women in business… the struggle between work, family and life.

Get up early… go to gym… come home to get kids ready for school… race to work… dedicate a solid 8 hours work to your clients with no lunch breaks… race home to your loving partner preparing the family dinner… clean up the aftermath and bath the kids… put the kids to bed with some divinely needed cuddles… now to the office where the next work starts…

Perhaps you sit beside your loving partner on the lounge with your lap top on your knee. Your intentions are pure with the desire of spending ‘time’ with them, BUT damn that niggling feeling of being on the border of overwhelm as you are quietly conscious of the seemingly never ending to-do-lists accumulating.

YOU know you love your family first and foremost to everything and YOU know you are sacrificing your sanity to ‘provide’ for them, to just get to that next stage where if you just get there, everything will be different… everything will FINALLY pay off! YOU know you are being selfless and hardworking for them to have the fruits of your hard work, but what they see and feel is very different.

That loving partner whom you always dreamt of having. Those children who fill your heart with every ounce of love. What do THEY know? How do THEY feel? … They feel like the forgotten ones! The ones who are sacrificing for your success… the ones who come second to all your time… the ones who wish you would sing them a song or perhaps read them a story… the ones who support you in every way and all they want in return is a snuggle on the lounge… the ones who long to have your undivided attention and presence! The ones who become resentful and un-loved!

YOU are not alone and THEY are not-forgotten. Remember your ‘why’. Why do you stay up late to get things done, why do you work so hard? Is it for a sense of personal satisfaction at the price of the ones you love? Of course it is not. It is for your heart felt reasons. Maybe it’s the foundation for more time with your family, maybe it’s a nicer house for them all, and maybe it’s to give them better experiences? We all have our why so take the time to remember it. Focus on it and use it to drive you to getting there sooner rather than later as I can tell you that if you do not make the choices and changes toward it being your reality now, it will never happen. You HAVE TO start planning more personal time. You have to start doing things that feed your soul. Don’t forget to bring joy to your own life with your own personal time-out. Bring joy to your life and to those whom you love. It is the payoff for all that hard work and sacrifice that you make. IT IS A MUST! Nothing will ever change if you don’t plan for it.

I have had this journey, I have suffered the consequences, and I have been given a second chance. I am passionate about making a difference, not only in my loved ones life, and my clients, but in all of fellow colleagues who battle the same battle as I do. My suggestion would be to spend that little extra time to read a bedtime story. Take the time to laugh and take the time to play. Put away your lap-top and really BE with your loved one on the lounge. Trust me…. that short lived satisfaction of ticking off that one extra thing on your to-do-list is not worth the resentfulness and un-loved feeling that your loved ones harbor. Know you are doing your best but know they are doing their best too.

I am not a psychologist; I am simply a Mum, a partner and a woman in business who gives her heart and soul to bettering the life for her family. It breaks my heart to think that my pure intentions and the perception from my family are not the same. I am making a difference now and hope you will do the same. My suggestions to you would be… go and sit on the lounge and talk about this as a family. Let them understand why you do what you do. At the same time, see through the eyes of your loved ones and together make a plan to do it together. One thing I did was to write my vision on paper. I wrote it with passion and I wrote it with truth. Together we are driven to the same vision and on the same journey and it is a family vision and for the family, we all play our role and one is not more crucial than another, we are in this together. Take time to pamper yourself with a day at the spa,  schedule in regular date nights, take time to read a story to the pure and innocent in this, stop working ALL the time and start cashing in the pay-off! Feed your soul

Love Rene Thorpe xxx

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I see red!… Is it Rosacea?

Rosacea is on the rise. It effects an estimated 415 million people around the world and that figure is on the rise. It is associated with frustration and confusion, and that dreaded redness is one of the most distressing skin conditions that someone can have.

Often beginning in mid 30’s, it can appear as small red pustules. It often appears like acne, with lesions resembling acne breakouts, and is often mistreated as such. Red blotchy inflamed skin, easily blushing, pustules and pimples, enlarged pores, hot irritated skin with periodic flared ups. These signs have a negative impact on your self-esteem and often leads to depression and anxiety. It is more frequent among women yet more severe amongst men. It can worsen over time and sometimes result in rhinophyma where sebaceous glands in the nose and cheeks become enlarged and the tissue thickens.  Flare-ups often occur in cycles so you may experience symptoms for weeks or months then it will go away and then return.  There is no real cure for rosacea, however there are treatments that effectively control the symptoms of rosacea.

There are four types of rosacea:

• Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea (ETR) – facial redness particularly in the centre, flushing, visible vessels, sensitive tingling and burning skin sensations, skin can be dry rough and scaly.
• Papulopustular rosacea (acne) – acne like breakouts often affecting middle aged women, very red and oily skin, can have raised patches of skin.
• Rhinophyma – this is rare and often effects men with thickening of the skin on the nose, chin and ears, large pores, broken blood vessels.
• Ocular rosacea – symptoms effect the eye area, blood shot and watery eyes feeling gritty, irritated eyes with cysts, diminished vision, broken vessels on eyelids.

We explain the why, how, do’s and don’ts

So what exactly is Rosacea?

To be completely honest, the causes are not fully understood; however there seems to be a large percentage of rosacea suffers who also suffer with imbalances in the gut like bloating and breakouts when they eat wheat or dairy. Although research has not proven an exact science with Rosacea, theories range from autoimmune responses to bacteria, to a mite that lives in the skin of a high number of rosacea suffers, to a protein that usually protects the skin. It is also contributed from hereditary and environmental influences.

What foods should you avoid?

• Dairy, especially yoghurt, sour cream and cheese except cottage cheese
• Hot drinks, including hot chocolate, tea and coffee
• Hot and spicy foods like chili
• Alcohol, especially red wine, beer, bourbon, gin, vodka and champagne
• Soya sauce and yeast extract
• Acidic foods such as citrus fruits, tomatoes, figs, bananas and red plums
• Vinegar
• Chocolate and vanilla
• Eggplant, avocado, spinach, broad leaf beans
• Histamine producing foods

How can I control my flare-ups?

We suggest avoiding the foods above, in particular alcohol & spicy foods.

• Try to avoid skincare products containing fragrances, strong AHA ingredients, alcohol and abrasive ingredients.
• We also suggest you wash your face with tepid water temperature. Try stepping out of the main stream of the shower and turning to cooler to wash your face.
• Stress is not your friend. Obviously if you were to avoid all stress you would need to quit work, hire a full time nanny, and move to sip Pinna Coladas on cool island somewhere but that’s not realistic so just do the best you can do with lifestyle choices.
• Extreme changes in temperature will give you a flare up. Be mindful that going from extreme cold and wind outdoors in winter to snuggling by the open fire or dry air conditioner inside will stress your skin out. Wind is especially not nice for rosacea.

Learn more about 4 Tips to support your topical Rosacea skincare here.

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What else can I do to treat my rosacea?

As I mentioned before, there is no cure for rosacea however there are many options available these days to control the severity of symptoms.

Here are some:

• Increase the skin barrier function by mimicking its repair function with homecare ingredients such as anti-inflammatories, ceramides and EFA.
• LED multiple light wavelengths will strengthen the skin, kill bacteria and increase the healing rate.
• Microdermabrasion will help normalise a thickened skin.
• Various IPL and NdYag lasers will dramatically reduce the redness and visible red vessels.
• Detoxify and strengthen the immune system through manual lymphatic drainage (MLD)
• Reduce inflammation through homecare of ingredients.
• If all else fails and your immune system is not coping, you may need oral and topical antibiotic creams prescribed by your doctor.

Come see one of the Dermal Aesthetician’s at The Temple Skincare for a thorough consultation to get you on your way to your best skin yet. Click here to book your Virtual Consultation appointment.

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The past couple of months has certainly been busy at the temple skincare! There are so many wonderful things to highlight in this issue of The Skin Scoop, starting with a massive thank you to all our clients who voted for us in the 2014 Sydney Hills Local Business Awards – we won not one, but two awards! We are so grateful for your ongoing support.

Wintertime is boot camp time at the temple skincare. We’ll be giving the whole ‘scoop’ on what’s involved, and all the incredible savings you will make by taking such great care of your skin.

Plus, our new Laser Diode has arrived from Italy so go ahead and take a closer look at the small miracles this incredible piece of technology can produce. Check out the incredible UNLIMITED package we have put together to get you all hair-free and carefree. And again, winter is the best time to kick start a course of laser treatments.

Healthy winter skin is our focus in this issue, so we’ve included a wellness recipe to warm you up and get your skin glowing. We’re also showcasing some tips and hero products to keep you radiant throughout the winter months.

Download your own copy in pdf format here

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Goodbye winter & hello spring!

There’s nothing better, is there? When we can look back and say goodbye to those frosty cold winter days, pack up the boots for another year and bring out our favourite clothes and shoes for the warmer weather. Spring has sprung and we are celebrating with some exciting new treatments and products at the temple skincare.

There are so many exciting things to showcase in this issue of the skin scoop, starting with the introduction of Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics. We have the entire Youngblood range in-salon now and it’s made up of a comprehensive set of the most realistic, natural-looking shades for women all around the world.
Currently, in our treatment rooms, we are seeing an increase in the number of clients with Rosacea and
so we are focusing on this skin condition in this issue. The spot light will be on the basic facts about
Rosacea and how we can treat it and achieve incredible results.
There is also an increase in the number of clients complaining that they have contracted nail fungus on
both their finger and toe nails, and we are addressing this skin problem with the most effective laser
treatment — Doctor Nail Fungus.

Download your own copy in pdf format here

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THE TEMPLE SKINCARE IS NOW TREATING NAIL FUNGI WITH OUR ND: YAG LASER!

Doctor Nail Fungus is the leader in nail fungus treatments in Australia and
it’s now available at the temple skincare. This treatment involves using our
ND: Yag Laser which has been providing excellent results for our clients.

NAIL FUNGUS: Toe Nail or Finger Nail Fungus Treatment

Until recently, the treatment of nail fungus has been very difficult due to the location of the
fungus both underneath and inside the nail. Due to the location of the infection, topical creams
are frequently ineffective for many people and some have suffered with the condition for over
10 years.

It is estimated that 10% of Australians suffer from unsightly nails that prevent them from feeling
comfortable to bare their feet or toes in public. This condition does not discriminate, we see it
on both men and women of all ages. The oldest client we have treated to date is in her 80’s.

Treatment now quick & simple

Laser treatment of toenail fungus finally offers a clinical proven, FDA cleared solution to this
burdensome condition. In a simple, generally one-time procedure, you can be freed from your
fears and enjoy clear toes. The treatment involves little discomfort as the pulses of energy
delivered from this specifically designed Nail Fungus Laser penetrate through the nail plate and
kill the fungus in the nail bed.

Book your consultation and treatment here.