A lot of people self diagnose their skin as sensitive, but there are a few different types of sensitive skin. Reactive skin- goes red easily, flushes easily, has a pink undertone Sensitized skin- caused from misuse of incorrect…

    Where is this typically seen on the skin? Either an all over and even spread of congestion or localised on certain parts of the face. Most common areas seen are on or under the cheekbones. Congestion…

  Ever wondered why you are getting breakouts and acne in certain areas of your face? Where your acne is located can explain why you might be getting them. For us at Shine skin and body we use…

  Retinol (Vitamin A) works on so many skin types in so many ways, but what I wanted to do today was talk about it in relation to acne. How Retinol works. Retinol is the only ingredient proven…

Benefits of regular facials – Shine skin and body Richmond Below you will find the 5 most important reasons of why you should keep your appointments regular, no matter if you suffer from breakouts, ageing or have no…

At Shine skin and body, we are all about great facials that focus on and treat your skin’s issues – acne treatments and extraction facials are our bread and butter and we believe that’s what sets us apart…

When excess skin cells build up on the surface of your face, the skin can appear dull, dry, congested or in some cases rough and flaky. Blackheads are more likely to develop into pimples as excess skin can…

“Shine Skin Solutions” is a 70-minute treatment for new clients, specifically acne sufferers, which includes a 20-minute full skin consultation to determine your skin type, condition and acne grade, a 40 min. facial that includes extractions a future…

By Jason Rollard Why have a men’s facial? When I was a kid a facial was something ladies went and did while their men played golf. But a facial could be the secret weapon that gets you ahead…

  Everything you need to know about getting rid of acne scars for good Having acne is one thing. Being left with the memories of them is another. But don’t worry, this acne expert has some advice that…

KEEPING WINTER SKIN HYDRATED IN MELBOURNE’S WINTER Sheridan Rollard Shine skin and body Richmond It’s not just our wardrobes that need an overhaul for the seasonal change – we also need to make sure our skincare regime will…

  We have a lot of success helping people out and thought I might share one story.  This is her before and after photos. Her after photo is after just 2 facials.  Emma came to us in January….

I read an article in today’s paper on antibiotic resistance, and it has prompted me to write this blog on how antibiotic resistance is linked to acne. To start off, some background on P.acne, the bacteria that causes…

Pregnancy is a special time of your life, but for some it can also bring an onset of hormonal acne. When you become pregnant your skin will either be beautiful and clear and glowing or be terrible.  Normally…

Vitamin B is not an occurring vitamin in our bodies and cannot be stored. With all our vitamin B needing to be consumed through our diet or applied topically, vitamin B deficiency is a common cause of many…

At Melbourne skin clinic Shine skin and body Richmond’s we specialise in treating acne. In our facials we do a treatment called high frequency, for those that haven’t heard of it, it is AMAZING for acne. It aids…

Yes, dairy is a main cause acne. Not the only one and not necessarily your cause, but something to look at. Dairy products spike your insulin levels three to six times more. Let’s look at how dairy works…

A wonderful follow up review from katina. http://www.katinalindaa.com/2015/09/shines-advanced-extraction-facial.html Read her other review on our blog or In the Press on our homepage.  

We have been very lucky lately with some wonderful reviews. Katina came and saw us recently and is writing a wonderful article about her journey on helping clear up her skin. See the link below for her 1st…

Ever wondered what happens during one of our extraction facials? Want to find out if this is the right treatment for you? Here is the lowdown on how it all works… At Shine we start every facial with…