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This episode explores the fascinating connection between hormonal changes and eye health with Consultant Ophthalmologist and Ocular Surface specialist Ms. Nikolina Budimlija, who's shares her knowledge and discusses techniques like brow lifts and eyelid surgeries, and delve into the patient experience with blepharoplasty.
Nikolina is a leading expert in Ocular Surface Diseases practicing at IOES Waterford and IOES Kildare and initiated Ireland's first dedicated Ocular Surface Disease clinic at the Institute of Eye Surgery. Nikolina’s dedication to eye health extends beyond her clinical practice. She also spearheaded the development of a highly successful intense pulsed light service at IOES, utilising cutting-edge technology.
We also answer all the questions you submitted, of which there were many! This conversation is packed with invaluable insights for anyone interested in eye health, care and beyond.
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The fabulous Emma Guns (Emma Gunavardhana) renowned beauty journalist and the host of the hugely popular podcast The Emma Guns Show is here to chat about all things beauty. Emma has achieved huge success with her podcast which is one of the UK’s longest-standing female-hosted podcasts. Emma has rubbed shoulders and interviewed some of the world’s most famous people, including Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Bette Midler but today, Emma is in the hot seat! With years of experience in the beauty industry and countless insightful interviews on her podcast, Emma brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to everything she does. We talk about careers, podcasting, beauty and much much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
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Irish Skincare brand Doctrine launched onto the market earlier this year, founded by the incredibly talented Tracey Ryan, Mark O’Sullivan and Caoimhe O’Donoghe, whose shared passion fuels their drive to create exceptional products that everyone can love, enjoy and most importantly experience tangible results.
Today I’m joined by Tracey, Doctrines' in-house cosmetic chemist and the genius behind each formula Tracey Ryan, who’s journey into skincare kicked off with a love for plant-based solutions, leading her to launch her first skincare venture Bia Beauty following her Herbal Science degree. In this episode, we chat about Tracey’s career, how Doctrine was born, cosmetic science, the misunderstanding among consumers when it comes to clean, natural skincare and of course we talk about the beautifully formulated Doctrine products which are available online from www.doctrineskincare.ie and Meaghers Pharmacy. Huge thanks to Tracey for joining me, I hope you enjoy!
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The one and only Glamity Jane is back for part two of more chats on skin care, tweakments, treatments and her go to products. As the editor of Hi Style and a beauty columnist for the Cork Independent, Mary-Jane has become a go-to source for beauty tips, products, and insightful commentary. She has fearlessly embraced the world of tweakments, aesthetics, and injectables while remaining passionately committed to safety, standards, and transparency within the industry. Mary-Jane is also an influential voice in making the fashion and beauty industry more inclusive. In this episode, Mary Jane chats safety in aesthetics (she was honoured with a High Commendation at The Safety in Beauty Awards 2023 for her unwavering dedication to the safety in beauty campaign in Ireland), trends in the world of beauty, along with some of her current favourite beauty products. I always knew there would be a part two, and like our first episode together, there was no shortage of chat or giggles.
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Teenagers need skincare routines just as much as any adult especially when it comes to pesky skincare problems. I chat with Dr. Isabel Haugh, Consultant Dermatologist specialising in cosmetic, medical, and pediatric dermatology at the Institute of Dermatologists. We focus on teen skin, particularly problematic issues like spots, breakouts, and acne treatment as well as the growing trend of anti-ageing skincare among teenagers and even tweens. Dr. Isabel provides us with a general skincare routine for teens and answers listener questions about eczema, psoriasis, warts, and even Botox for teeth grinding. I hope you and any teens who may be listening find this episode informative and enjoyable.
Have more skin queries? Visit the institute of dermatologists for more info.
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This week it’s all things makeup with the wonderful Jo Prendergast, whose Instagram Page, Everything Jo Loves, is a must if you're a fan of stunning makeup looks and beauty inspiration. With her creative tutorials, and honest reviews, Jo has built a loyal following that looks to her for the latest trends and tips in the world of makeup and beauty. In today’s episode, we go back to the beginning and discover what initially drew Jo to the world of makeup. We hear Jo’s recommendations, her insider tips, we chat skin and lots more. I hope you enjoy!
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Leading cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon John Curran is this weeks guest and has a world-renowned reputation in bringing the most contemporary and sophisticated techniques and standards to every procedure. John chats about his career, the cutting-edge service he provides, having honed his craft from some of the world’s most innovative surgeons at home in Ireland, in the UK and the USA. We also touch on the trend in medical tourism, safety, advice for those thinking about cosmetic procedures and the many different procedures John performs, from facial rejuvenation to breast and body reconstruction. John is also clinic director and founder of AnUme Clinic in Cork, the first hybrid clinic in Ireland, bringing together a diverse team of medical and healthcare specialists who are passionate about delivering the highest standards in aesthetics and wellness. This was such a wonderful conversation, and I am so very grateful to John for giving me his time and answering all the questions you had.
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Skin Formulas founder and creator Geraldine Jones truly understands skin both inside and out. With 20 years experience in the skincare industry and having worked in Ireland and abroad, Geraldine designed the brand to simplify skincare. A passion to help people feel good about themselves, drove Geraldine towards a career in skincare and led her to become an aesthetician working with some of the industries top skincare brands. With a determined mindset and clear vision, Geraldine opened her own skin clinic, Mediskin, in 2014 in Nenagh, Co.Tipperary. Listening to her clients and realising the struggles they were having in understanding the complicated steps and products involved in a skincare routine led to Geraldine creating Skin Formulas. Since its launch in 2019, Skin Formulas has quickly become a leading Irish skincare brand launching first of its kind products on the market. Armed with a passion, knowledge and real interest in the skincare industry and needs of her clients, Geraldine strives to stay on top of industry developments and lead Skin Formulas as an innovative skincare brand designed specifically with the customer at the centre of every product.
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Catherine O’Keeffe, founder of Wellness Warrior, is Ireland’s first menopause coach. A self-confessed health geek, she helps organisations big and small to implement a comprehensive menopause strategy that leads to meaningful change. She has helped countless women to navigate the intricacies of menopause through her talks, her online courses, and the Menopause Success Summit. Her best-selling book “All You Need to Know About Menopause” is packed with the latest research and information on menopause and is a friendly guide that will answer all your questions in a very much down to earth practical way, (there’s also a little contribution in the book from myself about skin and menopause, available in all good book shops!)
In this episode, we're delving into Catherine’s career and how her wellness warrior journey started along with answering the questions you submitted. Catherine also shares her valuable tips and guidance for not just surviving but thriving during menopause. So, whether you're on your own menopause journey or simply seeking to understand and support the women in your life, you're in for a treat.
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This week I’m joined by the fabulous Sonal Keay, founder of the award winning brand This Is Silk.
When Sonal was diagnosed at 17 with a rare skin condition which makes her allergic to daylight, she had no idea that one day it would inspire a successful business.
Today the former barrister, and mother-of-two, harnesses the healing and renewal properties of Silk with her range of skin and hair products. Her sustainably produced, 100 per cent mulberry silk, machine-washable pillowcases and accessories have a devoted following and her skincare range containing silk peptides, have won numerous awards and been proved a balm for women with sensitive skin conditions such as rosacea.
Tune into this fascinating, inspiring episode on the magic of silk and its healing properties with Sonal Keay.
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It's a blend of beauty, skincare and wellbeing with radio broadcaster and beauty columnist Nicola Bonn of Outspoken Beauty. Nicola has been a radio broadcaster for 15 years working on some of the UK’s largest radio stations including Classic FM, Magic, Smooth and Heart. As well as her radio work she has always been passionate about beauty and the incredible conversations that it can start.
In 2018, having also become a beauty columnist and contributor for TV Show This Morning, Nicola decided to launch The Outspoken Beauty Podcast – a space for celebrating beauty and using it to kick off no-holds barred and empowering conversations.
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We take a deep dive into the sea of natural, sustainable and homegrown skincare with award winning SEABODY which embodies the Irish Atlantic ocean and swirls together the power of ocean plants and the sea. SEABODY co-founder Dr. Helena McMahon is here to tell you how she founded the company and created the luxurious and natural based food supplement and seaweed skincare product.
Being a sustainable company is equally important to SEABODY. Behind the scenes, they use bioactive extracts, only sustainably cultivated and hand harvested seaweeds. All packaging is recycled materials, all elements used are plastic free, biodegradable, recyclable and/or reusable.
And to end on good news, SEABODY celebrated this year after winning the Beauty Category at the Irish Made Awards 2023. So how is this good for your skin? Well tune in to find out!
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It's all things glam with beauty queen Mary-Jane O'Regan, better known as Glamity Jane whose passion is to make women feel like the best versions of themselves. Mary-Jane is self proclaimed glamour guru, skinfluencer and writer, sharing her expertise on the beauty industry having spent her career working in the industry with well loved brands from Brown Thomas to Shiseido.
Mary-Jane's love is a body positive advocate and strives for inclusion in the fashion and beauty industry. You'll find beauty tricks, skincare tips and 'tweakments' in Hi Style Magazine, The Cork Independent as well as her guest appearances on Irish radio and television. No recommendations are done without a trial of products and a review of each afterwards.
With all that glam comes Mary-Jane's open and honest use of 'Tweakments' - aesthetics and injectables, but with this comes a call for better safety, standards and transparency in the industry.
This episode covers all thins glam, from skincare, to beauty products, tweakments and everything in between.
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Renowned plastic surgeon and one of the leading researchers in the field of skin needling Dr. Matthias Aust is here to dive deep into the skincare industy. Having been a long-time supporter of Environ Skincare, he was appointed to the role as Medical Consultant in March 2023 working alongside Dr Des Fernandes – the founder and thought leader of the brand.
Tune in to hear all about his career and his work with Environ Skincare We also take a deep dive into Vitamin A, the new Environ TCA Cool Peel and we have a fun little quick fire question round at the end. I’d like to thank all the team at IIAA (International Institute for Active Ageing) for such a wonderful visit to London and for the opportunity to meet with Dr. Matthias. Enjoy!
Don't forget, if you have a skincare query, want to know about specific skincare products or learn more about Sherna's expertise, then get in contact at or follow on Instagram or Facebook.
*This episode was recorded in the IIAA headquarters and the sound quality may be a little compromised.
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This episode is all about the glamours world of the beauty industry and the luxury lashes from Lash Star Beauty. Founder, creator and Irish born Orla Maguire has a colourful career around the world in the fashion and beauty industry. She has spent many years on photo sets as a fashion stylist working with some of the world's best models from the likes of Naomi Campbell, to sitting editor in Vogue, to make-up artists, hair stylists and photographers - it's safe to say she knows the industry inside and out.
Orla is an extra-ordinary entrepreneur! She carefully curated the luxurious eye enhancing Lash Star Beauty and she tells her story of transforming her love for lashes into a global brand.
This episode is sponsored by Meno Active your menopause super supplement from Revive Active. To find out more, talk to your local food health store, pharmacy
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Dare to be fit with the inspirational Lesley Giltnan who you may also know as Lean With Lesley. For over 10 years Lesley has been helping women become fitter, stronger and more confident through coaching and continually motivating clients through their workouts.
It wasn't long before Lesley's training sessions began attracting hundreds of people signing up. This success led to the creation of the LeanWithLesley App which allows everyone to workout using the unique LWL training method. This app was innovative introduction to fitness classes and was a perfect outlet for people during the lockdowns of 2020.
Lesley's mantra is that secret to fitness success is not just feeling good on the outside but it also helps us to be happier and more energetic.
This week's episode is brought to you by Revive Active, Ireland's Number 1 Dietary & Supplement Brand www.reviveactive.com
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It's all about luxury parfum with the wonderful Tonya Kidd Beggs, founder, and creative force behind STORIES Parfums, Northern Ireland’s very first luxury, niche perfume house. It's another example of just how inspirational and empowering female-led brands can be.
After a transformative trip to Grasse in the south of France, to learn the basics of perfumery and create her own bespoke perfume, Tonya realised the power of fragrance to heal, release and transcend tragedy. Spurred on by this discovery, STORIES Parfums was born. Tonya has created the most beautiful collection of fragrances that as she says herself, 'are a story in aromatic form'.
In this episode, we delve into Tonya's creative process, learn how the business developed from a hobby into a brand, hear about the inspiration behind her signature scents, the art of perfumery and explore the powerful role that scent plays in our lives. Whether you’re sitting, walking or driving, enjoy!
This week's episode is brought to you by Revive Active, Ireland's Number 1 Dietary & Supplement Brand www.reviveactive.com
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I have a real treat for all you skincare enthusiasts out there with The Skin Nerd Jennifer Rock. Jennifer is a true champion in the world of skincare education and one of the country’s most well-known skincare experts. She is also the founder of the multi-award winning Skingredients skincare range, mastermind behind the Cleanse off Mitt, Skin Nerd Network online skin consultations and store. On top of that Jennifer is the author of two best-selling skincare books and is a TV, print and radio contributor.
Jenn is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to skin care and shares her incredible career story, her passion for education, including some lovely memories of my mum Bronwyn, her thoughts on the latest skincare trends, finding work life balance, her non-negotiable Revive Active and a sneak peek of her skincare shelf. Enjoy!
This week's episode is brought to you by Revive Active, Ireland's Number One Dietary & Supplement Brand.
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A trailblazer in the realm of women’s health & educating women of all ages on all aspects of health, particularly hormonal health Dr. Fiona Barry is this weeks guest. She describes herself as an unshakable optimist dedicated to helping you become the best version of yourself. She has has successfully treated thousands of clients with hormonal issues, fertility challenges, emotional trauma and physical pain at her clinic Fiona Barry Wellbeing & Health.
If that wasn’t enough, Fiona also works as a wellness consultant for Revive Active and was an integral part of the formulation team for their menopause super supplement, Meno Active, which I wouldn’t be without. In this episode we tap into her wealth of knowledge and insights on menopause, fertility, and much more, along with answering some of your questions. Here is the fabulous Dr. Fiona Barry, enjoy.
This episode is brought to you by Revive Active MenoActive, your menopause super supplement www.reviveactive.com
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One of the most respected and influential voices in the beauty industry is our guest this week. Alice Hart Davis has spent over two decades as a leading beauty journalist, author, and speaker. Alice has built a community of loyal followers who trust her honest and unbiased knowledge about cosmetic treatments which she shares in her books and social media channels.
You can follow Alice on the Tweakments Guide which provides online expert advice and guidance on everything from injectables to lasers. Tune in now for the latest trends in 'tweakments' and get some tips on finding the right practitioner.
You can follow Alice on Instagram @alicehardavis or @tweakmentsguide for your daily dose of skin care tips.
Remember, if you have any beauty questions or you would like to get in touch with me, email [email protected] or DM me on Instagram
@shernamalone.ie
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