Serum Vs. Moisturiser?

We get asked this age old question frequently:

What is the difference between a serum and a moisturiser?

It’s really not an either/or situation, they do two very different things for the skin.

Serum v moisturiser from Skin Essentials by Mariga on Vimeo.

Serum

A serum has a thinner consistency that contains a higher percentage of active ingredients in it. We want those active ingredients delivered deep down into the skin and that is why a serum comes in that thinner consistency.

So in a nutshell, a serum delivers deep down into the skins layers to do corrective work where its needed.

Moisturiser

Where as a moisturiser concentrates much more on the superficial layers of the skin which is all about protection, repair, replenishing and conditioning the skin on the very surface level.

Make sense?

Discover more of Mariga’s quick skincare tips HERE.

Shop our range of serums and moisturisers online and in our Wexford clinic.

Introducing our NEW Launch – Collagen Glow Facial

We were holding onto our brand new facial to launch in 2020,

BUT we just couldn’t wait that long…

As tomorrow is our annual Customer Appreciation Day and today happens to be Black Friday, we thought why not now?

We want you, our lovely clients to experience this fantastic Collagen boosting facial in time for Christmas.

We all have Christmas parties, events and gatherings coming up for silly Season, so prepare your skin and relax into this glorious facial gaining all the brightening, tightening and plumping results that you deserve.

Collagen Glow Facial

What is involved?

The Collagen Glow Facial combines the beautiful and deeply relaxing BioDynamic Lymphatic Drainage Technique with a skin-polishing enzyme treatment and the deep collagen-boosting effects of radiofrequency.

Who is it for?

This is a universal facial which will benefit all skin types except rosacea.

What does it do?

Plant enzymes begin the process of unveiling a radiant glow while the hypnotic massage techniques boost lymphatic flow to drain puffiness. The radiofrequency gently warms the deep tissues to re-awaken collagen fibres for longer-term results.

Oxygen levels in the skin are boosted for a youthful glow
Gentle enzyme therapy smooths the surface for a glass-like finish
BioDynamic Lymphatic Drainage Massage facilitates nutrient exchange for sharper contours
Radiofrequency tightens the skin and plumps fine lines

Is there any downtime?

Your skin will be pink and warm for up to an hour after treatment.

Choose this beautiful facial for relaxation, glow, and age prevention. We highly recommend it before any night out or event for a glass-like, airbrushed skin.

The Collagen Glow Facial takes approx 45 minutes and costs €95.

Purchase this facial online, book your treatment online, or call us on 053 9145981 to pre-pay and book appointment over the phone.

Black Friday Week Specials!

We are so delighted to announce we have just launched our Black Friday WEEK long treatment specials!

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We think you’ll be very pleased…

Keep in mind this has never been done before at Skin Essentials for Black Friday.

We originally didn’t really want to buy into the whole ‘Black Friday’ thing. After all it is an American trend!? We do however love the American Thanksgiving tradition. And as mentioned we are thankful for our valued online and in clinic community at Skin Essentials.

Ready for this?

THE PYRAMID FACELIFT: Pre-pay for a Single Pyramid Facelift now, receive GIFT of C & E+ Advanced Skin Booster worth €80!
SMARTMESO: New Dermal Peptide Delux!
- Buy one treatment for €150, SAVE €25
- Buy x3 treatments for €360, SAVE €165

Why use Vitamin C & E together?

As we mentioned before, our bodies can’t naturally make Vitamin C

And so we must get this Essential Vitamin from our skincare and from daily supplements.

Vit C tends to burn out of our system fairly fast, so it is a high intensity Vitamin.

Nature has a lovely solution to that – Introducing Vitamin E.

Vit E is a really good partner to Vit C. It revs it up in our system and gets the Vitamin C going again in our skin.

When you are using Vit C products for your skin, do look that it has Vit E too. They will both help to activate in your system and will help get the most out of eachother.

Vitamin C & E together from Skin Essentials by Mariga on Vimeo.

What are the benefits to the skin when using Vit C & E?

There are so many benefits to using these Essential Vitamins in your skincare!

Antioxidant Boost for skin protection and repair
Smooths texture
Instantly brightens
Boosts collagen production
Promotes natural exfoliation
Reduces formation of dark spots

Find our Limited Edition C & E+ Advanced Skin Booster online and feel the benefits of these top skincare Essential Vitamins.

Firming Dermal Peptide Infusion – New Treatment

One of the biggest stories in skincare this year has been the rise of dermal infusions.

Deeper and longer-lasting than a facial yet still comfortable to receive,

They bridge the gap between spa-type facials and the high intensity treatments such as microneedling or radio-frequency.

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Dermal infusions, also known as cosmetic MesoTherapy, is all about getting high-quality ingredient molecules deeper into the skin, bypassing the protective outer layer of the skin, the stratum corneum, and arriving intact and fully charged in the deeper epidermal layers where they work on the cellular structure to produce a specific effect, depending on what ingredients are chosen for you.

You may already be familiar with the Hydrating & Brightening Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin C dermal infusion we introduced earlier this year (and if you’re not you can read more here).

Now we are excited to debut our next MesoTherapy option – dermal peptides for skin cell rejuvenation and line smoothing.

The details:

Utilising a biostimulation product composed of 57 active ingredients including a complex of biomimetic peptides, multiple vitamins and amino acids, this meso infusion improves ageing skin and reduces and prevents expression and fine lines due to its potent regenerating power.

It also increases skin elasticity by regulating collagen and elastin leaving the skin, firmer,softer, smoother and younger looking.

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

GF sh-Oligopeptide-1 (CG-EGF), sh-Oligopeptide-2 (CG-IGF1), sh-Polypeptide-1 (CG-bFGF), sh-Polypeptide-2 (CG-TRX), Copper Tripeptide-1, 14 Vitamins, 24 Amino Acids, 4 Minerals,
4 Coenzymes, 4 Nucleic Acids, 2 Reducing Agents.

PT Oligopeptide-24 (CG-EDP3), Decapeptide-4 (CG-IDP2), Acetyl Decapeptide-3 (Rejuline), Tripeptide-6 (CG-CTP), Copper Tripeptide-1, 13 Vitamins, 24 Amino Acids, 5 Minerals,
4 Coenzymes, 4 Nucleic Acids, 2 Reducing Agents.

APPLICATION

For lasting results take a series of three treatments, 1-2 weeks apart.

Cost:

RRP €150/ 1 session, *Launch Price* €120 – limited time only! SAVE €30.
Package prices apply on pre-paid courses of three/six.

Special launch price…

MesoTherapy – Did you know?

MesoTherapy at Skin Essentials

One of the hottest treatments in the beauty industry

Now at Skin Essentials by Mariga, Wexford, and in our Donnybrook clinic – The Hideaway.

What’s it all about?

MesoTherapy is a deep skincare treatment that gives long-lasting hydration. In fact, it gives an 84% increase in hydration to your skin by deeply infusing Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid.

Who can have it?

Everybody! This treatment is literally for everyone. For those simply concerned with prevention or the very first signs of ageing we would recommend having a once off MesoTherapy treatment.

For those with more visible signs of ageing or neglected skin we would recommend having a course of MesoTherapy treatments i.e. between 3 and 6 MesoTherapy treatments to receive the full benefits.

Before and after pic of Mariga Sheedy from Skin Essentials Wexford showing the difference after one treatment, hydrated, radiant, softer

One SmartMeso treatment, one day apart

The SmartMeso System

We combine the power of nano-needling, electroporation microchip technology and targeted scientific ingredients to supercharge your skin’s processes and give immediate, visible results on a variety of skin concerns.

The SmartMeso system includes 2 types of MesoTherapy treatments to choose from:

What are the benefits?

Quick Results,
Plump and firms the skin,
Hydrates the skin,
Skin is glowing after treatment,
Naturally stimulates the production of collagen and elastin – essential for skin’s natural elasticity,
Quick treatment with no downtime,
Progressive long-lasting results!

Is Vitamin C a daily requirement?

Did you know, your body doesn’t make or store Vitamin C?

This makes Vit C an essential Vitamin, i.e. you have to get it in your diet and same goes for skincare.

We absolutely recommend using Vit C in your skincare daily in a milder form, and weekly in a stronger form.

What are the benefits to the skin when using Vit C? There are so many benefits from using Vit C!

Antioxidant Boost for skin protection and repair
Smooths texture
Instantly brightens
Boosts collagen production
Promotes natural exfoliation
Reduces formation of dark spots

If you’re looking for a Vitamin C boost in your skincare, we have just the thing…

Our brand new C & E+ Advanced Skin Booster is the limited edition antioxidant filled skin hero at Skin Essentials. Find online and in store: