Whelehans Beauty Blog

With the launch of Uriage® in Whelehans Pharmacy, we have decided to hold an Acne and Rosacea clinic on Saturday 22nd July. A lot of you are familiar with acne, but maybe have not found a range of products that work for you? Uriage’s Hyseac® range has a fantastic range of products specifically for oily and acne prone skin especially their award winning Hyseac SOS® Paste. It’s a dark grey clay based paste which you simply apply a tiny amount at night and rinse off the next morning. It works by accelerating the maturation of spots to quickly get rid...

There are several diseases that travelers should be particularly aware of, including hepatitis A, typhoid and malaria. Hepatitis A is a liver infection that is contracted from contaminated food or water or from close contact with someone who's already infected.  Practicing good hygiene is one way to protect against catching the hepatitis A virus.  A vaccine is also available. Typhoid is contracted in the same way as hepatitis A but is caused by a bacterium instead of a virus.  The bacterium, called Salmonella typhi, enters the intestines and can then spread to the bloodstream. Antibiotics are used to treat typhoid...

  Holistic Therapy is principally a form of healing, treating the body as a whole; mind, body and spirit. It is a way of bringing about balance in the entire body. Holistic Therapy involves examining the root cause of the condition, as well as alleviating the symptoms, working  at many levels, helping the client overcome physical, emotional and mental issues. It may help to boost the immune system, eliminate toxins, improve sleep patterns, increase energy levels, induce relaxation, relieve stress and anxiety and to balance the body bringing about homeostasis. Stress has a huge negative impact on our health- 80%...

                      Elizabeth Arden’s Prevage® is a high-performance range of anti-aging treatments which address the effects of oxidation on the skin, a leading cause of visible signs of aging Prevage® is now introducing a new anti-ageing make-up.  Elizabeth Arden Prevage® Anti-Aging Foundation is a new liquid foundation that feels lightweight on skin whilst providing light to medium coverage with a naturally luminous finish. Infused with idebenone, this exclusive anti-aging complex continuously renews the appearance of your skin. Vitamin C and key anti-ageing ingredients correct skin’s appearance for a firmer and clearer...

  The days are getting longer, the flowers are beginning to raise their little heads and we are getting a lot more pep in our step.  Spring is in the air. As the seasons change we need to change too.  Our skin is exposed to more sunlight hours. We must now ensure that we are using a daily moisturiser that has adequate protection. Elizabeth Arden Prevage anti-ageing moisture cream is excellent as it contains a SPF of 30 also the Ceramide Lift & Firm day cream has a SPF of 15.  Personally I think the higher the SPF the better...