Latest News – April 21, 2024
Good sleep is important for skin & general health.
Having a good night’s rest is imperative, however many of us aren’t getting enough sleep. A good night’s sleep enhances our overall well being including skin health, assistance with inflammation (associated with heart disease), muscle growth and weight management.
Latest News – April 06, 2024
Protect your skin from Pollution.
It’s not just UV light from the sun that wreaks havoc on our complexion; environmental damage is also a cause of dull, rough, blotchy, discoloured, and older-looking skin. Daily exposure to various forms of pollution accelerates signs of ageing.Air pollution is a collective term for all gases or particles that are released by human activity. This includes exhaust fumes from cars, production processes, petroleum and other chemical refineries and cigarette smoke.
Latest News – April 01, 2024
JetPeel Skin Treatment.
The JetPeel jet pressure energy device generates pressurised air, which is accelerated in order to manipulate liquid into fine misty jet streams. These jet streams, travelling at a speed of over 200 m/s, are applied to the skin surface with the patented JetPeel handpiece, a wand-like instrument available in a range of sizes and configurations for specific treatments and conditions. As it travels over the skin, the handpiece generates continuous fine liquid jet streams that provide a lymphatic massage followed by exfoliation of the epidermal layer, and then gently stretch the skin surface for the infusion of specially suited liquid solutions.
Latest News – March 31, 2024
Unveiling the Secret Weapon for Timeless Skin: SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic.
SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic! Picture this: You wake up in the morning, and as you glance in the mirror, you're greeted by a face that exudes vitality and luminosity. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, with SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic, that dream can become your reality. So, what's the buzz all about? Let's break it down. First things first, let's talk about those pesky signs of ageing . Fine lines, wrinkles, dullness – they're like unwelcome guests that just won't leave the party. But fear not! CE Ferulic swoops in like a superhero, armed with potent antioxidants that fight off free radicals, the culprits behind premature skin ageing . Say goodbye to those fine
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 – May 16, 2021
What Are Free Radicals?
What Are Free Radicals? If you keep up with all things skin care, you have likely heard at least once or twice about how free radicals are bad news for your complexion. But are you aware of why these molecules are so damaging to your body’s largest organ, and what they are capable of? If not, you will want to keep reading.What Are Free Radicals?Before getting into just how much havoc free radicals can wreak on your skin, we must first explain what they are. Free radicals are highly unstable molecules that are formed by normal bodily functions — like breathing, for instance — as well as environmental aggressors, such as UV rays, smoke, and pollution. These unstable compounds look to pair with a missing electron. In doing so, they can latch onto your skin, create a negative chain reaction on your skin’s surface and induce damage to cells. Free radicals have extra energy in them that can damage neighbouring skin cells and collagen.
Latest News – October 17, 2021
What causes skin to age ?
Skin ageing is caused by a combination of different factors, both internal and external. Understanding the way that internal and external factors affect skin’s structure and function can help to inform skin care choices and prevent premature skin aging. Internal factorsYoung skin has a thick epidermis and a strong network of collagen fibres.Mature skin has a thinner epidermis and a weakened network of collagen fibres.
Latest News – October 17, 2021
LED treatment. Works well on its own, makes most other treatments better.
LED or Light Emitting Diode therapy is known for its ability to accelerate the skin’s healing process. Skin cells receive a rejuvenating, anti-aging boost increasing blood flow, helping bring nutrients to the treated areas, as well as stimulating fibroblast and collagen production to strengthen your skin and battle the ageing process. Antyage is the most advanced and powerful LED phototherapy medical device available to treat a broad range of concerns.
Latest News – August 15, 2021
STRESS, AND ITS EFFECT ON THE SKIN
Stress causes a chemical response in your body that makes skin more sensitive and reactive. It can also make it harder for skin problems to heal.If you, have you ever noticed that you break out more when you’re stressed, this is because stress causes your body to make hormones like cortisol, which tells glands in your skin to make more oil.
Latest News – May 14, 2021
Sun facts !
Sun beds should be banned!! Using a sunbed before the age of 30 increases the risk of melanoma by up to 75% . Sun facts ! Sun exposure does help the body produce necessary vitamin D, but be aware that the cumulative impact of unprotected UV exposure over the years damages the integrity of yourskin .
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 – 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 – January 26, 2021
The Science behind daylight/ darkness and restful sleep.
What can you do to optimise light for better health? The simple rule of thumb is to expose yourself to as much daylight as possible during the day (without looking directly at the sun!), as little light as possible in the evening, and absolutely no light when you sleep (i.e. sleep in complete darkness).
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 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 – 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 – February 02, 2020
Is technology ageing your skin ?
Technology can damage your skin.Blue light, also known as HEV (High Energy Visible Light) is naturally emitted from the sun, it is also produced from our digital devices, phones, computers, etc. Like UVA and UVB light, blue light can contribute to premature skin ageing, and, studies show that adults are spending a significant amount of time using digital devices. Blue light is not only affecting our skin, but it’s also having a negative impact on our sleep. By disrupting our natural circadian rhythm; Blue light in the form of daylight wakes us in the morning but being exposed to a significant amount of blue light before bed can make it harder to get to sleep as the blue light at night keeps you more alert.
