Skin Vitality Method

31/05/2026

I always recommend testing, not guessing.
Inflammatory skin conditions can be incredibly debilitating and have a significant impact on mental wellbeing and quality of life.

These skin conditions have multiple root causes, and one common contributing factor I see with clients is copper toxicity, low zinc to copper ratio, zinc deficiency and zinc loss.

Zinc deficiency and copper excess may cause:

Increased oxidative stress
Increased inflammation
Altered immune regulation
Reduced antimicrobial defence
Impaired skin barrier repair

This pattern is commonly caused by environmental exposures via copper pipes, the copper IUD and the pill.

Zinc deficient vegetarian and vegan diets may also contribute as well as excess consumption of cacao, nuts, copper supplementation and copper peptides.

There’s a delicate balance between copper and zinc and they compete for absorption in the body. If zinc is low (which is hugely common and may contribute to inflammatory skin conditions) and copper exposure is high, an imbalance may develop impacting the skin.

Also important to note that copper tends to rise with liver stress and oestrogen excess. I’ve seen this many times with clients. It is important to confirm with well timed functional blood testing.

Comment HTMA and I will send you the HTMA I use with clients.



HTMA = Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis
PMID: 40688495
PMID: 41275064
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trac.2024.117825

27/05/2026

37 lessons in 37 years👇

Kidding!

I’ve still got a lot to learn 😂

If I could share one lesson though, it is BE KIND, ALWAYS. You really do not know what someone else is going through unless you are in their shoes. Be kind 😊

And an additional lesson connected to this, be kind and work towards having solid boundaries like your life depends on it! Because living a vital life really does. We learn the hard way right?! 🙅

I was trying to find the “perfect” picture to share with the perfect lighting. 🙄 Instead of a perfectly lit and controlled environment here I am a couple of weeks ago, a bit sleepy but content in my favourite environment by the ocean with my feet in the sand, squinting, with some sun spots and tired eyes. And I was finding cowrie shells! 🐚

25/05/2026

No organ or system works in isolation. The Integumentary system (skin) as your largest organ is connected all body systems!

The gut and skin have a bidirectional relationship.

Tending to the gut and the liver in my opinion is one of the most important foundations of aging radiantly and slowing the rate of skin aging.

This can be achieved through lifestyle, avoidance of stressors, nutrition, phytonutrients, antioxidants and personalised supplementation.

A combination of supporting from the inside and external support is the 🔑

24/05/2026

I did some ridiculous 💩when I was in a state of survival and desperate to heal.

After this incident I discovered this has happened to many people and there are research papers on similar scenarios.

The “bubble gum e***a” containing hydrogen peroxide became hugely popular in the past for constipation. Many people failed to dilute the hydrogen peroxide enough.

FYI hydrogen peroxide can burn because it is a powerful oxidizing agent. It can break down the cell walls of your tissue, extracts electrons, and damages healthy cells.

I still find this hard to share. I was 25, and not thinking straight.

Hopefully by sharing it prevents anyone from doing the same!

***a

20/05/2026

2016-ish to 2026. Oh what a journey.

The face tells a story. It speaks.

There is not enough space here to share everything I did to support my face changes (and systemic changes).

The BIG rocks!

Consistent lymphatic work
Anti-inflammatory + balanced diet
Drainage drainage drainage
Foundations foundations foundations
Avoiding environment toxin exposures
Detoxification support
Gentle movement as medicine
Gua sha, cupping + microcurrent

The list goes on.

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17/05/2026

There is ONE crucial thing I believe needs to be at the centre of your skin and face care routine to support radiant aging.

Beyond the skin care, the medi spa treatments, skin supportive nutrition, massage, face yoga, face taping and micro-current…

Is a commitment to cultivating self-acceptance and self-love (more later on an approach I use for this). YES this may sounds a bit cringe to you or cliche, but it really is the secret sauce.

Aging is inevitable. No matter what path you take, changes will occur. Usually slow enough for you to process the shifts little by little.

I’ll admit, although it’s just the beginning for me. After age 35 I noticed a more significant loss of elastin, increase in fine lines, dehydrated skin and uneven pigment. I had to pivot as what I’d always done was no longer working.

One of my favourite daily rituals is a combination of mind field technique (MFT) and emotional freedom technique (EFT) to cultivate self acceptance.

I have made my MFT tutorial free in my RADIANCE community for a limited time only.

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30/04/2026

Swipe 👉 for insight into what supplements we take when travelling in Indonesia.

We are NOT telling you to do the same. We strongly believe in a personalised approach to health, always.

If we were to share our TOP FIVE supplements for travel to Indonesia specifically for gut health it would be 👉 saccharomyces boulardii, probiotics, betaine hydrochloride, digestive bitters and charcoal.

This post isn’t about fear, it is about being well prepared when travelling in a country with more health risks.

For those with a chronic health condition and complex health history, this is even more important.

We are not the kind of people who choose to hope for the best when travelling in a developing country.

Supplements will not replace wise food and drink choices as well as protecting yourself from infection. Nor will they be as helpful if you’re drinking copious amounts of alcohol, staying in chemical laden and mouldy accommodation. Sorry!

Better to be over prepared we strongly believe!

12/02/2026

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12/02/2026

Wrinkles and sagging of the face are often treated as a skin problem.

But facial aging does not only involve the skin. This is just the tip of the iceberg!

Facial aging is a multilayer structural and biological process that involves the degeneration of skin, fat, muscle, fascia and bone. These tissues all aging simultaneously and interact with one another.

Botulinum toxin also known as Botox is used to paralyse and block nerve signals to the muscle.

Fillers are used to replace lost volume in the face as we age.

Botulinum toxin and filler fail to address the root causes of aging across the entire facial structure.

Both botulinum toxin and filler come with substantial risk. This is why many women are choosing to avoid them and seeking out alternatives.

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29/10/2025

Blessed 🫶🏼 to attend my cousin Lewis and his beautiful wife Georgie’s wedding! 💒

I’m going to be real. I woke up on this day with very puffy eyes and a hint of sinus infection.

Swelling isn’t new for me. It’s something I’ve worked hard on resolving the past 16 years with a big focus on the lymphatic, nervous, and immune system and reducing inflammation!

This is what I did:

1) Big 6 lymphatic routine (I do this religiously), calf raises, and Coregeous Ball release.

2) Facial steam (old school) with a pot, steaming water and a towel over my head. Also great for clearing sinuses.

3) Followed this with facial scrub with vitamin C. Left this on for 15 mins.

4) Next some microcurrent with aloe vera and colloidal minerals.

5) Simple facial massage, cupping and gua sha with jojoba oil.

If I had ice I would have finished with dunking my face in iced water haha.

Once I was feeling more myself for makeup I used tinted moisturiser, concealer, almond mascara, eye shadow, bronzer and eye liner, and touch of collagen lips.

What can I say, I’m high maintenance! 🤣

Have you tried any of these for puffy eyes or face?