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Men’s skin looks 15 years younger than women’s, so why waste nature’s gift? It’s never too early, or late, for anyone to establish a daily skincare routine
Skincare is booming. Guys are realising it is never too early, or late, to give their skin the attention it needs. The skin of biological males differs from that of biological females; for example, it has been scientifically proven to look 15 years younger on average! Why throw away that advantage? Here are some tips on how anyone can use Elave Skincare’s gender-neutral formulations to give their skin the care it deserves.
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Travel can broaden the mind – but it may compromise your skin! Before setting off on that well-deserved foreign holiday, don’t forget to take precautions to protect your skin. For example, skin is happiest when humidity is between 40-70%, but inside an aircraft cabin it is often as low as 20%. Pressurised cabins also affect blood flow, leaving your complexion looking dull and lifeless. If you have ever taken your shoes off on the plane, then tried to get them on again at the end of the flight, you will know how lack of movement causes puffiness. This is exacerbated by those pre-drinks in the bar and salty snacks on board. Even when you reach your destination, you cannot let your guard down, because UV rays and a change of diet can wreak havoc on your dermis. But there are steps you can take to get your skin travel-ready.
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Elave Daily Skin Defence SPF45, winner of the Skincare Product of the Year for the second year in a row in the 2023 IPN Awards, is your go-to formulation for everyday protection against sun damage, skin ageing, environmental pollution and free radicals.
This unique combined moisturiser and sunscreen hydrates and protects skin against environmental damage while delivering high UVA and UVB protection. An invisible zinc, non-greasy formulation enriched with antioxidant vitamins B5, C & E, it can be used under, or without, makeup. It is particularly kind to sensitive Irish skin of all types and 100% cruelty-free and vegan.
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Elave Skincare supports Rugby Legend Rory Best as he sets off on Miles2Mayo Challenge for Children with Cancer
Rugby legend Rory Best put his best foot forward for children with cancer today with support from Elave Skincare from Gardiner Family Apothecary.
Rory, pictured with Elave Skincare Advisor Karen Johnston, is undertaking a 180-mile walking challenge to support Cancer Fund for Children, during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
“My family and friends will tell you that I’m not a fan of walking,” he said. “Walking 180 miles in nine days will be tough but nowhere near as tough as the challenges that families dealing with childhood cancer face.
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Staycationing or vacationing, pack your overnight bag with Elave’s clean formulations for sun protection all day, every day
Whether you are holidaying abroad or staycationing, pack your overnight bag with Elave Sun and use 365 days of the year to protect against sun damage, burn and premature ageing. Get the glow, not the rash, with Elave’s clean formulations for sensitive skin.
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Spring-clean your skin and pamper your pores with Elave Facial
After a long, drying winter, it’s time to lavish some love on your dermis
Winter weather is notoriously harsh on dry, sensitive skin, but with Spring on the horizon, it is time to sweep away any dead skin cells that have made your skin duller over the past few months, and to deeply cleanse and rehydrate your dermis.
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April is National Rosacea Awareness Month – but what exactly is this common skin condition known as ‘The Curse of the Celts’?
Rosacea affects 1 in 10 people in Ireland and is often known as ‘The Curse of the Celts’? It can be mistaken for acne, eczema or an allergic reaction, causes facial redness and may produce small, red, pus-filled bumps. The first signs of rosacea are a blush-like reddening which spreads across the nose, cheeks, forehead and chin, along with a burning or stinging feeling when using water or certain skincare products.
Typically, rosacea flares up for a few weeks or months, then disappears again for a while. Women are twice as likely to suffer from it as men, although men do tend to get it more severely. It is particularly prevalent among middle-aged women with delicate (Irish!) skin or those with sun-damaged skin. There is no cure, but you can do a great deal to avoid the onset of attacks and reduce symptoms.
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Irish pharmacy experts vote Elave Daily Skin Defence SPF45
Best Skincare Product for the 2nd year in a row!
Irish pharmacists have voted Elave Daily Skin Defence SPF45 the Best Skincare Product for the second year in a row.
The judging panel for the OTC & Product Retail Awards 2023 comprised Ireland’s leading pharmacy professionals from multiple and independent pharmacies.
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Skincare is an essential aspect of our daily routine. Your skin is the largest organ in your body, and it is essential to take care of it properly.
However, with the amount of skincare products available on the market, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the do's and don'ts of skincare that can help simplify your routine and promote healthy, happier skin.
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It’s never too soon for tweeners to start a sensible skincare routine
The first six months of life are particularly important for delicate young skin. When a child is born its skin is anatomically mature, but functional maturity continues during the first year of life and is often not complete until around the age of two.
From the age of two until puberty, children’s skin is naturally soft, smooth and full of water, but it is also a lot thinner and more vulnerable than adult skin and is therefore more liable to be affected by environmental pollutants and irritants.
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Aloe vera – a skincare remedy straight from Mother Nature
The gel-like component of the aloe vera plant is known to help with a variety of skin issues like sunburn, small cuts and abrasions. The name derives from the Arabic word ‘alloeh’ - meaning shining bitter substance – and the Latin word ‘vera’ – meaning true. References to the use of aloe vera can be found in Chinese and Sumerian writings dating back to 3000BC
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How to Achieve Effective Winter Moisturising
Moisturising is one of the main aspects of a skincare routine and is particularly important for people with delicate, reactive skin and dry skin conditions like eczema, rosacea and dermatitis.
At this time of year, harsh winter weather further dries out the skin, making it even more difficult for it to essential retain moisture, so here are 3 Top Tips to ensure your skin looks and feels its best:
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It’s not fair, but nature has gifted men a 15-year skin bonus! Here’s why male skin is different to female skin …
Men seem to have most of the luck when it comes to skin. Have you ever wondered why so many men seem to age so well - many of them even looking better than when they were younger – while so many women look older and tired out?
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The new year is a great time to roll out a new skincare regime. If you put the effort in now, when sensitive skin is at its most vulnerable, you will continue to see benefits throughout the year in clear, healthy, glowing skin. And, as we at Elave Skincare know, if your skin looks good, you feel good!
No doubt 2023 will bring with it an array of skincare fads and crazes – not all of which will actually be that helpful to your skin. As sensitive skincare experts since 1934, specialising in delicate Irish skin, lwe at Elave like to keep it simple, so here are 3 Top Tips for the new year skincare.
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