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Daily Telegraph
16-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Telegraph
'It's like fauxtox!' The $66 face cream that women over 40 swear by
Don't miss out on the headlines from Lifestyle. Followed categories will be added to My News. I can't really explain it, but you know that fresh smell you get when you leave a really good facial? Or the lingering scent of essential oils on your skin after a relaxing massage? That's what it smells like. "It" being a new face cream I've been using and loving. And as it turns out, I'm not the only one. Let's rewind a little. Women over 40 - or even earlier for the really unlucky ones - have been speaking openly about perimenopausal symptoms affecting their everyday life more so than ever before. They're coming together in support, and even educating the clueless men in their lives about why we are sometimes so ragey about the way they're stacking the dishwasher. Want to join the family? Sign up to our Kidspot newsletter for more stories like this. Perimenopause symptoms suck Yes, there's the mood and menstrual cycle changes, as well as hot flushes, irritability, mood swings, night sweats, sleep disruption, and changes in your libido. But what about your skin? When discussing peri symptoms, no one seems to talk about how lifeless, blotchy, and puffy your skin can get. According to my GP, I'm "not there yet" but that's certainly news to my face! Ever since I hit 40, I've been blessed with the occasional outburst of adult acne, far too much pigmentation, and just general dullness. So when I heard that one of my favourite local brands had released a cream just for women approaching their menopause phase in life, you bet I wanted to give it a try. And before you ask... NO, this isn't sponsored! I genuinely want to share it with you. RELATED: The $52 moisturiser that banishes adult acne Antipodes' Jasmine Flower face cream retails at $66. Image: Supplied The $66 face cream for women approaching menopause New Zealand skincare brand, Antipodes, recently launched their Jasmine Flower Menopause Facial Cream (RRP $66, 60ml) - a day cream that targets women who are suffering from visible symptoms of perimenopause and full-blown menopause. It's silky, cooling, smells divine with the scent of jasmine (see notes above about the smell you get leaving a facial), and targets redness, fine lines and wrinkles. When I applied the cream for the first time, I was a little worried about the thickness - it had the same consistency as a 50+ sunscreen. But within seconds of rubbing it in, the white cream soaks into your skin, leaving it super moisturised and your face full of life. "Formulated for sensitive skin, it helps with visible signs of menopause such as redness, severe dehydration, hormonal blemishes, and signs of ageing, to smooth and balance your evolving complexion," the website description reads. Born and bread in New Zealand... just for your peri skin needs. Image: Supplied "Organic oat extract calms red, irritated, and sensitive skin. Peptides from chamomile and fermented jasmine flowers help relax lines and wrinkles. New Zealand avocado oil, with collagen boosting properties, fused with manuka honey to ease signs of ageing whilst reducing blemishes." I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror a few hours after applying, and my face not only felt great, it made me look alive again! The redness and puffiness I woke up with were gone, and I was left with a radiant base that really needed nothing on top. It was like fauxtox in a jar! RELATED: What you need to know about perimenopause The women have spoken! Before launching the day cream, the Antipodes team conducted an independent clinical study with 50 women suffering from sensitive skin. After trialling it, 78% said the cream visibly calmed their irritated skin. Jennie is just one of those women who has seen a visible improvement after consistently using the cream for three weeks. "I have loved this product, it's not heavy but covers well and really left my skin feeling hydrated. I have three types of rosacea: in my eyes, the red skin one and papulopustular, and this cream has looked after all three," she praised. Jennie suffered from a heap of skin issues, which the cream seemed to settle. Image: Supplied Hanni also gave it a 5-star review, claiming she saw a "huge improvement" in her skin's moisture level. "My skin blotches are disappearing after only two weeks," she confessed. And the glowing (boom boom) reviews keep coming. "The plumpness and reduced tightness are game changers... My combination skin feels perfectly balanced—no excess oil, just smooth and hydrated," a fan wrote online. Another agreed: "This product is amazing - leaves your skin feeling and looking great. I'm sure my skin looked more youthful after using it. Love the scent too." "Lovely and smooth, my skin loves it," another fan added. Try it out for yourself! Grab a jar from Priceline, David Jones, Chemist Warehouse, Adore Beauty, Healthylife, Nourished Life as well as independent pharmacies and health shops across Australia. Just don't expect it to calm your nerves around your annoying spouse.. that will still continue! Originally published as 'It's like fauxtox!' The $66 face cream that women over 40 swear by
Daily Mail
04-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Doctor warns of 'highly toxic' effect of popular natural remedy - after it puts toddler in a coma
Ingesting tea tree oil could result in life-threatening organ damage, seizures and even a coma, a GP has warned. According to Dr Sermed Mezher, a UK based doctor, swallowing tiny amounts of the essential oil can result in serious poisoning 'within a minute'. In an Instagram video that has so far been viewed over 2.1million times, Dr Mezher explained the risks in response to a video of a young boy who ended up in a coma after swallowing it. Dr Mezher said: 'Swallowing tea tree oil can be highly toxic due to its potent chemical composition, which includes terpinen-4-ol, cineole, and other volatile compounds.' Terpinen-4-ol is the most abundant compound in tea tree oil—extracted from the Melaleuca alternifolia tree—which posses antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties. However when ingested, the oil can rapidly affect the nervous system, leading to drowsiness, loss of coordination and seizures. In 2022 alone, the US poison control centre treated more than 2,200 cases of toxicity linked to tea tree oil. 'One of them was a 23-month-old boy who drank just 10mls which put him in a coma for five hours until he thankfully recovered,' Dr Mezher explained. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sermed Mezher (@drsermedmezher) He added that its supposed benefits for skin health may also be bogus. 'Tree oil has been sold as a miracle cure to multiple skin conditions, and yet there's very little evidence that it works,' he said. A 2023 study found that tea tree oil has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that helped treat teenage and adult acne—though researchers cautioned it was not possible to draw conclusions on its safety. The poison control centre treated twice as many cases of toxicity caused by tea tree oil compared to any other essential oil, including cinnamon, clove and eucalyptus oil. 'I don't know about you, but I am not keeping this at home,' Dr Mezher cautioned. As well as attacking the nervous system, ingesting the 'horrifically toxic' product can also irritate the gastrointestinal tract, causing nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. 'Tea tree oil is also harsh on the liver,' Dr Mezher added. 'The body struggles to metabolise its toxic components, potentially leading to organ damage with repeated or high-dose exposure.' 'Because tea tree oil absorbs quickly into the bloodstream, poisoning symptoms can appear within minutes to a few hours. 'If ingestion occurs, immediate medical attention is essential to prevent serious complications.' The NHS warns against trying to make someone who has swallowed something poisonous and is unconscious sick, and recommends instead putting them in the recovery position until an ambulance arrives. Tea tree oil, a common ingredient in many skincare products, has previously been linked to a number of superbug infections including MRSA—a type of bacteria that is resistant to treatment and causes life-threatening infection. US scientists discovered that repeated low-dose use of the essential oil made the MRSA bacteria, as well as and salmonella, more resistant to antibiotics. Professor David McDowell, from the University of Ulster, warned that people who use tea tree oil on their skin repeatedly to treat acne, could be 'stressing' the bacteria on the skin rather than killing it—increasing their resistance to antibiotics. 'Although tea tree oil may be an effective antimicrobial agent when appropriately used at high concentrations, its application at low concentrations may contribute to the development of antibiotic resistance in human pathogens,' he warned.
