Ageing through the decades

Ageing through the decades

Reading Time: 3 minutesA Decade by Decade Beauty Guide When it comes to health and the rate of ageing, we used to think that our choices were limited—it’s in the genes. Today, however, the ageing process no longer mirrors that of our parents and grandparents. With...
The importance of sunscreen

The importance of sunscreen

Reading Time: < 1 minute We’ve all been loving the recent sunshine right? Sunny days lift my mood and have certainly been helping me through this lockdown.⁣ ⁣ However sun damage from UVA and UVB rays is responsible for 90% of skin ageing. Chronic exposure to these...
What is Botox?

What is Botox?

Reading Time: < 1 minute  Botox, also known as anti-wrinkle injections, is the most commonly requested treatment here at my skincare clinic in Portadown, Fresh Aesthetics. Anti-wrinkle treatment or Botox is carried using the protein, Botulinum Toxin. Botox...
The Lipstick Effect

The Lipstick Effect

Reading Time: < 1 minute Have You ever heard of the lipstick effect? This was first described during World War 2. It basically means that in tough economic times, people splash out on small affordable luxuries such as a premium brand lipstick. So while we may not...