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 | 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 thenetwpadmin | May 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
Microneedling Therapy What is Microneedling Advantages of Microneedling How is the Microneedling procedure performed? What will I look and feel like afterward? What kind of follow-up care will I need? Does it hurt and what are the potential...
by Eavanna Graham | Nov 21, 2017 | The Blog, Uncategorized
All too often I notice a slight groan when I recommend a serum to clients. They don’t really want to have to think about applying another cream, adding yet another step to their skin care routine. The Koreans are renowned for their multi step routine, while here in...
by thenetwpadmin | Apr 12, 2017 | The Blog, Uncategorized
I have been treating acne for nearly 25 as a beauty therapist. This all too common skin condition although not life treating can have an enormous affect on the sufferer and their confidence levels. Often acne starts to present itself in early teens due to hormonal...
by thenetwpadmin | Apr 12, 2017 | The Blog, Uncategorized
For years I have been telling my clients to wear sunscreen to help protect their skin from damaging UV rays. Although we know that UV rays accelerate the ageing process and cause lines and wrinkles, what most people don’t know is that staying out of the sun and...
by thenetwpadmin | Apr 12, 2017 | The Blog, Uncategorized
Top 5 Anti Ageing Ingredients You Cant Live Without What you put on your skin on a daily basis is effecting how your skin ages. Aside from protecting your skin with sunscreen daily these active ingredients will help to slow the ageing process of your skin and...
by thenetwpadmin | Apr 12, 2017 | The Blog, Uncategorized
Laser Hair Removal- Everything you need to know Laser Hair Removal has been around since the mid 1990’s and has been proven to be an effective permanent reduction of hair growth on treated areas. How does Laser work? Laser light works by Selective Photo thermolysis,...
by thenetwpadmin | Apr 12, 2017 | The Blog, Uncategorized
PRE WEDDING ADVICE FOR BRIDES Its one of the biggest day’s of your life so naturally you want to look your best. When it comes to skin care and beauty prep there is no such thing as starting too soon. Read on for all of our top tips. When to start: The best time...
by thenetwpadmin | Apr 12, 2017 | The Blog, Uncategorized
How do you get rid of dark circles? It is one of the questions I get asked most frequently by my clients, dark circles around the eyes are a common cause for concern and while it is generally not possible to get rid of dark circles there are products and treatments...
by thenetwpadmin | Apr 12, 2017 | The Blog, Uncategorized
With the promise of Summer and long sunny days within our reach we should be considering how to best take care of our skin to avoid sun damage and minimise photo-aging. With recent reports coming to light that sun exposure is required for Vitamin D production, it is...
by thenetwpadmin | Apr 12, 2017 | The Blog, Uncategorized
Micro needling is a hot topic right now and for a good reason, it is one of the most effective ways to stimulate collagen production in the skin to promote a healthy glowing skin and slow down the aging process. It has been given many different terms such as needling,...
by thenetwpadmin | Apr 12, 2017 | The Blog, Uncategorized
We’ve all felt it – the churning stomach when we’re worried, the butterflies before a date, the ‘gut instinct’ we follow when we’re not quite sure what to do. These aren’t just sayings; recent research has confirmed these feelings are a direct result of a profound...
by thenetwpadmin | Apr 12, 2017 | The Blog, Uncategorized
A few years ago my brother feel asleep on a sun lounger, he had planned on a 20min nap in the sun, and had put a low factor sunscreen on…. 2 hours later he woke up!! Immediately he knew he had spent too much time in the sun as his skin had that lobster red glow,...
