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Meet our new Permanent Make Up Artist: Donna Dorothy

Beyond Skin are expanding and we are now able to offer our clients Permanent Make-Up, (also know as Semi-Permanent Make-Up), with our new PMU expert Donna Dorothy. Originally from Belfast, Donna has a wealth of experience, beginning her career in a Laser Eye Clinic before taking an interest in Permanent Make Up. Donna began her […]

Meet the team: Anna Pokrzywa

Anna joined the team in May 2017 as an Aesthetic Therapist. She holds a degree in Applied Cosmetology and since joining Beyond Skin has completed specialist training covering laser skin treatments, laser hair removal, laser safety and worked with brands including Obagi Medical, Skinceuticals, Dermaquest and Epionce. We asked her to share her favourite skincare […]

Are skin problems affecting your mental health?

People with skin problems are at high risk of developing psychological problems, and they can linger even after the skin gets better. The psyche-skin conversation goes both ways. Just as signals of psychological and emotional stress can lead to skin disorders, skin disorders often lead to psychological distress. People with conditions such as acne, eczema, and rosacea […]

How to undo Summer Skin Damage?

Soaking up the summer sun feels good in the moment, however, every action has an equal and opposite reaction, which means eventually there will be consequences. In this case, we’re talking about UV-induced sun spots, lines and wrinkles. Although the easiest way to treat the damage of sun exposure is to avoid it by wearing […]

Transgender Hair Removal

Hair Removal Options for Transgender Patients Hair removal can be an important concern for many transgender women and gender non-conforming people considering breast augmentation or other surgeries. For most, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) will decrease new hair growth, but doesn’t always dramatically reduce the presence of facial, body and chest hair. Androgen-driven hair, especially facial hair, is an almost […]

What it’s like to get Laser Hair Removal for the first time

“Several years ago I decided to stop shaving my legs and switched to waxing. I was sick of ingrown hairs and the little red bumps that formed on my lower legs from an old school razor.  However, I soon learned that waxing your legs is wonderful, for about three days. The hair begins to creep […]

Antioxidants: What are they and why does your skin love them?

“Antioxidants” is one of those buzzwords that gets thrown around a lot, even though most people don’t fully understand what it means. We are told that foods full of antioxidants are really good for us, and we should buy skincare with antioxidants to keep our skin healthy off signs of aging. We need antioxidants, we […]

How to get pore-fect skin: Tips & products to minimise open pores

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Spring Cleaning Your Skin: How to transition your skin from Winter to Spring

After months of blistering winds, freezing temperatures, snow and slush, spring has finally sprung and just like your home demands a springtime scrub-down, your beauty routine benefits from some serious spring cleaning too. With warmer climates comes longer days and (hopefully) a touch more sun exposure so it’s important to reassess your skincare for the […]