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Latest News – May 11, 2021

Vitamin C: Everything you need to know about this fab skincare ingredient

SkinCeuticals vitamin C, E and ferulic acid super serum is worth every single penny when it comes to results. The high concentrate formula contains a whopping 15 % of pure vitamin C, with 1 % vitamin E plus the addition of the antioxidant ferulic acid. Unlike many high concentration vitamin C products, this is gentle enough for sensitive skins. Simply pat on clean dry skin every morning. Then apply an hyaluronic serum plus a broad spectrum SPF. 

Latest News – April 05, 2021

Tretinoin and its benefits for skin.

Tretinoin also known as retinoic acid comes from Vitamin A  is recognised as the gold standard of anti-ageing treatments as it can have profound beneficial effect on the stratum corneum layer and deeper layers of the skin. By regulating cellular functions, keratin becomes softer and the stratum corneum becomes smooth and compact. These effects can last for up to 4 months, even when the use of the product has ceased.  Retinoids and Skin Ageing - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2699641/

Latest News – March 10, 2021

Double Defence Kits are back in stock !! Free full size SPF with Antioxidant.

Double Defence Kits by SkinCeuticals back in stock. Arrived today. Order now as we only have limited stock. Free full sized SPF in each kits. Put the antioxidant in the fridge for one night prior to opening. Store away from direct sunlight and away from heat. 

Latest News – March 10, 2021

Pregnancy & Skin-Care ingredients.

Pregnant women often wonder about which skincare products are ok to use and which ones are not —here is some  help!Because some ingredients — both from prescription drugs and some skincare products — are absorbed into the body when applied to skin, it's important to know what's safe for use during pregnancy and what to avoid.                                                    

Latest News – February 28, 2021

Skincare Advice

Atmospheric aggressors surround us on a daily basis, posing a constant threat to healthy-looking skin, because they induce free radical formation that may damage cells.Superficially, this damage visibly manifests as premature lines, wrinkles, sagging, and unwanted discolouration.  

Latest News – January 28, 2021

HELIOCARE'S NEW ECO-FRIENDLY PACKAGING

HELIOCARE'S MANUFACTURER GOING GREENOne of the first things you will notice is that the products are no longer sealed with cellophane. Cantabria Labs, the manufacturers of Heliocare, will save a total of 6,500kg of plastic across the globe by removing all cellophane from outer packaging. These are massive strides for the company's goal to reduce their carbon footprint. 

Latest News – January 26, 2021

SkinCeuticals launches Silymarin CF January 2021.

SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF antioxidant serum is unique, in that it is the first of its kind clinically-proven for use on oily and blemish-prone skin This latest innovation is the pioneering, next-generation Silymarin CF: its first ever vitamin C serum for oily, blemish-prone skin. As with C E Ferulic and Phloretin CF, this potent antioxidant is designed to reinforce the skin’s natural protection against free radical damage with a unique combination of active ingredients including 15% pure vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), 0.5% ferulic acid, 0.5% salicylic acid and 0.5% silymarin.

Latest News – January 25, 2021

Wait list for Appointments

As we do not know as yet when we are likely to return to work. We have opened a wait list , all appointments that had been booked in advance have been added to the wait list . If you would like to be added to the list please log on to the links below and reception staff will see that you are added to the list. 

Latest News – January 25, 2021

Antioxidants Explained.

Antioxidants - When we’re exposed to UV, pollution or other stressors such as smoke and chemicals, free radicals form in the skin. At a cellular level, these free radicals can kick off a chain reaction that causes a huge path of destruction and often, ultimately, the death of the cell.

Latest News – January 24, 2021

Chest wrinkles & Discolouration.

A common concern for women has always been wrinkles. With so much concentration on the eyes, cheeks, neck, and mouth many forget a part of the body that is often exposed and just as vulnerable to wrinkle as any other part of the body: the chest. However, with the advancement of chemical peels and laser resurfacing, there are now solutions to help prevent long-lasting wrinkles. First, we must understand exactly how and why chest wrinkles are formed, then, after a short guide to prevention, we will discuss how to eliminate any existing wrinkles.

Latest News – January 21, 2021

Introducing SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF

We are so excited to introduce you to SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF. This is an innovative antioxidant protection specifically formulated for oily and blemish prone skin, SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF is a first of its kind product for this skin type. 

Latest News – January 18, 2021

We offer expert Skin Consultations

Excellent. Professional. Great advise. Love the products. Hope to see you soon. M.F October 2020 Skin Consultation was very helpful and informative. Products recommended and purchased did the trick. Annmarie November 2020.

Latest News – January 07, 2021

Lipids such as Cholesterol, Essential fatty acids and Ceramides and their role in ageing skin.

Essential fatty acids, Ceramides and Cholesterol are all naturally occurring lipids in the correct ratio in healthy skin. Lipids are the good fats in your skin that make it look healthy and young; as you age, your skin loses them, causing dullness, dryness, and wrinkles. These healthy fats play a critical role in maintaining a healthy functioning skin barrier. The skin barrier is Crucial for this skin barrier function is the lipid matrix in the outermost layer of the skin, the stratum corneum.

Latest News – January 11, 2021

Acne-Rosacea

Acne Rosacea -Rosacea is a complex skin condition , with inflammatory triggers, in which environmental factors can interfere negatively or positively in its evolution.   Our skin barrier can be disrupted due to many possible reasons. When it’s damaged the tight junctions between the skin cells are lost. This allows external irritants to get in our skin a lot easier and lead to more water leaving our skin, leading to a dry tight feeling. Damaged skin barrier is characterised by an easily irritated, dehydrated and flaky skin, red skin. Improving the skin barrier function can significantly reduce symptoms, plus reduce inflammation. Up to 30% of rosacea sufferers have a family history of the condition leading researchers to believe it involves as yet unidentified genes, and for some, this is an inherited condition.

Latest News – January 02, 2021

Free radicals & Antioxidants.

What are free radicals?Natural chemical reactions in our cells produce unwanted by-products called reactive oxygen species (ROS) – better known as free radicals. These furiously ping about inside cells causing havoc, particularly a type of damage called oxidation. Seen an apple go brown? Smelt oil or nuts that have gone off? That’s oxidation. Unchecked, a disastrous chain reaction would occur in which cell’s most precious elements – their fat rich membranes, their proteins and DNA - would degrade and suffer irreparable harm.There’s also a whole other source of free radicals - the environment. The skin is bombarded by sunlight (UV, infrared, visible light), weather and pollution which trigger the production of free radicals.

Latest News – January 02, 2021

What can be done to slow the ageing process?

We start losing collagen from the age of 20, starting the creation of lines and wrinkles. Healthy skin reflects overall health, and poor nutrition can contribute to factors that accelerate skin ageing.Environmental factors such as ultraviolet radiation, pollution, nutrition and stress, play a key role in the way we age. Research also suggests that a diet rich in sugar contributes to the loss of collagen in the tissues as the result of a process known as glycation, which can destroy collagen. Smoking kills vitamin C and in turn damages collagen. 

Latest News – December 05, 2020

Skin rejuvenation, healing and collagen synthesis

PEMF has been studied for decades and used for patients with cognitive disorders, bone injuries, osteoporosis, and healing wounds post-surgically. Most recently, it has been proven and used for aesthetic and wellbeing applications such as speeding up wounds, aiding in lymphatic drainage post-surgically, reducing bruising, healing acne lesions, and controlling rosacea. We utilise PEMF in our Radio Frequency treatments .Radio-Frequency (RF) energy is a form of electromagnetic energy ranging from 300MHz to 3kHz. Radio-frequency has been used surgically for over 50 years for coagulation. It became popular in cosmetic medicine around the year 2000 and since has grown to be the gold standard non-surgical solution in skin tightening and tissue rejuvenation.

Latest News – December 01, 2020

Custom Dose by SkinCeuticals at Nu Aesthetics SkinClinic

CUSTOM D.O.S.E features active ingredients chosen for their proven ability to target the appearance of skin ageing issues, like wrinkles, fine lines, and discolouration. Each personalised corrective serum is the outcome of extensive research on more than 250 combinations of skin traits and concerns. Custom dose allows us to use a cocktail of fresh active ingredients to custom design a serum specific to your skincare

Latest News – December 01, 2020

THE IMPORTANCE OF REGULAR FACIALS

To help and support a healthy skin renewal process, we strongly advise regular ‘advanced’ facials with an experienced skincare professional, every 4-6 weeks. More than a simple “pampering” facial with relaxing massage techniques, advanced treatments include smart technology such as radiofrequency, laser or chemical peels, along with products containing biologically active ingredients to support the health of your skin cells and address your individual skin concerns.

Latest News – November 29, 2020

How to give yourself a Facial at home.

Facial massage has been around for centuries, used to help calm the mind and body while leaving the skin noticeably calmer, plumper and radiant. Its effectiveness is largely due to the way it targets the lymph nodes under the ears and on the neck, which can become blocked and slow the body’s natural lymphatic drainage system. The result? Grey, puffy and dull-looking skin.

Latest News – October 12, 2020

Nuala Woulfe EGift Card.

Shopping for someone else but not sure what to get? Give them the gift of choice with a Nuala Woulfe eGift Card which can be redeemed against products and treatments at NuAesthetics Skin Clinic & Serenity Day Spa.                                           

Latest News – May 03, 2020

Get your glow: The benefits of glycolic acid for skin

From brightening dull skin, to improving the appearance of discolouration and smoothing away ageing signs, glycolic acid is revered by beauty experts for the way it targets and improves a range of skin concerns.

Latest News – May 03, 2020

Antioxidants help to protect against Free Radical damage.

Free radicals are unstable molecules that can cause damage to our cells. What makes them unstable is that they are missing electrons from their outer shell. This causes them to search for other atoms or molecules that have these electrons, in order for them to feel whole again and become stable. Due to their reactive nature, free radicals can wreak havoc on your skin and other cells in their quest to find an electron and feel whole again. In order to stabilise themselves, free radicals try to bond to other atoms or molecules. 

Latest News – March 04, 2020

SkinCeutical Double Defence kits are back in stock

The ever popular SkinCeutical Double Defence Kits are back in stock for a limited time.The kits comprise an antioxidant and sunscreen and provide a clinically proven approach against the signs of Atmospheric Skin Ageing, such as fine lines, wrinkles and discolouration, to optimise skin health and provide ongoing protection.      Atmospheric Ageing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJT8FkAxa84