Skin Treatments

Why chose a Neostrata glycolic peel? Glycolic peels: Are safe and require little recovery time Improve acne prone skin Help reverse sun damage Neostrata Peels: Are fragrance free Are a higher strength Are designed to only be used by medical professionals Enhance skin renewal Promote smoother, healthier skin How will glycolic peels help me? Glycolic peels: Will soften fine lines and wrinkles Increase smoothness in skin texture Will give a

In our Information series this month we are addressing a recurring question we often hear at the clinic, ‘what is the difference between a facial or salon peel and the peels here’, Often when people decide they would like to have a ‘facial’ or a ‘treatment’ their first instinct is to go to a beauty salon. Clients often tell us that they have glycolic acid peels in salons. Whilst these

There are many different products on the market that cater for melasma. Melasma occurs when the melanocytes are not working correctly and they can over produce melanin, this can lead to areas of pigmentation. Melasma can also be a side effect of some contraceptive pills and of pregnanct. At cosmetic Doctor we are big fans of treating melasma with the Obagi Nuderm range. We have achieved great results using these

Not Just a Pretty Face! The exciting new range available at Cosmetic doctor can treat you from top to toe! As many of you know we here at Cosmetic Doctor are big fans of the new ZO range from Dr Zein Obagi, and all this time we have been focusing all on the face! But don’t worry we haven’t forgotten about the body. It is a well-known fact- when you

This high potency lotion delivers phenomenal results in the battle against ageing. It doesn’t pull any punches and is a powerful emulsion that must be used carefully. You must slowly increase tolerance of your skin as Retamax contains a strong Retinol (active Vitamin A) that will probably casue some dryness and peeling at first. You must use this product very sparingly-only 1 or 2 small pumps a week to start

Obagi Skin Care D. Zein Obagi has been known as one of the world’s experts in skincare technology, and developments therein, for well over three decades. He has defined the concepts of skin health, developing a massive range of iconic products proven to improve skin health in a measurable way. His new venture is his own pet project; the ZO® Medical Therapeutic Solutions and SO Skin Health lines. ZO® Medical

The first step in addressing chronic skin disorders is ensuring the skin is correctly and effectively cleansed of dirt and impurities, without damaging the delicate Ph. balance or stripping the skin. If the skin isn’t cleansed, any topical treatments merely sit on top of a layer of oil and dirt rather than sinking into the skin where they are needed. NormaCleanse – ZO Skin Health This unique formulation gently cleans

What is a chemical peel? A chemical peel uses an acid that dissolves the fatty bonds that hold skin cells together. There are light depth peels like glycolic which is a fruit acid, and there are medium depth peels like TCA tricloracetic acid. Do they cause your skin to peel? No they do not, they dissolve fatty bonds that hold dead skin cells together and cause an exfoliation of those

If you suffer with facial veins you are all too familiar with the trouble you have finding ways to cover them up, and it is especially difficult for men who often don’t have the luxury of concealer, it is good to know that there is a solution! There are different treatments types available now for facial veins, this treatment will depend largely on the type of vein. It is a

Exclusive to CosmeticDoctor in Stillorgan, Co. Dublin Younger looking skin is something promised by many lotions, potions and solutions, but few deliver. It’s something you learn to be more discerning about as you get older, when younger-looking skin becomes a real goal. Gradually, the appearance of skin becomes less supple and more prone to sagging and wrinkles. This is because the protein structures beneath the surface – comprised mainly of