Hear from the experts on maintaining fresh skin for autumn and find out what we’re trying for the new season …
In autumn, our skin needs some TLC, with pigmentation and dryness being common issues. What do the experts recommend? Dr Laura Lenihan, of Dr Laura Clinic in Co Galway says: “I’m a big fan of Lase MD Ultra to clear away pigmentation – since we got the machine last year we can’t keep up with demand. It removes pigment like nothing else, in up to three sessions.”
SEE MORE: Dr Laura Lenihan’s Expert Skincare Advice For Autumn
Harley Street dermatologist Dr Sam Bunting (whose products are available online) notes: “Pigmentation is the skin concern that drives people into my clinic in droves come September. The reality is it makes skin look flat and lifeless. For some, it’s simply a consequence of underdosing or not reapplying their sunscreen, leading to sunspots and irregular skintone. For others, it’s a flare-up of melasma, hormone-triggered splodges on forehead, cheekbones and the top lip, as they are exposed to high levels of both UV and visible light. Pigmentation is best treated using a combination of actives that suppress melanin production in conjunction with a retinoid for a multitasking approach that’s really effective.” Her own Flawless Brightly Serum (€60) contains four powerful active ingredients including “pigmentation superhero” ten per cent azelaic acid, to improve skintone and restore radiance.
SEE MORE: Dr Sam Bunting’s Expert Advice For Flawless Skin This Autumn
Corinna Tolan, co-owner of Monica Tolan in Balbriggan and Malahide, swears by vitamin A for managing pigmentation long-term, both at home and in salon treatments. “It not only helps to regulate how much pigment is produced within the skin, but it also has the unique ability to repair DNA damage in skin cells, which is often what causes melanocytes to misbehave in the first place. Using SPF and incorporating vitamin C both topically and internally via a skincare supplement is also important, but unless the skin is vitamin A-rich everything else is just firefighting. Vitamin A is where the real change happens.”
SEE MORE: Corinna Tolan On Maintaining Healthy Skin For Autumn
THIS MONTH I’M …
TRYING Poet’s Atelier skincare, at Floraison clinic in Tullamore, Co Offaly.
BOOKING Pilates and soundbaths at the new Coop, Dromoland Castle.
HYDRATING with Chanel’s Serum in Mist (€110) – easy, stylish skincare on the go.
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