Azurlis by Dr Fernanda da Silva Tatley

Azurlis™ Makes Skincare. But Skincare isn’t the Whole Mission. ✨✨✨

I use skincare as a vehicle to help people understand their bodies, question the noise, and care for the life they have now.

Science matters because you deserve evidence—not hype. But feeling good is more than molecules. It is self-respect, laughter, caring for others and our environment, and enjoying who we are in the present.

Fernando Pessoa, a famous Portuguese poet of the early 20th Century, wrote, ‘Everything is worthwhile if the soul is not small.’

I’m not chasing to live to150 years. I want to give the years I have Gusto and Gratitude—the two Gs that give us lift against life’s gravity.

That is the Mission of Azurlis™.

And remember Age Presently… definitely NOT passively or gracefully. 😃🌿💝

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This reel is for women over 40 that are tired of fashionable trends, that are feeling that the routines and the products they use are not working as before… and it is also for those that want to use effective natural skincare that complements their healthy lifestyle and wellbeing mindset. ✨🍃😉

“Your Moisturiser Takes 30 Seconds to Absorb. So What?”

We have somehow been taught that a moisturiser that disappears instantly must be a better moisturiser.
WHY?

Some natural emulsions can briefly look white as you apply them.

This often happens with the richer creams, that are thicker in texture, and less so with a lotion that is much thinner and lighter.

This “whitening” appearance is called soaping, though it has nothing to do with soap just because it looks like a layer of soap.

And it can become more noticeable when you rub the product quickly.

This soaping doesn't automatically mean the moisturiser isn't absorbing — or that there's anything wrong with it.

In fact, quite like this property of natural rich creams, because I can see where I apply them.

So, don't attack your face trying to make the cream disappear.

Slow down.

Gently glide it over your skin and give the formulation a few seconds to settle. It will absorb.

Thirty seconds isn't a formulation failure… besides, it will be absorbed in far less than 30 seconds, but let’s stay with the worst-case scenario.

It might just be thirty seconds you finally gave yourself.

Now you know why…

In future reels I will talk about ways in which we minimise the "soaping" in thick creams and how different this is from how mainstream skincare handles this... and why these approaches ought not to be used.

And remember Age Presently… definitely NOT passively or gracefully. 😃🌿💝

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This reel is for women over 40 that are tired of fashionable trends, that are feeling that the routines and the products they use are not working as before… and it is also for those that want to use effective natural skincare that complements their healthy lifestyle and wellbeing mindset. ✨🍃😉

So… according to someone who contacted me via my website, I’m not credible because I can’t possibly be…

A scientist, a molecular biologist… 📚

A Reiki Master… ✨

Formulate modern Botanical Skincare, while integrating Ancient Greek Medicine Approaches. 🌿

Moving across countries, from South Africa to New Zealand. Though no mention was made that I’m Portuguese.

Apparently, I’m supposed to pick just one, because as the person wrote “You can’t put them all in one bottle. They won’t mix.” 🤨

This made me laugh. 😂

Here's the problem...

Life isn't a neat immutable box, where everything has its place for ever and ever.

Science taught me to ask questions. Curiosity taught me to keep asking them. ✨

You don't have to agree with everything. But don't dismiss something before you've understood it.
And... when you understand, you'll see that Science, Philosophy, Tradition, Old & New are all part of Life...

Different shades of the same Light. 💫

No contradiction. No Friction. No Mixing in one bottle.

Each contribute in different ways, continuously.

The irony is that the same applies to making natural skincare, every day.✨

And Remember Age Presently… definitely NOT passively or gracefully. 😃🌿💝

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This reel is for women over 40 that are tired of fashionable trends, that are feeling that the routines and the products they use are not working as before… and it is also for those that want to use effective natural skincare that complements their healthy lifestyle and wellbeing mindset. ✨🍃😉

Everyday UV light and pollution generate free radicals within your body.

Antioxidants help neutralise them before they damage the skin. 🌿

Since as we age our cells become less efficient to fix this. 🙃

That’s why prevention matters just as much as repair. ✨

What to do? 🌿 More below.

• 🌿 Choose Botanicals over Buzzwords: Skip the heavy marketing gimmicks. Look for evidence-based, clean botanical extracts that respect your skin barrier.

• 🔄 Consistency Over Intensity: Free radicals form continuously. To fight back, your routine must be a daily, ongoing commitment—not a one-time treatment.

• 🧴 Keep it Simple: Day = Moisturiser + separate SPF. Night = Cleanse + nourishing serum. (Bonus: use your serum by day for an extra boost!)

• 🛡️ Repair & Prepare: Consistent topical and digestive care repairs existing stress while preparing new cells to better handle everyday environmental damage.

• 🚫 Ditch the Harsh Peels: Say goodbye to double/triple cleansing and aggressive exfoliators. Powerful, gentle actives like Bakuchiol, Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, and botanical oils will give you that healthy glow without the irritation.

irritation.
🔗 Ready to understand the science behind your skin's transition? Click the link in our bio to read our deep-dive articles on the Azurlis Blogs page.

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So, contact me on my email – [email protected] or visit our website – www.azurlis.co.nz ✨🍃😉
This reel is for women over 40 that are tired of fashionable trends, that are feeling that the routines and the products they use are not working as before… and it is also for those that want to use effective natural skincare that complements their healthy lifestyle and wellbeing mindset. ✨🍃😉

DIY SKINCARE - KNOW HOW!

Would I Ever Make My Own Skincare?
Well, I do!… So, my answer won’t surprise you.
I actually think making our own skincare can teach us a lot.
It helps you understand ingredients.
It reduces waste.
It encourages simplicity.
But... there's one problem.
Making skincare and formulating skincare aren't the same thing.
A moisturiser isn't just oils & water mixed together.
It needs the correct pH.
The correct preservative.
The right emulsifier.
The right stability.
Otherwise, it may separate... or worse... you’ll might be growing microorganisms that you can’t see.
DIY can be a wonderful activity, but if you want to do it… do it properly, and I would certainly recommend checking out the Formula Botanica UK-based website.
Their philosophy is refreshingly open: “cosmetic formulation is not an exclusive skill reserved for large manufacturers—it is something that can be learned, provided it is approached with the same care, respect and scientific curiosity as any other discipline.”
And you can always check my website also.
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And Remember Age Presently… definitely NOT passively or gracefully. 😃🌿💝
This reel is for women over 40 that are tired of fashionable trends, that are feeling that the routines and the products they use are not working as before… and it is also for those that want to use effective natural skincare that complements their healthy lifestyle and wellbeing mindset. ✨🍃😉

I'm Dr Fernanda, and "Can I save you from one of skincare's biggest myths?"

Social media loves hero ingredients. 🙃

Vitamin C for brightness… Retinol or Bakuchiol for wrinkles… Hyaluronic acid for hydration… Niacinamide for pores…

But your skin isn't made of separate compartments. Most people don't have just one concern.

They might have dehydration... pigmentation... sensitivity... and fine lines... all at the same time.

That's why good skincare isn't about finding one magic ingredient.

It's about finding a formulation where the ingredients complement each other.

That's where the real magic happens. ✨

This is why our Products are soooo effective, by carefully selecting and blending:

- Foundation Ingredients like Plant Oils and Emulsifying Waxes
- Active Botanicals like Bakuchiol
- Humectants like Hyaluronic Acid & Glycerine,
- Functional Components like Signalling peptides & Vitamin C.

Every Ingredient has a role… it cannot be a One-Ingredient-Show!✨🍃📚

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And Remember Age Presently… definitely NOT passively or gracefully. 😃🌿💝

This reel is for women over 40 that are tired of fashionable trends, that are feeling that the routines and the products they use are not working as before… and it is also for those that want to use effective natural skincare that complements their healthy lifestyle and wellbeing mindset. ✨🍃😉

Let’s cut through the social media hype.

Have you seen the posts claiming low molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HA) causes crepey skin?

It’s completely false.

As a science-evidence based brand, we look at the data.

Smaller HA molecules actually pe*****te deeper to support cellular repair and collagen.

Crepey skin comes from structural aging and sun damage, not your serum.

Stop letting internet drama dictate your skincare."

And Remember Age Presently… definitely NOT passively or gracefully. 😃🌿💝
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No hype. No nonsense. Just science. 🧪



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For this I will need your email.

So, contact me on my email – [email protected] or visit our website – www.azurlis.co.nz ✨🍃😉

This reel is for women over 40 that are tired of fashionable trends, that are feeling that the routines and the products they use are not working as before… and it is also for those that want to use effective natural skincare that complements their healthy lifestyle and wellbeing mindset. ✨🍃😉

Hello I'm Dr Fernanda,

Your changing skin doesn't need aggressive treatments—it needs consistent, loving support. 🌸
Here is how to cut through the confusion:

• 🌿 Choose Botanicals over Buzzwords: Skip the heavy marketing gimmicks. Look for evidence-based, clean botanical extracts that respect your skin barrier.

• 🔄 Consistency Over Intensity: Free radicals form continuously. To fight back, your routine must be a daily, ongoing commitment—not a one-time treatment.

• 🧴 Keep it Simple: Day = Moisturiser + separate SPF. Night = Cleanse + nourishing serum. (Bonus: use your serum by day for an extra boost!)

• 🛡️ Repair & Prepare: Consistent topical and digestive care repairs existing stress while preparing new cells to better handle everyday environmental damage.

• 🚫 Ditch the Harsh Peels: Say goodbye to double/triple cleansing and aggressive exfoliators. Powerful, gentle actives like Bakuchiol, Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, and botanical oils will give you that healthy glow without the irritation.

🔗 Ready to understand the science behind your skin's transition? Click the link in our bio to read our deep-dive articles on the Azurlis Blogs page.



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This reel is for women over 40 that are tired of fashionable trends, that are feeling that the routines and the products they use are not working as before… and it is also for those that want to use effective natural skincare that complements their healthy lifestyle and wellbeing mindset. ✨🍃😉

I'm Dr Fernanda, the founder of Azurlis™ and I'm explaining the key points about our Vegan Skincare, with no hype.

- Future-proofing against ageing.
- Not to make you look 20 years younger...
- BUT... look after your skin.
- Encouraging you develop a positive mindset.
- Plenty of scientific evidence on the positive impact on your physiology.
- Evidence that ingredients are multi-functional. e.g. Bakuchiol.

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This reel is for women over 40 that are tired of fashionable trends, that are feeling that the routines and the products they use are not working as before… and it is also for those that want to use effective natural skincare that complements their healthy lifestyle and wellbeing mindset. ✨🍃😉


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I’m Dr Fernanda and I’m going to tell you the Hard Truth About Collagen Powders.

Collagen Powders are Selling Hope… Not Results!

Harsh? Maybe…

BUT… Here are 2 Facts you need to remember about collagen…

Fact #1:

👉 Your body breaks down the ingested collagen into its building blocks.

👉 It doesn’t send these specifically to your face.

👉 These get distributed wherever needed in the body.

Fact #2:

👉 Your body builds it: 👉 Using the components of your healthy diet.

👉 While being sensible about UV protection, because UV breaks down collagen.

✨✨✨ Evidence is inconsistent
Even dermatologists say: focus on sunscreen, actives, and diet instead.
Good skincare isn’t hype. It’s biology.

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Contact me on my email – [email protected] or visit our website – www.azurlis.co.nz ✨🍃😉

And Remember Age Presently… definitely NOT Gracefully or Passively. 😃🌿💝

This reel is for women over 40 that are tired of fashionable trends, that are feeling that the routines and the products they use are not working as before… and it is also for those that want to use effective natural skincare that complements their healthy lifestyle and wellbeing mindset. ✨🍃😉