Beauty on your own terms.
Customisable moisturisers, lipstick shades, supplements and perfumes?never before has the beauty world so openly embraced bespoke beauty, a movement that seeks to challenge a mass, one-size-fits-all approach and instead place the focus on the specific needs of the individual.
This mentality has been particularly present in the skincare industry of late, from skin technicians and brands alike. While an off-the-shelf product can work wonders for some, those with complex and often competing conditions have had to compromise?focussing on one concern while forgoing attention on another?usually to the detriment of their overall skin health. To counteract this, a number of small skincare companies and practitioners have developed fully customisable products and treatments that are tailored to help consumers streamline their routine and find clear-cut, results-driven solutions. We spoke to local beauty entrepreneurs as to why a customised regimen could be one of the best things you?ll ever do for your complexion health. Consider this your skin-tervention.

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?It sounds obvious but our skin is so unique and our needs are so varied,? says Natalie Sellars of Kindred Toxin Free Facials. ?From one week to the next, your skin could be drier, more congested or inflamed depending on a range of factors; where you are in your [menstrual] cycle, stress levels, diet and sleep patterns...