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Protecting Professional Skincare in the Age of Online Retail

By Will Fennell In professional skincare, trust isn’t built online, it’s built in the treatment room. It’s gained through consultation, experience, and the ongoing relationship between therapist and client. For this reason, product companies cannot afford to make retail strategy decisions in isolation. The salons that introduce, prescribe, and uphold a brand’s reputation are not just distribution points, they are the basis of its credibility. As the industry evolves and online retail becomes unavoidable, one principle becomes increasingly important:brands must listen to their salons, not just their sales data. Every professional skincare brand faces the same modern challenge. Clients prioritise convenience. Online shopping has become second nature. And eventually, every brand must determine how to address the realities of e-commerce. For professional skincare companies built on salon partnerships, that decision isn’t always easy. At BIODROGA Australia, we faced exactly this challenge.Our German partners need an official online store so customers can

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June 2, 2026

Skin Longevity – Why the Industry Is Moving Beyond Anti-Ageing

By Gay Wardle. For decades the beauty and aesthetics industry has been built around a single promise: anti-ageing. From the earliest department store creams to the most advanced devices in modern clinics, the language has remained largely the same. Reverse the years. Smooth the wrinkles. Turn back time. Yet quietly, a new philosophy is emerging across the global skin community. Practitioners, researchers, and increasingly clients themselves are beginning to rethink the way we talk about ageing. Rather than fighting time, the conversation is shifting toward something far more intelligent — supporting the longevity of the skin. This change represents more than a marketing trend. It reflects a deeper understanding of skin biology and the recognition that healthy skin is not something that can be forced into submission. It must be supported, protected, and guided over time. At its core, skin longevity asks a very different question. Instead of asking how

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May 27, 2026

AST MANAGING DIRECTOR HEATHER HARRISON TO RETIRE AFTER 30 YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY

After three decades shaping the Australian cosmeceutical landscape, Advanced Skin Technology (AST) Managing Director Heather Harrison has announced her retirement, marking the end of a significant era for both the company and the broader industry. Joining AST in 1996, Heather played a pivotal role in shifting the Australian skincare market from traditional cosmetic formulations to clinical-grade cosmeceuticals. At a time when the category was still emerging, her vision helped redefine professional skincare in Australia. From its Melbourne roots, AST has grown into one of Australia and New Zealand’s most respected aesthetic companies, representing more than 16 globally recognised brands and devices. Heather Harrison “The success of AST has always been about more than just products; it’s about building genuine partnerships and surrounding yourself with people driven to achieve something meaningful,” said Heather Harrison. “I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built and feel confident stepping away knowing the business is in

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May 26, 2026

Ragan Skin Transitions to Skinformé

Ragan Skin has officially transitioned into Skinformé, marking a defining new chapter for the Australian-born, performance-driven skincare brand. Founded by industry powerhouse, Isabella Loneragan, Skinformé retains the high-performance formulations Ragan Skin is renowned for, now elevated within the growing global Skinformé brand ecosystem. With more than two decades of experience as an internationally trained and multi-award-winning product formulator, facialist, and clinical educator, Isabella Loneragan launched The Skinformé Academy in August 2025. The world-class facial and facial massage training institute reflects her commitment to professional education and hands-on skin therapy. “The Skinformé skincare collection seamlessly falls under the broader Skinformé brand because it embodies the same philosophy that guides the Academy: results-driven performance, the intelligent synergy of formulation and skilled touch, and a holistic approach to long-term skin health,” explains Isabella. “Renaming the collection Skinformé made sense because it reflects the bigger picture of what we are building and that is,

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March 11, 2026

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