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The Age
14-06-2025
- Health
- The Age
It's a skin condition that can be hard to treat, but there are ways to help it
This story is part of the June 15 edition of Sunday Life. See all 15 stories. Let's start at the beginning. What actually causes acne? Skin produces sebum that comes from glands connected to your hair follicles. The sebum travels up the follicles to add moisture to your skin and hair. Acne forms when extra sebum and dead skin cells build up at the base of the follicle. This build-up then clogs the pores and traps bacteria, causing the follicle to swell, which leads to pimples and blackheads. Dermatologist Dr Ritu Gupta says acne can flare up on the face, chest and back and be caused by four main things. 'Family history; a hormonal surge of oestrogen and progesterone; bacteria that lives in the oil glands and which can stimulate the body to react against it; and when the lining around the hair follicle forms comedones [bumps on the skin].' Parts of the back are difficult to reach, which makes them a cleansing and treatment nightmare, and a breeding ground for pimples, blackheads and whiteheads. The skin's pores get clogged as a result of sweating, hormonal fluctuations, skin rubbing against clothes, and stress. To help tackle this cluster, try showering with a body wash that contains salicylic acid, like Paula's Choice Weightless Body Treatment ($50), and use a handy back-exfoliating tool like Manicare Exfoliating Back Scrubber ($17) – it has stretch fabric and handles, which helps with those hard-to-reach areas. Back sprays are also a great addition to your bodycare collection as they contain active ingredients, such as tea-tree oil and salicylic acid, and come with nozzles that swivel to reach difficult spots. Try Murad Clarifying Body Spray ($74). If the dedicated body wash and sprays aren't shifting the acne, head straight to your GP for a prescription for a treatment such as a peroxide foam, which kills inflammation-causing bacteria. If this doesn't do the trick it might be time to seek advice from a dermatologist Loading Even if you don't suffer from bacne, a back facial is a well-deserved treat. A therapist can give your back the attention it deserves with a thorough scrub to clear clogged pores, a deep cleanse and condition, plus extractions. In Melbourne, try the Artemis Medispa B-Acne Facial ($199), which includes deep cleansing, exfoliation, steam and extraction, a purifying mask, and massage with a rich moisturiser. Once your back is a clean slate, it's time for some dedicated care, starting with a perfectly applied fake tan. For a professional application, try Tan Temple in Sydney and Beauty & Bronze in Melbourne. For DIY, try Bondi Sands One Hour Express Foam ($19). As with all fake tanning, preparation is key, so exfoliate well before application. To apply the mousse at home, invest in Loving Tan Easy To Reach Back Applicator ($25) and to extend the life of your fake tan, apply moisturising Spray Aus Tan Extender ($30) before bed each night.
Sydney Morning Herald
14-06-2025
- Health
- Sydney Morning Herald
It's a skin condition that can be hard to treat, but there are ways to help it
This story is part of the June 15 edition of Sunday Life. See all 15 stories. Let's start at the beginning. What actually causes acne? Skin produces sebum that comes from glands connected to your hair follicles. The sebum travels up the follicles to add moisture to your skin and hair. Acne forms when extra sebum and dead skin cells build up at the base of the follicle. This build-up then clogs the pores and traps bacteria, causing the follicle to swell, which leads to pimples and blackheads. Dermatologist Dr Ritu Gupta says acne can flare up on the face, chest and back and be caused by four main things. 'Family history; a hormonal surge of oestrogen and progesterone; bacteria that lives in the oil glands and which can stimulate the body to react against it; and when the lining around the hair follicle forms comedones [bumps on the skin].' Parts of the back are difficult to reach, which makes them a cleansing and treatment nightmare, and a breeding ground for pimples, blackheads and whiteheads. The skin's pores get clogged as a result of sweating, hormonal fluctuations, skin rubbing against clothes, and stress. To help tackle this cluster, try showering with a body wash that contains salicylic acid, like Paula's Choice Weightless Body Treatment ($50), and use a handy back-exfoliating tool like Manicare Exfoliating Back Scrubber ($17) – it has stretch fabric and handles, which helps with those hard-to-reach areas. Back sprays are also a great addition to your bodycare collection as they contain active ingredients, such as tea-tree oil and salicylic acid, and come with nozzles that swivel to reach difficult spots. Try Murad Clarifying Body Spray ($74). If the dedicated body wash and sprays aren't shifting the acne, head straight to your GP for a prescription for a treatment such as a peroxide foam, which kills inflammation-causing bacteria. If this doesn't do the trick it might be time to seek advice from a dermatologist Loading Even if you don't suffer from bacne, a back facial is a well-deserved treat. A therapist can give your back the attention it deserves with a thorough scrub to clear clogged pores, a deep cleanse and condition, plus extractions. In Melbourne, try the Artemis Medispa B-Acne Facial ($199), which includes deep cleansing, exfoliation, steam and extraction, a purifying mask, and massage with a rich moisturiser. Once your back is a clean slate, it's time for some dedicated care, starting with a perfectly applied fake tan. For a professional application, try Tan Temple in Sydney and Beauty & Bronze in Melbourne. For DIY, try Bondi Sands One Hour Express Foam ($19). As with all fake tanning, preparation is key, so exfoliate well before application. To apply the mousse at home, invest in Loving Tan Easy To Reach Back Applicator ($25) and to extend the life of your fake tan, apply moisturising Spray Aus Tan Extender ($30) before bed each night.
7NEWS
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Sabrina Carpenter and Sydney Sweeney's favourite self-tanner is the best for a natural looking glow this winter
Sabrina Carpenter always rocks an effortlessly golden glowing tan, no matter the season. Her secret? Aussie sunless tanning brand, Loving Tan. The cult-favourite self-tanning brand known for its natural finishes and pro-quality formulas, is currently offering one of its rare sitewide sales. From May 15 to May 22, shoppers can enjoy 15 per cent off everything (excluding sets and gift cards) with the code TAN15, plus a bonus gift: a free back applicator with orders over $50. Which means you can pick up a 2HR Express Mousse for just $33.95 (usually $39.95). Loving Tan's hero product is the 2HR Express Dark Mousse, which is a go-to for Sabrina Carpenter when she's touring the globe. With more than more than five million units sold globally, it's a best-seller for good reason. The mousse delivers a deep, natural-looking tan in just two hours and has earned accolades across the beauty industry, from being crowned the number one self-tanner at Ulta Beauty to being featured in publications like Vogue and Allure. It's also recently been seen on Sydney Sweeney at the Met Gala, and on country star Ella Langley at the ACM Awards, proving its versatility across skin tones and styles. Shoppers have given the fake tan, a 4.8-star rating on Loving Tan's website. 'This is natural looking and my skin feels great,' one impressed shopper wrote. 'It left me with the most seamless sun kissed and bronzed tan, also super easy to apply, ' a second person added. 'I've used tons of self tanners and none compare to this one. It's natural, doesn't have an intense odour, and lasts! Will definitely be repurchasing,' a third reviewer commented. Also included in the sale is Loving Tan's new Deluxe Freckle Pen, which uses the same tanning technology found in their self-tanners to create long-lasting, natural-looking faux freckles. Designed with a precision tip and infused with aloe, it offers a playful way to enhance the skin with a sun-kissed touch that lasts up to three days. For those looking to elevate their application technique, the newly launched Flawless Brush Collection offers professional-level blending tools that help achieve an airbrushed finish with zero streaks or mess. The brushes are designed to work seamlessly with Loving Tan's mousse formulas, making at-home tanning easier and more polished than ever. As one of the only sales Loving Tan runs throughout the year, this event is a rare opportunity to stock up on the products that beauty insiders — and stars like Sabrina Carpenter — swear by.
Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
The skincare-infused tan behind Sabrina Carpenter and Sydney Sweeney's Met Gala glow
Sabrina Carpenter and Sydney Sweeney both stunned at the Met Gala sporting golden, glowy tans - and we've found the exact skincare-infused tan they used for their red carpet looks Its that time of year again when our favourite celebrities go all-out with extravagant ensembles to walk the Met Gala red carpet. Among the many familiar faces were the iconic pop singer Sabrina Carpenter and Euphoria star, Sydney Sweeney - who has been touted for one of the favourite looks at this year's Met. The two blonde bombshells looked lit from within as they matched their golden locks with perfectly sun-kissed skin - and we know the product they both love, in order to get that red carpet ready glow. While we're not 100% certain Sabrina used in ahead of the Met Gala, Sydney definitely used this Loving Tan 2 HR Express Mousse, which is currently on sale at Lookfantastic. The express tanning mousse that offers a deep, natural-looking tan in as little as two hours is the perfefct tan to reach for ahead of your next event, whether you're heading out for brunch or hitting a celeb-loved gala. Posing with her go-to tan on Loving Tan's TikTok account, Sydney shared this was the exact tanning mousse she used before walking the red carpet. Normally retailing for £41.95, and now reduced to £33.55 at Lookfantastic, this beauty wonder creates a natural-looking tan in an impressively short period of time. Made for self-tan lovers short on time, the tanning mousse provides immediate colour while developing into a deeper, darker tan after the initial two hours processing time. Boasting a quick-drying formula that features colour guide technology to help promote streak-free application, this tan comes jam packed with an aloe vera base that offers a boost of hydration to enhance the longevity of your tan, helping smooth areas of dry skin. Loved by the likes of Sabrina Carpenter and Sydney Sweeney, this tanning mousse grants a natural-looking olive-toned colour.
