as seen in… Issue: July/August 2011 Page 112 Professional Beauty Ju ly • Au gu st 11 A in place Th the s of e leg un Th e Bi Ble of Th e Au sTrA liA n Ae TayElizabend lor eth Bea u un derty Fir T e h inteer impa ne ct o t cou f Pe pons fro nnie Finam hesa n busi cing ven n ess f your utur e sThe Ti cs in du sTry s Cou cel ex comnitering ls ng o the f age Beauty Fl they me to Ma moon keu un ive withp apprsal eal By daNNe moNtaGue-KiNG The legend and legacy of Elizabeth Taylor After nearly 40 years writing articles on science and dealing with the end user in the beauty industry, I feel I have earned the right to stop for a moment and pay tribute to a recently passed icon. An icon with whom I have brushed shoulders but never really gotten to know, yet felt that I knew so well and had much in common with. 112 S ome of my more intrepid readers may recall my article in a previous issue of Professional Beauty entitled “Beauty Therapy Can Be A Drag”, when I impersonated Elizabeth Taylor at a major European fancy dress ball. This served to open up a whole new insight into the gender-bender market of salon and clinic services that are a bigger then ever industry today, thanks to Dame Edna and RuPaul’s “Drag Race” TV series that have made “being someone else” mainstream in the USA. In fact, a leading industry publication in the US has asked me to do a series of pieces on this still not saturated market, the economy forcing beauty therapists to seek all manner of alternative client bases. The Liz Taylor impersonation for me was easy, emotionally anyway. Since I was a child I’ve been fascinated by this little girl who starred in “Lassie” and “National Velvet”, the little girl who had a mature woman’s face, a face unlike any other on the planet. Often touted during her movie career as “the world’s most beautiful woman”, back In the 70s and 80s Dame Elizabeth would scoff with down-to-earth practicality and say “I am somewhat pretty; Ava Gardner is the most beautiful woman in the world!” The fact that they became best friends on the set of “The Night of The Iguana” starring Ava and Elizabeth’s future husband, Richard Burton, was testimony of a woman who had it all yet was without jealousy of any other female star. I always felt we had some things in common —both of us being Pisces, both of us being famous for as long as we could remember (albeit my “fame” being in a far smaller sphere!) and yet not being overly influenced by celebrity. Elizabeth once said, in regard to her so-called “beauty” that she was full of flaws and only had the ability to make people THINK she looked good! I have felt that way many, many times—which I feel has made growing older much easier than if I’d bought into any flattery I may have garnered along the way. People who KNOW they are handsome or beautiful when young often think that is all they really have and become somewhat desperate as time erodes the perfection. And ageing is not at all kind to these natural beauties. Like Elizabeth, I have always had a zest for life and a curiosity about everyone and everything around me—an openness and lack of subterfuge and secrecy for as long as I could remember. She paid for this with years of media and press scrutiny—I pay for it with friends who became enemies for no apparent reason and enemies from the outset becoming lifelong and dependable friends! It is hard to always understand someone who seems to survive everything despite sickness and setbacks and the rise and fall of fortune and who, at the same time, is just themselves and speaks their mind. Beauty www.professionalbeauty.com.au ProfessionalBEAUTY 113 rebuilding skin, rebuilding lives www.dannemking.com as seen in… Issue: July/August 2011 Page 114 Professional Beauty Ju ly • Au gu st 11 A in place Th the s of e leg un Th e Bi Ble TayElizabend lor eth Bea u un derty Fir T e h inteer impa ne ct o t cou f Pe pons fro nnie Finam hesa n busi cing ven n ess f your utur e of Th e Au sTrA liA n Ae sThe Ti cs in du sTry s Cou cel ex comnitering ls ng o the f age Beauty Fl they me to Ma mooAs keu n for maintaining what she had over the decades - and un p ive witwe h witnessed her many reinventions and comebacks from apprsanear-death experiences - Elizabeth Taylor DID always have eall professional beauty treatments. Speculations over plastic surgery were never confirmed—especially after she allowed a photo of her head, shaved bald after brain tumor surgery (see g star The agein no scars people!) But I know for a fact she respected our industry, information personally given me by the legendary American beauty therapist, Nina Curtiss, who was Ms. Taylor’s last therapist before her death. Nina told me that having to go to Elizabeth’s home in Bel Aire was sometimes a nightmare! Not because of Elizabeth herself - Nina stated she was wonderful, had a great sense of humor despite being in constant pain and was very appreciative of Nina’s work and healing facials. She claimed that it made her entire body feel better, including the many oesteo problems aquired over the years (therapists take note here, you may be treating a great deal more than the face with similar clients). It was the sycophants and staff and “friends” of Elizabeth that made it so hard for Nina, a majestic and conservative woman in her own right, to do her best work like she does in her Beverly Hills ‘Nile Institute” spa. The security alone was a huge hassle, even after seeing Miss Curtiss in the house many times and knowing Elizabeth depended upon her services. Jealousy ran rampant in the ranks surrounding the star—and was often not noticed. “But” said Nina” “when Miss Taylor DID notice everyone giving her a hard time,the famous violet eyes would flash, she would bark “Get out, let the woman do her work!” and they would scatter like leaves. Of course this only made it harder behind the scenes later on, but Nina grew so fond of Elizabeth and her warm and giving heart she felt that the hassle was worth it. This generosity reflects in AIDS research today, Elizabeth Taylor being the first celebrity to put her reputation and fortune on the line way back in the day when AIDS was a dirty word nice people did not mention and everyone was afraid. She was outraged when many of her friends, such as Rock Hudson, were dying like winter flowers and no one was doing much about it. The Elizabeth Taylor Foundation was the forerunner of today’s huge AIDS and HIV research campaigns and public acceptance and awareness. I was there in the early 80s and, in my own small way, dealt with AIDS patients that no one would touch. I had a partner of 22 years, who at age 25 contracted the virus and said to me “Well, I will not blame you if you want to break up!” My reply was “Are you crazy? We will beat this thing; you will not die” and spent the next two decades keeping this victim on every cell-maintaining programme I could think of, often travelling out of the country, until the cocktails and protease inhibitors became public and available. He celebrated his 51st birthday on April 30th this year. I was up close and personal with Elizabeth twice. The first time was many years ago at the premier of “The Sandpiper”. It was a typical Hollywood premier with all the trimmings, arc lights, red carpet and thousands of screaming fans. 114 Danne ch annellin g Liz How I managed to be near the curb, right in front, I do not remember. The stretch limo pulled up right in front of me and the back door opened before the chauffer could even get around and open it. One chiffon-clad leg (powder blue) stepped out ,followed by a raised hand and her hair in an up do, scraping the door frame. The fabulous and famous jewellery sparkled and shone, the only thing that could outdo her! Without thinking, I leapt forward and grabbed her hand and pulled her to the curb. She looked up into my face (goose bumps while I write this!) and gave me a level stare with those violet/ green/ hazel colour-changing eyes fringed with thick, thick sooty lashes—eyes that seemed to go on forever, reading my mind, saying somehow “Hello there; I know you, we should talk later.” Then that curved, full mouth broke into a movie star smile that encompassed all and sundry and security came, along with Richard Burton, and whisked her away. I stood there shaking as the crowd roared “Liz, Liz, LIZ” over and over again, (at one point as they walked the red carpet Richard Burton boomed out jovially “What about ME?”) I could feel somehow he actually meant it. Over the years I have had many friends who were friends with Elizabeth and I was hoping that she would somehow see that article I did in Professional Beauty and the photos. One of them said he would show her and she would be delighted to see such an impersonation! But illness was upon her much of the time and public outings, at least with him, prevented this from happening. I was ready to ask Nina to show her at some point, but somehow never got around to it. I “ran” into Elizabeth one last time a year ago. I was going to the Abby in West Hollywood for happy hour one afternoon (The Abby is a popular watering hole to be seen and to see people. It features a painting by Elizabeth over a fireplace under where she holds court. A block away I saw the flashes of the paparazzi and a huge, black foreign car in front of the bar. Celebrities are common in West Hollywood, although usually not in this style, so I KNEW it was her! Sure enough, a wheel chair came out from the gate surrounded with an entourage and there she was, still with the milk-and-roses skin, the curved scarlett lips and a big black cowboy hat, famous eyes sheilded by huge sunglasses. Older and much wiser now, I approached within 10 feet, people jumping up and down in front of me. I said “Hello Elizabeth”, softly— no one could hear. I could swear her head turned towards me and once again, behind the shades, those eyes were looking into eternity. She was trundled into the vast automobile and once again whisked away with flashing camera lights pursuing. I was in shock when news of her passing came, although I knew it was to be soon. The Phoenix just could not rise one more time—she gave us more spectacular “flights” than anyone else—we were her life and through her we saw life at its best and most passionate. This kind of star, her kind, will never be seen again. And we will be more the losers for it. Goodbye Elizabeth, from all who knew you, somehow. For more information contact info@danne.com.au Beauty www.professionalbeauty.com.au ProfessionalBEAUTY 113 rebuilding skin, rebuilding lives www.dannemking.com as seen in… Issue: July/August 2011 Page 148 Professional Beauty Ju ly • Au g us A in pla T the ce of hEe leg sun t 11 Th Tay liza end lor bet h B u eau Firnde ty Th e r e Bi Bl eo f Th e Au sT rA liA nA es Th eT ic s in d us Tr Hands Free Cou ce sex Tanning co nter ll St. Tropez’s Tan Applicator Mitt gives smooth and even results. The water-resistant barrier ensures fingers and palms remain unstained as St. Tropez’s Self Tan Bronzing Mousse or Self Tan Bronzing Spray is applied using the velvety side. In addition, the applicator mitt helps to ensure streak-free results by evenly distributing product onto the skin. Contact: International Beauty Supplies 1800 358 999. min ing s g of the age inte e imp rne act t o P coup f fr enn ons F om ies buisnanciheave ine ng n s y s fu our ture y F t ly m M he m e to un akeuoon ive wi p ap rsath pe l al Bronzed Goddess Naked Tan Goddess Glaze Gradual Tan is an exquisite tanning formulation that enhances natural beauty while offering a natural glow. Goddess Glaze can be applied daily until the desired shade is achieved and contains 3 per cent active DHA for beautiful, gradual colour development. Contact: Naked Tan 1300 365 683. Instant Glow Amber Sun by Norvell Instant Bronze Daily Cosmetic Bronzer creates an immediate bronze glow and improves natural skin colour and luminosity. The instant cosmetic bronzer contains aquazyl which helps increase skin hydration and to extend the life of your colour. The formula simply washes off and is perfect for daily use or on special occasions when an instant glow is required. Contact: Norvell Australia (03) 5244 5655. Fast & Furious Summer Tan Rapid Tan is an oil-free, paraben-free formula which uses a premium rapid Eco Cert organic DHA derived from natural sugar. The unique combination of odour control, cosmetic bronzers and micro-emulsion technology delivers a spray tan solution that is rapidly absorbed by the skin allowing a wash off time of an hour. The formula contains antioxidants and moisturising ingredients, including aloe vera and vitamins A, C, E and B. Contact: Mancine Cosmetics 1300 135 662. 148 smooTh anD sLeek DMK Hydra Louffa is a multipurpose liquid body wash and body exfoliant that perfectly prepares the skin for fake tan application. The all-natural, ph balanced botanical body wash gently dissolves dead dry skin cells as it cleanses and detoxifies, leaving skin fresh and supple. The unique formulation contains a natural birch bark extract, which effectively cleanses the skin, as well as loosening and removing the dead skin cell material that can accumulate and irritate the follicle. Contact: DMK Australia 1300 007 546. BronzaLiCious Arbré Bronzage is an advanced selftanning technology, which gradually darkens the natural pigment of the skin to create a completely natural-looking tan. its lightweight formula glides on quickly and evenly. streakfree and long-lasting, it leaves skin bronzed and glowing long after the summer months have ended. Contact: Arbré Beauty Programs Pty Ltd (02) 4964 3999. www.professionalbeauty.com.au rebuilding skin, rebuilding lives www.dannemking.com as seen in… Issue: July/August 2011 Page 162 Professional Beauty Ju ly • Au g us A in pla T the ce of hEe leg sun t 11 Th Tay liza end lor bet h B u eau Firnde ty Th e r inte e imp rne act t c of P froennie oupon s Fin m hes a bus nci ave ine ng n ss f you utu r re e Bi Bl eo f Th e Au sT rA liA nA es Th eT ic s in d us Tr y Equipment Cou ce sex co nte ll min ring s g of the age DEEP DOWN Mattioli DermoElectroPoration is a non-invasive system designed to target ageing, cellulite and photo damage. It can improve the transdermal delivery of solutions and helps to enable deep penetration of amino acids, hyaluronic acid, vitamins and more. It uses a controlled current to penetrate the voids of the skin rather than the bloodstream, helping to achieve transdermal delivery of active ingredients. Contact: Amarco Enterprises (02) 8424 6600. 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SKIN EFFECTS The Skin FX Skin Device is a precision engineered, pre-sterilised hand held roller with a cylinder encasing numerous needles ranging in length from 0.2mm to 1.5mm. It is specifically designed to be rolled over the skin in order to create miniscule pinpricks in the epidermis, thereby increasing the penetration of active topical substances while also stimulating collagen production through the wound healing process, commonly known as collagen induction therapy. Contact: Ravir Medics Australia 0416 157 466. LIQUID PURITy Fill2Pure water bottles are water purifiers with inbuilt technology that reduces up to 99 per cent of all water contaminants instantly while leaving in beneficial trace minerals such as magnesium, calcium and potassium. Contaminants removed by the inbuilt water filter includes chlorine, sediment, cryptosporidium, e-coli, fluoride, PCB’s, industrial and agricultural wastes, aluminium, asbestos, copper, lead, mercury and more. The bottle is an ideal retail option for spas focusing on health and well-being. Contact: AlkaWay 1300 255 292. SMOOTH AND HyDRATED Bio Therapeutic Bio Hydraderm has combined the concepts of microdermabrasion, crystal-less microdermabrasion and liquid forms of exfoliation. It utilises a closed-loop system and comes with a selection of different levels of abrasive discs that use permanently embedded industrial diamond crystals. Within the flat abrasion discs are strategically placed holes that allow for hydration fluids with wellformulated properties to simultaneously finish the exfoliation process while cooling and hydrating the skin. The results are a smooth, thoroughly exfoliated and hydrated skin, without the mess and irritation that can occur with traditional microdermabrasion. Contact: Body Clinic (07) 3821 2830. 162 www.professionalbeauty.com.au rebuilding skin, rebuilding lives www.dannemking.com as seen in… Issue: July/August 2011 Page 170 Professional Beauty Ju ly • Au g us A in pla T the ce of hEe leg sun t 11 Th Tay liza end lor bet h B u eau Firnde ty The e r inte imp rne act t o P coup f fr enn ons F om ies buisnanciheave ine ng n s y s fu our ture e Bi Bl eo f Th e Au sT rA liA nA es Th eT ic s in d us Tr y Skincare Salon Stories Cou ce sex comnterin lls ing g th of a e ghe e Danné Skin Revision Clinic was established in 2005 with a focus on treating celebrities, beauty editors and Australian media professionals. Here, we also perform pre and post-operative work for various doctors. As DMK Australia take part in before and F thely me after case studies, as well as product and treatments Ma mo to o k n un eu protocol trials, the Danné Skin Revision Clinic is also used for ive w p i t these. h DMK therapists use the clinic for practical training of DMK ap rs pe al treatments as well as servicing regular clientele. al I had really bad acne from about 12 years old and felt like I had tried everything. After completing my beauty therapy training, my skin was twice as bad as a result of all the facials at college. About three months later I received an invitation to hear Danné Montague-King and a few others speak at a plastic surgeon and endocrinologist lecture at the skeleton museum in the city; when I heard his lecture and saw his results, I just knew this is what I wanted to do. I knew what it felt like to suffer with bad skin and I knew how life changing it was to fix my skin. I wanted to help people and have a positive impact on their lives. T Danné Skin Revision Clinic DeBBie Dickson, director of education for DMk AusTrAliA and founder of the DAnné skin reVision clinic in Crows Nest, shares the story of the successful paramedical skin clinic with ProfessionAl BeAuTy. The Danné Skin Revision Clinic has a very professional feel and look, very clean and crisp. Hygiene is of utmost priority when you are performing serious skin revision, but we still want our clients to feel comfortable. The predominant colours in the clinic are creamy white and light green, as this is DMK Australia’s signature clinic. These are DMK’s colours, so it is in keeping with the brand. We are very passionate about results and complete customer satisfaction. I believe this provides solutions for clients’ skin and body concerns - our philosophy is “rebuilding skin, rebuilding lives.” I never really think about competitors, but I do know that in this economic climate, people won’t spend as much on pampering-style treatments, but they do spend on resultsoriented treatments. I think to be able to change something you don’t like and enhance your appearance is very empowering. We have clients who say our treatments are addictive. Our target market is anyone wanting to look better or wanting to continue 170 looking their best. I think there is a misconception about DMK; that it is only for people who have a skin condition or problem. This is completely wrong. DMK is for everyone, male and female. We have a huge male clientele who love our treatments, as well as teenagers through to those who are ageing. In fact, most of our clients don’t have anything wrong with their skin, they just like treatments that really work with the skin’s internal processes, not merely acting on the surface. A lot of our clients have careers that depend on their looks, such as actresses and models, they rely on us to maintain their appearance. We also have a large number of media and PR clients who want to experience DMK first-hand and build relationships with DMK. In fact, many beauty editors have been having regular DMK treatments and using DMK products for 10 or more years. www.professionalbeauty.com.au rebuilding skin, rebuilding lives www.dannemking.com as seen in… Issue: July/August 2011 Page 171 Professional Beauty Ju ly • Au g us A in pla T the ce of hEe leg sun t 11 Th Tay liza end lor bet h B u eau Firnde ty The e r inte imp rne act t o P coup f fr enn ons F om ies buisnanciheave ine ng n s y s fu our ture e Bi Bl eo f Th e Au sT rA liA nA es Th eT ic s in d us Tr y Salon Stories Cou ce sex comnterin lls ing g th of a e ge Therapy and Muscle Banding would be our most DMK Enzyme popular treatments. We tailor the treatment according to what the skin presents on the day, so we do pre-treatments, which are always followed by our signature treatment, enzyme therapy. This isFwhat gets the skin functioning more efficiently from the inside, m thelybelieve Mawe m e to it is useless to only work on the surface of the skin if ke oon you’re not functioning optimally. We do address the un internally u w iv i p apersurface s th symptoms of the skin, but our enzyme therapy really is punique eaal in that it addresses underlying issues. l Our Pro Alpha Six-Layer Peel skin revision system is also extremely popular as the results are outstanding. We have a lot of doctors who send their patients to Danné Skin Revision Clinic after a face-lift for our peels, as they offer the ultimate resurfacing treatment. Our new A-Lift (aesthetic lift) would also be right up there with most popular, especially with our older clients. This is a 12-week, age management program, which strengthens the skin for optimal skin firming and tightening. We have clients do this 12-week program every year, because, as everyone knows, muscles have memory and part of our A-Lift program is our muscle banding technique, which firms the facial muscles; the second time around the skin responds so quickly, it’s truly amazing. When I finished my beauty therapy training I worked with several other brands, but to be honest, the whole cleanseexfoliate-massage-mask routine became very boring; I couldn’t help wondering why we did all that anatomy and physiology and never really used it. When I heard Danné speak a light bulb switched on, it made complete sense; you could choose what techniques and formulations you wanted to use to achieve a desired result, not the same old robotic sequence. DMK is also very much about not just treating the condition, but addressing the reasons why it occurred. DMK gets to the core of the problem, no matter how big or small. It has science behind it, a system of revising and keeping skin in a healthy balanced state - this system is REMOVE, REBUILD, PROTECT, and MAINTAIN. I feel there are too many treatments and machines in this industry that focus on ‘remove’ alone; everyone exfoliates, peels, has microdermabrasion – everything! I’m yet to find another brand that focuses on rebuilding a stronger healthier skin by regulating imbalances and dysfunctions that cause the skin condition in the first place. DMK have a saying: “everything Skincare that presents itself on the surface of the skin is directly related to something that is happening within the skin.” All of the DMK home prescriptive range has a transdermal delivery system, so we know our active ingredients are getting to the cellular level where they can influence that new ‘baby’ cell moving through. Danné also uses ingredients to imitate the normal, natural environment that skin cells thrive in; you can have a thousand of the most so-called ‘miracle’ active ingredients, but if they don’t have a delivery system and just sit on the surface I don’t know how effective they are going to be. To top it all off, DMK also have outstanding education. I could go on forever for me, there is no comparison. If you are serious about skin and long-term client satisfaction, then DMK is the one. From a business point of view, clients don’t only come every three to six months for a facial as a treat; they come every four to six weeks, religiously, because they see the difference and spread the word. “DMK gets to the core of the problem no matter how big or small. It has science behind it, a system of revising and keeping skin in a healthy, balanced state - this system is remove, rebuild, protect, and maintain... DMK have a saying: ‘everything that presents itself on the surface of the skin is directly related to something that is happening within the skin.’” Every day is different, but typically we would do about five to eight facial treatments per therapist per day, with a lot of repeat clients, as they would be on packages or programs. Most days we have three therapists on, and three days of the week we work till 8.30pm. We do around one to two IPL treatments per day, as well as one to two Pro Alpha Six Layer Peels per week, with peels usually being booked on Thursday or Friday so they peel over the weekend. We will also always have a couple of pre and post-op patients per week. But, like anywhere, we have our quiet times. I think the re-education process is very challenging for a lot of people. The transition from typical cosmetic facials to understanding DMK is not easy. We tend to get clients who have tried everything, so it can take time to win their trust. Celebrities and media professionals can also be hard to win over at first, but most of those clients come through a personal recommendation, so they have some initial understanding because they have been told by someone they really trust. Since we service a lot of clients whose career depends on them looking good, we have had an increase in demand for body treatments and solutions to body problems, such as ageing to the backs of hands, stretch marks, sun-damaged décolletage and pigmentation on arms or legs. Their face may look great, but they are conscious about body issues. Danné developed a series of treatments to address these types of body issues and we are doing a lot more than we have in the past. I think the next few years will be a very exciting time, as we are well established, our brand is extremely strong and we have good connections. We have such an integrative approach, so we will keep up with this direction.” Contact: Danné Skin Revision Clinic (02) 8424 6606. ProFessionaLBEAUTY 171 rebuilding skin, rebuilding lives www.dannemking.com as seen in… Issue: July/August 2011 Page 228 Professional Beauty Ju ly • Au g us A in pla T the ce of hEe leg sun t 11 Th Tay liza end lor bet h B u eau Firnde ty Th e r inte e imp rne act t c of P froennie oupon s Fin m hes a bus nci ave ine ng n ss f you utu r re e Bi Bl eo f Th e Au sT rA liA nA es Th eT ic s in d us Tr y Spa Cou ce sex n l com terin ls ing g th of a e ge F t ly m M he m e to un akeuoon ive wi p ap rsath pe l al Taut and Toned Clarins Extra-Firming Body Cream is a formula rich in regenerating and firming plant extracts which helps to restore the skin’s youthful density and elasticity. Moisturising and nourishing, this comforting body care cream instantly smoothes the skin, leaving skin soft and satin-smooth. The formula contains lemon thyme extract which helps protect elastic fibres for more supple skin. In addition the formula contains extracts of bocoa, centella asiatica and lemon thyme to encourage the synthesis of collagen fibres for increased skin resistance, while shea butter and jojoba oil moisturise and nourish the skin. Contact: Trimex (02) 9663 4277. Pacific Treasure Beauté Pacifique Enriched Moisturising Body Lotion is a hydrating cream enriched with vitamins A‚ C and E. It contains soothing liquorice root extract, moisturising glycerine and natural squalene which leave the skin feeling smooth and supple. It helps give optimal moisture for all skin types while soothing sunburned or irritated skin. The lotion is easily applied and is ideal for use after a body scrub to leave skin deeply hydrated. Contact: Equipmed 1300 668 755. skin By nature Specially formulated to smooth and nourish the skin, Avado Sensitives Body Lotion uses only pure natural ingredients and is enriched with organic avocado oil. the lotion contains powerful skin hydrators and is formulated for dry and sensitive skin types. the lotion also contains organic calendula extract, chamomile extract sunflower oil, olive oil, lavender essential oil and rosehip oil which provide intense hydration. Contact: Avado Organics (03) 6225 4098. to the Max DMK Maximum Moisture is a deep-penetrating body moisturiser with a blend of ingredients that will not clog pores or leave a greasy film on the skin. derived from the pulp of avocado, Maximum Moisture is excellent for healing dry, cracked hands or extending the life of a fake tan. the unique herbal formula also contains oleic acid, nettle, and peppermint which help to improve skin function. Contact: DMK Australia 1300 007 546. Good Vibrations Looking Polished Arbonne FC5 Exfoliating Body Scrub exfoliates, gently foams and polishes skin to leave it feeling smooth, fresh, and visibly hydrated. The formula contains fresh strawberry cell extracts and Arbonne’s unique Moisture Fresh Complex to help buff away dead skin cells whilst simultaneously moisturising the skin. Contact: Arbonne International 1800 650 760. 228 The Clarisonic PLUS features a handy body brush attachment that will gently polish away dead skin cells to reveal smooth, glowing skin on the entire body. The latest release from Clarisonic gently smooths rough skin to reduce patchiness and uneven skin tone. In addition the body brush is the perfect way to prepare the body for fake tan application and to remove fake tan. The unit is waterproof and can be recharged easily, making it perfect for daily use. Contact: Brandpoint Pty Ltd 1300 820 430. www.professionalbeauty.com.au rebuilding skin, rebuilding lives www.dannemking.com