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Every single day the human body produces 5 billion skin cells! As our skin cells renew, the old surface cells become hard and dry and eventually fall off to let the new cells shine through. The body also rids itself of contaminated or pollution filled cells in this fashion. For many individuals, especially those who smoke, have acne or are over 40, this process does not happen fast enough and you have what we call " clingers-on", cells that don't seem to know when their time is up.

My Favourite Treatment

As a therapist I’d have to say my favourite treatment would be facials. Facials are a vital part of looking after your skin and when you’ve the right product it’s one of the fastest ways to see results. I believe your whole lifestyle shows in skin so I love the challenge of treating a client with problematic skin so I can get to work on solving the problem and get them on the right track to healthier skin.

First of all I must admit- I am a Dermalogica addict! Ever since I trained with it in college I fell in love with all of the products, so to choose an overall favourite is a bit tricky. However, I have managed to come up with one simply because it works with my lifestyle, my favourite product is "Special Cleansing Gel". I have a couple of reasons for choosing this as my favourite.

My favourite treatment is Hair Removal- either Waxing or IPL, preferably IPL as I find it so interesting and the results are fantastic. As a person/therapist I am not that overly hairy and neither do I love inflicting pain as some people seem to think, I just really enjoy both these treatments!

For this week’s treat, reporter Danielle Harney tested the Dermalogica Age Smart Micro Zone Treatment in Reflections Skin Care Centre in Irishtown.

Are you a hand luggage only traveller or is everything but the kitchen sink more your style? Do you take matching Louis Vuitton or will your rucksack last one more flight? Packing for holidays or business travels has always been a challenge but Government restrictions on toiletries don't need to dry out your skin mid flight. Reflections has all your skin care needs covered from take off until you're back home again.

As it is the time of year when families are getting back to having set routines in their lives I thought this week I would write about the benefits of a regular, simple 5 minute skin care routine for everyone. The entire human race could benefit from cleansing, toning and moisturising!

If you have reached the age of twenty, chances are you have some form of broken veins on your face. Some people barely notice these tiny red capillaries on the cheeks and nose area where as others are very upset by them. If you fall into that category, help is at hand!

I think we are entering a lovely time of year. The days are colder but can be so bright. It is great to recall old reliable from the back of the wardrobe and give them a fashionable lift with the purchase of a new accessory. Make up becomes autumnal tinged with the rich coffee and gold shades of eye shadows that are in. These are always easier wear than the often harsh fun colours of summer time so it is easier to look better too. We tend to nurture ourselves more through diet and skin care routines once school is back which guarantees a fresher, brighter you.

Acne is an upsetting skin condition to live with. It normally develops on the chin, nose and forehead but for some people the infection just keeps spreading and can take over the neck, chest and back area also.