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Mariga Sheedy: Posted on 09 April 2013 14:48
 Skincare during pregnancy.
Depending on the skincare routine you are on before becoming pregnant, it may be necessary for you to change some of your products. Skincare containing vitamin A, retinol and salicylic acid are not recommended for use during pregnancy. These ingredients are most often found in products aimed at acne control and anti-ageing. In the Skin Essentials by Mariga range the products containing these ingredients are Overnight Repair Cream, Blemish Control Cream and Salicylic Cleanser. If you are not sure whether your creams have these ingredients please ask your skincare professional for advice. Some professional treatments, particularly peels, will contain various acids so you should let your therapist know before treatment if you are pregnant so that she can tailor your treatment accordingly. Some electrical treatments are also contraindicated but you can still have a lovely, relaxing treatment to help keep your skin nourished and hydrated.
During this time, much of the nourishment that your body receives from your diet can go to your baby so the skin can suffer from lack of nutrients. You can counter this by using products rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. I particularly recommend my Nourishing Oil or Rosehip Seed Oil for this. (You can use these on your tummy too).
Some women will experience pigment changes in the skin during pregnancy. These show up as brown patches on the face often referred to as 'mask of pregnancy'. This is very much down to individual make up and can’t be prevented but using a good SPF30 daily will prevent the marks from becoming permanent through UV exposure.
Some women will find that their skin becomes radiant, especially after the first trimester, giving that pregnancy ‘glow’. For others, unfortunately, the opposite can occur and many women experience a recurrence of long-forgotten acne. As the actives to control breakouts are not suitable for use while pregnant the best that you can do is to keep your skin strong to help reduce the occurrence of spots. Drink plenty of water and use skincare with nourishing oils as above and add a hyaluronic-acid based moisturiser such as my Hydrating Cream to help prevent water loss which can lead to sensitivities and spots. Getting plenty of sleep helps too (while you still can!).
If you are expecting and have any questions about your skin or products please give me a call on 053 9145981 or email marigasheedy@yahoo.com, I’m happy to advise you on the best course of action.
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Mariga Sheedy: Posted on 20 February 2013 12:50
 Next to your skincare products, the most contact your face has with any item is your pillowcase. If you are lucky you have your face pressed into your pillow for up to eight hours a night. That's one third of your life. Have you ever given any thought to the effect on your skin your pillow choices have? Probably not.I have read a lot of articles and adverts over the last couple of years touting the supposed anti-wrinkle effect of sleeping on a silk pillowcase as opposed to cotton or polyester. I have never been able to find any research supporting these claims, quite the opposite, but I can tell you that treating yourself to a silk pillowcase or two is something I heartily recommend. While it doesn't appear to have any actual benefits, it does feel lovely on your skin. I even bring one on holidays with me. Whatever type of pillowcase you choose, it is very important to change it often, even daily if possible, particularly if you suffer from acne or - cardinal sin- don't cleanse your face before bed. Bacteria and debris can build up very quickly from hair products, perspiration, dust (and whatever your children/pets track in!). Really, do you want to put your lovely, clean, moisturised face on last night's hairspray, sweat and shed skin cells? Didn't think so. Finally, I don't recommend using fabric conditioner on your pillowcases. The fragrance can be irritant to skin but also it leaves a film on fabric which transfers to your skin, clogging it up and contributing to congestion in the pores. Now, you're off to change your pillow case, aren't you? :)
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Mariga: Posted on 09 February 2013 12:31
 Prematurely aged skin: are you over-processing?
Nine times out of ten when I am consulting with a new client the first thing I have to help them address is over-processed skin. It seems that regardless of skin type everyone is overwhelming their skin with too much deep cleansing, exfoliation and stimulating or irritating skincare products. There seems to be a culture of more is more prevailing when it comes to your skincare regime but this is hurting, not helping. Constant stripping of the skin’s natural defence layer (the acid mantle) will weaken the health of the skin over time, resulting in premature aging.
What does this look like on the skin? -Fine lines, particularly around the eyes and top of cheeks. -Uneven colour. -Microcongestion in the pores, a bumpy feeling under the skin, particularly on the nose and chin. -Flaky patches that come back soon after exfoliation. -Blemish marks that take a long time to fade. -‘Shine’ to the skin even though it can feel tight and dry.
You will hear a lot about increasing the rate of turnover of the skin cells as a method of anti-aging. While it is true that younger skins turn over cells more rapidly, it does not follow that reproducing this in older skin will reverse time! The reason younger skin reproduces quickly is because the skin’s natural capability to regenerate itself slows down as we get older. The answer lies in boosting cell nutrition to make sure that the skin cells have the fuel they need to carry out the natural processes as efficiently as possible. We know that skin needs many elements to function correctly including peptides, anti-oxidants, lipids, hyaluronic acid and epidermal growth factors so replacing these in your skincare is the answer to slowing down the aging process. Constant scrubbing, harsh cleansing and over exfoliation just weakens the skin and causes it to divert it’s resources to healing damage and away from keeping itself healthy, leaving you worse off than when you started.
So, what should you do at home? -Avoid anything with a ‘scrub’ factor. -Use only fragrance-free, sulphate-free cleansers and other skincare products. -Exfoliate sparingly and with gentle enzymes only. -Use skincare products that contain skin-identical ingredients to replace what slows down over time. Skin Essentials Collagen Support Serum and Overnight Repair Cream are an unbeatable combo when it comes to anti-aging. -Support skin from the inside too. Drink plenty of water and include omega 3,6,9 in your diet where possible. -The best anti-aging is prevention. Use SPF30 daily.
Of course other lifestyle and medical factors can compound skin aging, to have your skin professionally analysed and to receive your personalised correction programme, call Skin Essentials on 053 9145981. It’s never too soon to tackle aging!
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Posted on 27 November 2012 14:39
 Just arrived in stock is a brand new limited edition product for
winter.
'Rich Moisturising Cream Mask' is a multi-purpose product aimed
at repairing the effects of winter weather on your skin. We all
experience the dryness, flaking and redness associated with colder
weather and central heating to some degree and now there is a product
that you can adapt to suit your level of need.
Use Rich Moisturising Cream-Mask in any of the following ways to help prevent and heal winter ravaged skin:
-Apply a thick layer alone or over a facial oil at night as a mask once or twice per week. Leave on overnight.
-Use
under your SPF in a thin layer as a barrier cream if you will be
outdoors for a prolonged period of time or when the temperatures are
sub-zero. (Not suitable under foundation, this cream is very thick).
-Use daily as a neck and chest cream to plump and moisturise these delicate areas.
-Use on dry lips, cuticles and elbows to moisturise and repair.
Remember this is a Limited Edition and when it's gone, it's gone. Head over to the webshop now to secure yours. 60ml €30
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Mariga Sheedy: Posted on 06 September 2012 16:41
 Pro Peel Plus:I’m really excited by the latest addition to the Skin Essentials by Mariga professional treatments. Pro Peel Plus is a high-strength, multi-acid peel that you can have in your lunch break. Formulated to target deep, stubborn congestion and accelerate healing of old red and brown blemish marks, this peel is for anyone concerned with texture issues, bumpiness or flakiness. I am also using this peel on non-congested skin and it gives fantastic radiance and silky smoothness. Even better, this peel takes only twenty minutes!
What can you expect from your Pro Peel Plus treatment? Your face will be cleansed with a special pre-peel cleanser to prepare for the next step. The peeling solution is then applied in one or two layers depending on your skin’s requirements. This bit stings a little but only lasts a couple of minutes. After 3-5 minutes the peeling solution is removed and a deep-acting after peel solution is used according to each individual’s needs. Extractions are performed if necessary. Finally SPF30 is applied to protect your new, smooth skin. *SPF30 must be used daily for a week after a peeling treatment, but you know I recommend using it every day of the year anyway.
After effects: All clients will see an immediate clarifying and brightening effect. Skin is smoother, radiant, plumped and glowing. You may experience some redness which will subside after an hour or two. Depending on your skin condition before the peel, some people will experience a slight superficial flaking a couple of days after the treatment, this is perfectly normal and will last only a couple of days. For badly congested skin or those with hyperpigmentation marks a course of peels may be needed. Cost €65
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