"As a young girl, I loved watching my Mum and Grandma get ready each morning. They took such pride in their routine — and I watched with wonder as textures and colours came to life. It’s no surprise I was often caught experimenting with their lotions and potions!

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By age four, I suffered from severe eczema. I scratched my skin so raw it bled. One of my earliest memories is being bathed in aromatic lotions and bandaged from head to toe. I remember Mum being desperate to find a solution.

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Throughout childhood, I had my fair share of tumbles. I still remember falling off my bike onto bitumen and thinking I’d be stuck with a large scar for life.

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In my teens, I struggled with acne and dermatitis — and it followed me into adulthood. This experience led me into the wonderful world of natural skincare, to avoid unnecessary chemicals and preservatives that further irritated my inflamed skin. This is where my fascination with skincare ingredients (and a very keen eye for them) truly began!

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As a young woman, I developed hyperpigmentation and acne scarring. I thought I was doing everything right, but it kept getting worse. I felt powerless. I spent thousands of dollars trying to lighten the pigment — yet it wouldn’t shift, and would often return even darker.

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I was undeniably uneducated about my skin — and that’s exactly why I’m so passionate about educating my clients now. You shouldn’t have to go through the same confusing, frustrating path I did.

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I became increasingly embarrassed about my uneven skin tone and texture, and didn’t have the confidence to be seen without concealer and foundation.

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As I got older, I also became more self-conscious about my asymmetrical lips and blurred lip borders — but invasive corrective surgery was never something I considered. Today, that same attention to symmetry has become one of my greatest strengths, and it serves me well in my work as a Cosmetic Tattooist.

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Over the years, I’ve been scratched by dogs, cats and chickens — leaving behind more accidental scarring.

I also happen to be a magnet for mosquitoes, and the marks from scratching (and yes, skin picking) have left their own story. I’m human, just like you — and that’s why I truly understand.

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But here’s the good news:

The suffering is over.

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With the right knowledge, skills, and equipment, I’ve restored my skin — reducing acne, scarring, hyperpigmentation, and uneven tones and textures.

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My fascination with Cosmetic Tattooing began in 2004 when I had my first lip tattoo to correct the asymmetry and blurred borders. Since then, I’ve had my brows and eyes enhanced with semi-permanent makeup — because it gives me freedom:

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✔️ Freedom from daily makeup
✔️ Freedom from constant cosmetic purchases
✔️ Freedom from worrying if my brow pencil, eyeliner or lipstick will smudge or sweat off

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Now at age 41, I remain deeply curious and committed to helping others restore their natural beauty — so they can feel free and confident in their own skin.

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I share my Skin Story because I get it — skin and appearance are deeply personal.

For me, skin restoration and enhancement helped rebuild my self-esteem, alongside the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual work that goes hand in hand.

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My passion is skin.

I live and breathe it — to help others feel good in theirs."​