Beauty Rebel

Spring Skin SOS: 6 Holistic Skin Tips from the Experts

Spring Skin SOS: 6 Holistic Skin Tips from the Experts

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. 

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MV’s Antidotes To Cosmeceutical Damage

MV’s Antidotes To Cosmeceutical Damage

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...

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The Beauty (And Science) Of Touch

The Beauty (And Science) Of Touch

  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...

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The beauty of self-care through at-home rituals

The beauty of self-care through at-home rituals

Here at MV, we firmly believe in the power of skincare reimagined as self-care. That's why we never talk about a skincare routine; instead, we encourage you to embrace the art of ritual when it comes to your skincare. But of course, rituals are more than skin deep (see what we did there?). We believe that self-care can be simple, uncomplicated, daily rituals that help ground us and transform the seemingly simple moments of everyday life into something more. Below are a few of our favourite self-care rituals and practices to transform your everyday.

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