Vitamin A – the most important vitamin for the skin

…yet 95% of people don't get enough! We recently met Dr Des Fernandes, founder of Environ skincare, in Dublin. Needless to say, the conversation soon turned to his favourite subject – the critical importance of vitamin A! From the moment a human egg is fertilised, vitamin A starts its activity. Cell growth and therefore a baby's development will not progress properly without adequate levels of vitamin A. …

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Simple Beauty Tips to Help You Look Your Best For Summer 2016

Summer is (almost) here and it’s time to ditch those thick winter moisturisers, bring out the sunscreen and have a look at these summer beauty tips which will have you looking Beautiful for summer 2016.    Do use moisturiser  While everyone is telling you to use sun cream even on cloudy days, it is also important to keep your skin hydrated as well. Moisturiser will not only protect your skin from damage …

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Easy Tips for Glowing Skin This Summer

Let’s face it, we all tend to look healthier in the summer when the sun’s rays provide those extra vitamins we all need to keep us full of vitality. The downside is, the sun’s rays can be harmful to the skin as can hot, dry weather. You could try all or any of these tips this summer to make sure your skin stays radiant.   Wear plenty of sunscreen   …

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Is Your Moisturiser Making Your Skin Dry Up?

It may sound counterintuitive, but moisturisers can in some cases make skin problems worse including hampering your body’s natural ability to moisturise itself.   Most people are aware of the positive benefits of moisturiser and most people will spend a fortune over their lifetime on trying to make skin stay young looking. However recent studies have found that the traditional twice daily routine of adding moisturizer can result …

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How To Make Your Makeup Last Longer

It’s all very well applying makeup but if it doesn’t last, then it can defeat the purpose of your hard work. So with this in mind here are our top tips to make your makeup last even in the more extreme everyday environments you are likely to find yourself in.    Preparation for lasting makeup starts in the morning. The first thing to do is wash your face …

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