Beauty Rebel

"Aha moments", continual experimentation, and harnessing Mother Nature's magic. These have long been central to the development of superb skincare. 6000 years ago, Egyptians sourced local clay and oil from olives to nurture their skin and protect it against insects and the elements. In Ancient China, herbs and sesame seeds were topically used and eaten medicinally to maintain skin health and the First Nations people of the southern U.S knew the power of Jojoba oil long before Western practitioners recognised it.  In the past decade, however, a subtle yet worrying shift has occurred in our industry. Beauty brands are multiplying...

MV's founder, Sharon McGlinchey, has never made it her mission to keep up with skincare fads. In fact, the opposite is true, which is how she earned the moniker of Beauty Rebel. Yet, Sharon is often described as ahead of her time. There's a very good reason for this dichotomy. Although beauty trends may cycle in and out, our skin microbiome never really changes. Efficacious, ecological and sensible skin care is always in vogue, and that's where Sharon has put her energy. So let's break down a few so-called 'new' trends that MV have embraced since day one.  Green Beauty...

At MV Skintherapy we’re all about creating products that are simple, versatile, and work for everyone. That’s why we’ve made sure that our Native Power Serum is designed to be the only skin drink you’ll need to illuminate and impart a living glow.  Packed with powerful ingredients sourced from native Australian plants, our Native Power Serum is an homage to First Nations botanical wisdom and also contains Hyaluronic Acid, or HA for short. HA is a naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan found in our body’s own connective tissue. It’s deeply moisturising, helps our skin to stretch and flex and also helps to heal wounds faster...

...and be warned, this is a long blog, so digest it in chunks with a cuppa and a dip-in! How good does it feel to be on the receiving end of kindness? When, out of the blue, someone is very considerate or generous without expecting anything in return, it's a beautiful thing. The smallest acts of kindness can alter how we feel for the day. A stranger smiling and holding a door open can change how we behave towards the next person we see struggling. We then feel good because we know we've probably just made someone's day. Kindness is...