When the skin is broken by either a cut, scratch, bite, burn, acne, piercing or surgery, the tissues tear causes a protein called collagen to be released. Collagen builds up where the tissue is damaged and helps the wound to heal and strengthen and seal over. New collagen continues forming for several months and the […]
The power of massage is an under estimated therapy that helps the body to relax, rejuvenate and heal itself. Massage benefits the whole body both physiologically and psychologically. However, some of the body’s systems are more directly affected that others. Massage is particularly beneficial for the skin, muscles, nerves, circulation, blood and lymph. How does […]
Laser hair removal is a safe and effective way to permanently reduce hair growth from the body, by targeting the pigment in the hair rather than the hair itself. Laser hair removal has become very popular in recent years. No more shaving, waxing, plucking or ingrown hairs to contend with. We have put together 10 […]
Celebrating a mile stone birthday is the perfect opportunity to treat your skin with tender loving care. Now is the time to invest in products that will improve your skin and take you through to the next decade with confidence. Our face is on show all the time, using the best products is vital, but […]
There has never been a better time to talk about sun protection than now. Northern Ireland has not seen so many days of sunshine in years. We are experiencing proper summer days, like the ones we normally pay money to go sit on a sunny beach or sunbathe by the pool in another country. Sometimes […]
Pregnancy can cause a number of changes to your skin due to hormonal increase and blood flow. Problems that arise with skin during pregnancy can be separated into three catagories: Pregnancy related. Hormone related. Pre-existing conditions Stretch Marks One of the first things you associate with pregnancy is stretch marks. The collagen of your skin […]
