The Delicate Truth About the Eye Area

The skin around the eyes tells your story before you say a word.

Late nights. Stress. Sun exposure. Dehydration. Hormonal changes. Too much screen time. It all shows up here first.

The eye area is up to 10 times thinner than the rest of the facial skin, has fewer oil glands, less collagen, and is constantly in motion from blinking, smiling, squinting, and frowning. No wonder it’s often the first place we notice fine lines, crepiness, puffiness, dark circles, and loss of firmness.

This is exactly why a “one-size-fits-all” eye cream or even moisturiser simply won’t cut it. Enter your new skincare best friend: Nimue Plump & Firm Contour Gel.

Vitamin A is one of the most researched and results-driven ingredients in professional skincare. From acne and pigmentation to ageing and skin texture, it plays a critical role in skin health and regeneration.

However, not all Vitamin A is the same.

In this blog, we break down the different types of Vitamin A used in skincare, how they work, and who they’re best suited for — so both beauty professionals and consumers can make informed choices.

The Best Professional Skin Treatments to Offer This Christmas–Summer Season

Using Nimue Skin Technology & K Phytoceuticals

The Christmas period in New Zealand brings together two things skin therapists know well: summer sun exposure and clients wanting to look their best for events, holidays and photos. This makes December–January one of the most important times to recommend results-driven, skin-strengthening treatments that maintain barrier integrity while still achieving visible radiance.

Below is a therapist-focused guide to the best professional treatments to offer this season, how they work, and which clients they suit best.

Biomicroneedling & PDRN: What You Can and Cannot Deliver Into the Skin 

Biomicroneedling and PDRN-based treatments are rapidly gaining traction across clinics and salons. As more “PDRN serums for microneedling” appear in the beauty market, professionals need clarity on what the science actually supports.

This article breaks down the facts—how PDRN works, whether it can be delivered via microneedling, and why dermal injections remain the gold standard.

It’s 2AM. Again.

You’re exhausted, frustrated, and staring at the ceiling—wide awake. You’ve tried melatonin, sleeping pills, and herbal teas, but nothing works long-term.

The real issue? You’re stuck in the “wired + tired” cycle:

Wake up exhausted → Drink more caffeine → Eat worse → Too tired to exercise → Late-night screen time → Can’t sleep → Repeat.

This cycle doesn’t just leave you tired—it wrecks your metabolism, gut health, and hormones. It’s why so many people gain 2–5 kg per year and feel permanently burnt out¹. 

The good news? You can sleep deeply—without medication.

Here’s how to break the cycle for good.

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