SPF and Sun Protection – What You Need To Know

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I can’t emphasise enough how important SPF and sun protection is. Research has made it clear that repeated, unprotected sun exposure not only puts our skin on the fast track to ageing but it also triggers skin cells to mutate and this in turn can lead to skin cancers. One of the most effective ways […]

Empties June 2018

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It doesn’t seem that long ago since my last empties blog post but I’m back with some more fantastic products and excited to share them with you! All of my June empties I will be buying again, which for me, is always a great sign. So without further ado, here they are. First up is […]

Step Up Your Skincare Routine

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You may not think too much about your skincare routine, but the truth is we all should. However, with so much skincare advice out there and so many products to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to focus your energy. For me, there are some basic steps that form the foundation of […]

It’s not skincare it’s Murad!

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When it comes to skincare, no one has devoted more time and effort to making beautiful, healthy skin attainable for everyone than renowned dermatologist Dr. Howard Murad. Often referred to as “The Father of Internal Skincare” he is one of the world’s leading skin and healthcare authorities and is recognized around the world as a […]

Skincare Do’s for Great Skin

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One of the most important ways to achieve great skin is to follow a consistent skincare routine with a few simple skincare do’s thrown in and to remember, it’s a lot easier to prevent damage than repair it! Taking care of your skin from your teens and adapting to changes as you age you will […]

Paulas Choice Skincare

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I hate to admit it, but I wasn’t really that familiar with Paula Begoun, founder of Paula’s Choice Skincare until I saw her being interviewed by Nadine Baggott on one of her vlogs. If the same goes for you, before I launch in, here is a little bit of background to the range. Paula’s Choice […]

Inside Out Beauty

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April saw the beginning of “Inside Out Beauty” my first article for The West Cork People. A little introduction about me and what’s to come. Enjoy! For me growing up, beauty and skincare were part and parcel of everyday life. My mother, Bronwyn Conroy, was Irelands leading skincare expert, she opened the first ever Beauty […]

Empties in April 2018

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It’s all about the empties this week! As we all know, the best products are the ones you use up to the very last drop and then repurchase time and time again. To me, that’s a great sign that I have liked using the product and it has also been good for my skin. So, […]

Mud Masks

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  NIOD Flavanone Mud Mask – The Lowdown! As with everything in skincare, ingredients evolve and so has mud! I do like a mud mask every now and then and I was very curious about Flavanone Mud Mask after I saw it on the Deciem website when I was buying my NIOD CAIS (copper) serum. […]

C is for Copper

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There’s a new skincare ingredient in town, well not quite new but one that’s getting a lot of attention. It is of course copper. Copper is nothing new though. For thousands of years—all the way back to the ancient Egyptians, it was heralded as a “fountain of youth’ of sorts and today it’s safe to […]