What Makes a Great Facial?
What Makes a Great Facial?

Working in the the wellness/skincare industry for many years now I am regularly asked for recommendations on where to go for the best facial in Dublin, London or Hong Kong..


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Skincare, wellnessKate O'BrienSkincare, Skin, Skin Health, Skin-Health, skin healing, Skin soothing, skincare, Alexandra Soveral, Facialist, Celebrity facialist, Massage, massage expert, skilled facialist, London skincare, London facialist, Skin by Olga, Olga Kochlewska, Biologique Recherche, Skincare Dublin, Dublin Facial, Middle Years Skin, Mid Life Edit, Middle YearsComment
Teen Essentials
Teen Essentials

As I am regularly asked for advice on teenager skincare I have extracted the following tips from an interview I recently did with my wonderful daughter Maya for her blog.

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SkincareKate O'BrienDancing Foody, skin, teenage skincare, teenage skin, breakouts, acne, cleansing, Skin nourishing, berry fruits, oily fish, Sunscreen, Sun protection, Make up, beauty, skin protection, liz earle, Amie Skincare, spots, natural, organic, lavender essential oil, tea tree essential oil, Essentail OilsComment
Book Review: Nourish & Glow: The 10-Day Plan
Book Review: Nourish & Glow: The 10-Day Plan

The ethos of nutritional therapist and bestselling author Amelia Freer (FdSc, DipION, mBANT), deeply resonates

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BooksKate O'BrienBook review, Amelia freer, Nourish & Glow: The 10-day plan, Nourish, Skin radiance, skin foods, Skin juices, Glow, Glowing skin, Nutritional therapist, nutrition, Nutrients, empower, Mindset, mindfulness, Healthy recipes, Positive nutrition, Positive Nutrition Pyramid, gluten free, Dairy free, Vegan, vegetarian cooking, Mediterranean cuisine, Mediterranean DietComment
Calm your Skin
Calm your Skin

I'm lucky enough to have been blessed with great genes so have rarely suffered any disturbing skin issues or overt sensitivity, but know many others aren't quite so fortunate.

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Skincare, foodKate O'BrienSkincare, skin healing, skin, skin rashes, Skin Masks, Skin nourishing, Skin juices, Skin shots, skin inflammation, Rosacea, Acne, Psoriasis, Skin soothing, SLS, Sodium Laureth Sulphate, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, Kate's skin soother, Eat to heal, Healing skin foods, Kefir, water kefir, ACV, Apple Cider VinegarComment
Book Review: Dress [with] Sense
Book Review: Dress [with] Sense

Just yesterday I was telling friends about [one-of-my] older sisters who always has a great eye for style with a wardrobe of classy clothes, most of which have been packed away in her attic for far too many years.

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BooksKate O'BrienBook review, Dress with Sense, Christina Dean, Redress, fashion, Sustainability, Environment, Conscience, Clothing, Style, lifestyle, Hannah Lane, Sofia Tarneberg, sustainable fashion, Conscious dressing, Fashion with a consciousComment