Latest News – July 30, 2023
We are delighted to be shortlisted in the Retail Excellence Awards 2023 .
We were absolutely delighted this week to learn that we are once again listed in the Retail Excellence Ireland awards - both Serenity Spa & Nu Aesthetics skin Clinic are listed in the top 100 retail stores in Ireland. Well done to our fantastic team for their hard work, dedication and attention to detail . We have fingers and toes crossed for the next stage. #Top30stores23.
Latest News – July 30, 2023
Gut health & skin health - the connection.
The skin often mirrors conditions going on in the body Instead of treating skin issues like acne, psoriasis, rosacea and eczema as isolated problems, it is important to recognise acne, psoriasis , rosacea , dermatitis and eczema conditions may be symptomatic of inflammation deep within the body.
Latest News – July 23, 2023
Scented Candles and Diffusers Safety.
Scented Candles and Diffusers Safety. Do not allow diffuser oil to spill or drip on to fabric, or painted surfaces- wood - work top surfaces- floors. Staining or damage may occur. Place diffuser bottle on a coaster. Do not swallow diffuser oil liquid. Avoid liquid contact with eyes or skin. Rinse thoroughly with fresh water if it occurs. If you are asthmatic or suffer with COPD scented candles and diffusers may not be for you. How do you use scented candles safely? When burning candles, follow these safety rules: Keep burning candles within sight. Read and follow the manufacturer's use and safety instructions. Only use candles in a well-ventilated room. Don't burn a candle all the way to the bottom of the container. Scent is tied to memory, and aromatherapy has been proven to affect mood, so it’s no surprise that a candle with a certain smell can create a sense of nostalgia and promote relaxation. Unfortunately, any time you use an open flame or heat source for an extended period, you put your safety at risk. Follow these tips to make sure the memories related to your favourite smells always stay good. Burn time. It’s true that scents can be relaxing, but it’s important to be aware and alert when burning candles. One hour of burning is sufficient to allow a pleasant lingering scent. The maximum burn time is four hours. Let the candle come to room temperature before relighting. If you’re using candles to create ambiance or to help you relax or to sleep, it’s wise to consider a safer alternative, like flameless candles or scented oil diffusers. Or meet both needs at once by using a wall plug-in air freshener that includes a built-in nightlight. Place candle on a coaster to protect the surfaces from heat damage.
Latest News – July 12, 2023
The Benefits of Vitamin C For Your Skin
Vitamin C is a powerhouse ingredient that is essential for your daily routine. The antioxidant properties make vitamin C for skin health crucial. When added to your daily routine, a vitamin C serum can help provide a wide range of benefits that keep your skin looking youthful and fresh.
Latest News – July 12, 2023
Micro Needling - Taking Advantage of the Body's Natural Healing Response.
Also referred to as collagen induction therapy, micro needling is a procedure used to take advantage of the body’s natural healing response. Your clinician uses thin, sterilized needles to prick the skin to encourage collagen production and reduce the appearance of wrinkles, reduce scarring and even What is micro needling?
Latest News – July 12, 2023
Retinol - Increasing the Skin's Production of Collagen
Retinol works by increasing the skin’s production of Collagen which provides the strength, support, and structure to the skin. An especially active ingredient, it also stimulates the production of new blood vessels in the skin which improves skin colour, helps to fade pigment, and softens skin texture. Retinol will also correct damaged DNA; damaged DNA is aging skin, so this is crucial in fighting the signs of ageing.
Latest News – July 12, 2023
The Benefits of Niacinamide, a Form of Vitamin B3.
Niacinamide works with your skin's natural chemistry to improve overall skin texture by rebuilding a lipid layer, minimising the appearance of pores, and preventing UV damage and inflammation as an antioxidant. A form of vitamin B3, niacinamide is also believed to reduce redness, discolouration, and even acne, Nicotinamide is an essential water-soluble vitamin, which is not synthesised in the body, meaning we have to eat it to receive its benefits. Additionally, the vitamin has been incorporated into skincare products as our bodies don't produce it on their own. Therefore, if we want to reap the brightening benefits of nicotinamide, it needs to be ingested via supplement or applied topically to the skin.
Latest News – July 12, 2023
Ashwagandha's Potential Health Benefits
Research studies have demonstrated its ability to reduce the cortisol levels, inflammation, and generally mitigate the effects of stress.
Latest News – July 12, 2023
Using Breathwork to Reduce Stress and Anxiety
If stress or anxiety makes your heart race, taking steps to control your breathing can be a simple and powerful way to help soothe your body. One example is 4-4-8 breathing: Take a breath in for four counts, hold your breath for four counts and then exhale for eight counts. Repeat. With practice, they can become a normal part of your response to stress and anxiety.
Latest News – July 12, 2023
Inflammatory Foods and Their Impact
Sugary foods may trigger inflammation by stimulating the production of fatty acids in your liver. Processed meats like bacon are high in saturated fats, which may cause inflammation. Your risk of chronic inflammation may be higher depending on your diet — sugar, processed meat, and fried foods can all cause inflammation in your body.
Latest News – July 12, 2023
The Importance of Exfoliation
Exfoliation is the Foundation for your Skincare Regimen as cell regeneration is important for skin health. From wrinkles to congested pores and discolouration to uneven texture, it’s hard to find a skincare solution that targets many concerns at once—but exfoliation comes close. Exfoliating is the process of removing dead skin cells from the surface through either chemical or physical means.
Latest News – June 18, 2023
Why do we need to prioritise a healthy lifestyle?
Why do we need to prioritise a healthy lifestyle? Approximately 80% of chronic diseases are driven by lifestyle factors . This means that most are preventable. We have control over these factors. We need to address these conditions through lifestyle. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/05/220511085701.htm
Latest News – June 21, 2023
Acne Awareness. Last chance to enter to win fabulous Skincare from SkinCeuticals
In honour of Acne Awareness Month, we are giving you a chance to ✨ WIN ✨ the best skincare you’ll ever apply.What's better than blemish-free, glowing skin, free Skinceuticals? Scoring all of that for free! Yes, really! WIN the ultimate skincare bundle! ⬇
Latest News – June 13, 2023
Getting the best out of your manicure & pedicure appointment.
If you are looking for a quick nail treatment to keep your nails in shape, you can book a time for a File & Polish or Express Manicure. For those looking for a little more, we have more standard options available such as the Serenity Spa Signature Manicure for the ultimate nail care as well as the Deluxe Manicure or Deluxe Pedicure. We also have a line of Bio Sculpture nail treatment options to help you maintain healthy natural nails. We have a number of Shellac and Gel nails options which you can keep maintained by visiting us every few weeks for best results.Our treatments come in a variety of treatment lengths at various price points giving everyone the option to find a nail treatment that suits their tastes and needs. Book your appointment well in advance via reception on 012300255 / 012300244 or on line via https://www.nualawoulfe.ie/pages/serenity-day-spa To ensure you can enjoy your experience, we recommend you arrive giving yourself time to find parking. We ask that you arrive at the Spa 10 minutes before your appointment time to allow you time to check in and pick the colours you would like to use . if you are wearing a dark coloured nail polish, you might like to remove it prior to your shower on the day of your appointment to ensure the pigment is thoroughly removed prior to your new polish application.
Latest News – June 12, 2023
Microneedling
What is Microneedling and its Effects? Microneedling is a skin enhancing therapy in which small needles create tiny, shallow holes throughout the skin’s surface. This stimulates elastin and collagen production, proteins that have anti-aging properties, and improve skin health and appearance overall.
Latest News – June 12, 2023
June is Acne Awareness Month
June is Acne Awareness Month While the summer season is perfect for having some fun in the sun, maintaining clear and glowing skin isn’t always possible. The constant exposure to hot weather and the sun can result in clogged pores, dark spots, and sunburn.
Latest News – June 12, 2023
The Mediterranean Diet
Widely considered as one of the healthiest diets on the planet, the Mediterranean Diet can do wonders for your general health and the health of your skin. A favourite of health professionals, its benefits are backed by a huge amount of scientific research. Studies show that following the Mediterranean way of eating lowers blood pressure, balances blood sugar, helps brain health, promotes heart health, keeps bones strong, protects the brain and memory and even extends life-expectancy. The Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyle can also help improve the quality and health of your skin, making you age with beauty and grace like the people of that region. 5 benefits of following the Mediterranean Diet: 1. Reduced Inflammation: One of the main benefits you can receive from following a Mediterranean Diet is reduced inflammation in the body. Internal and external infla
Latest News – June 12, 2023
Skin Ageing May Impact Other Areas and Organs of the Body New Research Finds
Taking care of your skin is taking care of your health too, according to new research. Did you know that skin is your body’s largest organ? In addition to being the physical barrier that protects you from external environmental toxins and stressors, skin is an active immune organ at the front line of your body’s defence. New evidence suggests that as skin ages, it releases inflammatory chemicals that could drive the premature ageing of other internal organs. So it turns out that taking care of your skin is not a merely cosmetic pursuit; instead, it is an important part of taking care of your overall health, and may be essential to fending off illness and disease.
Latest News – June 10, 2023
Skinceuticals' Tripeptide neck cream.
Skinceuticals' Tripeptide neck cream. The high-performance cream targets early and advanced signs of neck ageing , including horizontal lines, crepiness, and loss of firmness.
Latest News – May 27, 2023
Nasal breathing.
New research has found that obstructive sleep apnea — a disorder in which breathing stops and starts during sleep — is associated with an increased risk for gout, a common cause of arthritis. Scientists studied 15,879 patients with apnea and 63,296 matched controls without, following them for an average of almost six years. Over that time, 4.9 percent of people with apnea developed gout, compared with 2.6 percent of those without the disorder.
Latest News – May 25, 2023
Skin and Ageing.
Many things cause our skin to age. Some things we some we can influence, others we can do nothing about . The skin has three important layers: the outer epidermis, the middle dermis and the inner subcutaneous fat layer. The epidermis is a thin layer that contains the pigment that colours your skin. The thicker dermis layer contains hair follicles, oil glands and blood vessels. The inner, fatty layer serves as a protective barrier to your organs. As you age, the epidermis gradually thins and pigment levels decrease. This results in thinner, paler skin. You may also notice sunspots from UV exposure, known as solar lentigo.
Latest News – May 22, 2023
Skin Cancer and what you need to know.
Skin cancer accounts for most malignancies across the globe. They are primarily divided into melanoma and nonmelanoma skin malignancies. Nonmelanoma skin cancer includes basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. .One in every three cancers diagnosed in the world is a skin cancer.There were more than 320,000 cases of skin cancer globally in 2020, the most recent figures available from the World Cancer Research Fund International.Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland, with over 13,000 new cases diagnosed every year. The National Cancer Registry of Ireland (NCRI) expects this number to double by 2040.Skin cancer is a disease of skin cells. Nine out of every 10 cases are caused by UV rays from the sun or sunbeds. Over exposure to UV rays, which leads to tanning, redness or burning of the skin, causes damage to skin cells. While much of this damage is repaired some remains and can lead to skin cancer later in lifeYou need to use protection even indoors and behind the wheel of the car, as UVA penetrates through glass .The phrase 'high SPF' sounds reassuring, but it may give a false sense of security as a product with this factor only refers to protection against UVB rays, which is not quite enough. So this typically means that you might stay out in the sun for longer as the perception is that you are not burning. In the meantime UVA travels like a X-ray and damages deeper in to the skin. UVA is the primary radiation used in tanning beds. It causes almost all forms of skin ageing , including wrinkles. UVA damages the collagen and elastin in the skin and also generates free radicals.
Latest News – May 22, 2023
Lycopene
Lycopene is derived from tomatoes, watermelons, papayas as well as other red fruits and vegetables. It is characterized as a bright red carotene which has commercial uses as a food coloring. Having a high intake of lycopene-containing foods has been accompanied by a reduced risk from many varying internal diseases due to its antioxidant properties which have been experimentally confirmed.Since it is such an efficient antioxidant, its use can protect skin. Since skin is the body’s largest organ, it is responsible for being the foremost line of defense against disease as it covers most of our external body from pathogens such as bacteria. This makes measurements to protect the skin to be essential. Antioxidants capture and neutralise free radicals, which can damage tissues and contribute to numerous diseases. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10775364/Lycopene is more than just another plant antioxidant. According to some cell studies, it might be among the most powerful ones https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8868303/It is important to note that lycopene promotes protection against skin damaging oxidation while contributing to upkeep the appearance of healthy skin. It was found that micronutrients such as lycopene were able to show other benefits including better skin moisturisation, skin texture, skin elasticity, and skin superficial structure. It is no wonder that this natural compound can be found in many topically applied cosmetics in regards to optimising skin care. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4664803/ Gajowik, Aneta, and Małgorzata M. Dobrzyńska. "LYCOPENE – ANTIOXIDANT WITH RADIOPROTECTIVE AND ANTICANCER PROPERTIES. A REVIEW." National Institute of Public Health (2014): n. pag. Web. 11 Feb. 2016 Gammone, Maria Alessandra, Graziano Riccioni, and Nicolantonio D'orazio. "Carotenoids: Potential Allies of Cardiovascular Health?" Food & Nutrition Research 59.0 (2015): n. pag. PubMed. Web. 11 Feb. 2016 Ascenso, Andreia, Tiago Pedrosa, Sónia Pinho, Francisco Pinho, José Miguel P. Ferreira De Oliveira, Helena Cabral Marques, Helena Oliveira, Sandra Simões, and Conceição Santos. "The Effect of Lycopene Preexposure on UV-B-Irradiated Human Keratinocytes." Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity 2016 (2016): 1-15. PubMed. Web. 11 Feb. 2016 Stahl, W., and H. Sies. " B-Carotene and Other Carotenoids in Protection from Sunlight." American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 96.5 (2012): n. pag. PubMed. Web. 11 Feb. 2016 #Antioxidant, #PlantExtracts, #SkinRepairing #lycopene #uv #protect #skin #tomato
Latest News – May 22, 2023
RETINOL VS RETINOID: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?
Retinol and retinoids are both derivatives of vitamin A – the clinically proven star ingredient revered for the way it accelerate cellular turnover and tackles ageing signs, acne and discolouration. Retinoid is a term used to describe any product that derives from vitamin A, while retinol is one, of many, types of retinoid. Other types of retinoid are retinoic acid or retinol palmitate so if you see these labelled on an ingredients label, they all work towards the same goal: brighter, smoother skin. Retinoids is a term to describe all Vitamin A derivatives. Retinol is available as an over the counter preparation and retinoids are prescription items only.
