Sunny Side Up

Spot the Irish girl…

or the longest time, the most common form of Irish sunscreen was always the pub.

Today, we’re a little bit wiser about protecting this skin we’re in when it comes to those golden if unforgiving summer rays.

And they’re not the only rays in our everyday lives that can cause problems, from bad skin to major health issues.

Which is why the bould Trish Gallagher at Delgany’s Skin & Body has put together a handy cut-out-and-keep guide to making sure your skin glows for all the right reasons…

We have all heard how important it is to wear sunscreen to protect our skin from harmful rays. But did you know that you should wear an SPF every day, 365 days a year?

Why? Because the damaging UVA and UVB rays can penetrate through clouds and glass windows, whilst recent studies have shown that the blue light emitted by electronic devices could be just as damaging as sun exposure.

So, even though you may not feel it, these rays are silently causing damage to your skin.

One of the best things you can do is to apply sunscreen each morning and make it part of your daily skincare routine.

Here are 4 important reasons why sunscreen should be a must every day…

Reduce the Risk of Sunburn
All skin professionals will emphasize the importance of preventing sunburn. Getting sunburnt can lead to permanent damage and can cause skin cancer, premature wrinkling, and over time, leaves the skin with a leathery appearance.

Prevent the Signs of Aging
Repeated sun exposure with little to no protection can cause damage to your elastin, collagen and skin cells. Over time, this can lead to premature signs of aging including pigmentation, wrinkles and fine lines.

Reduce Your Risk of Skin Cancer
Using sunscreen each day, even when it is cloudy, is one of the best ways to prevent skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland, with over 13,000 new cases diagnosed every year. If you are spending prolonged time outdoors, you should reapply your sunscreen every two hours.

Prevent Skin Discoloration
Have you heard of Liver Spots? Nothing to do with your liver these brown spots very often develop on the face, head and backs of the hands (golfers beware). Applying sunscreen periodically throughout your day can help prevent these spots from appearing on your skin – and don’t forget the backs of your hands!

Trish Gallagher Skin Aesthetics, located at Skin & Body, Delgany, will be running a Skin Event on June 1st, 2nd & 3rd, using the world’s most advanced Skin Detection equipment to analyse your skin. This piece of equipment will reveal specific skin type and propose a targeted plan for your skin. It’s just €15 to book your spot, which is redeemable against products purchased on the day.

There will also be a free, full-sized gift with any purchase on the day.

Places are limited, so book your spot with Trish Gallagher today on 0876660685 or email trish@trishgallagher.ie.