Skincare

Our skin is a significant part of our overall appearance and plays a crucial role in our identity and how we are perceived by others. Here are several reasons why taking good care of our skin is important, given that it represents us throughout our lives:

1. First Impressions: The condition of our skin is often one of the first things people notice about us. Healthy, well-cared-for skin can enhance our appearance and make a positive impression.
2. Protection: The skin acts as a barrier protecting us from environmental hazards such as bacteria, chemicals, and UV radiation. Healthy skin better performs this protective function.
3. Self-Confidence: Good skin health can contribute to higher self-esteem and confidence. When we feel good about our skin, it can positively impact our interactions and social experiences.
4. Health Indicator: The skin can reflect overall health. Conditions such as dehydration, nutritional deficiencies, or underlying health issues often manifest in changes to the skin’s appearance.
5. Aging: While aging is a natural process, good skincare can help manage the visible signs of aging, such as wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots, allowing us to age gracefully.
6. Comfort: Healthy skin is less prone to problems like dryness, itching, or irritation, contributing to overall physical comfort.

To ensure our skin remains healthy and represents us well, it’s important to adopt a consistent skincare routine that includes cleansing, moisturizing, sun protection, and possibly exfoliation. Additionally, maintaining a balanced diet, staying hydrated, and avoiding harmful habits like smoking can significantly benefit skin health. Regular visits to a beauty therapist for professional advice and treatment are also advisable.

Door of Youth Launch 2 new formulations. CO Q10 Repair Oil & Cosmeceutical Eye Cream

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) oil, also known as ubiquinone, is a powerful antioxidant that provides numerous benefits for the skin. Here are some key benefits of using CoQ10 oil in skincare:

1. Anti-Aging Properties: CoQ10 helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by boosting collagen and elastin production. It also aids in repairing and regenerating skin cells, promoting a youthful appearance.
2. Antioxidant Protection: CoQ10 neutralizes free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can cause oxidative stress and damage to the skin. This helps protect the skin from environmental stressors such as pollution and UV radiation.
3. Energy Production: CoQ10 is essential for cellular energy production. It supports the mitochondria in skin cells, ensuring they have the energy needed for repair and regeneration, resulting in healthier, more resilient skin.
4. Improved Skin Elasticity: Regular use of CoQ10 oil can improve skin elasticity, making the skin firmer and more toned. This is particularly beneficial for mature skin that has lost some of its natural elasticity.
5. Even Skin Tone: CoQ10 helps to fade dark spots and hyperpigmentation, leading to a more even skin tone. It can also reduce the appearance of age spots and sun damage.
6. Moisturizing and Hydration: CoQ10 oil can help to deeply moisturize the skin, maintaining hydration levels and preventing dryness. This is especially beneficial for those with dry or mature skin.
7. Reduced Inflammation: The anti-inflammatory properties of CoQ10 can help to soothe and calm irritated skin, reducing redness and inflammation.
8. Protection Against Sun Damage: While CoQ10 is not a substitute for sunscreen, its antioxidant properties can help protect the skin from UV-induced damage and enhance the skin’s defence mechanisms against the harmful effects of sun exposure.
9. Vitamin A Concentration: This serum contains 0.2% Vitamin A Palmitate which should be a safe amount to use in a day-wear product as long as no additional retinol products are being used. When vitamin A is present in excess on the skin it can react with sunlight and become photosensitising.  At low levels vitamin A helps maintain a healthy looking complexion.g, anti-inflammatory properties, and its ability to reduce redness and irritation.

Key Ingredients and Their Benefits

1. Almond Sweet Oil: Rich in vitamins A, E, and fatty acids, almond oil helps to nourish and soften the skin. It is also known for its ability to soothe and hydrate dry, irritated skin.
2. Jojoba Oil: This oil closely resembles the skin’s natural sebum, making it an excellent moisturizer that balances oil production. It is also rich in vitamins E and B-complex, promoting skin repair and damage control.
3. Natural Vitamin E (Tocopherol): A powerful antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage, supports skin repair, and improves overall skin texture and moisture.
4. Rosehip Oil: High in essential fatty acids and vitamins A and C, rosehip oil helps to regenerate skin cells, reduce scars and fine lines, and improve skin tone and texture.
5. Rose Absolute: An essential oil known for its soothing, anti-inflammatory properties, and its ability to reduce redness and irritation.
6. Sunflower Oil: Rich in vitamins A, D, and E, sunflower oil helps to maintain the skin barrier, retain moisture, and provide antioxidant protection.
7. Alpha-Bisabolol: Derived from chamomile, alpha-bisabolol has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, making it ideal for sensitive skin.
8. Vitamin C Tetraisopalmitate: A stable, oil-soluble form of vitamin C that penetrates the skin effectively. It brightens the complexion, reduces hyperpigmentation, and boosts collagen production.
9. Vitamin A Palmitate (Retinyl Palmitate): A form of vitamin A that promotes cell turnover and renewal, helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and improve skin texture.
10. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10): An antioxidant that protects the skin from oxidative stress, boosts collagen production, and helps to reduce the visible signs of aging.
11. Seabuckthorn Seed Oil: Rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids, seabuckthorn seed oil supports skin regeneration, hydration, and protection against environmental damage.
12. Rosemary Leaf Extract: An antioxidant with antimicrobial properties that can help to protect the skin and prolong the shelf life of the product.

Overall Benefits

• Hydration and Nourishment: Almond sweet oil, jojoba oil, and sunflower oil provide deep moisturization, keeping the skin hydrated and soft.
• Anti-Aging: Ingredients like CoQ10, vitamin C tetraisopalmitate, and retinyl palmitate help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, promote collagen production, and improve skin elasticity.
• Brightening and Even Skin Tone: Vitamin C tetraisopalmitate and rosehip oil help to brighten the complexion and even out skin tone by reducing hyperpigmentation and dark spots.
• Soothing and Calming: Alpha-bisabolol, rose absolute, and seabuckthorn seed oil provide anti-inflammatory and soothing effects, making the product suitable for sensitive or irritated skin.
• Antioxidant Protection: Natural vitamin E, CoQ10, rosemary leaf extract, and seabuckthorn seed oil offer robust antioxidant protection, shielding the skin from free radicals and environmental stressors.

Routine.

• Application: Apply 2 to 3 pumps over the face, neck and decolletage area
• Frequency: Use the CO Q10 repair oil twice daily, in the morning and evening, for best results.
• Consistency: Consistent use over time will yield the best results, particularly for anti-aging and brightening effects.

Cosmeceutical Eye Cream

When choosing a cosmeceutical eye cream, consider your specific skin concerns and look for products that contain ingredients targeting those issues.

Key Ingredients and Benefits

• Heptapeptide 8 to retexture skin
• Vitamin A to renew
• Vitamin B5 to condition and hydrate
• Vitamin C to brighten
• Vitamin E to protect
• CoQ10 to protect
• Certified organic Seabuckthorn CO2 oil to help repair damaged skin
• Certified organic aloe vera
• Bisabolol to soothe irritation.

Overall Benefits

Peptide complexes	Progeline to protect the skin matrix, Heptapeptide-8 to tone and retexture skin, Matrixyl 3000 to restructure and repair deeper skin layers and marine collagen to stimulate collagen synthesis
Nature Lift	Tightens and supports the skin for an overall lifted effect
Hyaluronic Acid	Intensely hydrates the skin to restore a youthful plump complexion
Vitamin A	Speeds up cellular turnover, resulting in renewed and regenerated skin
Vitamin B3	Enhances cell barrier function resulting in overall healthier looking, toned skin
Vitamin B5	Hydrates and conditions skin
Vitamin C	Brightens skin, increases cell proliferation and promotes collagen synthesis
Vitamin E	Powerful antioxidant to protect from free radicals
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)	Powerful antioxidant that encourages cellular energy and protects from free radical stress

Routine.

• Application: Apply a small amount of the eye cream using your ring finger, gently patting it around the orbital bone without tugging at the skin.
• Frequency: Use the cream twice daily, in the morning and evening, for best results.
• Consistency: Consistent use over time will yield the best results, particularly for anti-aging.

Need Beauty Advice ? Book a FREE Virtual Skin Consultation here https://doorofyouth.com/free-skin-consultation/

Until next blog,

Stay Youthful

Debbie Majella – Founder of Door of Youth Skincare

Is your skin looking dull, are fine lines appearing, pigmentation appears darker, skin feels dry?

Do I hear a YES to all of the questions? Then your skin has a build-up of dead skin cells and is in need to a beauty product or treatment to rejuvenate the skin.

Skin cycle:

A skin cycle is the process where a new skin cell is formed at the deepest layer of the epidermis and works its way up to the surface of the skin. At this point the skin cell has matured and ultimately flakes off.  A skin cycle can vary with each individual and is affected by such factors as age, hormones, skin condition/health and stress.

On average a skin cycle is 5-6 weeks. At the age of 19-21, the process can take 14-21 days compared to a middle-aged adult where it is estimated to be 28 days.  As we grow older, this skin cycle slows to about 45-60 days in our 40’s and 50’s. It can further slow to about 60-90 days in our 50’s and 60’s.

Why is this important? 

As we age our skin cycle slows down and dead cells accumulate on the surface of skin causing sagging and fine lines and wrinkles. Bacteria can become trapped causing blemishes and breakouts. Discoloured and irregular cells can also become trapped causing spots and discolouration. So, it is important to choose skin care products that can accelerate your cellular turnover and keep fresh new skin cells flourishing to the surface.

When starting a new skin care regime, it is advised to wait approximately 1-3 skin cycles so 6 – 18 weeks to see improved results. This gives the skin care chance to work on making changes to the cell’s health, condition, vitality, and strength. When the outer surface of skin is made of newer skin cells, skin feels softer and looks more vibrant. By maintaining an average 28-day or faster replacement cycle through healthy lifestyle choices and a regular skin care routine that addresses the basics of skin, your skin will appear smoother and more youthful.

Patience is the Key

Be patient with new skin care and give it time to do its job. Cosmeceutical skincare is designed to work on the deeper layers of the skin so immediate results are not always seen. Over the counter skin care works on the surface of your skin, so it may immediately feel soft but long-term benefits will not be comparable.

So, what is the best home care?

Door of Youth –  Botanical Exfoliator With AHA & BHA 100ml. 

The double exfoliating action of the Botanical Exfoliator is achieved through AHA and BHA helping to loosen the bonds between dead epidermal cells which are then sloughed away by the Sandalwood and Tea Tree Powder granules. Antioxidant and soothing properties help to protect newly revealed cells leaving the skin with a smooth, refreshed texture and appearance.

Application: After cleansing pat skin dry and massage a small amount of Exfoliator over the entire face in gentle circular motions avoiding the lips and eye area. Can be left on the skin for a minute after massaging in to allow the AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) and BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acids) to continue exfoliating. Use a dampened soft cloth or rinse with tepid to cool water to remove all traces of exfoliating granules and until tingling sensations can no longer be felt. The absorption of active ingredients will be enhanced once dead skin cells are removed. Use once a week or as needed.

*Avoid direct sunlight for minimum 6 hours after use. It is common to experience a tingling sensation and mild flushed appearance after use. Remove product if you experience any discomfort. Do not apply to broken skin.

Shop here https://doorofyouth.com/product/botanical-exfoliator-with-aha-bha-100ml/

Testimony from happy customer https://youtu.be/1wcmeCsEXXM

Professional Treatment – Glycolic peel with a microdermabrasion.

Glycolic acid peels slough off the surface and middle layers of skin, removing dead skin cells and debris. Since glycolic acid is made up of small molecules, it readily penetrates skin, removing the lipids that hold dead skin cells together. The percentage of glycolic acid contained in the peel determines how deeply it can penetrate the skin’s layers.

What is microdermabrasion? Microdermabrasion treatments use a minimally abrasive instrument to gently sand your skin, removing the thicker, uneven outer layer, and has many benefits. This type of skin rejuvenation is used to treat light scarring, discoloration, sun damage and stretch marks.

 

Need beauty advice, book an online skin consultation with Debbie Majella Founder of Door of Youth skincare, with 42 years in the beauty profession, Debbie shares her secrets. Register here https://doorofyouth.com/free-skin-consultation/

Self love, Self care & a little selfish in 2023.

Selflove Concierge

Debbie Majella xx

 

 

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Facial Exfoliation: What Is It?

Although most people understand the importance of keeping skin clean, for many, the concept of facial exfoliation is a foreign one. While cleansing your skin on a daily basis may rid the skin of dirt and oil, it doesn’t necessarily act as a facial rejuvenator or help unclog pores the way exfoliation does.

Here are 10 Benefits of Exfoliation

1. Exfoliation creates a radiant, glowing complexion. Yes, cleansing can help rid the skin of dirt and oil, but exfoliation is what makes skin really gleam with health.
2. Exfoliation helps moisturizer work more effectively. Moisturizer on skin that isn’t exfoliated really just sits on the surface. If you want the moisturizer to really sink in, exfoliating the skin is the best way to do it.
3. Exfoliation prepares the skin for make-up. By helping to even out skin texture, exfoliation helps make-up go on as smoothly as possible.
4.  Exfoliation helps unclog poresand draws out impurities. Cleansers can only go just so deep in terms of getting out gunk, but exfoliators really get in there to decongest pores.
5. Exfoliation is anti-aging. Exfoliation revitalizes skin, promoting ageless beauty.
6. Exfoliation provides an instant glow. If you’ve never exfoliated your skin before, you’ll be amazed at how quickly it improves the look of your skin. By unclogging pores, exfoliation provides an instant glow.
7. Exfoliation inspires rejuvenated skin. Do an exfoliation “before and after” of your skin and we think you’ll find that the “after” shows your skin is seriously revitalized!
8. Exfoliation helps smooth the skin. You know how rocks are polished to a smooth surface to use in jewellery? That’s kind of how skin exfoliation works in terms of smoothing the skin.
9. Exfoliation is great for the skin on your body. Just as facial exfoliation helps prepare the skin for make-up or moisturizer, exfoliation for the skin on your body helps prepare it for moisturizing as well.
10. Exfoliation helps to prepare the skin for self-tanner. If you’ve ever tried to self-tan without exfoliating first, you probably know that you’ll end up with giant streaks instead of a nice, even tan. The next time you decide to self-tan, prepare your skin by exfoliating really well! (And whatever you do, you want to avoid tanning beds, which only can increase your risk of skin cancer and lead to premature aging!)

Time to try Door of Youth – Botanical Exfoliator with AHA & BHA 100ml Retails at $42.95 https://doorofyouth.com/product/botanical-exfoliator-with-aha-bha-100ml/

The double exfoliating action of the Botanical Exfoliator is achieved through AHA and BHA helping to loosen the bonds between dead epidermal cells which are then sloughed away by the Sandalwood and Tea Tree Powder granules. Antioxidant and soothing properties help to protect newly revealed cells leaving the skin with a smooth, refreshed texture and appearance.

After cleansing pat skin dry and massage a small amount of Exfoliator over the entire face in gentle circular motions avoiding the lips and eye area. Can be left on the skin for a minute after massaging in to allow the AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) and BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acids) to continue exfoliating. Use a dampened soft cloth or rinse with tepid to cool water to remove all traces of exfoliating granules and until tingling sensations can no longer be felt. The absorption of active ingredients will be enhanced once dead skin cells are removed. Use once a week or as needed.

*Avoid direct sunlight for minimum 6 hours after use. It is common to experience a tingling sensation and mild flushed appearance after use. Remove product if you experience any discomfort. Do not apply to broken skin.

 

 

Winter is here, and our skin needs extra nourishment.  The cold morning and evenings we need a single product that will make a difference …….

Vitamin Serums are a girl’s best friend!

The smooth feeling texture of serums, so silky to touch and the skin drinks the serums, keeping our skin smooth and hydrated.

Our AB Night Serum new improved formula rejuvenates the skin while you are sleeping, contains encapsulated Retinol for enhanced dermal penetration and stability.

Our duty of care is for YOU are customer to maintain a home skincare routine to keep the skin glowing and our skincare is under $50.  (image for marketing, packaging has changed)

Vitamin Serums are a girl’s best friend!

Shop online today and save time and money!! 

https://doorofyouth.com/product-category/vitamin-serums/ 

Vitamin Serums repair the skin while you sleep.

VITAMIN C DAY SERUM – $49.95 

Vitamin C a powerful antioxidant but its benefits don’t just stop there! Vitamin C also increases skin vitality and resilience by up-regulating collagen production. In this product we have paired a stable, skin-compatible vitamin C with a range of ingredients that work together to brighten, hydrate and firm the skin.

VITAMIN AB NIGHT SERUM – $49.95

Renew and revitalise the skin with the ultimate transformative serum. A and B group vitamins get to work while you sleep for an overall perfected complexion by morning. Potent actives improve skin texture and tone while peptide complexes repair skin’s deeper layers to restore a youthful appearance. Also formulated with ingredients to deeply hydrate and soothe inflammation, this rich serum is perfect to pair with our Vitamin C Day Serum for a non-stop vitamin infusion.

Vitamin Serums are a girl’s best friend!

Vitamin C and AB Serum applied together is a laying of serums for a non – stop vitamin infusion.  Vitamin C hydrates, brightens and tones, A and B group vitamins get to work while you sleep for an overall perfected complexion by morning. Potent actives improve skin texture and tone while peptide complexes repair skin’s deeper layers to restore a youthful appearance. Also formulated with ingredients to deeply hydrate and soothe inflammation.

Video Testimony from loyal customer  https://youtu.be/QVaFF3Wueno

 

Ciao for now
Stay Youthful

Debbie Majella – Founder of Door of Youth Skincare

Menopause causes many changes to your skin. Your body stops making as much collagen. You lose some fat under your skin and your skin’s elasticity drops. That, combined with dryness caused by hormonal changes, can cause sagging especially around the neck, jawline, and cheeks and fine lines and wrinkles.

1. During menopause, lower levels of estrogen have a big impact on your skin. Less estrogen makes you prone to thinning, sagging, and wrinkling.
2. Your body stops making as much collagen. You lose some fat under your skin and your skin’s elasticity drops. That, combined with dryness caused by hormonal changes, can cause sagging especially around the neck, jawline, and cheeks and fine lines and wrinkles.
3. Beauty routine AM & PM is an important skin care step especially as you age.

Vitamin C and AB Night serum from Door of Youth Skincare

Vitamin C and AB Serum applied together is a laying of serums for a non – stop vitamin infusion.  Vitamin C hydrates, brightens, and tones, A and B group vitamins get to work while you sleep for an overall perfected complexion by morning. Potent actives improve skin texture and tone while peptide complexes repair skin’s deeper layers to restore a youthful appearance.

After menopause, your skin gets drier because oil glands aren’t as active. Try to give skin more moisture with a heavier cream. Skip long, hot showers and put on moisturizer while your skin is still damp. That helps boost hydration.

You Still Need SPF

Even though skin cancer and wrinkling are caused by the amount of sun you got in your 20s, 30s, and 40s, you still need to protect your skin. Why? Skin may have less natural protection than when you were younger. So, look for a broad-spectrum SPF of 30 or higher, and wear it every day. I personally wear a sun shirt when walking and gardening from

Minimize Wrinkled Skin

You get wrinkles from too much sun damage over the years, as well as the hormonal changes of menopause. As your hormone levels decrease with age, that can change your skin quality and make wrinkles worse.  Wrinkles may be more obvious when your skin is dry, especially as you age. Use moisturizer on your face, jawline and neck every day, and look for skin care products designed to help fight fine lines and sagging and that lead to a brighter appearance overall. Day Cream with Marine Collagen from Door of Youth and priced at $39.95 great value.

Day Cream

Enriched with the soothing and hydrating properties of Aloe Vera and the restorative properties of Marine Collage, this moisturiser soothes, softens, helps repair the skin, resulting in a reduction of wrinkles and a smoother appearance. 

https://doorofyouth.com/product/enrich-day-cream-with-hyaluronic-acid-50ml/

Hit the Spots

Age spots on the face, hands, and chest can look more obvious around menopause. Help prevent them by using sunscreen every day. Already got spots? Fade them with exfoliating products that shed dead skin cells, which can be dull and flaky. Skin-lightening products can help fade spots. Toners can also help even out skin color.

Botanical Exfoliator with AHA & BHA 100ml

The double exfoliating action of the Botanical Exfoliator is achieved through AHA and BHA helping to loosen the bonds between dead epidermal cells which are then sloughed away by the Sandalwood and Tea Tree Powder granules. Antioxidant and soothing properties help to protect newly revealed cells leaving the skin with a smooth, refreshed texture and appearance.

 https://doorofyouth.com/product/botanical-exfoliator-with-aha-bha-100ml/

Help Your Hands

The backs of your hands can lose moisture, collagen, and fat during menopause. That can make veins more obvious and skin more wrinkled. Plus, your skin can look see-through and bony. To reduce the look of wrinkles, use moisturizer often on your hands. Protect them from the sun.  And wear gloves when doing house or yard work.

Eat Your Antioxidants

Collagen gives your skin its youthful plumpness and keeps your skin tight. As your estrogen levels drop, so does the collagen in your skin. Eating foods with antioxidants may help make your skin stronger from the inside out. Look for brightly coloured fruits and vegetables (they get their color from these healthy compounds) and try to eat every color of the spectrum.

Morlife have a great collagen powder that I have used for many years, mix with your smoothy or sprinkle over porridge or cereal in the morning.

Stock Up on Soy

Soy is rich in isoflavones, plant-based compounds that seem to act like estrogen in the body. Isoflavones may help improve age-related changes like thinning skin. Experts believe about 50 mg of isoflavones that’s like 3 ounces of tempeh or a half cup of miso a day can help menopausal women in other ways, too.

Look for Balance

Stress can make your skin drier and more sensitive. It can also trigger conditions like psoriasis. And if you’re stressed out, you might even forget your skin care routine. Try yoga, meditation, and other stress-reduction techniques to help you relax.

Work It Out

Exercise does more than just tone your muscles. It helps skin in two ways. First, it relieves stress. Exercise also boosts circulation, which begins to slow with age. The extra oxygen and blood flow can help your skin look brighter and healthier.

Beauty Sleep

Getting enough sleep helps your skin look fresh. Sleep can help prevent dark circles under your eyes, and it also gives the rest of your body a chance to recharge. Lack of sleep can change your hormone levels and metabolism in many of the same ways that aging does. One hour before bed turn off the laptop, mobile phone, have a cup of herbal tea, the warm will assist with sleeping. Then sleep for a solid 7 to 9 hours of shut eye every night.

If you need beauty advice book a virtual skin consultation today https://doorofyouth.com/free-skin-consultation/ 

Stay Youthful

Debbie Majella – Founder of Door of Youth Skincare

Watch Video how perfume causes pigmentation

How fragrance can cause pigmentation and age spots.

You could be prematurely ageing your skin just by spritzing on your favourite fragrance – even if you’re conscientious when it comes to your Pro-age skincare routine.

Why your signature scent could be causing pigmentation and age spots, especially on your neck, and to discover how to avoid the risks perfume can pose to your skin.

HOW CAN PERFUME NEGATIVELY AFFECT YOUR SKIN?

“Sprayed directly onto skin, perfume is so aggressive that it undermines skin’s ability to protect itself against UV damage. That means that perfume-covered skin becomes more vulnerable to sun damage and ageing pigmentation.”

IS YOUR NECK PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE?

“Unfortunately, the angle of the delicate décolleté area is perfectly placed to receive the full onslaught of the sun’s damaging UV rays, and the skin on your neck is closer to the bone and thinner too. This means the rays penetrate quickly and the damage is potent. It’s why you often see women with speckled pigmentation patches on their necks and chest.”

HOW CAN I PROTECT MY SKIN?

“Best to use your facial sunscreen all the way down the neck and décolleté and use be a broad-spectrum sun protection, as we need SPF to protect us against UVB (burning) and UVA (ageing).

I’VE ALREADY GOT PIGMENTATION. WHAT CAN I DO?

“You can give your skin some vital ingredients that will really help it cope, even if it is already showing signs of ageing.

Start with

·        Botanical Exfoliator weekly

·        Vitamin C Serum in the AM

·        Vitamin AB Night Serum in the PM

·        See your local Beauty Specialist about IPL Skin Rejuvenation for fading pigmentation

Natural Perfume link to shop for your perfume.

I have the cutest dog Mr Benji he is now 17 months old and has been in my life since he was 8 weeks old. Being a Bichon Frise / Poodle x he visits the dog groomers every 6 weeks. He gets a shampoo/conditioning treatment, hair trim, nails cut, ears cleaned, blow dried. Pampered pooch!! An investment of $65 so his hair is neat, his skin won’t be itchy, nails overgrown and no ear mites.

When I pick Mr Benji after his 3 hours at the dog groomers, I rebook his next visit.

So this got me thinking “WOW does Woman rebook there grooming appointments before they walk out the door from her beauty visit?

Also do we truly know how much we invest into staying youthful and beautiful? I won’t go there as I would be on a fabulous holiday each year J with the investment into my skin, skincare and nails every 4 weeks.

Does a Woman maintain her grooming for herself or for her man? This is an interesting subject. I believe it be for ourselves first then to look amazing for our man.

In 2017 when I launched Door of Youth skincare, my vision was to see the product entering many doors of Australia. Here in 2019 we have many Woman that have been using Door of Youth Skincare for over 10 years.

I want every Woman to maintain a youthful looking skin and this starts with “home care” using a skincare range, having a morning & night routine. The night routine is SO important to cleanse the skin and feed it with Vitamin Rich Serum, so while sleeping it is rejuvenating.

A quick reminder, have you cleaned out your skincare draw or shelf. If you have had your skin care product for over 2 year’s time to bin it.

I hope you are investing in your skin, have you entered Door of Youth? Maybe it is time!!

Stay Youthful

Debbie Majella

As a Woman do you look in the mirror and wish you looked younger and realise my skin has been neglected over the years?

Many Women do this, we need to always see our beauty.

With 38 years in the beauty profession as a skin specialist, I was seeing my eye lids skin droopy making me look tired and older then my 59 years of age.

I have always looked after my skin with Microdermabrasion, Skin Needling and IPL Skin rejuvenation over the past 10 years. With my 60^th Birthday only 6 months away, it was time to look at eye surgery.

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Eyelid surgery (also called an eye lift or blepharoplasty), reduces bagginess from lower eyelids and removes excess skin from the upper eyelids. This surgery is usually done for cosmetic reasons. It’s also an effective way to improve sight in older people whose sagging upper eyelids get in the way of their vision

A hooded or droopy eye is one that is set in a way that the natural crease is not readily seen. This eyeshade typically features a layer of skin that drops over the crease causing the lid to appear small. If you apply makeup the wrong way, it can make your eyelids appear even smaller.

There are many different possible causes of droopy eyelids, ranging from natural causes to more serious conditions. The levator muscle is responsible for lifting the eyelid. As you age, that muscle can stretch and, as a result, cause the eyelid to fall.

So it was time to research what was available, the procedure and downtime.

This is when I discovered Pelleve.

What is Pelleve?

Radiofrequency Technology “Say goodbye to wrinkles without surgery”. The Pelleve treatment is a comfortable skin tightening treatment that takes less than an hour.

Pelleve is not a laser. Pelleve uses radio frequency to delivery non-surgical skin tightening treatments and minor surgical procedures. Each Pelleve handpiece is unique and fitted to conduct non-surgical or minor surgical treatments.

Pelleve – Surgical

For minor surgical procedures, the Pelleve system provides high-frequency radio waves into soft tissues for the purpose of making a very fine and precise surgical incisions. It’s surgery with NO scalpel for the gentle removal of moles, warts, skin tags, facial vessels and dropping eyelids or unwanted bags under your eyes. A topical or local anaesthesia is often used and the procedure may take only minutes and will be performed in the doctor’s surgery. The results are excellent and consistent and there will be immediate improvement in your appearance with little or no bruising or scarring.

How does the Pelleve RF surgery differ from traditional surgery?

Because RF uses radio waves instead of scalpel, very fine, precise incisions can be made. Only the tissue cells adjacent to the wire electrode are affected, and are vaporised instead of being cut through with manual pressure, as with a scalpel. Scalpel and scissors crush tissue, whereas radio waves can coagulate blood vessels as they make fine cuts, resulting in minimal bleeding, bruising and swelling.

Debbie’s Eye Lift from first visit.

I picked up the phone and made the appointment to see Dr ***** for my EYE LIFT surgery. Wow was I really going to do this?? Yes I am!

The day came Monday 27^th May for my visit and I was nervous and also saying to myself “Am I worthy of this” will share more about self-love in a blog. Also it was the day after the reading of my late mothers will and wasn’t feeling that great.

Dr ***** was welcoming, he explained the procedure, penciled the area were the skin would be removed, showed me in a mirror by lifting up the eye lid and WOW I will look so different.

I then spoke with the Admin Lady, in more detail of how long the procedure, viewed some before and after picture and that was it booked in Wednesday June 26^th at 9.30am.

The day arrived and Debbie C lady friend picked me up as no driving a car after procedure. I have to say was nervous and did some EFT (emotional freedom tapping) before and during the procedure.

This is the process:

• Before pictures taken
• Lay on bed relaxing with ice pack on eyes for 10/15 minutes (head freeze)
• Dr **** came in pencils the area were skin to be removed and local anaesthesia
• Then the procedure started

I felt nothing, I could smell a little of the burn of the skin, then the internal stitches done on left eye. The same procedure on right eye, WOLLAH it was all over. The lovely nurse who held my hand throughout the procedure, placed the dressing on my eyes, then more ice pack for 10 mins. The whole procedure from start to end was 90 minutes.

I left the surgery with my sun glasses on and bought some yummy cakes to have with our coffee when I got home. Debbie C arrived to take me home and we enjoyed our cakes and coffee.

The key to speedy recovery is ICE packing the eye every hour for 10 minutes and that is what I did. The next day I drove myself to the doctor’s surgery to have the dressings removed and antiseptic cream applied. I keep the ice packs up every couple of hours and antiseptic cream. The hardest thing was sleeping on my back for 3 days!

Day 2: I was at the Door of Youth Skin Clinic attending to my clients. My eye were swollen, yet very impressed with how they were feeling and looking.

Day 3: I had the day at home, ice packing regularly and antiseptic cream.

Day 4: I was at the Door of Youth Skin Clinic attending to clients and out doing the normal things.

Day 5: Sunday I had a relaxing day at home, reading magazines, listening to music just chilling.

Day 6: I had a Led Light treatment to assist with the healing, started to use cream for bruising under the eyes, which was gone in 24 hours.

Day 7: Went out for dinner and looking good!

Day 8: Normal working day at Door of Youth Skin Clinic

Day 9: One week check-up with Dr ***** and he was very happy with the results. The staff amazed with the no bruising and AMAZING results in opening my eyes. Today I now start using the scar cream and will for 1 to 2 weeks.

Day 12: Drove to Brisbane and no issues with eyes, thought they may have felt tired after the drive.

Day 13: I am so happy with the results, sleeping on my side as normal, wore a little makeup on the weekend. Eyes are healing very well with some small bruising on right eyelid.

In 6 week’s time I will see Dr ****, he said this is when I will see the TRUE results.

Here are some pictures of the adventure.

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To the Amazing Woman reading this blog.

Is it time for YOU?

Do you look have droopy eyelids and have wanted to do something about it, yet didn’t know what to do? Connect with me if you want details on the clinic that did the Pelleve Eye Lift on 0404 528 923,

Now we all now the benefits of Pelleve.

Until next blog

Debbie Majella

Stay Youthful

Having been in the beauty profession spanning 38 years I have seen so much change and advancement in Dermal Therapy Treatment. When I attained my beauty diploma back in 1981 at a young age of 21, there was not the high tech machines for skin rejuvenation or microdermabrasion. We used a steamer and your hands to cleanse and massage the muscles of the face. I remember learning “firmo lift” this is a 20 minute massage that is part the signature facial on offer today at Door of Youth Skin Clinic.

How did I get into this AMAZING profession??

When I was a teenager I had pimples all over my face, for some reason the researcher in me went to the library (YES no internet back then) and started making facial masks in my mums kitchen with wheat germ, honey and egg white. The wheat germ was to draw out the pimples, honey to soften scar tissue and egg white held it all together and firmed the skin!!

You can see why in 2007 I launched a Skin Care Range of products. I started with 3 products and today 12 years on Door of Youth Skincare has 5 skincare products and 3 vitamin serums.

In 2019 there seems to be a BEAUTY CLINIC on each corner, all offering the same to draw clients in.

There is also a war of pricing, and I wonder is it the cheap PRICES what WOMEN want when it comes to their SKIN or the years of experience the Beauty Therapist has??

My PASSION is keeping the SKIN and Body Youthful with a NON TOXIC Lifestyle, this starts with Natural Organic Skincare and Dermal Therapy Facial Treatments.

Today I want to share with you the benefits of SKIN NEEDLING!

Skin Needling  

Is an advanced dermal treatment that is used to stimulate fast collagen production and renewal, resulting in smoother and more youthful looking skin. Skin Needling is the perfect treatment for treating fine lines and wrinkles, acne scars, skin texture and an overall rejuvenation of the skin.

The procedure involves the use of an automated pen studded with microneedles as small as 0.1mm in diameter. It creates numerous micro-punctures through the skin with minimal damage to the upper epidermal layer, but microscopic injury to the deeper dermal layer. The injury and minor bleeding trigger a “wound-healing” cascade in the skin. This results in increased collagen and elastin (elastic fibers) production and some degree of repair.

Benefits: – Reduces fine lines, treats dull skin, enlarged pores, loss of elastin, nasio-labial lines and smokers lines.  Skin needling is very safe and heals quickly while preserving the epidermis.

I recommend a microdermabrasion 5 days before to buff the dead skin cells off before we commence the skin needling treatment.

RESULTS when will they be seen? Depending on the age or client and skin condition the next day the skin will be look different. It takes up to 28 days for the rejuvenating, healing process. Then we do the treatment again to achieve the ultimate results!!

For the optimum results 4 treatments are required 4 to 6 weeks apart.

A QUESTION many women ask me is ‘HAVE YOU HAD BOTOX’ No I haven’t had Botox. How I have maintained my skin over the past 10 years is with Skin Needling / IPL Skin Rejuvenation plus microdermabrasions.

I invest into my skin and PAY to have my dermal treatments done at clinic at Southport. LIKE many ladies on a BUDGET, I pay for 4 treatments upfront for a discount!!

Time to BOOK your SKIN NEEDLING!!

Gold Coast Ladies mention this blog and receive a 10 % discount & a FREE Vitamin Serum that is right for your skin!!

Call Debbie  0404 528 923 or book your appointment online
https://doorofyouthskinclinic.gettimely.com/book