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I hope you are all travelling well now that the first quarter of 2023 has come to a close. As always, the days go quickly and before you know it,

As we age, our bodies undergo various changes that make us more prone to injuries. Some of the key factors that contribute to this include: Decreased muscle mass and strength:

Massage therapy is generally considered a form of alternative or complementary medicine, as it involves the use of non-conventional approaches to promote healing and improve physical and mental well-being. Massage therapy

If you are concerned about how to determine if your skin care products are safe, there are several things you can look for to determine if a product contains "nasties"

Let’s face it, we’ve all been through a lot over the past couple of years and it feels like we are just now rising from the ashes. So now is

Each morning around 10 am, and well after I’ve had my first coffee, I head to the kitchen and prop myself in front of what I call the “Keep Me

  As we know, water is key to survival and when we live in a warm humid environment such as that of Queensland, it is much easier to lose large amounts

As I write this fresh from a visit with my hormone specialist, it dawned on me that many of us sit passively back and accept that we must simply endure

Have you heard of infrared but not quite sure what it is or why you need it in your life? Well, let’s start with the basics. An infrared sauna is

Learn About Our Exquisite Skin Care Ingredients Key Skin Care Ingredients HYALURONIC ACID – Hydrating and moisturising. Holds 1000 times its weight in water. Assists in the production of collagen. GREEN

We all strive to have healthy, glowing skin yet navigating your way through the maze of finding appropriate skincare routine and treatments as we age can be very confusing. Whether you

Did you know that Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body? Its function is to form connective tissues in your body such as muscles, ligaments, skin and bones, and

Tips for Seasonal Skin Care Seasonal Skin Care can be tough to keep our skin in optimum health at the best of times let alone when the seasons change. As we

Radicals & Antioxidants Two of the buzz words within the health and wellness industry are free radicals and antioxidants, and we often hear them being linked when talking about illness and disease. Let’s take

Check out our Guidelines below to help you choose the best treatments for your specific skin concern: Rosacea, redness, red patches, skin inflammation, skin flushing Equipment: IPL- Intense Pulse E-Light, Soothing

How To Improve Your Immune System Now more than ever is the perfect time to work on improving your immune system, because let’s face it, we need all the help we

When Should You See A Dermatologist Vs A Skin Therapist We often get feedback from our clients that they are not always clear on when they should be seeking the advice

Embrace Aging! Soon I will be celebrating my 57th birthday. I’m not telling you that it’s my birthday for any sort of recognition or gestures, but more so to just bend

PAIN MANAGEMENT THROUGH YOGA: Why the ‘No Pain, No Gain’ Mantra is Dead We all know that flexibility is an important part of fitness and overall health, but it is important

WHY LED IS A MUST HAVE TREATMENT FOR ALL SKIN CONDITIONS  Light therapy (LED) has evolved in leaps and bounds over recent years due to it's profound effects on skin and

YOGA SKIN: HIT THE MAT FOR A GLOWING COMPLEXION Yoga, whether it be a gentle hatha, more active vinyasa or a hot ‘power’ class is one of the most effective types

FACIAL PEELS - WHY LESS IS MORE - If you have ever wondered about skin ‘peels’ and the difference between the chemical, hybrid and over the counter formulations you aren’t alone. In

HIFU – THE MUST HAVE TREATMENT FOR JOWLS! Our regular clients here at Botanique Skin & Spa know that we spend a lot of time researching new treatments before bringing them

ARE YOUR ‘SENSITVE SKIN’ PRODUCTS DOING YOU MORE HARM THAN GOOD? - When I’m chatting to clients about their skin concerns, and the types of products they are using, many times