The Australian Women's Weekly

Natural wonders

Throughout history, what we deem ‘beautiful’ is essentially a reflection of our values. So, not surprisingly, the post pandemic-lockdown world has left an indelible mark on the beauty-scape, prompting a shift from the superficial to a more-than-skin-deep, feel-good beauty. Skincare sales surged this year as self-care and skin health, rather than flawless selfie opportunities, became our aesthetic priority.

“Skin is a stress perceiver and a target for stress response, it’s squarely in the firing line,” explains Madeline Calfas, naturopath, nutritionist and The Wellness Group founder. “We get more oxidative damage and increased inflammation to

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