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The Ritualist

A space for skin wisdown, slow beauty, and the art of daily care.
Sheri Friis, founder of Australian brand Friiskin Skincare
Motherhood

Sheri on Motherhood

In honour of Mother’s Day, we sat down with Friiskin founder Sheri to talk about motherhood, self-care, and the rituals that have supported her through the years - from clinic...
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Peptides in Skincare: Separating Science from Hype
Skin Science

Peptides in Skincare: Separating Science from Hype

Peptides are everywhere in skincare right now—and with that popularity comes a lot of noise. They’re often described as miracle ingredients for firmness, ageing, and skin resilience. But what’s genuinely...
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Skin Barrier Repair: A Skin Therapist's Guide
Skin Science

Skin Barrier Repair: A Skin Therapist's Guide

After 25 years of working with skin, I can tell you this with absolute certainty: most people don't have 'problematic' skin. They have a compromised skin barrier. And the solution...
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Why Detoxification is Important for Clear Skin
Feed My Skin

Why Detoxification is Important for Clear Skin

Our skin is a reflection of our internal health - it’s also the body’s largest detoxification organ. When the skin reacts, whether through acne, rosacea, eczema, or another condition, it’s often...
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Supporting our Skin and Health Through Perimenopause & Menopause

Supporting our Skin and Health Through Perimenopause & Menopause

When entering menopause, our bodies undergo many changes. Some even liken it to a “second puberty.” It’s no surprise this transition often gets a bad rap, given the impact it...
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Hormonal Fluctuations & the Skin–Gut Connection: What’s Really Going On?
Feed My Skin

Hormonal Fluctuations & the Skin–Gut Connection: What’s Really Going On?

Ever feel like your skin is telling you something, but you're not quite sure what? Breakouts before your period, dull or reactive skin after stress, or puffiness that seems to...
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Move Everyday - A Gift for Your Mind and Body

Move Everyday - A Gift for Your Mind and Body

We’ve all heard that exercise is good for us, but did you know it’s just as important for your brain as it is for your body? Movement doesn’t just strengthen...
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Confidence vs. Competence - How They Work Together
Feed My Mind

Confidence vs. Competence - How They Work Together

Confidence and competence—two words we often hear, but what do they really mean, and how do they shape our lives? Competence is about what you can do—your skills and knowledge....
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Virtues and Values
Feed My Mind

Virtues and Values

Virtues (or character strengths) and values are two powerful forces that shape who we are and how we interact with the world. While they’re often mentioned together, they serve distinct...
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Understanding the powerhouses within our skin - the mighty mitochondria!
Skin Science

Understanding the powerhouses within our skin - the mighty mitochondria!

Friiskin's core essence is to dive into the science of skincare, formulating products and researching safe but astonishingly effective ingredients that can give someone that bare skin confidence that we...
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Finding Stillness with Carly Taylor
Feed My Mind

Finding Stillness with Carly Taylor

When was the last time in your waking hours that you were truly still? Without your phone or computer, just being present? In today’s world of busyness and distraction, we...
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Ikigai – What Makes Life Worth Living with Carly Taylor
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Ikigai – What Makes Life Worth Living with Carly Taylor

I have a childhood memory of time spent with my dad in my grandparents flat, overlooking the beautiful ocean at Sorrento. He would set-up a canvas on an easel, and...
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Understanding the skincare industry to help you make an informed choice.
Skincare

Understanding the skincare industry to help you make an informed choice.

At Friiskin, we spend our days diving into the science of skincare, formulating products and researching safe but astonishingly effective ingredients that have the ability to give someone that bare...
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Feed my skin with Jette Saunders - Crispy skin barramundi
Feed My Skin

Feed my skin with Jette Saunders - Crispy skin barramundi

This is a beautiful and healthy barramundi dish that is a perfect omega boost for our skin while we're enduring Australian winter. Barramundi is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which...
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Focus on Vitamin A - How can we introduce this to the skin?
Under The Lid

Focus on Vitamin A - How can we introduce this to the skin?

Also referred to as retinol, Vitamin A has the ability to: Help regulate oil production, leaving skin less oily and more balanced, improving skin conditions like acne Assists in the promotion of...
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Green Goodness Soup
Feed My Skin

Green Goodness Soup

Soup season is upon us! Is there anything better than wrapping your chilly hands around a beautiful warm bowl of soup in the midst of winter? Super quick and easy...
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Chicken and Ginger Congee - Feed my skin with Jette Saunders
Feed My Skin

Chicken and Ginger Congee - Feed my skin with Jette Saunders

Congee is one of the most delicious, nourishing and comforting meals that I have come across. It has long been a staple in Traditional Chinese Medicine for supporting digestion and...
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What is the perfect skincare routine?
Skincare

What is the perfect skincare routine?

A seemingly simple question. So why is there not a simple answer? Here we take a look at what we can do to help support our skin, what constitutes an...
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Baked salmon and greens with herby greek yoghurt sauce

Baked salmon and greens with herby greek yoghurt sauce

It's no secret that oily fish is one of the most beneficial assets to skin health. Salmon is super high in omega-3 fatty acids which have anti-inflammatory properties as well...
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Tzatziki & Roasted Capsicum Hummus - Feed my skin with Jette Saunders

Tzatziki & Roasted Capsicum Hummus - Feed my skin with Jette Saunders

It can be so tricky to think of easy AND healthy snacks and lunches to take to work and school, and feeding our brains and our bodies is just so,...
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Grilled Peach and Goat's Cheese Salad
Feed My Skin

Grilled Peach and Goat's Cheese Salad

Peaches are a beautiful source of vitamin C, vitamin A and beta-carotene (which converts to vitamin A inside the body). Vitamin A is one of our skin heroes as it...
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Our top 5 new year skin resolutions for 2023!

Our top 5 new year skin resolutions for 2023!

2. Feed your skin by eating well Your skin loves antioxidant rich brightly coloured fruit and vegetables (the brighter and also darker the better!). Antioxidants work in the deep layers...
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Feed My Skin this Christmas with Wholesome Festive Recipes BY Jette Saunders

Feed My Skin this Christmas with Wholesome Festive Recipes BY Jette Saunders

I LOVE Christmas - especially the eating part. For me, it's all about getting together with family and eating mountains of great food. Now, I’m absolutely all for eating whatever...
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Cacao Chia Pudding

Cacao Chia Pudding

Chia seeds are a source of omega-3 fatty acids which help to reduce inflammation in the body and maintain skin hydration.  Cacao is rich in B vitamins and magnesium plus...
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