Beauty Rebel

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...

Why using a product past its expiration date is never a good idea... We've all had a skincare product in our bathroom that smelled a little 'odd', but due to our desire to minimise waste or save money, we've decided to use it up anyway. But consider this...how often are you eating foods that smell 'odd'? Wanting to avoid waste is understandable, however using products that are old or out of date increases the risk of experiencing issues such as irritation, rashes, acne, or infections - conditions we may have bought them to treat in the first place! Why a...