“I remember scrolling on TikTok… I went to the chemist and bought what the TikTok girls told me to buy. Little did I know I was just destroying my skin barrier further. It looked OK initially, but then it came back worse.”
For years, Tahlia enjoyed clear, healthy skin until seemingly overnight she developed hormonal jawline acne and perioral dermatitis. The flare-ups left her frustrated and confused. Searching TikTok and buying supermarket or pharmacy products only made her skin worse, stripping her barrier and intensifying inflammation.
Turning Point
“I remember the day I came into Fresh Face Skin. It almost felt like the day I turned over a leaf mentally, emotionally, physically.”
When she first visited Fresh Face Skin, she was met with not just new products, but a fresh perspective. Her Hydrate Me Starter Pack became the foundation of her new routine—gentle, barrier-supporting, and hydration-focused. It was the opposite of the harsh, actives-heavy products she’d been using before.
Trusting the Process
“My skin was quite damaged from the supermarket and chemist products. It did take a little while to repair my skin barrier and really reap the benefits… it takes patience, time and trust.”
Instead of chasing quick fixes, Tahlia learnt the importance of patience and consistency. With barrier-first care, her skin slowly began to reset redness reduced, her dermatitis calmed, and her barrier repaired.
Support & Guidance
“When you come into the Fresh Face Skin salon, you’re getting photos, check-ins, and guidance. I’ve even texted the girls a quick question, and they’ve given me clarity straight away. You just don’t get that when you’re buying from the supermarket.”
Having the Fresh Face Skin dermal team on hand meant Tahlia never felt alone. Expert advice, reassurance, and personalised adjustments helped her understand her skin’s story and what it really needed. With our video consultations available Australia-wide, support is always within reach, no matter where you live.
Transformation & Evolving Routine
“Within weeks there were changes to my skin and with that came a sense of self-love.”
Tahlia's Staples:
Hydrate Me Starter Pack
Bright Eyes
Renewal Booster
AHA Enzyme Exfoliator
Recovery Mask
Her routine has evolved as her lifestyle has changed. With increased exercise and living in a hot climate, she’s now added:
- Healer Cleanser – to keep breakouts at bay during her cycle and to support her barrier post work out.
- Barrier Mist – for hydration on the go and to refresh after workouts.
- Soother Pre-Cleanse – to effectively remove sunscreen, sweat, and impurities without stripping.
- Gua Sha to improve lymphatic drainage
These additions keep her skin balanced, strong, and glowing no matter where life takes her.
Sharing the Love
“I’ll sit there and talk skincare to anyone who will hear it. I really do love it. There’s a lot of love in these products and I can feel that.”
Travelling across Australia, Tahlia continues to share her Fresh Face Skin products with people she meets, inspiring others to experience the same barrier-first, confidence-building care.
