Latest News – October 02, 2023
Wrinkles - Causes and Treatment Options
As we mature our skin ages as well. How we age and how our wrinkles appear are the result of genetics, time, and cumulative environmental damage, most notably Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sun exposure. In younger skin, skin colour is even, and the skin’s surface is smooth acting as a barrier against water, bacteria, and environmental assaults.
Latest News – October 02, 2023
The Benefits of Micro Needling
The key structural components of the skin are collagen and elastin. They support firm, smooth, even toned skin and provide volume, structure, shape, and contours. Ageing and sun damage deteriorate collagen and elastin and lead to wrinkles, sagging skin, and hyperpigmentation.
Latest News – September 17, 2023
Clinisept skin care .
The active ingredient in Clinisept+ is sodium hypochlorite. A patent pending chemical process is used to trigger a chemical reaction which converts the hypochlorite into an ultra-pure, stabilised hypochlorous solution. In fact, Clinisept+ has been proven to contain more than 90% pure hypochlorous – far exceeding the purity of any competitor product claiming to contain hypochlorous. Hypochlorous is the same chemistry that powers the human immune system. It is produced by the white blood cells in the body to combat infection and is widely acknowledged as the most effective disinfection agent known, owing to its ability to kill bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores.
Latest News – September 17, 2023
Sleep and how it impacts your skin ?
Sleep is a crucial component of overall health and wellness, and it has a significant impact on the health and appearance of your skin. When you sleep, your body is able to repair and regenerate itself, including the skin cells on your face and body. During sleep, your body increases blood flow to the skin, which helps to nourish and oxygenate the cells. This can help to reduce inflammation, remove damaged cells, and improve the overall health of your skin. In addition, the body produces more collagen, a protein that helps to keep the skin looking smooth and youthful, during sleep. This is due to the fact that, while you were sleeping is the prime time that growth, hormone and other repairative hormones are released into circulation. If you are not getting adequate sleep, your body will not be producing and utilising these hormones as effectively as it should.
Latest News – September 17, 2023
WHAT IS ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION?
We are used to hearing about sun exposure and the damage that it can do to your skin. From skin cancer to sun related ageing , it can take its toll on the body. However, it is important to keep in mind that not all sun exposure is bad and, if done in moderation, can be good for you and your body. However, before we get into the benefits, we should note that moderation is key here. Everyone should still take the proper precautions to protect themselves from Ultraviolet radiation, UV whenever they go outside and are at risk of being exposed to higher-than-safe radiation levels from the sun.
Latest News – September 08, 2023
Are you in a constant cycle of “flight or fight”?
When you are in a stressful situation, your body may react by going into “fight or flight “ mode, pumping out stress hormones, raising blood pressure and pulse, and redirecting blood away from your organs towards your legs and arms to prepare the body for “flight” . This would be important if you needed to get away from a wild animal, but today we are less likely to find ourselves needing to get away from a wild animal.Normally for a healthy person, the body bounces back to normal once the stressful times are over . Many people get stuck in fight of flight mode. This is especially true when people find themselves dealing with chronic health conditions or a family or work related situation that they cannot handle. The chronic stressors become a self perpetuating vicious cycle . This situation can then lead to anxiety . People sometimes try and reduce the anxiety by avoiding the feared situation altogether.
Latest News – September 07, 2023
Skin Care through a healthy lifestyle.
Antioxidants help to prevent this cascade, as they work to quench the damage. Antioxidants are naturally found in your skin, but they're constantly being used up. This is why the antioxidants in your food are so important: they provide a constant, renewable source of antioxidants to protect your skin. The fact that skin cancer is on the increase may allow us to question the quality of the food we eat today by comparison to the quality of food our ancestors eat .
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
Get your health to a higher point .
We all owe it to ourselves to be healthy, so you are resilient and strong. Your first line of defence is a healthy fresh wholesome diet. Be aware of where you source your food. There are some great sources of fresh eggs, vegetables and fruit delivered to your door direct from the farm. Try to source fresh - Fish should look as if it might jump up and swim away. The skin should be bright and shiny with close-fitting scales. Dry, dull flesh and loose scales are signs of age. The eyes should be clear and bulging; if the fish has sunken or cloudy eyes, look for a fresher specimen.
Latest News – August 16, 2023
Edelle O’Doherty-Nickels' Functional and Nutritional Services
Edelle O’Doherty-Nickels' Functional and Nutritional Services - Health and Wellness Reviews, Nutritional Therapy, Functional Medicine, Follow-up Consultations
Latest News – August 16, 2023
Meet Edelle O’Doherty-Nickels, Functional Medicine and Nutritional Therapist
Edelle O’Doherty established Knowledge4Health to provide a service to those who were finding no answers in the mainstream medical system and were seeking additional support. Having lost her mother and husband to cancer and having a brother with a traumatic brain injury, her drive is to turn the current medical model on its axis and through Functional Medicine prevent the onset of chronic disease
Latest News – August 16, 2023
Meet Anne Sloane, Experienced Skin Care Specialist
Anne Sloane is an experienced skin care specialist with expertise in regenerative treatments, allergy, atopy, and tissue viability. She is dedicated with a profound passion for helping individuals achieve radiant and healthy skin.
Latest News – August 16, 2023
PRP Treatment - Face Rejuvenation
PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) is an advanced treatment technology that utilizes the growth factors present in your own blood to regenerate your skin.Platelet Rich Plasma is a natural occurring component of your own blood. PRP encourages skin rejuvenation by stimulating the growth of your own collagen and improving blood supply to the tissue, leading to healthier, younger looking skin. This treatment helps both the tone and texture of skin, while easing the appearance of photo damaged and aging skin.
Latest News – July 30, 2023
SkinCeuticals - C E Ferulic 30ml
External factors account for approximately 90% of perceived skin ageing – including wrinkles, roughness, mottled pigmentation (age spots) and loss of elasticity. These external factors include, but are not limited to, smoking, UV light, stress, environment and pollution. These external factors are called free radicals. Free radicals are another contributing factor of skin ageing.These are parts of molecules (e.g. oxygen molecules) that are found in the body. As a result of external factors, like ultraviolet radiation, nicotine or unhealthy food, the free radicals become prone to react. This means that they are constantly looking for other chemical substances to bond with. Hence, they attack the collagen fibres, cellular membrane and lipid layer of the skin. Free radicals change the inherited properties stored in the cell nucleus, so that the quality of newly formed skin cells deteriorates.
Latest News – July 30, 2023
Everything you Need to Know About Retinol
Retinol, better known as vitamin A, is great for your skin. It is recognised as the gold standard in anti ageing – backed by numerous scientific papers. Retinol is found in over-the-counter skincare products (for example in the form of retinyl palmitate) and in products you need a prescription to buy. Pure retinol is usually more effective than retinol derivatives. Products prescribed by a doctor that contain retinol (also called retinoids) contain more active properties and are therefore more effective. But they do increase the risk of skin irritation.
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.
