Tried & Tested Intimate Review of our Adored SCULPT Signature Treatment.

SCULPT: The Art of Wellness
In the heart of Bangalow, our sanctuary awaits those with discerning tastes; those who seek not just a treatment, but an experience—an experience that transcends the ordinary and ushers them into a realm of rejuvenation, grace, and profound well-being.

Here the art of wellness is elevated to the sublime, time slows, and the cares of the world recede into the background. This is the place where SCULPT, our most cherished masterpiece, comes to life.

SCULPT is not merely a treatment; it is a symphony of therapies that span three hours of pure indulgence and self-pampering. It is a profound journey into the essence of well-being, a harmonious blend of techniques designed to elevate the body, mind, and spirit.

At its core, SCULPT is a tribute to the importance of lymphatic drainage and circulation—an elixir for the body’s vitality. Imagine a treatment that, like a skilled conductor, orchestrates the flow of lymphatic fluid, a gentle dance that eases the burden of excess fluid retention and banishes toxins from within. This specialty lymphatic drainage is where the transformation begins—a detoxification process that leaves you feeling as light and radiant.

Myofascial cupping and deep tissue techniques take centre stage, delving deep into the realm of stubborn fat stores and muscular tension. They break down barriers, paving the way for your body's natural beauty to shine through—a transformation that is nothing short of awe-inspiring.

Enter the rich vitamin cream mask—an opulent touch that not only nourishes your skin but also tightens it, leaving you with a luminous and youthful glow. It’s the crowning jewel of this exquisite treatment.

The benefits are not merely cosmetic; improved lymphatic drainage and circulation are the cornerstones of vitality, promoting not only external beauty but also internal harmony. The body is rejuvenated, toxins are banished, and a sense of lightness and well-being prevails. Visible after just one session, the results speak for themselves. However, for those who seek to unlock the full potential, multiple treatments offer enhanced and sustainable results—a true investment in your health. The combined benefits of the benefits of lymphatic drainage, myofascial cupping, and deep tissue techniques include:

Lymphatic Drainage:

 Detoxification: Lymphatic drainage helps remove toxins and waste products from the body, supporting overall detoxification.

 Reduction in Edema: It reduces fluid retention and edema, which can alleviate swelling and discomfort.

 Immune Support: By enhancing lymphatic flow, it can boost the immune system’s ability to defend against illnesses and infections.

 Pain Relief: Lymphatic drainage may provide relief from pain and discomfort caused by conditions like fibromyalgia or post-surgery recovery.

 Stress Reduction: The gentle, rhythmic movements of lymphatic drainage promote relaxation and reduce stress.

 Skin Health: Improved lymphatic circulation can contribute to healthier, clearer skin.

Myofascial Cupping:

 Muscle Relaxation: Cupping helps release tight muscles and reduce muscle tension, promoting relaxation.

 Improved Blood Flow: It increases blood circulation to the treated area, which can aid in healing.

 Pain Relief: Cupping therapy is known to alleviate pain, especially in conditions like back pain and migraines.

 Improved Flexibility: Cupping can improve joint mobility and flexibility by releasing fascial restrictions.

 Scar Tissue Reduction: Cupping may help break down scar tissue and adhesions, improving tissue health.

Deep Tissue Techniques:

 Pain Relief: Deep tissue techniques target chronic pain and muscle tension, providing relief from conditions like lower back pain or neck pain.

 Improved Posture: By addressing muscle imbalances and tension, deep tissue massage can promote better posture.

 Injury Recovery: It aids in the recovery from sports injuries, strains, and sprains by addressing deep-seated muscle issues.

 Stress Reduction: Deep tissue massage can alleviate stress and promote relaxation, both mentally and physically.

 Improved Range of Motion: By releasing muscle tension, it can enhance joint mobility and range of motion.

 Scar Tissue Breakdown: Deep tissue work can help break down scar tissue and adhesions, promoting tissue healing and flexibility.

- Joscelyne O'Flaherty

Why Dermaviduals Exceeds Expectation and Changes Lives Not Just Skin

Our skin is the largest organ in our body and is so much more purposeful than for purely aesthetic value; it encapsulates, protects and gives us vital signs to indicate the quality of our internal health. This magnificent sensory organ allows us to experience the powerful sensation of touch and the interaction we have and how we care for our skin is particularly important for our mental and emotional health.

I have a true love affair with Dermaviduals and how their philosophies are synced with my own on how skincare should be, safe yet highly effective. Because of Dermaviduals unique quality to be a completely customisable product range, each skin prescription is carefully tailored for you allowing continual skin transformation and very specific, advanced results that target even the most complex skin conditions.

Dermaviduals employs the science of Corneotherpy into its treatment methodologies which is the commitment to preservation of the skin’s acid mantle and epidermis at all times. Why is this important? Because how else is the skin going to communicate with its underlying cells and systems if we remove these important messenger cells? We are continually exposed to harsh environmental and lifestyle factors that greatly affect our skin’s barrier so why take more from the skin? Corneotherapy has become a buzz word within the “beauty industry” for some time and it is important to note Dermaviduals is the only truely corneotherapeutic line available that meets all critical requirements to claim this title.

By maintaining optimal barrier protection using skin identical and physiological ingredients we are going to achieve the best possible results with our active ingredient interventions because the skin is now able to retain these formulations and allow them to penetrate the necessary depths required for cellular change to occur. Additionally, Dermaviduals uses the strictest quality control standards in aseptic German laboratories and uses the most superior encapsulation technology that exists within the skin industry to preserve the product without the use of redundant or toxic fillers, silicones, parabens, mineral oils, emulsifiers, amines, colours or fragrance. Dermaviduals products are prohibited from been sold online and they hold their integrity by only being available in the hands of advanced skin clinics, dermatologists or plastic surgeons where expert guidance and education can be offered.

Throughout my 5 years working with Dermaviduals, I’ve been honoured to witness the most remarkable skin journeys with my clients whilst embodying a holistic approach to skin and how it functions so intricately with other systems of the body. From cystic acne, severe laser burns, recovering chemotherapy patients, pre-wedding glow ups and so on, thus far it has been such a priviledge to care for you all.

Glow Time: Eye Care Tips

Eye Area | Our eye area is a hard-working, delicate area that has continual movement. With our eyes we express so much emotion; love, loss, joy and sadness. There are many factors that make our eye region more vulnerable than other facial regions including the skin being thinner here, having many tiny capillaries and that it lacks protective lipids. Hence why our eye area needs to be approached with care.

Eye Gel Plus | This beautiful product is lightweight and ultra- hydrating. The key ingredients are hyaluronic acid (hyrdration), Butchers broom to assist in microcirculation and combat dark circles (non-hereditary dark circles) and cucumber to cool, soothe and reduce inflammation.
Tip: I love to use this product throughout the day to freshen up even over top of a mineral makeup. I keep mine in the fridge, so it feels extra cooling upon application!

Eye Cream | This little gem is a thicker consistency to the Eye Gel Plus. Key ingredients include Kigelia to tighten, smooth and for its antioxidant properties, Co enzyme Q10 to provide cellular energy to boost collagen production and firm this delicate structure and phytosterols to assist in antioxidant protection and strengthen the skins defence barrier.
Tip: I use this in combination with the eye gel plus to combine the benefits, this product is a Dermaviduals favourite because of its incredible non creeping formulation that won’t meet with your mascara and give you panda eyes throughout the day.

Eye Bright Liposomal serum | This eye serum is encapsulated in a rich fatty acid, allowing penetration of the product deep into the skin, the serum is intensely refreshing and revitalizing.
Tip: Use under the eye gel plus, eye cream or both for added benefits.

Lidlotion | This is a new edition to the Dermaviduals eye care range, it is a product specifically for the care of the eyelids and is particularly popular with my clients who suffer dry eye syndrome. This product has been formulated to be the same pH as the tear film allowing a safe solution to protect and hydrate the eyelids.
Tip: Super refreshing treatment to keep in your Dermaviduals first aid kit, especially when you have a long day in the office starring at the computer screen under artificial lights.

Epi Nouvelle and Naturelle eye masks and under eye masks | These delicious eye masks are made in a 100% sterile environment utilising a modern biotech manufacturing process. These treatments are extremely hydrating, cooling, soothing and most excitingly cellular regenerating.
Tip: Use your eye cream before applying this full eye or under eye masks. I like to get a little weighted eye pillow and place on top, put on a meditation or podcast for 20 minutes or even whist taking a bath.

Pigmentation: secrets to treatment success.

As many of you are aware pigmentation is one of the most complex skin conditions to treat, our Australian climate is beautiful but also can be quite harsh on the skin, so this blog is for those of you who have tried everything to treat your pigmentation and are to yet to see results and for those of you who want to protect your skin against future pigmentation surfacing. There really is not one simple solution or blanket approach when it comes to the treatment of pigmentation, and it certainly does require a multistep process and commitment and compliance is essential to not only achieve these results but also to sustain results. `

Skin pigment known as melanin is produced by a skin cell called a melanocyte. Melanin acts as a natural sunscreen for our skin therefore the more the skin is exposed to sunlight the more melanin will be produced to try to protect the skin against harmful ultraviolet rays. When we see hyperpigmentation which is the dark patches of pigment on the skin, this is caused by an excess production of melanin. Prior to the pigment surfacing at a superficial layer where it can be seen by the naked eye, there is cascade of events that occur beforehand throughout the skins underlying tissues.

Other aggravating factors besides sun exposure that can affect pigmentation include immunological conditions, genetic predispositions, certain medications, hormonal imbalances, pregnancy, trauma to the skin this includes inappropriate or overly aggressive skin treatments (some lasers, chemical peel), wrongly prescribed or misused products, fragrances this includes essential oils because they make the skin become more photosensitive especially when used in conjunction with UV exposure.  There are also various different types of pigmentation therefore it is so important to go through a thorough consultation to make a correct diagnosis and gain a thorough understanding of each individuals contributing factors so that a personalised protocol can be made to ensure the best possible treatment outcome. 

Going back to the melanocyte, melanocytes do not have a stem cell resource, because they come from neural crest, so this means what you have when you are born is what you have for life. Which is why it is so important to protect these little guys preferably from a young age.For the melanocyte to function healthily it requires essential fatty acids, without adequate amounts of EFA’s the dendrites (little arms) of the melanocyte become malformed and disperse uneven pigment through the skin’s spinosum layer. The melanocyte faces many cellular challenges throughout its lifespan in order to maintain a healthy defence against external factors, this is why when treating pigmentation the initial focus must be on restoration of the epidermis which is our skins defence layer. This is unfortunately a heavily overlooked and undermined step in the treatment of pigmentation, it is really important to remember because without proper preparation of the epidermis we are not going to achieve optimal results with our intervention because the skin will not have the ability to support and defend itself let alone correct itself. This is sometimes when we see with clients who have done a lot of laser or peels to remove the superficial pigmentation but not treated the underlying tissues or rebuilt this barrier, the skin is then exposed and will be more susceptible to which is why the pigment often returns and more aggressively, if not treated in a holistic way.

When treating pigmentation it is imperative to start on a base routine to repair the skins barrier and when we achieve an intact line of defence, we can start to reduce free radical damage by introducing specific antioxidants to a clients skin diet. From here we can create customised formulations to intervene with the 5 very complex oxidative stages of melanogenesis with our active ingredients and potentially introduce skin needling into the clients treatment plan for more elevated results.