Our hardworking hands are put through their paces every day yet they are one of the most under-cared-for parts of the body. They are always active, forever exposed to the elements, regularly immersed in water or detergents, and, in more recent years, sanitised more frequently than ever. While this can leave hands dry, feeling rough…
The M22™ Universal IPL Machine is new to The Wicklow Street Clinic and is the latest technology – the gold standard of Photorejuvenation treatments that enables your therapist to offer you remarkable results on a range of skin concerns, with results lasting up to 18 months. The M22 treatment works with your skin to remove…
The Hair Removal Queen’ and Founder of Bondi Body, Trish Coulton, reveals the one dermaplaning mistake that could be clogging your pores, and putting your skin at risk of breakouts and nicks. “I think dermaplaning planning is a fantastic solution for vellus hair, also known as ‘peach fuzz’. Facial peach fuzz refers to the fine, soft hairs that naturally grow…
Steer clear of risky products… 1. Avoid using retinol Retinol has become a popular product on social media that is widely used by beauty influencers. However, due to the product’s anti-aging ingredients, it is generally only to be used by people in their mid-twenties and older. When prescribed by a doctor or a dermatologist,…
As the sun brightens and the temperatures rise, Irish skincare brand, Doctrine Skincare invites you to embrace the season with radiant, healthy skin. Specialising in luxurious skincare solutions, award winning Irish brand Doctrine introduces the perfect skincare summer duo: Doctrine’s Divinity Cleansing Balm (€42) and Radiant C Serum (€54). Designed to combat the unique challenges…
Iconic French skincare brand, Yon-Ka Paris, has been on a mission to keep skin beautifully nourished and protected with its high-performance formulations for 70 years. The Yon-ka Body Care range is packed with luxurious essential oils and comforting natural ingredients and is a true feast for the senses. The award-winning range was developed to meet…
New regulation has been implemented in the EU from late 2023 onwards that will put restrictions on the concentration of retinol found in over-the-counter skincare like retinol serums and moisturisers. With a final ruling due this summer regarding the ‘gold standard’ skincare ingredient, Dr Pam Benito, clinic owner and facial aesthetics specialist, shares her take: …
Sun safety is just as essential in Ireland as when you are abroad. The sun emits damaging UV rays all year round, even on cloudy days. As up to 80% of the sun’s harmful UV rays can penetrate the skin, it’s important that your skin is always protected from the sun’s UVA/UVB rays. Dermatologists recommend…
When it comes to sunscreen, the most important thing is that you use one—but how do you decide which one to slather on? We’ve turned to Michelle Ryan, skin expert and Ultraceuticals’ National Trainer, to find out all you need to know about chemical-based and mineral-based sunscreens. Non-Mineral Also commonly referred to as ‘chemical sunscreens’, non-mineral sunscreens protect…
Summer is just around the corner, bringing longer, brighter days and filling our social calendars. It’s that time of year when refreshing things is all the rage, including our beauty stash. Revamping your beauty collection doesn’t have to break the bank. To assist with this transition, we’ve curated a list of our top budget beauty picks…