Latest News – December 18, 2023
Perimenopause & Menopause Programme with Edelle
Our Functional Medicine and Nutritional Therapist Edelle O'Doherty Nickels has designed this programme to address the typical symptoms experienced by many women at this time of life. Numbers are limited to assure the best outcome. To reserve your place call to book on 012300244/012300255.
Latest News – December 13, 2023
Opening Hours - Christmas/New Year Period
Here are the upcoming opening hours for the Christmas and New Year Period.
Latest News – December 15, 2023
What is Photo Ageing in Skin?
Throughout our lives we are exposed to sunlight and ultra-violet light which is responsible for 90% of the visible changes we see in our skin as we get older. In fact, fine lines, wrinkles and pigmentation are all a cumulative effect of photo ageing rather than just our age. So how you can prevent signs of photo-ageing and even stop it from developing in the first place?
Latest News – December 14, 2023
What is a Chemical Peel?
Chemical peels have become one of the top 10 most commonly performed aesthetic procedures in the world, thanks to their versatility and ability to enhance the results of skincare regimens, as well as tackling more significant skincare concerns such as balancing pigmentation, treating photodamage, acne scarring, wrinkles and dullness.
Latest News – December 14, 2023
The Importance of Regular Facials
Did you know that your skin is constantly renewing itself? Every month dead skin cells travel from the innermost layer of the epidermis to the surface of the skin in a process called keratinisation. These dead skin cells or corneocytes, still have a vital function in forming the skin barrier, which protects skin from aggressors such as pollution, germs and other irritants. As the cycle continues, they are naturally exfoliated by the skin over time. This prevents the build-up of too many dead cells (which would clog up the skin’s surface) and in turn stimulates new cells to grow.
Latest News – December 14, 2023
What is Ferulic Acid in Skincare?
While it sounds like something from a science lesson, Ferulic Acid is a powerful antioxidant that is actually found in the cell walls of plants such as apples, wheat, peanuts, rice and oranges, where it helps the plant to protect and preserve itself. So what happens when you apply it to the skin? First of all, it helps to neutralise harmful free radicals in our environment .
Latest News – December 13, 2023
8 Skincare Products to Put on your Wishlist
No skincare routine is complete without a serum. A lot of serums contain the powerful, skin-loving ingredients we know and love such as hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, and azelaic acid. For those who have been using serums for some time, you may have specific skincare goals in mind such as, reducing fine lines and wrinkles. A good anti-ageing serum can do this and over time, reveal a youthful and radiant complexion.
Latest News – December 13, 2023
Why does your skin need Hyaluronic Acid?
Hyaluronic Acid (HA) helps regulate the moisture content in our skin. This amazing molecule binds to and attracts water. In fact, HA has the ability to hold 1000 times its weight in water. But that is not all, Hyaluronic Acid also acts as an antioxidant and helps prevent free radicals damage.
Latest News – December 13, 2023
Why Do My Lips Get Dry and Chapped?
Dry, chapped lips can be an uncomfortable nuisance. Whether it's due to the harsh winter weather, excessive sun exposure, dry air, dehydration, or other factors, understanding the causes of chapped lips is the first step toward finding relief. The skin on our lips possesses specific characteristics that make it particularly vulnerable to chapping and dryness.
Latest News – December 13, 2023
SkinCeuticals has unveiled three Christmas Cracker gift sets for the festive season
SkinCeuticals is bringing three Christmas Cracker gift sets Each cracker will contain a duo of products: Clear + Correct Cracker containing Silymarin CF (30ml) and complimentary Blemish + Age Defence (15ml) for oily, blemish-prone skin Glow + Pump Cracker with C E Ferulic (30ml) and complimentary H.A Intensifier (15ml) for dry and ageing skin; and Brighten + Hydrate Cracker including Phloretin CF (30ml) and complimentary Hydrating B5 Serum (15ml) for dull and uneven skin.
Latest News – September 21, 2023
Mineral SPF
Best known as a mineral or physical UV protectant, zinc oxide forms a physical barrier on the skin's surface that reflects and scatters the sun's rays before they have the chance to penetrate into the skin. Zinc oxide often is combined with additional UV-B blockers to provide the most complete broad-spectrum sunscreen. As zinc oxide sunscreens offer slightly better coverage across the sun’s UV spectrum, it is recommended to begin with this ingredient.
Latest News – November 06, 2023
How can Medical Grade Skincare Improve Your Skin?
How can Medical Grade Skincare Improve Your Skin? There are a number of benefits to using medical grade skincare. If you are struggling to keep your skin in the best condition it can be, it’s time to give the team at the Clinic a call! We provide a variety of services designed to improve the appearance and condition of your skin. We can help you to find the best skincare products for your skin type and develop a routine that will keep it looking and feeling great.
Latest News – November 03, 2023
11 Essential Home Skincare Steps and Their Importance
Remember your home skin care is essential – what you do every day, twice a day has significant impact on your skin – so you want your skincare to be effective. We have 11 tips, along with our suggested products below: 1. Use SPF - no excuses! While you’ll be used to wearing sunscreen when outdoors, it’s important to know that the same UVA and UVB rays can penetrate clouds and windows. Not only that, but there is evidence that blue light from screens can damage skin. So, whether you’re only popping to the shops or having a duvet day, you should still always apply a minimum factor 30 every day. Skinceuticals Advanced Brightening SPF 50 SkinCeuticals Ultra Facial UV Defense Sunscreen Hands off – Doors, buttons, work equipment… how many things do you touch a day without washing your hands straight afterwards? Just think how much dirt, oil and germs accumulate on your fingertips… now you will you touch your face? This can lead to breakouts and other skin conditions. Wash your hands as often as possible and avoid touching your face unnecessarily. Brighten with Vitamin C If you want a brighter complexion, vitamin C is a must-have! Known as an antioxidant, vitamin C helps protect the skin’s surface from environmental aggressors such as UV and pollution, as well as the oxidative damage caused by free radicals. Use it every morning after cleansing. SkinCeuticals Serum 10 - 30ml SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF® - 30ml SkinCeuticals Double Defence C E Ferulic Kit. Free Full Sized Ultra Facial Defence Worth €36 SkinCeuticals Double Defence Phloretin CF Kit. Free Full Sized Advanced Brightening UV Defence SPF 50 Worth €49.00 SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF - a new antioxidant for oily or blemished skin. Don’t forget the lips Your lips are also susceptible to the sun’s radiation, leading to a dry and damaged appearance. Apply a little of your hyaluronic serum Ha Intensifier by Skinceuticals is a good option then apply. SkinCeuticals H.A. Intensifier - 30ml SkinCeuticals AOX Lip Complex morning and night and more regularly if required. Exfoliate dead skin cells One of the reasons our skin can look dull is because of dead skin cells. Scrubbing these away with a good exfoliator is crucial if you want to bring back a natural glow. This month Skinceuticals Retexturising serum is our product of the month – resurfacing is very important particularly as we age – over time, regardless of lifestyle, skin begins to change. Signs of ageing may appear. Fine lines, wrinkles, discolouration, and loss of elasticity can become more visible. Retexturing Activator® targets two mechanisms — exfoliation and hydration — to help promote the skin’s natural regeneration process, helping to visibly reduce the appearance of surface lines and help transform the look of the skin with a smoother, softer looking texture. This serum can also be used as a compliment to retinol use – use on the nights you do not use retinol. SkinCeuticals Retexturing Activator® - 30ml Retinol 0.3 contains 0.3% pure retinol and is enhanced with the latest stabilisation and delivery technologies to provide maximum efficacy. Scientifically proven to help diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and age-spots from both intrinsic and photo ageing. Retinol 0.3 can aid in reducing the appearance of pore sizes, while correcting blemishes and blotchiness associated with problematic skin. Retinol 0.3 is ideal for skin new to Retinol products. SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3 - 30ml Stay hydrated As well as drinking around eight glasses of water a day – good for your general health as well as your skin health – you should consider investing in a great hydrating formula that will leave your face looking fresh! Obagi Hydrate is a great cost effective cream. Another popular treatment cream is SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 - 48ml. Cleanse Clean your skin thoroughly at the end of each day, you’ll ensure that all the dirt, bacteria, oil, and pollution has been removed from your skin. It will improve how your treatment skincare absorbs into the skin. SkinCeuticals Simply Clean - 200ml SkinCeutical's Glycolic Renewal Cleanser SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser - 250ml DMK Milk Cleanser DMK Deep Pore Cleanser Emphasise those eyes The skin around your eyes is thinner and show signs of ageing more quickly than other areas of the face. Whether you suffer from dryness, puffiness, dark circles or pigmentation, an eye cream can work wonders. Look out for ones that contain hyaluronic acid and peptides if you want to see a real difference. SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Eye Complex - 15ml SkinCeuticals Mineral Eye UV Defense SPF 30 - 10ml SkinCeuticals Eye Balm - 15ml Eminence Marine Flower Peptide Eye Cream Say goodbye to coffee Bad news if you’re a coffee lover. Even decaf can make your skin look dehydrated. Focus on upping your intake of water throughout the day if you want to get your glow back. 10. Hydrate with HA Hyaluronic acid (HA) is what we use in a lot of dermal fillers to volumise and contour your face, so you’ll appreciate that it’s going to be great in skincare too. When looking for a HA serum, see the molecule is different molecule size so the hyaluronic acid is a vehicle that penetrates the skin to be effective where it needs to be – smaller molecules travel deeper into the skin – and brings more active ingredients deeper in to the skin. Catch up on sleep Unsurprisingly, sleep has a key role in rejuvenating your skin. During the third and fourth stages of sleep, your body goes into repair mode and produces cells and hormones that help boost collagen production, which results in healthier skin! Avoid screens before bedtime, try a relaxing podcast or drink a herbal tea if you struggle to get to sleep. We would love if you would listen to our podcast where we discuss this topic and countless others! Invest in retinol Derived from vitamin A, retinol is renowned as one of the most powerful tools in skincare. It helps to exfoliate and smooth skin, while diminishing the appearance of hyperpigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles. There’s lots of different strengths of retinol, so if you’re new to it, start low! It must also only be applied at night as it can make your skin more sensitive to light. Speak to us if you’d like advice on how to get started. SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3 - 30ml We love results We hope you found these skincare tips useful. If you’d like to invest in skincare that’s clinically proven to make a difference, check out our shop or chat to our skincare experts to find out what’s best for your specific concerns.
Latest News – November 03, 2023
Nurse Anne Shares Her 4 Tips & Tricks to Keep Skin Glowing During Winter
Whether you’re planning on soaking up the sun on a sandy beach, or conquering snowy peaks, or loosing yourself in urban adventures, your skin deserves top-notch care to have you feeling your best. That is why our dedicated skin specialist Nurse Anne is at your service with the best tips on maintaining a glowing complexion during the winter months.
Latest News – November 03, 2023
Treatment Favourites for Glowing Skin - Combine Venus Radiofrequency & Profhilo
A combination of Radiofrequency and Profhilo can be a game changer to seriously brighten and rejuvenate your skin. Glowing skin is always in, but it’s not always easy to achieve! During the Winter months, there’s an increased chance of dry, flaky skin.Here at Woulfe Skin Clinic, our two favourite treatments that enhance skin quality and give you your glow back are Profhilo and Venus RF.
Latest News – November 06, 2023
Dry/Dehydrated Skin - Causes and Treatment Options
When your skin is dehydrated it simply means that it is lacking in moisture. The skin usually produces its own moisture in the form of hyaluronic acid and surface oil (sebum), which the skin will naturally produce. However, there are a number of internal and external factors that can disrupt this process, and the skin requires a little extra care. When the complexion becomes dry, it can lead to a number of other concerns whereby it’s even texture and tone have changed. Dry skin will often lose its natural glow, giving the appearance a dull and lifeless look. The complexion may feel rough, start to become tight, flaky, itchy, red and fine lines can look more noticeable.
Latest News – November 03, 2023
Age Spots - Causes and Treatment Options
Age spots or ‘sun spots’ are dark patches that appear on the skin. Acommon form of hyperpigmentation, they are usually relatively smalland flat and are brown or black in colour. Age spots typically affectpeople over the age of 40.
Latest News – October 30, 2023
Do You Have Dry Scalp, Dandruff, or is it Seborrheic Dermatitis?
A dry and itchy scalp is irritating and often uncomfortable. Scalp conditions like dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and dry scalp are common problems, there are lots of reasons and several solutions.Anyone can get dry scalp or dandruff; The key is to pay attention to what is causing the scalp condition. Often, these are not isolated scalp conditions. You can have a combination of both dandruff and a dry scalp. Plus, you can also have skin issues linked to the scalp condition. Seeking professional advice from a dermatologist or your GP can help with diagnosing the problem.
Latest News – October 08, 2023
Post Summer Skin treats.
That summer glow can look very attractive, skin conditions such as acne, pigmentation, previous skin damage is very often camouflaged by a tan. Unfortunately, despite the sun having lots of health benefits. Long-term effects of ultraviolet radiation exposure or overexposure to the sun can lead to premature ageing and skin cancer. The sun’s UV rays reach the DNA within the cells in your skin and cause them to malfunction. Skin cancer is caused by abnormal growth of the cells nearest the skin, squamous, basal and melanocytes. Squamous and basal cells form non melanoma skin cancer while melanocytes cells which give the skin its pigment or colour form melanoma skin cancer. Basal cell cancers (BCC) are more strongly related to acute sun burn events in childhood and intermittent adult
Latest News – October 02, 2023
Chemical Peels
Chemical peels are professional, in-clinic exfoliating treatments that can address and correct a number of different skin imperfections and promote optimal skin health. At Woulfe Skin Specialists we offer different peels to meet the needs of our Client’s who want to achieve glowing skin, a more uniform skin tone, and a smoother skin texture A chemical peel is a cosmetic treatment to improve the appearance of the skin of the face, neck, chest, and hands. This is a great time to do a peel. Avoid using retinol for 2 weeks prior to a peel if you have fine sensitive skin - one week otherwise .
Latest News – October 01, 2023
Pigmentation - Causes and Treatments
Uneven pigmentation is one of the most common complaints skin care professionals hear in the treatment room, right up there with ageing and acne concerns. Not surprisingly, these are typically interrelated — the client with concerns over her fine lines and wrinkles will likely complain about thespot or dark patches on his or her face.
Latest News – October 02, 2023
The Importance of Personalised Nutrition
Everyone is unique. Generalised information on diet and nutrition does not work. Researchers have only recently begun to compare the results of personalized nutrition programs with more generalised dietary guidance.
Latest News – October 02, 2023
Did you know skincare products have a shelf life?
Skincare has a shelf life – the date can usually be found on the back of the bottle or the bottom of the jar. If there's not an actual date, there might be a tiny image of an opened jar with a number on it: six, 12, 24, or 36. This refers to the 'period after opening' and it recommends the maximum number of months a product should be used before discarding. It is important to note as lots of skincare has oils and these oils oxidise.
Latest News – October 02, 2023
Acne - Causes and Treatment Options
Acne is a common, treatable skin condition normally associated with adolescents. In fact, 85% of teen boys and girls suffer with acne. However, acne also affects children and adults of all ages. 51% of women in their 20s, and 35% of women in their 30s suffer with acne.
