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Honey This hits a natural skincare home run: it has high antibacterial properties, is rich in vitamins and antioxidants, and acts as a humectant that attracts moisture while regulating oil. Even better, it's ideal for all skin types. What more could you ask for?
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Tasmanian hair stylist Wendy Iles has created a three-step hair formula favoured by Marion Cotillard: Shampoo (sulphate-free but with lathering satisfaction), Conditioner (with active repair factors) and Finishing Serum (protects against damage). Iles Formula 123, $169, ilesformula.com.
Road Test
This week I try... liposculpture
The lowdown I am fronting up to see liposculpting empress Dr Meaghan Heckenberg for the full metal jacket, targeting bra overhang, my waist and hips. I love the bit in the literature that states, "It is best suited for people who are in good physical shape [haha] with fi rm and nonflaccid skin." Local anaesthetic is injected to numb the tissue before Dr Heckenberg gets to work. She wields micro-cannulas, moving them back and forth rigorously through the fatty tissue to dislodge the fat cells. A suction machine then sucks the fat out. At the five-hour mark the doctor, a perfectionist, gets me to stand up to make sure everything is even and then performs tweaks.
Pain factor Ten out of ten. This procedure is not for the faint-hearted. It was eye-watering initially, then I had two days off work and it took a month for the stiffness and soreness to subside. I also had to wear compression garments for 12 days to minimise the swelling. But you know what they say: no pain, no gain.
Downtime Five hours.
Results The results were amazing from the start. My waist is defined again and the bra overhang banished.
Where to get it Sydney: Be Sculptured, besculptured.com.au. Cost: $9500. Melbourne: Dr Peter Paraskevas, sculptureclinic.com.au. Cost: $9500.
Ask Stephanie
How do I keep my dog clean between shampoos?
Daily brushing, if you can, is good for the coat and skin. If you're allergic to your dog's hair, wear a mask when you brush, and wash your hands afterwards. Try Shear Magic Flexi Slicker brush for dogs, $30, mypetwarehouse.com.au.
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