5 Skin Health Trends

5 Latest Skin Health Trends

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The focus on skin health has never been stronger. Gone are the days of quick fixes and harsh skin treatments with long recovery times. Today’s approach is smarter, more personalised, and focused on long-term skin wellness. The philosophy at Australian Skin Face Body (ASFB) aligns perfectly with this evolution, combining science, technology, and care to achieve healthy, glowing skin.

So, what’s new and what are some simple at-home tips to help you get the most out of your professional skin treatments?

  1. Treatment Layering

A game changer in modern skincare is treatment layering: combining multiple treatments in a single session to address several concerns at once. Think of it like a personal training session for your skin – strategic, efficient, and tailored to maximise results. ASFB popular combinations include: RF Microneedling + LED Light Therapy + Stem Cell Ampule to target fine lines, texture and to boost collagen production for deep, multi-skin layer rejuvenation.

At-home tip: Support your results with consistent skincare. Hydration and daily SPF application are non-negotiable.

ASFB top pick is RATIONALE #3 Tinted Serum SPF50+

  1. Skin Barrier Repair

After years of over exfoliating and overusing harsh active ingredients, many people are rediscovering the importance of a healthy skin barrier. A strong barrier is essential for preventing sensitivity, dryness, inflammation and even acne breakouts. In-clinic barrier repairing treatments such as medical-grade peels and LED therapy can help restore hydration and calm stressed skin.

At-home tip: Look for serums containing niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to strengthen your skin barrier between treatments. Using a cleanser that is more of a cream base will be less drying on the skin.

ASFB top picks are RATIONALE #4 Cleanser and the #1 The Hydragel.

Ultrafomer MPT

  1. Non-Surgical Face Lifting

Non-surgical face lifting, skin tightening and contouring continues to surge in popularity, thanks to advancements in ultrasound technology otherwise known as HIFU. Devices such as Ultraformer MPT offer impressive tightening and contouring by stimulating collagen production deep within the skin, delivering natural, gradual results without surgery. With a healthy lifestyle and quality skincare, Ultraformer MPT results can last up to 12 months. Treatment areas include jowls, chin (double chin), general skin laxity on the neck and décolletage, the nasolabial fat pads (cheeks), and eyes (brow lift).

At-home tip:. ASFB top skincare picks are RATIONALE #6 Night Cream with collagen supporting cosmeceuticals including retinol and Retinal and DNA repair Enzymes or Biopelle Retriderm Serum.

  1. Science Backed Skincare

Today’s skincare consumers are more informed than ever and they’re seeking both results and responsibility from products. The focus is shifting toward sustainable, ethically sourced, and scientifically proven formulations.

At-home tip: Choose quality over quantity. A few well-formulated products – cleanser, moisturiser, SPF, and a targeted serum – can outperform a shelf full of trending products.  Look for proven actives like Vitamin A, niacinamide, and peptides.

ASFB top tip: explore RATIONALE Discovery Kits.

RATIONALE Discovery Kit

  1. Preventive Skin Health

The best way to treat ageing is to prevent it by maintaining long-term skin health through consistent care both in-clinic and at home. Regular skincare consultations, LED sessions, lasers and medical-grade treatments can all help preserve collagen, elasticity, and clarity.

At-home tip: Think of your skincare routine as an investment, not a quick fix. Use an antioxidant paired with an SPF to combat oxidative skin stress caused by UV cellular damage.

ASFB top picks are RATIONALE #2 Hydragel and #3 Tinted Serum SPF50+

The future of skin health is customised to the individual.  Australian Skin Face Body combines advanced technology, medical expertise, and tailored care to help every individual achieve their healthiest, most radiant skin, today and into the future.

Book your consultation at Australian Skin Face Body Today! t: 1300 502 732

RATIONALE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

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Gift Ideas! The RATIONALE Gift Guide

A curation of limited-edition sets, gifts and lips.

This season, we are bringing you a collection of most-loved RATIONALE formulations, beautifully packaged, ready to gift. 

You can purchase RATIONALE in-clinic at ASFB Geelong and Ballarat OR online at the  ASFB Store.

FREE SHIPPING UNTIL 19 DECEMBER 2025

Limited Edition Gift Sets

Perfectly packaged, limited-edition gifts designed to suit every skin type.

The Brightening Trio

Brightening + Antioxidant Defence Set

A Vitamin C antioxidant skincare set for visibly brighter, more hydrated skin. Plus, an opportunity for you to try the iconic #1 The Serum.

Includes: #2 The Hydragel 50ml, #2 The Light Crème 20ml and #1 The Serum 5ml

Price: $224 Shop Now

The Reawakening Duo

Reawakening + Nourishing Set

A ceramide-and peptide-enriched duo of RATIONALE’S award-winning cleanser and firming day/night eye crème to reawaken the complexion. 

Includes: #4 The Eye Crème (20mL), #4 The Cleanser (50mL), The Orbital Applicator

Price: $242 Shop Now

The Strengthening Duo

A Strengthening + Nourishing Set

This multifaceted hydragel and cleanser duo work to fortify barrier function, boosting hydration and visibly brightening the complexion.

Includes: #1 The Hydragel 50ml and #4 The Cleanser 50ml

Price: $178 Shop Now

 Your Gift with Purchase 

Receive a complimentary RATIONALE HydraFirm Peptide Eye Glide with all orders of $500 or more. 

*while stocks last.

Find out more.

 

Introducing the Limited Edition Beautiful Lips – Lyra 

Bold and dramatic, this vivid shade lands just in time for party season.

Offering a hydrating and nourishing SPF30 formulation with impressive colour pay-off, this long-wearing Beautiful Lips special release comes with The Lip Brush – for defined, precise application.

  • Amplifies lips smoothness and fullness
  • Imbues long-lasting softness to lips
  • Protects the skin from environmental aggressors

Price: $82 Shop Now

You can purchase RATIONALE in-clinic at ASFB Geelong and Ballarat OR online at the  ASFB Store.

 

The Illuminating Body Duo

A two-step body ritual featuring a gel cleanser and a rich crème for soft, radiant skin.

  • Nourishes skin by fortifying barrier function with B-Group Vitamins (Niacinamide)
  • Harnesses Lactic Acid to elicit a softer, smoother look and feel
  • Imparts a hydrated glow
  • Helps to reduce visible redness with Vitamin B5
  • Fortifies skin barrier with ceramides and lipids for a more hydrated look and feel

Body Cleanse + Body Creme (2 x 200ml)

Price: $124  Shop Now

Also available for individual purchase. 

 

FREE SHIPPING UNTIL 19 DECEMBER 2025 FOR ALL RATIONALE ONLINE PURCHASES

ASFB Ultraformer treatment with Fiona Priddle

Tightening Your Skin with Ultraformer: Available in Geelong and NOW Ballarat!

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Ultraformer is a game changer for lifting, contouring, and tightening the face, neck and decolletage.

Have you noticed sagging skin around your jowls, jawline, and under the chin?

Troubled by loose skin around the eyelids or nasolabial folds, commonly known as “smile lines” or “laugh lines”?

If you’re looking to tighten skin, regain facial contours, and address fine lines and wrinkles, then you might be interested in a new cutting-edge ultrasound technology now available at Australian Skin Face Body Geelong and Ballart.

The Ultraformer MPT device offers a non-surgical solution for lifting, contouring, and tightening the face, neck, and décolletage.

So, how does the Ultraformer MPT work?

As we age, the dermis layer synthesises less collagen. The treatment uses a variety of ultrasound waves that cause minor inflammation and fibroplasia (the growth of tissue associated with wound healing), stimulating new collagen formation. Skin layers are targeted with focused energy, heating them to 60-70 degrees – the ideal range for collagen denaturing and micro tissue contraction. This typically creates a skin tightening effect and assists with wrinkle reduction.

Although heat is used, most patients find the treatment comfortable. Best of all, downtime is minimal, allowing most people to resume regular activities immediately.

The number of treatments required depends on the area being treated, with results often visible after just one session. As collagen regeneration continues, improvements can be seen for up to six months post treatment. With proper aftercare, benefits may last around a year. Really, it’s a set-and-forget treatment.

Dermal Clinician, Fiona Priddle says that the jowl area is the most commonly treated.  Fiona’s patients describe the results as providing a “supported, lifted effect” to the treated area.

Ultraformer is Geelong Nurse Injector, (NNMW0001108079) Lara Bain’s favourite treatment.  Lara may recommend the Ultraformer in combination with other treatments and this can be discussed with Lara at your next consultation on reducing the appearance of wrinkles.

Australian Skin Face Body are highly trained in all forms of skin tightening, ranging from lasers, RF devices, and medical-grade deep peels, to PDO threads and surgical techniques.

We take into account your lifestyle, and goals to come up with a treatment plan just for you.

Ultraformer is available at our Ballarat and Geelong Skin & Laser Clinics. 

See if Ultraformer is for you! Book your consultation today t: 1300 502 732

Ultraformer facial tightening.

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Ultraformer tightens around the eye area. Actual patient, used with permission.
Lara Bain and Fiona Priddle
Emepelle Skin Care Geelong and Ballarat

EMEPELLE. Skincare for Oestrogen Deficient Skin.

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Emepelle. Helps rejuvenate, restore and rebalance skin affected by menopause. 

Emepelle is a line of skincare products to help improve the visible signs of ageing caused by menopause, by harnessing the restorative benefits of patented MEP technology. 

Emepelle with MEP technology helps improve: 

  • Hydration
  • Luminosity
  • Firmness
  • Appearance of fine lines and wrinkles 

Emepelle skincare products help restore the natural function of Oestrogen Deficient Skin and are further fortified with other proven anti-ageing ingredients for added benefits. 

There are three products in the range: Emepelle Serum, Emepelle Night Cream, Emepelle Eye Cream. 

You can purchase Emepelle skincare in person at our Geelong and Ballarat clinics. 

Our demal team will advise if Emepelle is right for you. 

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How Menopause affects the skin

Menopause is a natural part of ageing that normally happens between the ages of 45 to 55 as a woman’s oestrogen levels decline.

Did you know that menopause also has a dramatic impact on your skin? 

Oestrogen plays an essential role in maintaining healthy, radiant skin. 

A decease in Oestrogen leads to Oeastrogen Deficient Skin, a key factor in visible and structural changes in the skin such as dryness, dullness, thinning, fine lines and wrinkles. 

Let’s see the products in the range: 

Emepelle Serum

Silky. Lightweight. Reinvigorating. 

Benefits: 

  • Helps reinvigorate the skin’s natural source of radiance for more healthy, youthful looking skin. 
  • Fast absorbing, oil-free formulation layers with other produces under makeup. 

Key Ingredients: 

MEP Techology | Anti-oxidants| Niacinamide | Peptides | Hyaluronic acid 

 

Emepelle Night Cream 

Luxurious. Nourishing. Restorative. 

Benefits: 

Harnesses the skin’s nighttime repair activities to help restore vitality and luminosity to ageing skin

Rich formulation to maximise hydration and nourishment. 

Key Ingredients: 

MEP Technology | Retinol | Niacinamide | Peptides | Emollients and humectants

Emepelle Eye Cream

Rich. Firming. Rejuvenating. 

Benefits: 

  • Helps firm, nourish and rejuvenate the delicate eye area. 
  • Creamy, lightweight, non-irritating and fast-absorbing formulation, suitable for layering with other products and under makeup. 

Key Ingredients: 

MEP Technology | Caffeine | Vitamin E | Peptides | Emollients and humectants

Emepelle eye Cream
Hair Reduction Clarity 2

Hair Reduction: Why Clarity II Laser Is the Clear Winner This Spring

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Laser Hair Removal in Geelong & Ballarat: Why Clarity II Leads the Way

Not all hair removal methods are created equal. While shaving, waxing, or depilatory creams might be quick fixes, they’re often time-consuming and can lead to irritation, ingrown hairs, or thinning results. That’s where medical-grade laser hair removal comes in—and at ASFB we’ve raised the bar with the Lutronic Clarity II.

Why is laser hair removal so popular?

Instead of removing hair from the surface, laser targets the hair follicle itself. Over a series of sessions, this process significantly slows regrowth. Compared to instantaneous but temporary methods like shaving or painful waxing, laser offers far longer-lasting smoothness.

What makes the Clarity II special?

It uses a unique dual-wavelength system (755 nm Alexandrite and 1064 nm Nd:YAG)perfectly tailored for treating all skin types safely and effectively. T

The built-in IntelliTrak™ technology ensures even, efficient coverage, while real-time temperature sensing and advanced cooling reduce any discomfort. And thanks to its larger spot sizes and fast repetition rates, treatment is both quick and efficient. 

IPL vs Laser: A quick breakdown

Unlike lasers, IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) delivers a broad spectrum of light and is less precise—making laser hair reduction more targeted and effective. And unlike shaving or waxing, laser reduces hair growth over time and helps prevent common side effects like ingrown hairs.

Great news for you!

This Spring, we’ve made it easier to book laser hair reduction: Dianne Jarvis in Geelong and Stephanie Nunn in Ballarat have expanded appointment availability.

Because our hair removal treatments are so popular, you may see waitlists, so we’re thrilled to offer more access for our valued patients. 

Ready to go smoother?

Our dermal team can assess your goals and design a plan that’s just right for you.

Book your hair reduction consultation today!  t: 1300 502 732

*Individual results may vary. Any procedure carries risks. Your therapist will discuss these risks, and how you can reduce them before and after treatment, in your consultation.

Skin cancer and mole checks Geelong and Ballarat

Skin Cancer & Mole Checks

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Don’t Wait. Book Your Skin Cancer & Mole Check Today! 

Ballarat – t: 5339 9099  |  Geelong – 5221 8444

Your skin can’t wait. Neither should you. 

At Australian Skin Face Body, our doctors and nurse practitioners are highly trained and experienced in the early detection, diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer.

With a recent expansion of our medical team in Ballarat, it’s now faster and easier for regional Victorians to schedule their annual skin check.

Why You Need a Skin Check 

  • 2 in 3 Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime*
  • Regional Victorians are 47% more likely to be diagnosed with melanoma than those in major cities
  • Skin cancer doesn’t always hurt, itch, or look suspicious and it doesn’t always start as a mole. Many grow quietly – painless, hidden, and easy to miss.

The good news is that skin cancer is highly treatable when detected early.

Remember, early detection saves lives. 

What’s Involved? 

  • A comprehensive, full-body skin and mole check
  • Assessment by our experienced doctors or nurse practitioners

If abnormalities are detected, on-site skin cancer treatment is available in Geelong and Ballarat, with minor surgical procedures performed in our modern, fully equipped clinics.

Why Act Now? 

If it’s been more than 12 months since your last skin check, you could already be at risk.

Spring and summer mean more time outdoors – now is the time to protect yourself.

With more people booking ahead of warmer months, spots will fill quickly.

Book Your Skin Cancer & Mole Check Today! 

Ballarat – t: 5339 9099  |  Geelong – 5221 8444

No referral is required from your GP to see one of our highly experienced team. Just call us today! 

ASFB Sponsor Catwalk for Cancer Geelong

ASFB Proud Sponsor: Catwalk4Cancer

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ASFB Sponsor of Geelong’s Most Glamorous Charity Night 

Catwalk4Cancer 2025 

Australian Skin Face Body was a proud sponsor of the spectacular Ceres Life Catwalk4Cancer 2025, presented by Barwon Health Foundation.

Now in its 15th year, Catwalk4Cancer is a beloved fixture on Geelong’s social calendar – a vibrant celebration of fashion, community and compassion, all in support of lifesaving cancer care at Barwon Health’s Andrew Love Cancer Centre and Cancer Services.

 

Hosted by beloved TV star Gorgi Coghlan

A passionate advocate and talented performer, Gorgi brought heartfelt connection to this year’s event, with her brother currently receiving cancer treatment at the Andrew Love Cancer Centre. Her presence promises a personal and powerful energy to the night.

 

A Night to Illuminate

This year’s event featured a stunning “illumination” theme, using breathtaking light projections to elevate each fashion moment.

Bold colours, radiant patterns, and an electric atmosphere – all in support of those facing cancer right here in our region.

Geelong’s amazing premier fashion fundraiser, and team Australian Skin Face Body attended alongside some of the region’s most inspiring designers, performers, and brands.

 

Let’s walk the walk – together.

Catwalk4cancer Sponsors

Skin Rejuvenation: The Potenza Breakthrough

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Combining RF energy with traditional microneedling, Potenza is tailored to address signs of ageing, blemishes, acne scars, stretch marks.

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Understanding the skin consultation process

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Great skin always starts with a thorough skin consultation. At Australian Skin Face Body, we take the time to assess your skin and your desired outcomes.

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Tighten & Tone: The Rise of Non-Surgical Skin Tightening Treatments

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The road to firmer, more youthful-looking skin doesn’t necessarily involve a scalpel.

Thanks to major advancements in non-surgical technologies – like ultrasound therapy, radiofrequency (RF), and fractional laser resurfacing – more people are opting for a subtle, refreshed, and more contoured appearance without the downtime or risks of surgery.

As early as our 30s, we begin to lose collagen and elastin – proteins that keep skin firm and elastic. This can lead to sagging around the jawline, eyelids, cheeks, or loose skin after weight loss or pregnancy. Australian Skin Face Body offers tailored, non-invasive solutions for both face and body.

Non-surgical treatments work in a multi-layer approach, with a combination of medical grade skincare for the top layer; lasers or skin-tightening devices for the deeper layers; and subtle treatments to restore structure down to the bone. This approach stems from a growing understanding that the face ages in layers, and that we need to address all of them to have a truly holistic approach.

For the face, the gamechanger Ultraformer MPT, uses ultrasound energy to lift and sculpt. This device provides a customised treatment procedure for the face, neck and decolletage using the very latest ultrasound technology. Popular treatment areas include contouring of the superficial jowl pads, reducing under chin fat and skin laxity.

Potenza combines RF energy with microneedling to boost collagen, tighten skin, and gradually improve laxity – ideal for mild to moderate sagging on the face and neck.

For overall skin rejuvenation, fractional CO2 laser resurfacing, tailored to your needs, can offer powerful improvements in texture, tone and pigmentation.

When it comes to body skin tightening, there are contouring solutions – targeting fat cells while tightening the overlying skin, improving tone and reducing skin laxity in areas like the stomach, thighs and arms.

With minimal recovery time, most of these treatments, will seamlessly fit into a busy lifestyle.

Consultations on reducing the appearance of wrinkles are also available with Plastic Surgeon, Mr Ian Holten (MED0001130662) and Nurse Practitioner, Lara Bain (NMW0001108079)

*Individual results may vary. As seen in GSCL Magazine, Winter 2025

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Images: Actual ASFB patients, used with consent.