contains several skin-friendly nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin E and antioxidants.

Purchase Surge Hyaluronic Acid Booster Here
Purity Balance Exfoliating Prep Toner

Set the tone for a radiant, clearer‑looking complexion with Purity Balance Exfoliating Prep Toner. Packed with skin‑loving ingredients like salicylic and lactic acids, tea tree oil and niacinamide, this bestselling toner works to exfoliate and deep clean pores without stripping the skin. When we wash our face, the pH of our skin can become unbalanced. This works to help restore balance to your complexion and clean skin of any excess oil and impurities for a shine‑free finish that’s never dry or tight.

Purity Balance is a pore‑refining toner that exfoliates and preps skin as it helps absorb excess oil and impurities for a clearer‑looking complexion.


WHY IT WORKS:

- The Niacinamide in this moisturiser is a powerhouse in regulating oil (sebum) production. Too much oil can clog pores, cause inflammation and lead to acne. Niacinamide helps stop oil production from going into overdrive, which in turn helps prevent blemishes from appearing in the first place.


- The Salicylic Acid in this cleanser is oil-soluble, salicylic acid can penetrate down into pores and dissolve excess sebum and debris, making it ideal for oily and acne-prone skin. It also regulates oil production


- The Tea Tree Oil and Aloe Vera in this serum are mild astringents that soothe the appearance of agitated, problematic skin as well as clarifying the skin by lifting the oil and removing dirt and impurities from clogged pores.

 
- Lactic acid helps control excess sebum production, fights acne and even works to fade acne scars. It gently exfoliates dead skin cells off your skin and keeps your pores clean thus reducing the chances of breakouts.

Purchase Purity Balance Exfoliating Prep Toner Here
Refine Refinishing Treatment

This Refinishing Treatment helps refine and visibly reduce the appearance of enlarged pores and blemishes by improving exfoliation.


Acne is caused when oil, hair and dead skin cells clog pores. Ingredients such as Salicylic Acid and AGP Complex help stimulate cell turnover to curb breakouts.

Improved texture and proper product absorption is due to exfoliation. When the surface layer of the skin is removed, fresh skin is revealed and can absorb active ingredients easier.


AGP Complex – an AGP Retinol Complex for oily, congested and blemish-prone skin – encourages skin renewal to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and imperfections.


WHY IT WORKS:

The Retinol in this product is what makes this product work for oily skin. Anything that builds collagen and firms up skin, like retinol, will help keep pores tighter so that they create and emit less oil. Tighter pores therefore help downplay any shine that may form on skin.

Purchase Refine Refinishing Treatment Here

If you are unsure what products may be best for you, take advantage of our FREE skin consultation. Our Sutherland Shire facial expert can assess your skin concerns and recommend a plan of professional treatments as well as an easy at-home skin care routine that suits your needs specifically to ensure you get maximum results with your skin!

Book A Free Skin Consultation Today

Skincare Upgrade: Incorporating Oils Into Your Skincare Routine

November 29, 2023
Here at Contouring Bodies, we know that a truly pampering skincare routine is all about helping maintain the skin barrier—the thin layer that protects your skin from the outside world. One of the most gentle, soothing ways to help improve barrier function? An antioxidant-infused face oil. Read more below!

Are you a good candidate for Fat Freezing?

October 19, 2023
Having healthy habits like going to the gym, playing sports and exercising can give you the control on where you build muscle, but unfortunately, you can’t control where you lose fat. That’s where Fat Freezing at our Sutherland Shire Body Contouring clinic comes in! Fat Freezing helps you get rid of stubborn pockets and bulges that don’t respond to diet and exercise. So, how do you know if you’re a good candidate for Fat Freezing? Signs That Fat Freezing May Work For You Fat Freezing uses an applicator cup that gently suctions onto the treatment area. The applicator cup uses sub-zero cooling technology to freeze fat cells in the area, essentially destroying them. Your body then removes those cells naturally, through the lymphatic & urinary system, giving you a slimmer, more contoured appearance. Fat Freezing Applicator Cup For Fat Freezing to be effective, you would ideally have a localised pocket or 'pad' of fat, such as a lower tummy bulge, love handles or a fat pad on the inner thighs etc. To see if you’re a good candidate, you can try a pinch test. If you have a few centimetres of fat you can pinch, and you can feel that it’s fat (not just loose skin), then there’s a good chance that fat freezing at Contouring Bodies can work for you. If you're still unsure, you are more than welcome to book in for a FREE consultation with our highly trained body contouring staff at our Caringbah Body Sculpting Clinic, this is also the most accurate way to find out if the Fat Freeze treatment is what's going to work best for you, your body, your lifestyle and your goals. Although clinical studies have shown that Fat Freezing can reduce up to 25% of fat in the treated area, it can only reduce fat in the area treated. For larger areas, you can go for the 2 applicator option, but it depends on the shape and distribution of the spot you’d like to treat. Again, this is all stuff that you can leave to us, as the body contouring specialists to figure out! In some cases, after listening to your goals and customising the best treatment for you, we might recommend another treatment option for you. This is where Contouring Bodies free consultations come in handy so you can find out if Fat Freezing is for you are right for you before making a commitment. Fat Freezing Post Pregnancy Are you a mum going through post-partum? Most women have a little fat pocket on the lower abdomen post-pregnancy, and it often doesn’t respond to diet and exercise. Fat Freezing has become a really popular post-pregnancy treatment to help with these little pockets. You can also follow it up with RF Skin Tightening for abdominal skin that may have stretched during pregnancy and also our EMS treatment to assist in repairing abdominal separation or loss of strength in the abdomen area. Visceral Fat vs. subcutaneous fat Your abdomen has two layers of fat. Subcutaneous fat sits underneath the skin, but above the muscle. Visceral fat sits below the muscles. Fat Freezing, and other non-invasive fat reduction methods offered at our Sutherland Shire Body Contouring Clinic, treat subcutaneous fat (below the skin). Visceral fat can only be managed with lifestyle adjustments. If you need help with visceral fat, we recommend speaking to your doctor or a weight-loss professional. Cellulite Cellulite is a textural concern. Some clinics claim that you can reduce cellulite by freezing away the fat, but we have achieved better results with ultrasound-based treatments like Cavitation and RF Skin Tightening. Ultrasound technologies can be used to eradicate fat cells while also tightening loose, dimply skin, such as cellulite. Loose Skin Instead Of Fat Sometimes we get a little bit of loose skin that we mistake for fat. It’s especially common on the arms and under the chin. For these areas, an Ultrasound treatment such as Fat Cavitation, Laser Lipo or RF Skin Tightening might be a more suitable option. This technology uses ultrasound, cold level lasers and radio frequenct to target and destroy fat cells, while also stimulating collagen in the deeper layers of your skin to help tighten it up. The Right Fit We’re all beautifully unique, and we all have our own ideals. The best way to find the most effective treatment for you is to discuss those goals and get an assessment with a Contouring Bodies Sydney Body Sculpting Clinic professional who has experience with the different fat reduction treatments. At Contouring Bodies, our consultations are complimentary and obligation-free, so click the button below to book now!

5 Reasons Why Your Stubborn Fat Isn't Budging

October 11, 2023
1. You Never Let Yourself Indulge Weird one, we know! Restricting yourself of any indulgences can actually cause your whole diet to backfire. A study published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine, found that calorie restricting diets can actually lead to long term weight gain due to an increase in the stress hormone cortisol. This fat storing hormone spikes due to the psychological stress from constantly saying “no” to the dessert you want so badly. If you've ever been to our Sutherland Shire Body Contouring Clinic, then you've probably heard Mary say this! Keep indulgences in healthy moderation and they’re not an issue! 2. Hormonal Imbalances There are a number of hormonal imbalances that can occur in the body that factor into why your fat might not be budging. Things such as an under active thyroid (when your thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones which regulate metabolism), Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ‘PCOS’ (a hormone related problem causing small cysts on the ovaries) and menopause (which results in hormonal changes that can make you more likely to gain weight around the abdomen). Even things such as stress, Estrogen dominance and Insulin resistance can factor into stubborn fat. Keep a look out for mood swings, heavy or painful periods, low libido or insomnia as they may be signs of a hormonal imbalance. 3. You Don’t Practice Mindful Eating Eating mindfully can do wonders to get rid of stubborn belly fat, but for some, no matter how clean they eat, the tum is there to stay! That's where our Body Contouring treatments come in! Mindful eating is when you focus on every aspect of eating and putting a focus on the sensations brought by every bite of your food. Although with living our busy lives this can be very difficult, we have the tendency to eat while we’re distracted by our phones or other devices which cause us to overeat. According to Harvard Medical School practicing mindful eating can actually help slim your figure. 4. Your Not Eating Enough Some dieters get so caught up in being thin that they heavily restrict the number of calories they eat, or even turn to going the whole day without eating. Going on these dangerously restrictive diets can actually slow down your metabolism and cause pounds to burn off slower, so remember to stay on the healthy track of a balanced diet and exercise. 5. Your Getting Older When your metabolism slows, you don’t need as many calories to keep your body humming along, adding to the metabolic slow down is a shift in your body composition. As you age, your muscle mass decreases and your fat mass increases. If you're wanting to improve your muscle mass, try our EMS muscle building treatment! If you have concerns with excess unwanted fat or you're simply just looking for advice, book in for one of our FREE body contouring consultations and speak to our body transformation expert today!

Pore Problems + How To Treat Them

By 2169414 Service Account • September 13, 2023
If you have ever found yourself crouched over a magnifying mirror obsessing over the size of your pores, you are not alone! Pores are a common issue in the skincare community, and a concern we commonly see in our Sutherland Shire Facial Clinic, BUT: What causes enlarged pores? What do large pores mean? How can you treat them? This week in the blog, we are going to be going through the ins and outs, so you can have all the details and how you can improve the look and feel of your pores with Contouring Bodies!

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Trying to figure out what you can and cannot do during pregnancy can be an overwhelming task. With so many different rules and regulations, it can be hard to know where to start! This week in the blog, we are going through three best practices during pregnancy that you can try out! As a note, you should always check with your doctor and/or dermatologist to verify any questions or concerns you may have regarding skincare best practices.

What you NEED to know about Retinol

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Retinol is a hot ingredient in the skincare community, and for good reason! If you have been to Contouring Bodies Sydney Facial Clinic before then you already how much we RAVE about retinol! Retinol has several benefits for the skin, but it is important you know how to properly use this powerful ingredient in order to get the desired results. This week in the Contouring Bodies blog, we are discussing how to start using Retinol in your skincare routine, what to expect, and how to advance your skincare to see the best results with this mega-popular ingredient.

Hyaluronic Acid 101: What You Need To Know About This Popular Ingredient

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You may have heard of Hyaluronic Acid in your favourite moisturiser or serum formula as it is definitely a buzzy word in the skincare community, but what exactly is it? —and what does it do? In this Contouring Bodies Sydney blog we are going to take you through the ins and outs of Hyaluronic Acid and how it pertains to your skincare routine.

How To Find The Right Serum For Your Skin Concern

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Finding a serum that works best for your skin can be difficult. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed when looking at different serums and treatments for your specific skin concerns, have no fear! This week in the blog, we are going over five different common skincare concerns and which serums can help. If you're still unsure about which skincare will work best for your skin type, click the button below to book a FREE skin consultation at our Sutherland Shire Body Contouring Clinic today!

What to expect at your first facial

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Doing something new for the first time is always a nerve wracking experience, especially if you are doing something to your skin! However, if you have never had a facial, they are nothing to be afraid of. In this weeks blog post, we are going to take you through the ins and outs of facial treatments so you feel more prepared for your pamper session.

Why Do We Get Cellulite?

By 2169414 Service Account • June 13, 2023
What is cellulite? Cellulite is a fat deposit beneath the skin that creates lumpy, dimpled flesh commonly on the thighs, hips, buttocks and stomach. It's something almost everyone struggles with but they've had difficulty in trying to get rid of. At our Sutherland Shire Body Contouring Clinic, Cellulite improvement treatments are something we are very experienced in. It involves fibrous connective cords that tether the skin to the underlying muscle, with the fat lying between. As fat cells accumulate, they push up against the skin, while the long, tough cords pull down. This creates an uneven surface or dimpling. Cellulite can be developed due to hormones, age, genetic, diet and lifestyle factors. Cellulite will never 100% go away, but at Contouring Bodies Sutherland Shire Body Contouring Clinic, we can take measures to greatly improve it, at Contouring Bodies we offer a variety of different treatments to treat cellulite. Unsure if this is right for you? Click the button to book in a FREE body contouring consultation with our expert Mary today!
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