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where it all started… Saya McDermott’s story starts over 20 years ago in her hometown of Noosa. If you haven't visited this coastal town before, imagine white sand, crystal clear waters and rich with nature - it’s one of the most beautiful places on earth.  For most of Saya’s teenage years, she experienced her own problematic skin and was unable to find a solution to her breakouts and eczema. With limited products on the market at the time, Saya started hand-making her own products determined to find a natural cure to her skin.  “Having struggled with bad skin for years,...

Have you been trying to remove all those ‘blackheads’ around the nose area? If your nose is covered in tiny small dots, you probably have sebaceous filaments. While they may look like blackheads, sebaceous filaments are a normal and healthy feature of the skin that are actually there to help. We share the key differences between blackheads vs sebaceous filaments, how to identify them and how to treat them.  What are sebaceous filaments? Sebaceous filaments are naturally occurring, tube-like structures that form when oil is produced around the hair follicle. They are a normal part of the skin’s moisturising process...

Summer Skin Q&A Summer is here! While you prepare for travel and long days by the beach, it’s important to look after your skin during the warmer months. Not sure how to prevent dryness or even oiliness? Want to find out what the #1 anti-ageing summer product is? We’ve put together some of the most-asked questions about summer skin care so you can achieve healthy, glowy skin all year round. Do I need a summer skincare routine?  Yes! During the summer we tend to spend more time outside in the sun which means it’s only natural that your skin needs...

Curious about the Korean beauty cult-fave “glass skin”? It all comes down to incorporating multiple hydrating & nourishing products in your day-to-day routine. We’re going to share our secrets with you on how to unlock and attain the popular Korean beauty trend, Glass Skin glass skin, using Saya products.  Firstly, what is Glass Skin? Glass skin is when your skin is at its very healthiest. It’s a Korean Beauty trend which can be achieved from adding and layering a number of ultra-hydrating products to your skincare routine to create a smooth, poreless, glass-like finish on the skin. While acne and...