Skin Energy and beauty industry icon Gay Wardle have our back..and our skin
Skin Energy and beauty industry icon Gay Wardle have our back..and our skin
Hands up who would like better skin? Literally every single person on the Gold Coast just thrust their hand into the air. Unfortunately, hormones, age, stress, lifestyle, and self-esteem-shredding skin disorders can play funny buggers with our face and body, leaving even the most confident peeps feeling down at the mouth. It’s safe to say that the vast majority of us have been to a skin clinic once or twice (x 10…) in an attempt to peel back the years (#MakeMe25AgainPleaseAndThankYou), undo damage, or treat a pesky skin condition. It’s equally safe to say that sadly, we’ve been left with limited or no improvement, and a severely depleted bank account balance. Them #1. Us #0.
BUT….what if we told you we’ve discovered the unicorn of skin clinics? One that actually delivers results and we swear our noses aren’t growing exponentially right now. Ladies and gents, we all need Southport’s SkinEnergy in our corner, a luxury boutique skin clinic led by one of Australia’s most celebrated experts in all-things beauty, the actual fairy godmother of skin, Gay Wardle. Specialising in skin rejuvenation and advanced skin and body treatments that Actually.Work, Gay and her team will become your go-to for healthy and radiant skin.
Gay is synonymous not only with results, but with VIP service and her signature personalised approach. Giving us our best skin yet, there’s a reason she’s been inducted into both the ABIA Hall of Fame and the Reed Exhibition Hall of Fame, and where are our autograph books goddamnit. With eight clinics to her name, she’s a force (for your skin) to be reckoned with. A businesswoman, coach, mentor and an internationally recognised speaker and educator, she has imparted her wisdom at endless industry associations and product companies, plus bossbabed it up teaching the art of running a successful business.
To get more specific, she is highly experienced in the use of IPL and LED light therapy, and regularly travels the globe to skin symposiums and medical conferences to stay clued up on the latest treatment techniques. Armed with a Bachelor of Health Science in Dermal Therapy, she has lectured at universities both in Sydney and Brisbane and srsly, #GayForPrimeMinister. Her soft spot is skin analysis which when done properly, is the core of your skin’s pilgrimage to perfection #GlowForDayz.
With this next level expertise, SkinEnergy is well known for corrective work like treating skin disorders such as acne, rosacea, pigmentation, and ageing…that ‘ole (literally) chestnut. Well equipped with the latest cutting-edge equipment and combined with Gay and her team’s enviable knowledge, the results speak for themselves.
Working with paramedical skin care ranges to support the treatments in clinic, services include facial treatments like Bespoke Facial Peels and Cryopen Therapy, body treatments including Alkaline Treatments and Infini Radio Frequency Micro Needling, cosmetic injectables, and tattoo removals for that god awful tramp stamp mum told you you’d regret #ItWasTheNineties. A ‘crowd fave’ is the membership program coz when it comes to skin (like most things), consistency is key. The Holistic Tune-Up is a popular choice, an inside-out program to treat your skin holistically with the detoxifying powers of Enzyme Therapy, combined with a complete cleanse and repair of the gastrointestinal system.
So if you want to reveal your natural beauty (duh), SkinEnergy will do all the things you wanted every other skin clinic to do, with VIP service to boot. Did someone say GFC – Gay, Founder of (clear, radiant and youthful) Complexions?
Where: 232 Ferry Road, Southport
When: 9am – 5pm Tuesday – Friday. Late night appointments on request. Closed Saturday & Sunday.
Words by Bianca Trathen.
Images by Brittany Kreskas.
STORY SPONSORED BY SKINENERGY
If you’re anything like us, over the last few months taking care of yourself has become VERY high on your to do list. Things like exercising more, eating well and looking after our skin are the new black and we’re all about it.
Not to mention winter has left the building and bulk sunshine means more outdoor gatherings and time with the people we love. So we need to look our very best.
Enter beauty salons. There have been a few beautiful newbies open up on the Coast lately and so, because we want you to look after yourself (and look lovely) too, we’ve compiled a little list.
From north to south, here they are.
SSKIN
A cosmetic skin clinic founded by sisters Amy and Emilee Hembrow, SSKIN can be found in a boutique residential-looking property (so you’re guaranteed the utmost privacy) which transforms on entry to reveal a luxury clinic equipped to carry out cosmetic services. Offering everything from facials to dermal filler and anti wrinkle treatment, hyperdermabrasion, skin needling, peels, a rose quartz signature facial and more you will absolutely pampered by the team at SSKIN.
Where: 107 Upton Street, Bundall
Skin Divinity
The beloved Byron Bay brand moved on up to Nobby Beach recently to open their second venue and what a treat for all of us. They’re a multi-award winning clinic and absolute experts when it comes to your skin. Offering brow and lash services, injectables, facials, LED Therapy, Epi Blading, teeth whitening, a nail bar, makeup application, anything and everything skin and beauty related and all within absolutely stunning surrounds. Pop into Nobby’s and give the team (and your skin) some love.
Where: 28 Chairlift Avenue, Nobby Beach
Clean Beauty Market
While the beautiful team at Clean Beauty Market aren’t new, they have moved to a new space recently and can now be found in Burleigh Heads. Not only is the space a beauty and wellness emporium selling all natural skincare, makeup, wellness, haircare and body products, it’s also a place to indulge in treatments like nourishing non-toxic facials, LED Therapy and Hyperdermabrasion. It’s the perfect place to treat yourself to some organic pampering.
Where: 1/53 James Street, Burleigh Heads
Cannabella
Did you know Australia’s first unfiltered Hemp Skincare is made right here on the Gold Coast? Burleigh Heads to be exact. It’s called Cannabella and it was created by a local man who wanted to create something natural for his Mum who was diagnosed with cancer and whose skin was becoming very dry and irritated due to chemotherapy. The result was Cannabella, skincare products made using 100% botanical ingredients with zero preservatives and entirely oil based. The key ingredient is unfiltered Hemp oil, used for it’s high chlorophyll content. There are face and body serums, a detox mask and a nourishing jelly and we suggest you try them all. Grab them here.
In happy news for everyone with skin, a beauty emporium has opened in Nobbys Beach (land of the good vibes and beautiful people).
Not any old skincare store though, the glowy-skinned team at Clean Beauty Market are experts in non-toxic, natural and organic products that are free from animal testing. How fun.
The store, found next to Sparrow Eating House, is as pretty as you’d expect, decked out in white with blush accents and a glowing pink sign declaring “you are magic”. And magic is exactly what you’ll find once you’ve stepped inside the delightfully scented space that’s packed with countless natural makeup and skincare brands.
It’s pure heaven to be honest and it’s entirely possible you’ll spend your life savings in one visit. YOLO.
While buying all of the good-for-you skincare is always a smart idea, you can also book yourself in for some pampering. There’s makeup lessons, skin regime consultations and makeup applications for special occasions (or, you know, work on Monday).
PLUS, you and your gals can indulge in a makeover party should you so desire.
Owner Erin Norden is a Coast local and former freelance makeup artist who (sensibly, let’s be real) saw an opportunity, found the perfect space in Nobbys and made the magic happen.
Clean Beauty Market is the first (and hopefully not the last) store of its kind on the Gold Coast and it’s a solid step in the right direction for the many ladies who are choosing natural products to slather all over their skin (and the rest who should jump on that bandwagon ASAP).
Great news for the Gold Coast, the Earth and your face.
LOCATION: 1/32 Lavarack Rd, Nobbys Beach
HOURS: 9am to 5pm daily.
Words and photos by Kirra Smith.
Who goes giddy for a massage and literally everyone just muttered “duh” because it’s truly one of life’s greatest gifts. It’s up there with MAFS, Maltesers and margaritas but unlike those just mentioned, it’s actually good for your physical and mental health.
As with most things, however, some massage therapists are better than others and we’re here to talk about the best in the biz – the miracle workers at White Stone Healing Centre. The ultimate IYKYK, the treatments at this boutique clinic actually do what they claim they’ll do and no, this is not #FakeNews. They genuinely help people experience a better way of living through treatment and prevention of pain, discomfort, and stress, and find that elusive balance in mind, body and spirit. I mean, shut up and take our money already!
Right in the heart of beautiful Burleigh Heads, White Stone is all about the science of massage therapy. In other words, they won’t just make you feel good with a band-aid treatment and send you on your way #byefelicia. They dig deeper to understand the cause of your pain or tension and help you correct it, not mask it. No lip service or BS here, this group of highly trained and experienced staff are genuinely passionate and make a difference to their clients’ lives. They help young and old, male and female, athletes and the sedentary achieve equilibrium, and sing hallelujah Dr Alban style because we.need.this!
So who’s behind White Stone you ask? The lovely Deia Abitante, who purchased the business from the previous owners in 2013. Knowing that stress, tension and pain affects the physical, emotional, and spiritual balance of not only us but of our families and the communities around us, she offers a suite of treatments to address these pain points holistically. Deia and her team of therapists and healers specialise in everything from Remedial, Deep Tissue/Sports, Pregnancy & Post Natal Massage and Chinese Cupping to Dry Needling, Energy Healing, and Volcanic Hot Stones.
Now all treatments mentioned are phenoms, but let’s take a moment to behold White Stone’s exclusive new treatment, Divine Shape. Ladies, if you want to feel fab in your togs this summer (obvs), this one is for you. Specifically designed to reshape the body and improve self-esteem, Divine Shape combines Brazilian body-sculpting massage and lymphatic drainage. The result is a reducing-detoxifying protocol that will break the fat cells and drain fluid, reducing swelling in your body. Tried and tested for over 12 months, the benefits of this 1-hour $160 treatment go beyond aesthetics. It also helps relieve constipation, lower stress and anxiety, and improve circulation problems and if anyone is keen to buy us a Christmas present…#justsayin. During October, your 1st session is $135 and there are package offers available for this treatment.
So if you want to walk away from your massage feeling fantastic and armed with the knowledge and tools to keep it that way, you knead knot look further than White Stone Healing Centre.
For bookings and more information, click here.
Where: 33 Connor Street, Burleigh
When: 8am – 8pm, Monday – Sunday
Words by Bianca Trathen.
STORY SPONSORED BY WHITE STONE HEALING CENTRE
