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SkinKrush LED face masks are a thing in Ireland

Since SkinKrush– a proud member of Guaranteed Irish – launched its Rejuvenating LED Face Mask and Clear & Calming  LED Face Mask a year ago, these clever devices have garnered a legion of fans, not only for their efficacy but also for their  comfort and ease of use. They’re even recommended and stocked by Dublin’s renowned Institute of Dermatologists.  

“At the Institute of Dermatologists, we are always seeking evidence-based solutions that empower patients to take  control of their skin health. The SkinKrush Clear & Calming LED Mask and Rejuvenating LED Mask have exceeded  expectations.

Our patients love them, and we have seen first-hand the confidence they help restore,” says Consultant  Dermatologist and Institute of Dermatologists Co-founder, Professor Caitriona Ryan. “The Clear & Calming Mask is a  transformative tool for those dealing with acne or rosacea, combining blue and red light therapy to reduce inflammation,  support healing and visibly calm the skin. The Rejuvenating Mask is equally impressive, using red and near infrared light  to stimulate collagen, reduce redness and enhance radiance.

The thoughtful design and ease of use make these masks an  outstanding way to deliver professional grade care at home. Created by experienced aesthetic nurses, these masks reflect  what we value most in skincare — innovation, integrity and impact.”

The SkinKrush® Rejuvenating LED Face Mask features both red (633nm wavelength) and infrared (830nm wavelength)  light to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and reduce inflammation and redness in the skin, revealing a  clearer complexion in as little as 10 minutes per day. The SkinKrush® Clear & Calming LED Face Mask features both blue  (415nm wavelength) and red (633nm wavelength) light and is designed to treat acne and acne scarring as well as reduce  redness associated with acne.  

Now available in Avoca Stores, both masks feature a specially designed strap that fits over the top of the head for superior  comfort, eye shield inserts to prevent light from reflecting upwards, and a 10-minute timer to ensure the mask switches  off at the end of treatment. To achieve a noticeable improvement, regular use is recommended, ideally 10 minutes a day,  three to five times per week. 

Give someone special the gift of clear, healthy-looking skin and start their 2026 with hassle-free, futuristic skincare goals  they can realistically stick to. 

The SkinKrush®Rejuvenating LED Face Mask and SkinKrush® Clear & Calming LED Face Mask, €350 each,  are available in Renew Skin Clinic, Avoca Stores, Institute of Dermatologists and at skinkrush.com. 

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Ulike Air 2 IPL Hair Removal Device

The Ulike Air 2 IPL Hair Removal Device stands out in the at-home beauty market, primarily known for its patented Sapphire Ice-Cooling Technology. This device is a mid-range offering in Ulike’s lineup, designed to provide a near-painless, convenient, and effective way to achieve long-term hair reduction.

Here is a detailed breakdown of the device, its performance, and who it is best suited for.

The Air 2 utilizes Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology, which works by emitting broad-spectrum light that is absorbed by the melanin (pigment) in the hair follicle. This light energy converts to heat, weakening the follicle and slowing down regrowth.

  • Sapphire Ice-Cooling Technology: This is the flagship feature. The device maintains a cool contact surface which counteracts the heat generated by the IPL flash. This feature is the main reason why users report the treatment as virtually painless, eliminating the stinging or burning sensation common with older IPL models.
  • Wired Device: The Air 2 is a corded device. While this means it must be plugged in during use, it ensures consistent, high-powered flashes and eliminates the worry of battery life dropping mid-session.
  • 5 Intensity Levels: It offers five adjustable energy levels, allowing users to customize the treatment based on their skin sensitivity and the area being treated (e.g., lower levels for the face/bikini line, higher levels for legs/arms).
  • Visible Results in 4 Weeks: Ulike, backed by third-party testing, claims users can see a significant hair reduction in as little as four weeks of consistent use and same can be said from testing here at home with partner
  • Full-Body Use: The device is FDA-cleared for safe use on the legs, body, face, and bikini line.

The Ulike Air 2 is designed with a sleek, lightweight, and ergonomic wand-like shape, making it easy to grip and maneuver across large and curved body areas and is simple to use set up and get going as this takes time to use and it does not offer overnight results as some might come to expect.

  • Setup: The device is very straightforward. After plugging it in, users simply put on the protective sunglasses (included), shave the target area, select the appropriate intensity level, and begin treatment.
  • Painless Operation: The cooling feature is highly praised. Users consistently report that the cooling surface is activated immediately and keeps the skin comfortable, even at higher intensity settings.
  • Treatment Time: While not as fast as newer models like the Air 10, the Air 2 still offers relatively quick sessions. Full-body treatments typically take around 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the speed and technique (using the ‘glide’ method or the ‘stamp’ method).

  • The IPL Caveat (Skin Tone & Hair Color): Like all IPL devices, the Air 2 relies on the contrast between dark hair and light skin. It is most effective on lighter skin tones (Fair to Light Brown) with darker hair colors (Brown to Black). It is not recommended for very dark skin tones or for light hair (blonde, gray, red) as it may not be effective or could potentially cause skin irritation.

Consistent use is key to achieving optimal results with the Ulike Air 2 and again a reminder it takes time to see the effects.

The recommended schedule typically involves 3 treatments per week for the first 4 weeks, followed by a transition to maintenance sessions (1 to 3 times per month) once hair growth slows significantly.

Slower Regrowth: Hair growth slows down noticeably within the first month.

Thinner and Lighter Hair: Regrowing hairs become softer, finer, and less dense.

Long-Term Reduction: After the initial phase, many users find they only need occasional touch-ups every few weeks to maintain smooth skin, saving substantial time and money compared to waxing or in-office laser treatments.

The Ulike Air 2 is an excellent choice for first-time IPL users and anyone prioritizing comfort and convenience and also cutting down on costs and you can use at home of if you are travelling and no need to waste time finidng appointments in clinics and so on men and women can use it and done so discreetly.

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Garmin unveils the Blaze equine wellness system

Garmin have announced the Blaze equine wellness system, a tail wrap and sensor specifically designed to help riders, horse owners and trainers monitor their horse’s health and fitness so they can make more informed decisions about their well-being and training.

Garmin is a world leader in the health and fitness industry, and we are excited to bring our advanced sensor data and technology to the equine market with the introduction of Blaze. Whether you’re eventing, racing, jumping or anything in between, this new system will help you monitor your horse’s health to keep them performing at their best.” — Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing

Designed for horses

The Blaze equine wellness system features a durable and washable neoprene wrap with easily adjustable straps, while the removable, rechargeable and lightweight sensor monitors the horse’s health and motion using advanced algorithms. The wrap easily attaches and holds the sensor to the underside of the horse’s tail—no special skin preparation needed.

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 Riders can better track their horse’s health and fitness when using both the Blaze equine wellness system and the Blaze app.

 

  • Real-time insights: View heart rate, strides, gait, distance and more. In addition to seeing these insights in the Blaze app on a smartphone, they can be viewed using the Blaze Connect IQ™ app on a compatible Garmin smartwatch.
  • Skin temperature: View average skin temperature changes, which can be related to activity, environment or potential illness.
  • Post-activity data: Review post-activity details, including recovery rate, time in heart rate zones, skin temperature and activity highlights.
  • Track multiple horses: Create individual horse profiles so the wrap and sensor can be used on multiple horses.
  • Heat Score: Receive guidance on how safe it is to ride at any time with a heat score that takes into account the current air temperature and humidity.
  • Data on the wrist: Track training, recovery and transport activities at a glance when using the Blaze Connect IQ app on a compatible Garmin smartwatch.

Featuring up to 25 hours of battery life, the sensor can be easily removed from the wrap for cleaning and charging. The Blaze equine wellness system is available now for €599.99.

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Is Your Screen Aging You? How Blue Light Affects Your Skin

If we’re being real here, there’s some danger on the horizon, more than ever before. Because tech is a part of your life, you may need to use your screen a lot. After all, it’s your work, and you need to keep it going. Your screen might also be your connection to the world and your entertainment, but it might be doing damage to your skin.

The Digital Glow You Didn’t Ask For

Here’s the deal: high-energy visible (HEV) light, or what we call blue light, isn’t just coming from the sun. While the sun is the primary source of this light, screens and LED lights add to the problem. That means more screens = more exposure, and that light is getting into your skin, deeper than the sun’s rays ever could. It may be responsible for accelerating aging, hyperpigmentation, and reducing your skin’s defenses.

It’s not just about the amount of time. A screen that is more than an arm’s length away has little impact. However, if you’re a phone-clutcher and your cheeks are bathed in blue for eight hours a day, that will have a great impact on your skin.

Tech Meets Beauty: How To Protect Your Skin

If you can’t quit using screens for long hours each day, you can take steps to protect against skin damage from blue light.

Slide into Night Mode: Most phones and laptops have filters and settings to reduce blue light. Use them, especially at night.

Choose Blue Light Skincare: Some antioxidants, like niacinamide, vitamin C, and lutein to combat oxidative stress, can counteract the effects. That’s why smart companies are creating blue light-blocking skincare.

Use SPF Inside: Just because you’re indoors doesn’t mean you can’t use sunscreen. If you wear it for invisible rays, you’re already covered.

Control Your Screen Time: If you want less blue light, reduce the number of hours you use screens when you don’t absolutely have to use them.

The Right Skincare for a Digital World

Blue light is the new normal, so your routine has to reflect that. Hydration has never been more important. The same is true of antioxidants. Load up on serums, moisturizers, and other products with lots of hydration. Throw in a blue light blocker that can combat HEV rays. Brands like Millies have done the work in this area, adding the best skincare treatments into collections that protect, repair, and refresh skin.

We’re not getting less techy, so let’s get savvier about our skincare and how we protect our skin. Get your face away from the screen because it deserves a little break.

Revolutionary treatment transformative for Irish clinics

A LEADING podiatrist and business owner who has completed nearly 1000 treatments using a revolutionary new medical device has hailed its potential as the future of treating painful skin lesions.
Having adopted Emblation’s Swift® device, Dublin-based podiatrist Joseph Egan revealed that it has become the most effective form of treatment in his three clinics across Ireland.
Designed by global medical microwave leader Emblation, Swift is an innovative form of treatment that uses targeted bursts of microwaves to treat warts and verrucae.
Joseph, who is the owner and director of MyFeet, explained that he was convinced to implement the device into his clinic after seeing promising research on its results – and has since reaped the benefits of its highly effective treatment.
Joseph said: “We are seeing hugely positive results for patients across our clinics. I’ve been really impressed with how effective treatment with the device has been.
“When you compare this against more traditional forms of treatment such as cryotherapy or treating with salicylic acid, the difference is night and day.
“For us, it’s been a positive step change, leading to a much easier process. Using Swift means we don’t have to provide protective padding or dressings and they don’t need regularly changed.
“Additionally, patients aren’t having to go through persistent pain every week that they otherwise would if they went down other routes like cryotherapy, acid or invasive surgery.”
Unlike other traditional treatments, Swift utilises revolutionary microwave technology, targeting the tissue with a highly controlled dose of energy, with research showing that the treatment has an efficacy rate of up to 86.4% on verrucae.
Over 345,000 treatments have been performed across the world and the innovative microwave technology is undergoing trials as a treatment for conditions such as fungal nail, facial acne and melanoma.
Speaking about the future of treatments, Joseph added: “In my opinion Swift is currently the most effective form of treatment clinicians can provide for their patients when it comes to warts and verrucae.
“The research is what convinced us to start using it and it’s been an excellent decision from both a patient care and business standpoint and we’ve not looked back since.
“From a business perspective, we recouped what we paid for the device in three to four months, which is a massive bonus. From the get-go, we’ve wanted to improve our treatments for customers and Swift® has managed to do that – almost instantly.”
Emblation founders Gary Beale and Eamon McErlean, who first crossed paths during their postgraduate studies at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, jointly established the company.
Speaking on Joseph’s feedback, Chief Commercial Officer, Jonathan Williams said: “It’s obviously incredibly encouraging and motivating to hear such positive feedback about Swift.
“The treatment has proved to be a real game changer when it comes to patients’ quality of life, and we’re still very early into our journey in Ireland. We’re happy Swift® has had such an impact for Joseph and most importantly his patients and we can’t wait to continue to grow Swift’s presence across the country.”
In 2021, the firm experienced a significant injection of capital when Apposite Capital, a London-based specialist in healthcare, invested an eight-figure sum.
This financial boost propelled the firm’s rapid global expansion, resulting in the acquisition of a distribution company to form Emblation Inc.
This financial injection also paved the way for the establishment of new Emblation subsidiaries in Canada and Germany, in addition to their expansion into more than 20 other countries.
This financial boost tripled the company’s workforce necessitating larger office space. Emblation has now moved into their state-of-the-art headquarters £4m headquarters in Stirling.
To find out more about Emblation visit https://emblation.com/
 
To find out more about MyFeet visit: myfeet.ie