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The thing is, dryness, fine lines, dark circles and puffiness each need something different.
Swipe through to find out what your eyes actually need — and whether you can double up on serum and cream.

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The thing is, dryness, fine lines, dark circles and puffiness each need something different. Swipe through to find out what your eyes actually need — and whether you can double up on serum and cream.

10% off all eye products + double reward points, ends Tuesday 29 September.


eye cream vs eye serum
best eye cream for dark circles
how to reduce puffy eyes
can you use retinol around eyes

FIBROBLASTS. WHAT ARE THEY — AND WHY SHOULD WE CARE ABOUT THEM?

We talk a lot about collagen in skincare, but we don’t talk nearly enough about the cells responsible for making it.

Meet your fibroblasts.
Fibroblasts are cells found within the dermis — the deeper layer of your skin — and they play an important role in producing collagen, elastin and other components that help support the skin’s structure.

Think of them as the skin’s little construction team.
When fibroblasts are functioning well, they help support skin that looks firmer, smoother and more resilient.

But as we age, fibroblast activity naturally slows down. Add in things such as UV exposure and oxidative stress, and collagen production and skin repair aren’t quite as efficient as they once were.

So when we talk about supporting healthy ageing, it isn’t simply about putting collagen on the skin.
It’s also about creating the right environment to support the cells that actually make it.

That’s why ingredients such as retinoids, vitamin C and certain peptides, along with treatments such as microneedling, are so interesting — they can support the processes involved in collagen production and skin renewal.
Healthy fibroblasts = better support for healthy, resilient skin.

And yes, SPF matters here too. Protecting your collagen is every bit as important as trying to make more of it.
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FIBROBLASTS. WHAT ARE THEY — AND WHY SHOULD WE CARE ABOUT THEM?

We talk a lot about collagen in skincare, but we don’t talk nearly enough about the cells responsible for making it.
Meet your fibroblasts.
Fibroblasts are cells found within the dermis — the deeper layer of your skin — and they play an important role in producing collagen, elastin and other components that help support the skin’s structure.
Think of them as the skin’s little construction team.
When fibroblasts are functioning well, they help support skin that looks firmer, smoother and more resilient.
But as we age, fibroblast activity naturally slows down. Add in things such as UV exposure and oxidative stress, and collagen production and skin repair aren’t quite as efficient as they once were.
So when we talk about supporting healthy ageing, it isn’t simply about putting collagen on the skin.
It’s also about creating the right environment to support the cells that actually make it.
That’s why ingredients such as retinoids, vitamin C and certain peptides, along with treatments such as microneedling, are so interesting — they can support the processes involved in collagen production and skin renewal.
Healthy fibroblasts = better support for healthy, resilient skin.
And yes, SPF matters here too. Protecting your collagen is every bit as important as trying to make more of it.

what are fibroblasts, how to boost collagen naturally, collagen production in skin, retinoids and vitamin C for ageing skin, microneedling for collagen Sydney

Spring has sprung, and it has a way of showing up on your skin: a bit more oil, a bit more congestion, and whatever winter left behind still sitting on the surface.

This is usually when people start looking for something stronger. But more often than not, your skin doesn’t need harsher; it needs... Aspect Purastat 5. It’s a lactic acid cleanser that works quietly in the background every day, then steps up when you want a little more from it. No extra product on the shelf, no complicated layering.

Swipe through to see both ways to use it—our tip for getting it properly bubbly is a game changer 🫧.

New to it? The 100ml is a lovely way to try it. Already hooked? Go straight for the 220ml.

Spring has sprung, and it has a way of showing up on your skin: a bit more oil, a bit more congestion, and whatever winter left behind still sitting on the surface.

This is usually when people start looking for something stronger. But more often than not, your skin doesn't need harsher; it needs... Aspect Purastat 5. It's a lactic acid cleanser that works quietly in the background every day, then steps up when you want a little more from it. No extra product on the shelf, no complicated layering.

Swipe through to see both ways to use it—our tip for getting it properly bubbly is a game changer 🫧.

New to it? The 100ml is a lovely way to try it. Already hooked? Go straight for the 220ml.

Did you know your skin follows a circadian rhythm too? ⏰

Its needs actually change throughout the day.

MORNING — PROTECT
Cortisol levels are at their peak and the skin shifts more towards protection and defence. Think antioxidants, hydration and, most importantly, SPF.

MIDDAY — HELLO, 12 O’CLOCK SHINE
Sebaceous glands become more active and sebum production increases — particularly through the T-zone. Hence that familiar midday shine.

NIGHT — REPAIR + REPLENISH
While you sleep, your skin gets to work on repair and regeneration. But it also loses more water overnight, which is why your night cream matters.

Night-time is also a great opportunity to use regenerative ingredients such as vitamin A.

So your morning and evening routines really shouldn’t be identical — your skin has different jobs to do at different times of the day.

Work with your skin’s clock, not against it.

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Did you know your skin follows a circadian rhythm too? ⏰

Its needs actually change throughout the day.

MORNING — PROTECT
Cortisol levels are at their peak and the skin shifts more towards protection and defence. Think antioxidants, hydration and, most importantly, SPF.

MIDDAY — HELLO, 12 O’CLOCK SHINE
Sebaceous glands become more active and sebum production increases — particularly through the T-zone. Hence that familiar midday shine.

NIGHT — REPAIR + REPLENISH
While you sleep, your skin gets to work on repair and regeneration. But it also loses more water overnight, which is why your night cream matters.

Night-time is also a great opportunity to use regenerative ingredients such as vitamin A.

So your morning and evening routines really shouldn’t be identical — your skin has different jobs to do at different times of the day.

Work with your skin’s clock, not against it.