CBD Cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD, is a naturally occurring chemical compound found in cannabis plants (marijuana and hemp). It's one of the two primary active ingredients of cannabis, the other one being THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). Unlike THC, pure CBD is a...
Origin of Peels Skin peels have a very long history. Ancient Egyptians applied sour milk to their skin, this milk containing lactic acid and an alpha hydroxy acid helped rejuvenate the skin. In Roman times, people would use fruit such as grapes to exfoliate their...
Matrixyl Synthe 6® explained Ageing is inevitable and a fact of life. Skin ageing is caused by two distinct processes: intrinsic and extrinsic ageing. Intrinsic Ageing – natural cellular and biological functions slow. Over time, the skin’s strong, collagen and elastic...
SERUMS The winter months bring harsh weather resulting in dehydrated skin! The only thing is, escaping harsh weather and retreating to the ‘indoors’ leads to dehydrated skin AS WELL! Winter weather creates less moisture in the air, in turn, it dries out the skin....
Origin of Peels Skin peels have a very long history. Ancient Egyptians applied sour milk to their skin, this milk containing lactic acid and an alpha hydroxy acid helped rejuvenate the skin. In Roman times, people would use fruit such as grapes to exfoliate their...
What is Blue Light? Blue Light are wavelengths on the blue end of the visible light spectrum. Blue light emitted from most digital devices, including your smartphone, computer and tablets, where the damage is up close and personal. Find out more about Blue Light...
The difference between a cosmetic and a cosmeceutical is simply that ‘cosmetic’ refers to an ingredient that can affect only the appearance of the skin and a ‘cosmeceutical’ ingredient can affect skin function at a cellular level and penetrate the layers of the...
Environmental conditions, such as pollution, fuel and emissions can begin to break down your skin’s barriers; causing noticeable differences in how it looks and feels. Dr Siún Murphy at Dublin’s Blackrock Clinic explains “Many environmental pollutants are small enough...
On 3rd of June 2019 a Journal.ie article written by Peter Bodkin: "The ugly side to dermal fillers: 'Would you let your mechanic stick a needle in your face?" – where it was outlined that former model Carol Bryan told Late Late Show host Ryan Tubridy how she was left...
SKIN BURNOUT Eating a well-balanced diet, exercising regularly and getting enough sleep are the best ways to maintain your own natural defences and prevent BURNOUT. But these things are not always possible! Sometimes you have to make sacrifices and take...