Beauty Rebel

  Did you know that in 2023, consumers spent $9.8 billion on Black Friday alone? And here’s something even more surprising: up to 42% of those purchases were completely unplanned, driven by clever marketing and fleeting “deals.” Black Friday was originally created to kickstart the holiday shopping season in the U.S., a day for retailers to turn a profit (“into the black”). Over the years, it’s morphed into a global phenomenon—one that now stretches across weeks, encouraging a buying frenzy. At MV Skintherapy, we’re all about doing things differently. And that includes how we approach the BFCM mania. While we...

As spring bursts forth with blooming flowers and longer days, it also ushers in an unwelcome companion: allergies. For many, this season can mean itchy eyes, runny noses, and skin that feels less than its best. To help you navigate these seasonal skin struggles, we’ve consulted with local and loved naturopath Holly Hatton and asked MV Founder Sharon McGlinchey for their tried and tested spring skin prescriptions too. 

Research suggests that cosmetic procedures are on the rise in Australia, with estimates that Australians are spending more than $1 billion each year on cosmetic treatments, including cosmeceutical treatments, Botox and cosmetic surgery – 40 percent more than what Americans spend on a per-capita basis. But in Australia and many other countries, cosmetic surgery is less regulated than the work done by plastic surgeons and is often performed outside of traditional medical environments. This can lead to complications when these treatments are incorrectly administered, or when the proposal treatment protocols are not advised. So what should you put on your skin after you’ve...

  Nothing compares to the power of touch. Touch heals, connects, and transforms us. From a simple hug to a pat on the hand, even the simplest and smallest of touches can be incredibly powerful. Numerous studies have shown that touch is essential to our well-being and has a host of incredible physical and social benefits. Touch releases the social-bonding hormone oxytocin, which is linked to increased levels of well-being and reduced levels of stress and anxiety, and studies show that oxytocin can be released in response to something as simple as warm temperature on the skin. Other positive effects...