by EavannaBreen | Aug 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
With each passing day, skincare seems to be taking on different forms. A few years ago, generic skincare products were the way to go; but recently, personalized skin care seems to be taking over the beauty market. Skincare product manufacturers now factor in age,...
by EavannaBreen | Jun 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
Getting a nice tan at the beach sure feels like something to look forward to during summer. But truth be told, sunrays do your skin more harm than good. The UVA, UVB, and UVC rays from the sun are the main culprits in the breakdown of collagen and elastin, a fiber...
by EavannaBreen | Mar 11, 2021 | blogpost, The Blog, Uncategorized
The Covid-19 influenced lockdown has had its impact on so many aspects of life, from the economies of nations to travel and your skin. Yes, the pandemic has affected your skin too! Want to understand how? Then don’t stop reading this post. Before the lockdown, you had...
by EavannaBreen | Dec 15, 2020 | blogpost, The Blog, Uncategorized
Do you know someone who is absolutely obsessed with skincare and hasn’t a clue what to get them? We’ve created this short blog to give you some inspiration of some of the best products that would make for the perfect Christmas gift this year. Alumiermd...
by EavannaBreen | Oct 1, 2020 | blogpost
Introduction Following the recent COVID-19 pandemic, it has been absolutely crucial to follow the guidelines in order to stay safe and limit the spread of the virus. One of these guidelines was to ensure the constant wear of a facial covering or mask when in public...
by EavannaBreen | Sep 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Although many of us reading the title of this article might initially be thinking “Every day? Really?!”, there are actually many serious reasons why you should wear sunscreen every single day! A large proportion of us will only really wear sunscreen during those...
by EavannaBreen | Jun 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
Although here in Ireland we don’t get much sun throughout the year, what little we do get during the summer can take its toll on our skin. That, coupled with pollution, heat and humidity, brings about all kinds of challenges. In order to best combat these challenges,...
by EavannaBreen | May 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
We are taking the Coronavirus extremely seriously here at Akina and as such are following all the government guidelines strictly and carefully. With social distancing making our usual ‘walk-in’ appointments impossible, we are now providing online consultations via...
by EavannaBreen | Apr 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
It is a reality now that the most recent coronavirus news points towards the quarantine of anyone with its symptoms or others who are living with someone undergoing symptoms of Covid-19, for at least 14 days, however, it is now being advised all around the globe to...
by EavannaBreen | Mar 9, 2020 | blogpost
Here at Akina, we treat each of our clients differently and take a completely tailored approach to helping each one achieve their skin goals. We know that not all skin is the same and everyone reacts differently to certain products and treatments. As one of the...
by EavannaBreen | Feb 11, 2020 | blogpost
Isn’t it true that weddings are once in a lifetime event? And, you must want to make it as special and memorable as you have always dreamt of. In between the many preparations, it can be easy to forget ourselves until the last few weeks before the wedding. It is...
by EavannaBreen | Jan 3, 2020 | blogpost
2019 has come to a close and it’s getting to that time of year where we all start making some new year resolutions to make sure we better ourselves throughout 2020. These resolutions could be in the form of any aspect of our lives. It could be to work harder towards...
by EavannaBreen | Dec 17, 2019 | blogpost
Have you ever wondered what are the right products to be using at this time of year? I’m sure it’s a question most of us ask with the changes in weather and fluctuating temperatures that can wreak havoc on our skin. In the skincare world there are so many options...
by EavannaBreen | Dec 9, 2019 | blogpost
We’re fast approaching that time of year where we meet up with old friends for a drink before the holiday breaks and have a number of Christmas parties to attend. Christmas is always a busy time of year with lots of parties, dinners and events and we all want to look...
by EavannaBreen | Nov 9, 2019 | The Blog
Collagen is one of the most beneficial proteins that we have in our bodies. It plays an important role in not only our skin but also our blood. It provides an essential structure to our skin and also helps our blood to clot that assists in the healing of wounds....
by EavannaBreen | Nov 6, 2019 | The Blog
What is Hyaluronic Acid? Hyaluronic acid is a natural acid that is produced by our body’s. It can typically be found in the skin, eyes and tissue. The main function of hyaluronic acid is to help retain water and keep tissue well lubricated and moist....
by EavannaBreen | Oct 15, 2019 | The Blog
Over the past year personalised beauty products have been making their way into the market. We’re seeing this with makeup, skincare, hair, nails and even perfumes. These are products that are specifically formulated to you to help meet your needs. This is all...
by EavannaBreen | Sep 28, 2019 | The Blog
In the world of medicine, beauty and fitness there is always a large amount of guesswork and trial and error to see what works and what doesn’t. We try different products, different techniques and different practices to discover what our body reacts best to and how it...
by EavannaBreen | Sep 4, 2019 | The Blog
Unfortunately, we are in the last few days of summer in Ireland. With that being said it’s important to remember that our skin needs time to heal and adjust back to the traditional cold Irish climate. Now is the time when we should start considering what skin care...
by EavannaBreen | Aug 20, 2019 | The Blog
When traveling, it can be quite easy for us to neglect our skin. We often assume that our skin will be fine and that it can be good for our skin to get some extra vitamin D that it may lack in Ireland. This isn’t always the case as often our skin can become damaged...
