Skin Deep Beauty Salon Celbridge

Brand new to Skin Deep lockdown has allowed me do more training so introducing the new Microdermabrasion Pedicure!!!!

Salons have now been closed for nearly 14 weeks and this is having a huge impact on them. Lots of therapists fall through the gaps for government support and even with the support on offer this is nowhere near enough to compensate for the amount of time they have had to remain closed. If you have been sat at home thinking 'I don't really need those facials' or 'I quite like my natural nails' then please remember that your therapist will need your support more than ever when they can reopen, so even if you have decided there are treatments you can do without maybe consider trying something different instead so you can continue to support your therapist and help them get back on their feet. This goes for all the local businesses around you, let's make sure we continue to support our communities!! 💜💜💜

Some helpful advice wearing masks # # #

THE SKINCARE AND MAKEUP SWITCH-UPS FOR WHEN YOU ARE WEARING A MASK

WARM AIR CIRCULATING IN YOUR MASK AS WELL AS FRICTION CAN BE A BREEDING GROUND FOR BACTERIA. NO WONDER 'MASKNE' IS NOW A THING. WE ASKED TOP SKIN DOCTORS FOR THEIR ADVICE AND PRODUCT PICKS TO HELP AVOID AND DEAL WITH BREAK-OUTS
Whether you’ve been fully PPE'd up for months now or are just taking your first tentative steps outside, mask in place, you might have noticed an unpleasant side-effect of wearing a face covering. As well as fogged-up glasses for spec wearers, using a mask can give you spots – dubbed maskne.
Dr Sophie Shotter, an aesthetic doctor who has been working on the NHS frontline throughout the pandemic, has seen firsthand the effect masks can have on the skin. “I’ve seen major problems amongst colleagues; broken down skin on noses, irritation in the area the mask covers, abrasions where the straps cross the cheeks and severe breakouts beneath the mask.”
It’s not just frontline workers suffering though; in a recent Instagram Live about acne, dermatologists Sam Bunting and Emma Wedgeworth were inundated with questions about masks causing breakouts and gave out some sound advice for those suffering an how to switch up your skincare and makeup regime.

WHY DO MASKS CAUSE BREAKOUTS?

Sweat, bacteria and the moisture from our breath all mingle beneath the mask leading to a breeding ground for bacteria – and that’s before you add pore-clogging makeup into the mix. The chin and jaw are often problem areas for acne sufferers anyway and covering up for a significant period of time can make it worse.
Friction is an issue too; if you regularly wear a cycling helmet you might have noticed irritation along your jaw where the straps rub and the same can happen with a mask. “Irritation in a localised area can trigger acne,” explains Dr Sam Bunting. “Sweat combined with friction and pressure can potentially cause damage to the skin,” agrees Dr Anjali Mahto.

HOW TO MANAGE MASKNE – AND AVOID IT

1. Stick to gentle cleansing

The first step is simple: be consistent with your cleansing routine. “Ensuring the skin is cleansed thoroughly and well moisturised may help relieve some of the symptoms of discomfort,” advises Dr Anjali. “Stick to unscented or fragrance-free cleansers such as La Roche Posay Toleriane Dermo Cleanser or Cerave Hydrating Cleanser. If your skin is oily or acne-prone then go for a foaming cleanser, if dry, irritated or sensitive then opt for a cream cleanser and ensure you stick to cleansing twice daily.” Rather than rubbing your skin with a towel, pat it dry to avoid extra irritation, she continues.
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That said, don't over-cleanse the skin. It can be tempting to get rid the grimy feeling but it could do more harm than good to cleanse more than twice a day, leading to dryness, irritation and redness. The exception to this is if you've been sweating, as Anjali points out: “In that case, there may be benefit in cleansing immediately afterwards with a gentle cleanser which will not strip the skin."
Dr Sam advises staying away from anything rougher than the fingertips when cleansing mask-irritated skin to avoid further upset – so no muslin cloths or flannels.
Avoid thick cleansing oils, balms and butters, especially coconut oil, which can be comedogenic. Check the ingredients label for the following ingredients which have been shown int he lab to be comedogenic: isopropyl myristate, propylene glycol, 2 myristyl, propionate and lanolin.

2. Use a barrier cream

Your skin barrier is there to stop potential irritants passing through to deeper layers where they can cause breakouts. Support it on mask days by wearing a barrier cream. You may be worrying that a barrier cream might be comedogenic, clogging pores and causing the very spots you are trying to prevent. Dr Sam assures us that there are non-comedogenic barrier creams, which our experts list here.
For morning, use a cream that's hydrating and occlusive i.e. it locks moisture in and keeps nasties out, says Dr Sam. She rates Avene Cicalfate Restorative and Protective Cream a fragrance-free barrier cream that's gentle enough for babies.
Cetaphil Hydrating Moisturiser gets the vote of Dr Anjali Mahto as s a daytime cream to help improve the barrier function of the skin. For oevernight, switch to Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment or Eucerin Aquaphor Soothing Skin Balm.
If your skin starts to feel dry throughout the day and you can’t easily reapply moisturiser, Emma recommends La Roche Posay's Toleriane Ultra 8 Face Mist, for a hit of hydration.
Niacinamide is a potent ingredient in the fight against mask-induced acne, and a particular favourite of Dr Sam who uses it in both her new Flawless Brightly Day Serum and Flawless Nightly Night Serum. “It’s soothing, barrier boosting and anti-inflammatory,” she explains.
You will probably be feeling this way anyway, but avoid aggressive ingredients (retinoids particularly) that can harm the skin’s barrier, since it will already be taking a hit, advises Dr Sophie Shotter.

3. Use a pimple patch

If a spot does rear its ugly head, dermatologist Dr Terry recommends applying a spot patch over it as well as on top of any sign of a new spot brewing - we wrote an edit of the best pimple patches back at the start of the pandemic (it’s almost like we knew…) and recommend Patchology’s offering which includes patches for before the spot surfaces and once it's on your face, while Dr Terry suggests the ZitSticka ones. A spot patch will stop further bacteria coming into contact with your breakout, essentially quarantining the area.

4. Avoid makeup where possible

Dialling down your makeup is the most important element in the fight against mask-induced breakouts, says Dr Sophie. “Makeup tends to block pores," she explains. "Throw in the warm moisture of our breath being trapped under the mask and we are bound to get problems. I would recommend either going makeup-free or using Oxygenetix foundation, as it allows the skin to breathe. I wore Oxygenetix under my PPE throughout the pandemic and didn’t develop any problems whatsoever.”
Stick to non-comedogenic makeup advises Dr Emma.

5. Choose a mask material that's kind to your skin

A whole host of pretty-patterned masks may be available but rather than buying purely on aesthetics, look at the material. Avoid synthetic fibre, look for cotton and natural fibres such as silk (luxe!) that are less likely to irritate the skin. Wash after every wear.
The fit of your mask is key too: “Masks that are made to fit tightly are more likely to cause issues with pressure injury or occlusion [blocking] than those made of cloth,” advises Anjali.
Dr Terry advises regularly washing your mask too; she suggests spraying it after every use with a disinfectant spray made from half a cup of distilled water, half a cup of vinegar, ten drops of tea tree oil and ten drops of peppermint oil.

Try and book in for regular facials such as Microdermabrasion, this will help clean the pores thoroughly and evacuate the comedones and pustules correctly and safely!!!!!

If you have any questions or are unsure of products or procedures don't hesitate to ask...

Vicky # # #

We will soon be back to the new normal i am working through all the appointments via txt so if you require an appointment please txt 0872496482, hours will vary and I will try to accommodate everyone where I possibly can, I can't take the same amount of clients per day as I have to follow a strict sanitisation process so please bear with me! Looking forward to getting back to what I love ❤👸🤞

So true!

Could everyone please fill this out this is our chance to see if kildare co co will actually listen!!!

Survey on the Future of Celbridge 📢📢📢

Kildare County Council is embarking on a health check process to produce a Town Renewal Plan for Celbridge.

This will identify a range of potential improvements to enhance the character, amenities and appeal of Celbridge and provide for the needs of current and future residents.

Essential to this process is YOUR opinion.

If you live in Celbridge, help us to identify the qualities and strengths of the town and how they can be improved by completing this short survey by Friday 19th June 2020 👇👇👇

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The population of Celbridge was 20,288 in the 2016 census.

We'd love to hear from as many local residents as possible.

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To anyone who's child is to start secondary school this term! Looks interesting

This event is brought to your from our Lets Talk About Parenting – Online! Programme. Dr Mary O’Kane is on hand to give you some tips and advice to help you and your children get ready for the transition to Secondary School.

The video will be shared on our Instagram page at 3pm on Friday, 5th of June.