Autumn is the perfect reset for your skin. IPL Skin Rejuvenation targets sun spots and pigmentation from summer, revealing clear, radiant skin with minimal downtime. Pair it with O Cosmedics B3 Plus Serum—packed with 12% niacinamide—for brighter, smoother, more even skin.
New Exclusive Dermapen Platinum Treatment! An experience that goes beyond standard microneedling, providing exceptional skin benefits.
The magic of retinol and its ability to bring youth back to your skin, fight acne and create a healthy glow.
Stay ahead when it comes to the very latest in skin technology, the best of the best, below are some of our favourite beauty tools.
What is a skin barrier? and how do we achieve a healthy, even skin tone and that coveted dewy, hydrated glow.
Some of the most beneficial skincare ingredients and are used to treat acne, ageing, scarring, uneven skin tone.
We chat to our Dermal Therapist Bernice Olderwagen about her skin secrets… Dermapen gives results like no other and is truly next level.
Retinol helps to keep skin firm and smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles. From breakouts to sun damage, retinol can help a variety of skin concerns.
Hyperpigmentation treatment: how to handle dark spots and pigmentation Even if we’re careful and avoid getting that dreaded sunburn on our skin on hot days, cumulative exposure to the sun’s UVA and UVB rays (even in mornings, evenings and on cloudy days) can lead to the formation of pigmentation on our skin. This will often pop up within a few weeks on our face, arms, neck and chest area in the form of freckles, spots, moles and dark patches. While some people don’t mind a few freckles, the accumulation of darker pigmentation can make our skin look aged, and many of us prefer an even skin tone. So what are the best ways to prevent and cure pigmentation? We run through our top tips below. How can I prevent freckles, moles, dark spots and pigmentation patches? 1. Apply a quality mineral SPF daily While it’s an obvious one to throw some sunscreen in our beach bag and apply it when we’re in the direct sun around the middle of the day, those UVA and UVB rays are out every day from AM to PM, so prevention is key. Apply it generously (a smidge of SPF in your foundation won’t cut it for long summer days!). The easiest way? Use it like a primer under your makeup. We love a tinted, non-greasy mineral SPF formula like Suntegrity 5 in 1 Tinted Moisturiser Sunscreen, or O Cosmedics Mineral Pro, which both use SPF30+ protection from natural 20% zinc oxide, as well
Our lovely client Georgia has agreed to share her “skin health” journey. She has been visiting Nicola Quinn for the past 12 months, having regular Dermapen treatments and following an active skincare home routine. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing all the ins and outs of her treatments, and her incredible results. We are over the moon to share her final outcomes and announce that these amazing results have landed Bernice with NZ Dermapen High Performance Practitioner of the Year – meaning Nicola Quinn Beauty & Day Spa is officially the #1 Dermapen Skin Clinic in New Zealand! We chat with Georgia and Bernice… So, Georgia, you’ve completed six Dermapen treatments now – the results are pretty amazing! You must be over the moon? I’ve never been the girl with amazing skin or that radiant glow, and since a young age, I’ve always been very self-conscious of my freckles. Dermapen has dramatically improved my skin texture, acne, scarring, hydration, pore size, fine lines (the list goes on!), and I’ve finally achieved that healthy glow I’ve always wanted. So much so that I’ve actually stopped wearing foundation, without even making a conscious decision to do so! I’m no longer hiding my skin, and I think the biggest result for me is that I now have the confidence to let my natural complexion be on display. I am definitely “over the moon” with my results, my only regret is not finding out about and starting Dermapen sooner! 2021 NZ Dermapen High-Performance
Today we chat to Skin Therapist Bernice about Georgia’s treatment plan, Dermapen, and why consistency is everything! Our lovely client Georgia has agreed to share her “skin health” journey. She has been having regular Dermapen treatments and following an active skincare home routine. Why should you commit to a membership rather than a one-off treatment? Because results won’t happen instantly! In the same way you wouldn’t visit one fitness class and do one day of healthy eating and expect a transformation, great results take dedication and commitment. When you commit to a skin membership, we can adjust your treatment plan by analysing the skin as we progress. It’s important to tailor your treatments if you want to achieve the ultimate skin outcomes. The second reason is that a membership will give you the best results within the shortest time frame. This is because you’re spaced with optimum time between treatments to encourage skin rejuvenation. If you’re just popping in for occasional treatments, the results won’t quite measure up. In this way it works out more cost effective, PLUS you get a discount on home-care products too. It amazes me how so many women have designer handbags or shoes, the most expensive makeup and the latest phones, but they buy their skincare from the supermarket! Girl, we need to talk. Your skin is on show all the time, and it’s going to be with you for your entire life – treat it well! Can you be consistent with any skincare product
You might have heard of LED Light Therapy before, but not entirely sure what it’s all about and if it is right for you? We are here to help! LED light treatments are a completely hand-free, convenient and rewarding treatment that can assist with acne symptoms, scarring, hyperpigmentation, reduce inflammation, signs of aging and even reduce inflammation caused by eczema and psoriasis. WHAT IS LED THERAPY? What is LED Light Therapy and how does it work? LED Light Therapy, otherwise known as Light Emitting Diode treatments, uses varying LED wavelengths of visible light to increase collagen and regenerate damaged skin cells. As a result of ageing, skin disorders or trauma, healthy skin cells are compromised and struggle to renew normally. The skin uses the energy produced from the light to repair and rejuvenate damaged cells, killing acne bacteria and stimulating the production of collagen and elastin for anti-ageing benefits. How does LED Therapy work to treat Acne? Blue light therapy is commonly used to treat acne symptoms, as it has an antimicrobial effect on the skin meaning that it can kill several types of bacteria that tends to collect in pores and oil glands, causing breakouts. Used in combination with red light, this will treat acne, decrease scarring and promote anti-inflammatory effects.In one study, people with acne who were treated for 5 weeks with a blue light therapy saw improvement in 77 percent of cases. How does LED Therapy work to treat Ageing? Red light therapy is most commonly used
When we think of anti-ageing skincare our first thoughts are usually for wrinkles and age spots around our face and neck, yet our hands are one of the first areas to reveal our age. Not to mention our hands are always on display (like our face!), and the skin on our hands is thinner than our faces, yet we don’t always give them the TLC they deserve (after all, they do so much work for us all day). Here are some of our top tips for keeping your hands smooth, gorgeous and youthful, especially during the drying winter months. You’ll thank us in a few years! Slough away dead skin cells In the same way you exfoliate your face, sloughing away the layers of dead skin cells on the hands is a great way to get them looking and feeling lush and smooth. We love the Ginger&Me Sugar Body Scrub, which is infused with luxurious botanical oils and natural essences. If you want something more delicate, try using your face exfoliator on your hands too. Our favourite is the delicious cranberry scented O Cosmedics Exfoliating Cleanser, which contains four natural exfoliating bead types, plus peptides for anti-aging benefits. Start treating your hands with care Frequently washing your hands with drying soaps or using detergents can dry out your hands, which leads to rough, peeling or itchy skin. Try using gloves if you are doing dishes, and swap your soaps from harsh sanitising ones to a natural and moisturising hand wash
It’s pretty difficult to avoid the sun entirely, and if you’re like us you’ve probably spent countless enjoyable summers on beaches and at parks without diligently re-applying your SPF every couple of hours. The harsh New Zealand sun means we’re even more susceptible to skin damage, whether it’s the dangerous kind or just benign and superficial damage such as freckles, sun spots and patches of pigmentation. Why do I have sun spots? Pigmentation from sun damage is often common on the face, neck, chest, arms and shoulders or other areas exposed to the sun, due to the skin producing extra melanin (dark pigment) to protect the skin. This could be in the form of sun spots, dark patches of skin, or areas of freckles – which will all likely darken and expand with more sun exposure. Another common form of pigmentation is melasma, which usually shows up as large patches of slightly darkened skin and is caused by hormonal changes such as pregnancy. How can I reduce sun spots using IPL? If you’re trying to clear your complexion and reduce pigmentation, IPL is likely the perfect treatment to help. The treatment works by using Intense Pulsed Light to target areas of pigment, breaking it down into particles, which then rise to the surface of the skin. This then flakes away with the skin’s natural healing process within a few days, meaning the downtime is minimal. As well as reducing age spots and pigmentation patches, IPL also works to improve
