Unedited Journal

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The Language of Inflammation: How Your Skin Cries for Help
|Kristen Laing-Herbert
By Kristen Laing-Herbert, Dermal Clinician and Co-Owner of LaGaia UNEDITED & People4ocean Inflammation is the skin’s universal distress signal. Whether it whispers as subtle redness or screams through flares, burning,... Read more
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Mindfulness: For People Who Can’t Sit Still (Yes, That’s Us Too)
|Kristen Laing-Herbert
If you’re anything like us, the idea of “mindfulness” used to sound a bit… smug. Sit still? Do nothing? Watch our thoughts drift by like clouds? Please. We’ve got a... Read more
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Seasonal Skincare: Tuning into Skin’s Rhythms Year-Round
|Kristen Laing-Herbert
By Kristen Laing-Herbert, Dermal Clinician and Co-Owner of LaGaia UNEDITED & People4ocean Our skin is more than a surface—it’s a dynamic, living organ that shifts with every season. At LaGaia... Read more
The Science of Cool and Warm Therapies: How Cryotherapy and Heat Therapy Benefit Your Face and Body
The Science of Cool and Warm Therapies: How Cryotherapy and Heat Therapy Benefit Your Face and Body
|Kristen Laing-Herbert
LaGaia UNEDITED signature spa treatment tools: handmade ceramic tools by Akwaterra In the world of beauty and wellness, we’re constantly seeking ways to enhance our natural radiance and soothe our... Read more
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True or False? Busting Beauty Myths & Misinformation
|Kristen Laing-Herbert
Some beauty myths & mantras aren’t helpful or healthy to live by. From pimple popping and pore shrinking, to bad body hair management and makeup removal techniques, doing your own... Read more
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The Best Prevention Methods and Products for Oily Skin
|Holly Flynn
85% of Australians will suffer from acne at least once in their life, and acne is often caused by clogged pores as a result of oily skin, hormonal issues, a... Read more
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What's the Difference Between AHA and BHA?
|Kristen Laing-Herbert
Humans shed nearly 500 million dead skin cells a day. Without exfoliation, some of those can get trapped in the skin and cause breakouts and dull your skin tone. Physical... Read more
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What Is Sensitised Skin?
|Kristen Laing-Herbert
Up to 70 percent of women say that they have sensitive skin. Oftentimes, this is because their skin responds adversely to skincare products, this can be a newly introduced product or one that has... Read more
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Hacks To Rehydrate: 8 Ways To Make Drinking More Water Cool
|Kristen Laing-Herbert
If chugging back water feels more like a chore than a triumph, there are some simple yet effective things you can do to make keeping your fluids up fun. So, keep... Read more
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Important Pre-Surgery Preparations & Skin Treatments
|Kristen Laing-Herbert
Your skin is the human body's largest organ. It's also constantly exposed to the outside world and its hazards. Your body can only do so much to keep it healthy and... Read more
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The 10 Worst Beauty Tips and Skincare Trends of 2022
|Kristen Laing-Herbert
When it comes to finding trustworthy skincare tips and tricks, the world wide web can be more like the wild wild west. From viral videos by free product toting teens... Read more
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How To Prevent Wrinkles and Fine Lines
|Kristen Laing-Herbert
According to a 2017 study, Australian women display more signs of ageing like facial lines and age skin structures, 20 years faster than American women. The study mostly measured photoaging, which is... Read more