Simone Gannon

1 week ago | irishtimes.com | Simone Gannon

The dawn of my 40s has brought plenty of welcome changes, but along with the good, there have been a few unpleasant surprises, many of them showing up on my skin. My once occasional hormonal breakouts are, annoyingly, more frequent. Stubborn spots, often deep, painful ones, congregate around my chin and jawline, immune to my usual quick fixes, and my skin feels more prone to dullness than ever before. What is going on?

2 weeks ago | irishtimes.com | Simone Gannon

If there’s one thing that makes me feel smug when I travel, it’s fitting most of my skincare, make-up and hair products into one cosmetic bag. Here are some of the mini multi-tasking heroes that make it possible. A genius space-saving solution courtesy of Trinny London: Stackable Skincare Minis. Cleverly designed, aesthetically pleasing pots that can be stacked on top of each other to create your perfect (compact) skincare routine.

3 weeks ago | irishtimes.com | Simone Gannon

We’ve seen them all over the internet, especially on social media. Everywhere you turn, someone’s wearing a mask that looks like it could belong to Michael Myers but with red lights all over it. Including me. I’m one of those people who wear the masks. Why? Because they’re good. If you’ve ever wondered what all the fuss is about, or whether you should invest in one yourself, I’m going to walk you through the pros and cons and share a few devices I think are actually worth the money.

4 weeks ago | irishtimes.com | Simone Gannon

The most common cancer diagnosed in Ireland is skin cancer. According to the Irish Cancer Society, almost 12,000 new cases are reported each year, with more than 10 per cent being the most serious type – melanoma. The vast majority of skin cancers are caused by exposure to UV rays, primarily from sunlight, but also, alarmingly, from artificial sources such as sunbeds.

1 month ago | irishtimes.com | Simone Gannon

I’ve been dealing with melasma on my face for several years now. It’s an annoying, sludge-like stain that demands to be covered with make-up most days. While I’ve managed to reduce its appearance over time with specific skincare products, it’s still not where I’d like it to be. So I decided to try a new, innovative laser treatment in an effort to reduce it further. But before I dive into that, let’s first talk about what melasma is – a habitually misunderstood skin condition.