Azurlis by Dr Fernanda da Silva Tatley

Does Hyaluronic Acid Have To Go on Damp Skin?

NO! 🙃

Applying a hydrating serum product to slightly damp skin can be a practical way to keep a little water at the surface. It may also help the product spread.

But damp skin does not magically transport hyaluronic acid into the deeper skin layers.
A well-formulated product can still work on dry skin and applying a moisturizer after humectants is definitely important to lock the moisture in.

Save this for the next time the internet gives you another three-second skincare commandment. 🤣

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

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Someone asked to meet me in person - because I might be AI. 🤣

I wasn’t sure whether to feel complimented or mildly insulted.

Yes, I use AI as a tool. But I founded Azurlis™ in 2008. I formulate the products. I write, question, revise, occasionally muddle my words—and laugh far too much with my AI collaborator.

In a world full of manufactured authenticity, perhaps real expertise now looks suspicious.

So, for the record: I’m Dr Fernanda. I’m 68. I’m a scientist, formulator and very real human being.

Although my AI-generated voice apparently sounds like a moron. 🤣

Human founder. AI-assisted. No synthetic personality added.

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

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Do You Really Need 2 Separate Serum Products?

One focused one a Hyaluronic Acid Serum and the other a Bakuchiol Serum?

Maybe…

For Hydration: If your main concern is tightness, roughness or temporary dehydration lines, a hydration-focused serum may be sufficient. Use the Hydrating Face& Neck Gel, where the principal active is hyaluronic acid.

For Renewal: If you are also noticing pigmentation, hormonal breakouts, textural changes or declining radiance, a renewal-focused serum may provide broader support. Use the Luminous Bakuchiol Serum, where the actives are Bakuchiol, Vitamin C, Vitamin B, Hyaluronic Acid, and Peptides.

For Hydration & Renewal: If your skin is both dehydrated and showing age-related changes - as mature skin frequently is - you can use both strategically.

The Hydrating Face & Neck Gel Serum - ideal for evening hydration.

The Luminous Bakuchiol Serum – ideal for renewal-focused morning care.

Use the discount code Winter-15%OFF to receive 15% off your order.

With your purchase of one serum, you’ll receive a generous free sample of the other product, so you can experience both the renewal-focused morning & the evening hydration care.

Also, because we stand behind our formulations, every purchase is covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee.

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

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✨Skincare Minimalist Reset✨

Hey, you know me by now, I’m Dr Fernanda from Azurlis™ Botanical Skin Care.

• Stop forcing your skin to process a chaotic stack of active serums. True skin wellness doesn't come from a multi-step chemistry project.
• Traditional routines force you to alternate water-soluble Vitamin C with harsh retinol to avoid destroying your skin barrier. One is highly acidic, the other needs a neutral pH, and layering them can lead to chronic irritation, redness, and peeling.

At Azurlis™, we formulated a smarter, minimalist approach. We paired gentle, plant-derived Bakuchiolwith THDA - a stable, lipid-soluble form of Vitamin C. Because they are perfectly compatible, they pe*****te deeply together, working in total harmony.

Together, they are an antioxidant powerhouse, in addition to their main functions.

While Vitamin C promotes synthesis of new collagen for elasticity, Bakuchiol steps in to block the enzymes that break it down.

Add in plumping Hyaluronic Acid for hydration, and Vitamin B3 for bright, balanced skin - and you have total nourishment, rejuvenation, and protection in one bottle.

Together they encourage your skin to glow and reflect the uniquely amazing person you are.
Simplify your skincare. Nourish your skin barrier.

Head over to our Serum Products Page via the link in our bio to start your reset today. You see the Luminous Bakuchiol Serum, as well as others.

And… remember Age Presently… definitely NOT passively or gracefully. 😃🌿💝 Live life with Gusto & Gratitude.

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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. ✨🍃😉

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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“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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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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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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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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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. ✨🍃😉