Beauty Tips Archives

Why Is My Skin So Dry? Common Causes and What To Do!

July 31, 2026 by w b

Have you been wondering, “Why is my skin so dry?” You’re not the only one. If your skin feels tight, flaky or lacks its usual glow, it can be frustrating, especially when you’re already using a moisturiser every day.

At this time of year, it’s easy to blame winter. Months of cold weather, indoor heating and hot showers can leave skin feeling less than its best. But dry skin isn’t just a seasonal problem, and the real cause isn’t always as obvious as you might think.

The good news? A few simple changes to your skincare routine can make a noticeable difference.

Dry Skin Isn’t Just About the Weather

Winter can certainly take its toll on your skin, but if you’re expecting warmer days to magically solve the problem, you might be waiting a while.

Our skin changes over time. Age, hormones, lifestyle and the products we use every day can all affect how well it holds onto moisture. The secret is understanding what your skin is asking for and giving it the right support.

Your Skin Needs More Than a Drink of Water

When skin feels dry, it’s natural to think, “I probably just need to drink more water.” While staying hydrated is always good for your health, healthy-looking skin depends on much more than what’s in your drinking bottle.

Your skin has a natural protective barrier that helps keep moisture in and environmental irritants out. When that barrier becomes weakened, moisture escapes more easily, leaving skin feeling dry, tight and uncomfortable.

That’s where the right skincare products come in.

Ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin or ceramides help strengthen the skin barrier so it can hold onto moisture for longer. Together, they work to strengthen the skin barrier, reducing dryness and dehydration.

As we move towards spring, it’s also a good time to reassess the products you’ve been using through winter. Your skin’s needs can change with the seasons, so your routine should be flexible enough to change with them.

Healthy Skin Starts with the Right Care

If you’ve been asking yourself, “Why is my skin so dry?”, the answer is rarely as simple as the weather or not drinking enough water. More often, it’s about giving your skin the care and ingredients it needs to stay healthy, whatever the season.

If your skin still feels dry despite trying different products, it may be time for some personalised advice. At Woman Beauty, we can assess your skin, recommend products suited to your individual needs and suggest treatments designed to restore hydration and support your skin’s natural barrier. We would love you to call in for a chat, so we can help you achieve healthy, comfortable skin all year round.

Secrets to an Effortless Beauty Routine

July 16, 2026 by w b

Winter is the perfect time to simplify your daily routine. With cold mornings and less daylight, most of us would rather spend a few extra minutes in bed than in front of the mirror. The secret to an effortless beauty routine isn’t about doing or spending more; it’s about choosing treatments that keep working long after you’ve left our Nelsonspa, helping you look and feel your best with less day-to-day effort.

Treatments That Do the Hard Work for You

If you’re looking to save time each morning, simplifying your makeup routine is a great way to start. Lash tinting and brow shaping, or hybrid brows, help define your eyes without the need for daily mascara or for filling in your brows. It’s a simple way to look polished from the moment you wake up.

Shellac nails are another great option. They are perfect for anyone who loves having polished nails but doesn’t like maintaining them. Its durable finish means less time spent repainting your nails and more time simply enjoying them.

Make Winter Work for You

Despite the natural hibernation that the cooler months bring, winter isn’t a season to put beauty treatments on hold. In fact, it’s one of the best times to start treatments that deliver long-term results.

With less sun exposure, winter provides ideal conditions for IPL hair removal and skin rejuvenation treatments, giving your skin time to respond before summer arrives.

Don’t forget we currently have seasonal special deals on IPL:

Buy one IPL hair removal treatment and receive a second smaller area free.
Or enjoy 50% off full-face IPL skin rejuvenation treatments, now just $175, normally $350.

Regular professional facials can also help combat the effects of cold weather by keeping your skin feeling hydrated, balanced and comfortable. Rather than constantly trying new products at home, a personalised treatment plan can help simplify your skincare routine while supporting healthy-looking skin throughout the season.

And Relax…

An effortless beauty routine isn’t only about how you look; it’s also about how you feel.

When life becomes busy, taking time out for a massage can be one of the easiest ways to reset. Whether you’re easing tight shoulders, relieving tension, or simply enjoying a quiet hour to yourself, massage helps you slow down and recharge during the colder months.

Create Your Own Effortless Beauty Routine

Creating an effortless beauty routine doesn’t mean doing less for yourself. It means choosing treatments that fit your lifestyle, save you time and leave you feeling confident every day.

If you’re ready to create a routine that works for you, give us a call; we’ll help you choose the treatments that make looking and feeling your best wonderfully simple.

Summer Skin SOS: Products & treatments to help you survive!

January 15, 2026 by w b

Our Nelson summers are stunning, but not so much for your skin. Between high UV, heat, air con, salty swims, and the occasional cocktail at Kismet, your face can end up dehydrated, shiny, and generally not living its best life. The good news is you don’t need a complicated routine to get your glow back. Need Summer Skin SOS? Here are a few high-summer skin hacks and saviours, including in-salon treatments plus a couple of genuinely brilliant product picks from Ultraceuticals and Jane Iredale.

SPF Saviours, Always (Even When You’re “Not Really Outside”)

High UV is the fastest route to dehydration, pigmentation, redness, and lasting skin damage. And yes, you should be wearing it every day, all day!

Your summer SPF saviours:

Ultraceuticals Ultra UV Protective Daily Moisturising SPF50+
A brilliant everyday option for high-sun days when you want serious protection without your skin feeling like it’s wearing a wetsuit.
Ultraceuticals Ultra UV Protective Daily Moisturiser SPF30
Great for daily wear, especially if you want something light and easy under makeup.
Juvenate SPF20 mineral-tinted SPF
Leaves your skin firm, hydrated, and resilient.

SPF takeaway tips:

SPF should be your final skincare step, every day, no ifs, no buts, no negotiating.
Not just for your face; don’t forget your neck, décolletage, and ears (there is nothing worse than flaky ears!).
Don’t leave home without your trusty tube to make reapplication easier.

Hydration That Survives Heat, Air Con, and Aperol Hour

Summer dehydration is sneaky. Your skin can look oily, but actually be thirsty underneath. Heat ramps up oil production, while sun and air conditioning quietly strip your moisture levels.

If you want to say yes to Glow but not to Grease… Read on for our hydration heroes!

Hydration heroes to keep on rotation:

Ultraceuticals hydrating serums and masks

We love the Ultra B Hydrating Serum, perfect for restoring moisture after long beach days. You’ll also want to keep these on hand for when your skin feels tight, dull, or just a bit “bleugh”.

Jane Iredale Hydration Sprays

These have earned their place in our salon product hall of fame. We don’t leave home without a Pommisst™ tucked in our bag. They’re refreshing, makeup-friendly, and give your skin that immediate “ahhh” feeling.

A Summer Reset in Our New Street Salon

If your skin is looking congested, patchy, red, reactive, or just isn’t bouncing back the way it normally does, it’s time for professional intervention!

At Woman Beauty, we love treatments that support your skin through summer without overloading it.

Treatments worth booking in peak summer:

Hydrating or calming facials
If your skin is feeling dry, sensitive, or heat-stressed. Choose our Ultraceuticals Calming Facial
This sensitive skin facial is perfect for everyone and designed to moisturise, calm, soothe and reduce the sensitivity of your skin. BUY YOURS HERE.
Advanced Signature Facial
Using advanced serums, peels and masks to correct skin imperfections. BUY YOURS HERE.
Express facial options
When you want results, but you also have a life, meetings, and plans. BUY YOURS HERE.

Your Summer Skin Non-Negotiables

SPF every day
Hydration on repeat
A professional reset when your skin needs one

Want help choosing the right summer routine for your skin (and your lifestyle)? Pop in and chat with us. We’ll match you with the best Ultraceuticals SPF, your makeup bag must-haves, and the perfect treatment to keep your skin glowing all summer long.

Extend the Skin’s Summer Glow – Make Summer Last Longer!

February 25, 2025 by w b

All good things must end, and summer is no exception. In the coming weeks, we’ll be putting together our Autumn newsletter with some exciting new specials. Until then, if you’re keen to make your summer last longer, read on because we’re exploring how to extend the skin’s summer glow and other ways to make summer last longer!

Extend the Skin’s Summer Glow & Other Ways to Make Summer Last Longer!

1. Keep Your Sun-Kissed Glow Lasting Longer

Self-Tanning Treatments: Nothing says summer like an all-over glow! Our Sunescape spray tans offer a beautiful, natural-looking tan without harmful chemicals. You can choose the right shade for you: light, medium, or dark. A half-body tan can be a good option at this time of year. You might have moved into longer-sleeve tops, but you don’t want to grab your tights from the back of the closet just yet!

MakeUp for Maximum Glow: We love Jane Iredale’s Glow Time® Bronzer Stick. It’s easy to use and creates an all-over, natural, sun-kissed look.

2. Rehydrate & Refresh Sun-Exposed Skin

Hydrating Facials: No matter how much you’ve applied your SPF, at the end of summer, your skin can feel stressed and tired from sun exposure. So, now is a good time to invest in a facial. We love the Ultraceuticals Calming Facial. It’s the sensitive skin facial that’s perfect for everyone. This effective combo is designed to moisturise, calm, soothe, and reduce skin sensitivity. BUY YOURS HERE.

Nourishing Body Wraps: The Pure Fiji Island Wrap treatment hydrates dry skin, leaving the body with a beautiful “island glow.” The skin is gently dry brushed, and warmed tropical oil is generously applied. The body is wrapped with hot stones, while a warm oil scalp massage releases tension, hydrating the skin and detoxifying the system. You will leave with your mind renewed and your body restored. BUY YOURS HERE.

3. Prolong Summer with Inspired Scents

Pure Fiji’s Coconut, Lime, and Lime Blossom Infusion will transport you back to warm, beachy days. It will also help remove ageing skin cells, hydrate skin, and boost radiance. Pop into the spa to discover the collection. Choose from body lotions, butters, and hydrating mists for the ultimate in skin hydration and radiance.

4. Summer Hands & Feet Revival

Step into Autumn with Refreshed Feet: You might swap sandals for boots, but your feet still deserve a treat. If you’ve spent the summer scuffing around in jandals or bare feet. Cracked heels and hard rough skin are often the results of summer footwear (or lack of). It just doesn’t seem fair to cram your summer-weary feet into closed toes until you’ve given them a little TLC

Bright & Beachy Manicures: Keep the summer fun going with fresh, tropical nail colours! Invest in Shellac to keep your colour fresh for even longer!

Even as the days cool, you can keep feeling and looking your best with the right treatments and products. Whether it’s glowing skin, uplifting scents, or self-care rituals, these treatments will help you carry the sunshine into autumn!

Skin Care Tips from Emily

November 6, 2024 by w b

Many of you will have already met our new Manager, Emily. Emily specialises in all things skin-related, including dermal skin needling, laser, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and sonophoresis. As a skin specialist, she has built up plenty of knowledge, which she loves sharing with clients during treatments and consultations. Today, she’s sharing four skin care tips with you. Read on to discover them!

Skin Care Tips from Emily

1: Layer Like a Boss!

Your skin is like a fine mesh. You must layer products accordingly, or you will not get the benefits from them. If you apply products in a different order, you risk them simply sitting on the skin like a glad wrap effect and not absorbing at all.

One of the biggest skincare mistakes is applying products in the wrong order, which can lead to poor absorption and wasted products. Here’s the correct order to follow for maximum effectiveness:

Start with the smallest molecule: Your treatment serum should be applied first, as it’s typically the lightest and can penetrate deeply into the skin.
Follow with eye cream and moisturiser: After your serum, apply your eye cream and then a moisturiser. This helps seal in the serum while providing hydration and nourishment.
Finish with facial oils: If you use facial oils, they should be the final step after moisturiser. Oils help lock in moisture and create a barrier that prevents water loss.

2. Skin-Saving Vitamin Serums

Complete nutrition for the epidermis is critical. The epidermis (the outermost layer of the skin) is an essential protective structure that uses 23 vitamins. These vitamins must be provided at therapeutic concentrations and delivered within the epidermis for optimum skin health.

Vitamins protect your skin from environmental stressors and boost skin renewal and overall resilience.

Talk to us about the Ultraceuticals range of vitamin serums.

3. Plump Up with Peptides

Peptides are potent allies in the fight against wrinkles and fine lines, especially around delicate areas like the eyes. When applied topically, peptides help stimulate collagen production, reducing the appearance of lines and crow’s-feetcrow’s-feet.

So, look for serums and moisturisers containing specific peptides that support your skin’s natural structure. Regular use can improve skin elasticity and keep your complexion youthful and firm.

Each Ultraceuticals Ultra B² Hydrating Eye Mask is soaked in a Peptide (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8) combined with Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, and Panthenol to plump, hydrate, and smooth the delicate eye area. It’s the ultimate SOS eye mask for reviving dull, tired under-eyes.

4. Sleep Right and say ”So Long” to Wrinkles

While UV exposure is the number one cause of wrinkles, how you sleep is another factor to consider. Pressing your face against a pillow for around 2,500 hours a year can create deep sleep lines that become permanent wrinkles. A silk pillowcase is gentler on the skin and can help reduce friction.

We hope you’ve discovered something new in Emily’s skin care tips. If you need more tailored advice, contact us for a full consultation.

How do I get rid of wrinkles without injectables?

October 2, 2024 by w b

“How do I get rid of wrinkles without injectables?” Our clients often ask us this question. If you’ve asked yourself this question, read on because this article will answer it!

But before we answer that burning question, let’s look at what causes wrinkles in the first place.

Firstly, it’s a universally acknowledged truth that wrinkles will begin to form as you age. Your skin produces less collagen protein, so it naturally loses its elasticity and becomes thinner. However, lifestyle factors, including excess sun exposure and smoking, can also contribute to wrinkle formation.

How do I get rid of wrinkles without injectables?

There are a few ways you can help your skin without needing injectables, but patience is vital in reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

Microdermabrasion:

Microdermabrasion can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The gentle removal of dead skin cells stimulates collagen production and promotes skin cell renewal. It may not eliminate deep wrinkles, but regular treatments can improve skin texture and minimise fine lines, giving the skin a smoother, more youthful appearance.

Diamond Microdermabrasion with Hydrodermabrasion:

We can also combine microdermabrasion with hydrodermabrasion. This power-packed treatment infuses active products with a combination of microdermabrasion and hydrodermabrasion! This effective combination allows us to transform your skin. You’ll see renewed luminosity and visible results.

Dermapen Electronic Collagen Induction Therapy:

Dermapen (microneedling) can also help reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Our Dermapen 4 glides over the skin, creating millions of fine fractional channels up to 104% faster than other micro-needling methods. These channels can carry up to 80% more topical nutrients deeper into the skin. In turn, your body’s natural response triggers a natural repair process. The result is increased collagen and elastin production, resurfacing, retexturing and overall skin renewal.

Choosing Your Treatment:

All these treatments require a complimentary consultation first to determine the most suitable treatment for you. All of these solutions will generally require a course of treatment.

How do I get rid of wrinkles without injectables? Recommended Products:

Use topical retinol in your nighttime regime. Ultraceuticals offers a range of products containing their proprietary Retinome technology® (advanced Retinol stabilisation and delivery technology) microparticles. This powerful ingredient helps to address signs of ageing:

Ultra A Skin Perfecting Serum Mild: This is a gentle formulation for first-time retinol users. It helps refine skin texture and reduce signs of ageing.
Ultra A Skin Perfecting Serum: A more potent version with higher levels of retinol, ideal for those seeking more intense anti-ageing benefits.
Ultra A Skin Perfecting Serum Concentrate: The most potent concentration of retinol in the Ultra A range, designed for advanced users seeking maximum improvement in skin tone, fine lines, and wrinkles.

SPF is also essential in your fight against wrinkles.

Ultra UV Protective Daily Moisturiser SPF 50 Hydrating: This hydrating, non-whitening, lightweight sunscreen formula protects the skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays to help prevent premature skin ageing.

Lifestyle Factors:

Sleep right to minimise wrinkles: After sunlight and UV exposure, the second most prominent cause of wrinkles is sleeping. Don’t give up sleeping, but… Squishing your face into a pillow for approximately 2,500 hours per year while you sleep is like ironing wrinkles into the skin. Try using a silk pillowcase and strategically positioning your face to help minimise wrinkles.
Quit smoking: Giving up smoking can help prevent premature wrinkles, as smoking reduces blood flow to the skin, depletes collagen, and accelerates the ageing process.

We hope this has helped answer your question, “How do I get rid of wrinkles without injectables?” The best way to get an answer is to visit us for a consultation. Contact us to arrange yours.

Beauty New Year’s Resolutions for a happier, healthier you!

January 5, 2024 by w b

2024 is here, and whether you’re back at work or enjoying the last of your summer holiday, we thought we’d inspire you to live a happier, healthier life with five beauty New Year’s Resolutions that you definitely won’t want to give up!

Beauty New Year’s Resolutions for a happier, healthier you!

Resolve to book a massage:

Kickstart the year by prioritising your well-being with regular massages. If you’ve always considered massage purely about relaxation, think again! A great massage has so many health benefits. It can enhance circulation, reduce stress, alleviate muscle tension and pain, and ensure you get more shut-eye!

Resolve to book a facial:

Nurture and nourish your skin with regular facials for a radiant complexion. We have a range of facials and advanced facial therapies to detoxify your skin, enhance its texture, reduce dullness, tackle sun damage and promote a more youthful appearance.

Resolve to book a pedicure:

Put your best foot forward in 2024 with a resolution to treat your feet. Pedicures not only pamper and beautify but also contribute to foot health, preventing issues like ingrown nails and calluses. Our eagle-eyed team have your health and well-being at the heart of everything they do. They have even been known to spot early signs of corns, bunions and fungal infections. We can’t treat them, but we can warn you about them so you get them treated elsewhere!

Resolve to book a manicure:

Boost your confidence with the perfect handshake. And remember, beyond aesthetics, regular manicures foster healthy nail growth, warding off ingrown nails, hangnails, and infections.

Resolve to book a spa treatment:

Make 2024 the year you prioritise self-care with periodic spa treatments for a holistic approach to wellness. From detoxifying wraps to soothing soaks, our spa treatments offer a rejuvenating escape, promoting physical and mental harmony.

We are back in the spa on Monday, 8th January, ready to help you set and keep your beauty New Year’s resolutions!

Our winter beauty must-haves

August 1, 2023 by w b

We may be past mid-winter, but there are still several weeks before we welcome spring. So with that in mind, we thought we’d share our winter beauty must-haves! Read on to discover what products and treatments are on our lists to help get you through the rest of winter.

Our winter beauty must-haves:

Delene:

My go-to treatment for winter is dermaplaning. This treatment exfoliates your skin over the winter months and removes all the vellus hairs in one treatment. This provides a beautiful canvas for flawless makeup application and gives your skin a dewy glow.

Maddison:

In winter, I love the Hydrodermabrasion facial with LED included. This treatment gives deeper exfoliation, and the LED helps to plump fine lines and wrinkles. This treatment offers fantastic skin rejuvenation and kickstarts any skin care treatment plan.

Terressa:

My go-to winter beauty must-have is the Diamond Microdermabrasion with Hydrodermabrasion facial. You can’t beat it for the fresh and vibrant look over the drying winter months. My top product would have to be the Ultra SPF30+ Tint (moisturiser, spf, and makeup tint all in one).

Danita:

In winter, my go-to product for a feel-good lift is the Sunescape instant self-tanning mousse. This product lets you keep a summertime glow in winter as well.

Litiana:

I would always choose any treatment that includes a body scrub. My favourites include Pure Fiji’s Tropical Paradise Ritual, Island Wrap, or Sothys Sensations Orientales. The exfoliation removes rough skin cells that have built up on the body, revealing fresh, clean, super smooth skin.

Samantha:

My go-to treatment in the winter is microdermabrasion as it not only exfoliates my skin leaving it feeling fresh, but there is also less sun exposure during the winter, so there is less chance of hyperpigmentation following the treatment.

Ready to find your winter beauty must-have? Shop gift vouchers online and products in-spa. Contact us to book your appointment.

Dry Skin Isn’t Just About the Weather

Your Skin Needs More Than a Drink of Water

Healthy Skin Starts with the Right Care

Treatments That Do the Hard Work for You

Make Winter Work for You

And Relax…

Create Your Own Effortless Beauty Routine

SPF Saviours, Always (Even When You’re “Not Really Outside”)

Your summer SPF saviours:

SPF takeaway tips:

Hydration That Survives Heat, Air Con, and Aperol Hour

Hydration heroes to keep on rotation:

A Summer Reset in Our New Street Salon

Your Summer Skin Non-Negotiables

Extend the Skin’s Summer Glow & Other Ways to Make Summer Last Longer!

1. Keep Your Sun-Kissed Glow Lasting Longer

2. Rehydrate & Refresh Sun-Exposed Skin

3. Prolong Summer with Inspired Scents

4. Summer Hands & Feet Revival

Skin Care Tips from Emily

1: Layer Like a Boss!

2. Skin-Saving Vitamin Serums

3. Plump Up with Peptides

4. Sleep Right and say ”So Long” to Wrinkles

How do I get rid of wrinkles without injectables?

Microdermabrasion:

Diamond Microdermabrasion with Hydrodermabrasion:

Dermapen Electronic Collagen Induction Therapy:

Choosing Your Treatment:

How do I get rid of wrinkles without injectables? Recommended Products:

Lifestyle Factors:

Beauty New Year’s Resolutions for a happier, healthier you!

Resolve to book a massage:

Resolve to book a facial:

Resolve to book a pedicure:

Resolve to book a manicure:

Resolve to book a spa treatment:

Our winter beauty must-haves:

Delene:

Maddison:

Terressa:

Danita:

Litiana:

Samantha:

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