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The bedtime stories we could do without tbh 😏


If you haven’t found “the one” yet, ask us and we’ll show you the way ✌️

MIND BLOWN 🤯 🤯🤯


So now that you know (you DID read the captions right??) how can we at HÜD help? 👇

✨ At Home:

✅ DMK Embioment Range (pre and post biotic skincare)

✅ Relax and Digestive Tuneup for gut support

✅ Beta Gel (full of the highest quality and concentration of beta glucan for wound healing)

✅ Transgenesis (heaven in a jar and full of essential fatty acids, peptides and fillagrin modulators (which is crucial for eczema skins!)

✅ O Cosmetic physical SPF - a non irritating tinted or un tinted sunscreen with calming properties

✅ natural mineral makeup (won’t make you react and covers beautifully)

✨In Clinic:

⏩ LED (We have 7 Healite II LED devices which are the best in the world. They provide exceptional healing capabilities

⏩Cryo Pro X - using a non acid approach to skin regeneration, this treatment will make your skin cells freeze and fracture and regenerate without acids.

⏩ Enzyme Therapy - once your skin has stabilised we can keep your cells functioning optimally with our signature DMK Enzyme Therapy

WHICH FACT WERE YOU MOST SHOCKED BY? 👇

SURPRISE…… ‼️
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Let’s talk about 3 ‘healthy’ foods that could be causing your breakouts:

1️⃣ Peanut Butter 🥜
2️⃣ Seaweed 🌿
3️⃣ Whey Protein 💪🏼
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Ummm…. time to double-check your snacks and supplements!

And,

KEEP THIS SAVED FOR WHEN YOU’RE GROCERY SHOPPING NEXT 🛒
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Why are they a no go for acne sufferers?

Peanut Butter 🥜
FACT: Peanut butter is high in omega-6 fatty acids, which can promote inflammation in the body, worsening acne.

Aaaaaand, peanuts can absorb iodine from the soil, and for acne sufferers excess iodine can lead to clogged pores and breakouts.

Try switching to nut butters like almond or cashew instead.
They are higher in Omega 3, which is anti inflammatory instead of pro inflammatory, and has much lower iodines.

Seaweed 🌿

FACT: While seaweed is a superfood, it’s also packed with iodine. Excess iodine can stimulate excess oil production and contribute to cystic acne, especially for those with sensitive skin.
Keep an eye on your seaweed consumption if you’re prone to breakouts! And while you’re at it, check your supplements for iodine too! They often lurk in hair skin and nail supplements as well as many pre natal supplements ✌️

Whey Protein 💪🏼

FACT: Whey protein is a major culprit for acne! It spikes insulin levels, which leads to increased oil production and inflammation.

It also increases IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1), a hormone linked to breakouts.
Consider switching to plant-based proteins like pea or h**p instead.

Which one was most surprising? 👇👇👇👇

Northside 🫶

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IS YOUR TOOTHPASTE BREAKING YOU OUT?? 😱

you’re struggling with stubborn breakouts or perioral dermatitis (POD) around your mouth, the cause could be in your toothpaste!

Here’s the two major culprits:

🔍 Fluoride:
While it’s great for preventing cavities, fluoride can disturb the micro biome in the mouth and irritate sensitive skin. When it gets on the skin around your mouth, it can trigger inflammation, leading to redness, irritation, acne and perioral dermatitis.
How? Fluoride inhibits important enzymes likeadenylate cyclase (which regulates inflammation) and phosphatases (crucial for cell signaling).

This disruption can trigger inflammatory responses, leading to conditions like perioral dermatitis, especially in some of our sensitive petals…
Not the glow you’re going for.

🔍 Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS):
This common foaming agent strips your skin of its natural oils, disrupting your skin barrier and making it more prone to irritation. SLS can clog pores, leading to breakouts and worsening conditions like acne and POD.

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Meet 🦷 👋

Fluoride and SLS-free formula is gentle on your skin, reduces the risk of breakouts and dermatitis - and tastes delicious!

By using Pegpaste, you’re not just taking care of your teeth and oral micro biome —you’re protecting your skin’s micro biome too!

LET’S CLEAR IT UP ✌️


The reason why most people have jumped on the retinoic acid (RA - aka Tretinoin) bandwagon is because there’s a common belief that “stronger is always better”…

But let’s take a no BS approach - and look at why - and whether that’s right for you…..

Retinoic acid (RA) :
✅ doesn’t need conversion in the skin to be taken up by the cells - so 100% is used.

✅ thickens the dermis and helps build collagen

⛔️ Is a highly exfoliating acid which thins the epidermis (the outer layer of the skin) which means dryness, creepiness and fragility

⛔️ can be highly irritating and makes the skin sensitive to sun and other environmental assaults which accelerates skin damage, which is why we often see clients with melasma having been prescribed prescription tretinoin but finding their melasma is getting worse.

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When would we recommend prescription RA?

✅ Severely sun damaged skin

✅ Some cases of severe acne

IF you can handle the retinoic response which involves redness, dryness, fragility, rashes etc.

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Why we LOVE Revitosin instead:

✅ It contains 3 different types of vitamin A which all work in different layers in the skin, amongst them Retinol and Retinyl Palmitate.

✅ The third ingredient deserves a special mention! An incredible, new age version of vitamin A called Hydroxypinacolone Retionate (HPR) - and just like RA, this form of vitamin A binds to the retinoid receptors in a way that provides the benefits of retinoic acid

✅ BUT, it does so more gently. It’s formulated to be both potent and well tolerated, delivering similar anti aging and skinrenewing benefits without overwhelming the skin and creating sensitivities.

✅ Revitosin also contains essential fatty acids and ceramides to keep your barrier strong and healthy and moisturised.

Got questions? Experiences? Other myths you want us to tackle? Let us know below 👇👇👇

Ready to get your personalised prescription? Lock in a date with us 🤍

Totally wrong ✌️

CLIENT SELFIES INCOMING 💥🫶
Love when you guys email through your own skin progress shots 🤳

4 treatment in….HELLOOOO clear skin 👋🎉

🔥 LET’S GO…. 👉
Ever wanted to explore a new treatment but stopped because…. who’s got the time for downtime??

Well, some may not come with as much downtime as you might think (although of course some do).

We’ll do a series of the treatments with more downtime, but for now, here are 5 that don’t 👇

⚡️1. LASER GENESIS
Literally the ZERO downtime pre event (or pre anything….) treatment that feels like a soothing flow of warm raindrops. If you’re histamine prone in heat situations, take an anti histamine beforehand.

If not, youre good to go to lunch straight after your appt 👋

⚡️2. NEEDLING!
Yes you look like you’ve spent a naughty week in Baha without sunscreen just after - but unless we’re treating scarring or rosacea, within a couple of hours you’re good to go!
You can even apply some powder after if you’ve got somewhere to be…

⚡️3. BBL FOREVER YOUNG.
If you’ve booked for corrective treatments you’re in for 3-5 days of downtime - but Forever Young? Just a few hours of flushed skin.

⚡️4. LARIMEDICAL PEEL COCKTAILS:
These biomimetic peels are designed to target the layers beneath the surface. Your first peel has zero downtime and dis fully customised.
Your subsequent peel should be done in a series and will require you to use prescribed products alongside. If you do, all your peels have no more than mild flaking and glowy skin as side effects.

⚡️5. AGE DEFY:
We introduced this treatment to Australia 8 years ago and it’s been one of our most popular treatments ever since! Using a combination of collagen stimulation via laser of DPL - followed by needling.
This means different types of collagen production and a better long term result all over.

Which one were you most surprised about? Got more questions? Ask us! 👇

GUT or HORMONES?? 🤔🙋‍♀️
What’s behind your acne?

Let’s break it all down a little…..

🔍 Hormonally Driven Acne:

Where?
Usually shows up on the lower face, like the chin, jawline, and around the mouth.

When?
Often flares up during your menstrual cycle, especially around ovulation or before your period.

What does it look like?
Deep, cystic breakouts that can be painful and stubborn.

Other signs:
You might notice irregular periods, weight changes, or excessive hair growth.

🍎 Gut-Related Acne:

Where?
Can pop up anywhere, but often appears on the forehead, cheeks, back, or chest.

When?
Not tied to your cycle—more linked to dietary triggers or digestive issues.

What does it look like?
Inflamed pimples, pustules, or congestion, often accompanied by digestive discomfort.

Other signs:
Bloating, gas, or irregular bowel movements might be clues.

✋ But hooooooolsd up! There’s STILL hormones at play in gut related acne!

Gut health and hormones are closely linked.

An unhealthy gut can lead to hormone imbalances, inflammation, and ultimately, acne if you’re pre disposed

Balancing your gut can help regulate hormones like insulin and cortisol, reducing those frustrating breakouts.

🌿Want to get to the root of your acne?

Book a consultation with our Clinicians and St Kilda iNaturopath Lucy to learn how personalised skincare, treatments and lifestyle changes can make all the difference!

We got you 🫶

WE’RE OPENNNNNN 🎉😭🎉


How do we feel about the interior?
We’re a little OBSESSED.

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Build by:

Couldn’t be happier to see so many beautiful faces today in Northcote ❤️

Did you know this? 👇

We LOVE hearing your feedback. So…each month we read through our Google reviews, and as a team we pick the one that warmed our hearts the most - and that client gets a free treatment from us! 🫶

Our client, Ariella, left some beautiful words for the HÜD team and here is a lil snippet of what she had to say. 💕

Jump onto our Google page to read the full review, and if you’d like to leave one too - you’ll be in the running for a complimentary Enzyme next month!

POV: Vitamin C is for Days / Vitamin A is for nights….. 👋

👉Vitamin C (when used in a stable form!) is an antioxidant that helps protect the skin from oxidative stress, like that caused by UV radiation and pollution.
It helps prevent damage from these environmental factors.
Vitamin C also plays a role in collagen production, which helps in maintaining skin firmness and elasticity.

👉Retinol and all other forms of vitamin A except Retinyl Palmitate are forms of Vitamin A that must be used at night time only.

Used primarily for anti-aging properties, it helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

Vitamin A works by promoting skin cell turnover and collagen production.

BUT,
retinol can make the skin more sensitive to sunlight and is known to break down in sunlight, reducing its effectiveness. Therefore, it’s recommended to be used at night.

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By using Vitamin C during the day and Vitamin A at night, you can maximise each product’s benefits.

Have any questions about what makes a Vitamin C stable? Or what kind of vitamin A to choose for your skin? Ask us! 👇👇👇

“I’m not blushing. It’s rosacea.” 🌹
These words may be familiar to the 400 MILLION people who live with rosacea. 🌍

April is Rosacea Awareness Month and our mission is to educate our HÜD community… because so many people don’t understand the complexity of rosacea. 😓

Rosacea is a chronic skin disorder commonly effecting the cheeks, chin and nose. It has variable symptoms, some may experience redness, papules, hyper-sensitivity. And it’s commonly misdiagnosed as acne.

Unfortunately there’s no exact treatment to eliminate rosacea, but we’ve got some pretty amazing technology to manage symptoms & maintain healthy skin 💫🪄

If you’re keen to learn more about rosacea, slide into our DMs for the link to our blog post. Or, if you’re struggling to manage your skin, click the link in our bio to book an advanced consultation with one of our clinicians. 📲

And don’t forget to leave a little 🌹 in the comments to show your support for Rosacea Awareness Month.

ACTROL POWDER TIPS & TRICKS. 💥

1. Dust it over your makeup for an acne-safe translucent setting powder or under your mineral powder to keep bacteria and excess oil under wraps 💄

2. Pop it over those juicy pimples to reduce excess sebum and decrease inflammation without dehydrating your skin💦

3. Use it over Beta Gel to pack open wounds, grazes & rashes for its soothing, healing and anti-bacterial properties. 🩸

We LOVE a multi-use skin product🫶

Are you getting the most out of your current skin routine?

Follow the link in our bio to book a date with one of our team of skin experts!
Bring in your current products and let’s work together to take your skin to the next level. 💥

Tap to remove… LITERALLY.

Here’s what our beautiful client had to say after ONE session of our BBL Hero👇

“Today my skin is feeling amazing! I don't remember when it felt this good. And soft. I had a little cry in the car when I looked at my chin in the mirror. The veins there have been a bother to me and I felt very self conscious about them. Now they are gone!“

And THAT is why we do what we do. And we LOVE DOING IT!!! 🤟🥳

Sharing this feedback because…umm.. it made our day 🙌

Reviews like this are seriously the reason we do what we do, and LOVE DOING IT! So, thank you 🙏

HAD to….. 🏆😜

C IS FOR COLLAGEN: The Lego Building Block of Skin 💪

💥Your body produces less collagen after 25 – hello 👋 regular treatments!

💥Smoking, stress and high sugar diets can rapidly accelerate collagen breakdown.

💥 Collagen isn't just for skin – it's vital for joint and bone health too. 🦴

💥 Topical collagen products don’t work….. leave those collagen creams in the 80’s please! 🤭

💥 DMK Direct Delivery Vitamin C, Revitosin (Combination Vitamin A) and Regul8 Relax adrenal support are all key player in supporting collagen synthesis.

There’s a new babe in town and she’s called ✨

Here are 3 reasons we love her 👇🏽

1. It’s mineral! Which means it’s free from nasties that aren’t going to clog your pores and break your skin out. 🦠
2. Because it’s mineral… we can pop it on straight onto your skin post treatment if you have places to be and people to see! ☕️
3. It not only provides a gorgeous finish but also gives your skin a big hug 🤗

Need help finding your shade? Pop us a DM and we will find your perfect match 💘

☠️ Don’t be afraid of the PURGE ☠️

Think of purging as a ummm.. a super deep cleanse. Your skin is reacting (in a good way!👏) to a treatment or product and is purging all the “bad stuff” from beneath your skin.

We get it.. it’s frustrating to see pimples ESPECIALLY after having a facial. BUT in the long run you’re going to have healthy, balanced skin that doesn’t break out at every given opportunity. 😆

PSA 📣

Skin cancer kills more people than sharks every year yet so many of us fear sharks... whilsting cooking our skin and forgetting to reapply SPF. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Make it make sense?!

So... what can you do to protect yourself?

👓 ensure your sunnies block both UVA and UVB rays - the skin around our eyes is delicate, make sure you’re caring for it the best you can.

👄 don’t forget, your lips need SPF! - check out our threads for some of our fave lip protectors

🧑‍⚕️ annual skin & mole checks - it could quite literally… SAVE. YOUR. LIFE.

🧴SPF 50 and reapply every few hours - setting a timer is your bestie ⏰

Did you know…. 🤔 ​​​​​​​​​Human skin cells emit visible light in a unique way. With the OBSERV 520x, we can identify skin conditions by the unique colours and patterns that become fluorescent when exposed to true UV light.​​​​​​​​​
Here are the modes we’re able to use:

💥Daylight – the skin as seen in a controlled, natural daylight environment

💥Surface Texture – reveals the skin’s texture

💥Pigmentation – illustrates common skin tone irregularities such as sun damage, pigmentation, melasma and general colour variations

💥Vascularity – maps out the network of microvascular structures in the skin that lead to redness and visible facial flushing

💥Parallel Polarised – an enhanced view of the skin’s surface, fine lines, micro-relief, wrinkles, texture and pores

💥Cross Polarised – suppresses surface shine for an unobstructed view of dermal structures, vascular conditions, inflammations and pigmentation

💥True UV – exposes skin abnormalities on the surface and in deeper skin layers’, creating distinguishable fluorescence patterns

💥Simulated Woods Light – adjusts the spectrum of light to reveal diagnostic dimensions, such as skin dehydration and oiliness

💥360 Light – illustrates areas of volume on the face, showcasing results for age management treatments and dermal fillers

📞 If you want to learn about your skin, book a date with us and we’ll take it from there…