The Skin Barrier - protecting the outer skin layer

May 19 , 2023

Lel Banks

The Skin Barrier - protecting the outer skin layer

The outer layer of your skin is called the Skin Barrier and it creates an important buffer against harmful bacteria and toxins entering through your skin.  In other words, it keeps the good stuff i...

How to look after your skin after a workout

May 04 , 2023

Lel Banks

How to look after your skin after a workout

I love the feeling of finishing a good workout at the gym!  Maybe it’s the endorphins or the sense of achievement or both! You might be a bike rider, horse rider, runner, hockey player, netballer b...

SELF CARE SERIES ep#3 : Rural Women's Day, sustainability, small business support and skincare with Jackie Elliott

Mar 07 , 2021

Lel Banks

SELF CARE SERIES ep#3 : Rural Women's Day, sustainability, small business support and skincare with Jackie Elliott

Our third discussion is with Jackie, the brains behind @ruralwomensday, "a community for rural and regional women to connect, collaborate and celebrate".   With COVID restricting so many events and isolating an already isolated community in 2020, Jackie and a team of similarly amazing women produced the first Rural Women's Day magazine to celebrate the International Day of Rural Women in a new way (Lel even got a little feature!).

SELF CARE SERIES ep#2 : Mental wellness, fighting stereotypes, and gratitude with A Mental Note

Nov 28 , 2020

Lel Banks

SELF CARE SERIES ep#2 : Mental wellness, fighting stereotypes, and gratitude with A Mental Note

In 2020 we have seen it become so important to take care of yourself, and to understand more about what makes your body, mind and soul happy.  Our second chat is with Zoe, founder of A Mental Note, supporting rural, remote and isolated Australian women on their mental wellness journey (along with being a mum of two!).

SELF CARE SERIES ep#1 : Wellness and BLOOMING in 2020 with Stay ActiveInspite!

Nov 15 , 2020

Lel Banks

SELF CARE SERIES ep#1 : Wellness and BLOOMING in 2020 with Stay ActiveInspite!

We have the pleasure of knowing and meeting many people within the wellness space through elly b, and wanted to share some of the stories of these talented and inspiring women on this platform.  Our first discussion is with Chloe and Sandra, who wear many hats between them, but together they form Stay ActiveInspite...here's what they had to say about their challenges, successes and of course skincare!

Why you need to double cleanse + avoid makeup wipes!

Oct 24 , 2020

Lel Banks

Why you need to double cleanse + avoid makeup wipes!

Double Cleansing is... usually only necessary at night time, depending on your skin type (you can discuss this with a beauty therapist / facialist / esthetician).  The first cleanse will break down the top layer of makeup, SPF, dust, pollution, sweat and dead skin cells.