Skin Deep

Today, I am joined by my sister-in-law and local Fine Gael candidate, Sharon Tolan, in the run-up to our local elections. Although I am not politically minded, every day, I am in awe of the passion and energy this lady has in pursuing the greater good of the local community. Only this morning, I enjoyed a 10km walk with her on a beautiful beach devoid of cars because she was brave enough to campaign for their removal from our beaches. We also chat about her and my brother's relationship, one of my favourite stories and one I often refer to in the treatment room, as well as Skin and skincare and life for a woman in politics. I hope you enjoy this episode. Please share it with your friends and family so we can grow Skin Deep together. Thank you to Lusso Tan for bringing us today's episode of SkinDeep By Corinna Tolan

Suzanne Jackson began blogging in her 20's , she went on to be one of Irelands most influential women, building multiple businesses and being a trail blazers for a new breed of inspiring Irish female entrepreneurs. As she now enters her fortieth year, we sit down to chat about all that she has learned over the last 40 years, how she continues to learn more about herself and her capabilities. We talk about the imposter syndrome that pushed her away form her position as CEO and how it took a stint in Dancing with the stars to reaffirm all she is capable of . The truth is her love and passion for product development is why she is the success she is and why she is remains CEO of her business and continues to drive it to new levels. Sit back and enjoy , and be inspired . Thank you to our Sponsor lussotan.com for bringing us todays episode of SkinDeep By Corinna Tolan

Today, I am joined by Lynsey Bennet, who, with her sisters, Leah and Sarah Bennet, created the Lusso skincare and tanning brand. Lynsey fondly recalls her Mum advising her sisters that once they were armed with red lipstick, they could take on the world, and it was on that basis she created Lusso Tan to empower women of all shapes and sizes to feel more beautiful and confident. Like her tanning product, Lynsey stands out from the crowd with her eagerness to encourage and support women in the beauty and skincare business, as well as being an incredible role model to her twin daughters and extended family. I am so proud to work with Lusso Tan and have them on board as Skin Deep By Corinna Tolan sponsor for another season. Please make Lynsey feel welcome. Shop 20% discount at LussoTan using my code SKINDEEP20.

Probably the most misunderstood molecule in skincare, Vitamin A is as vital for healthy skin as oxygen is for life. It is the chief instigator of all events within the skin's cellular matrix, including hyaluronic acid and collagen synthesis. And the greatest myth, in my opinion, is that the more irritating the form is, the better the results. The skin is an organ; just like any organ, if you continuously stress it by using harsh and irritating ingredients, it will become compromised, inflamed and uncomfortable. If you are passionate about skin and skin health, then today's episode of Skin Deep is essential listening. Thank you so much to the Queens of healthy self-tan, Lusso Tan for bringing you today's episode of Skin Deep and their continuous support. Shop 20% off by using code SKINDEEP20 at Lussotan.com

Today, I am joined by the founder of No Hurt No Harm, cruelty-free, vegan, biodegradable, reusable or recyclable health shots. Unless you desire to become a wheat grass farmer or fancy battling fruit flies as you grind beetroot, these pots will provide you with an instant hit of nutritious, dense liquid gold. Sarah introduced me to these little pots of gold around six months ago, and I can honestly say the more I knock these shots back, the sweeter they become, and the more I experience their many health benefits. Before you listen to founder Sarah Miller and I share our mutual love for these baby goddesses, note my discount code TOLAN 10 before shopping at NoHurtNoHarm.ie. Thank you as ever to our sponsor, Lusso Tan, who is also happy to offer our listeners a 20% discount code for use LussoTan.com use code SKINDEEP20

Over the past 4 weeks we have been working with Environ Skincare TCA peels and the results and experience have us jumping for joy. Never have we seen such a beautiful outcome form such a gentle whisper to the skin. Traditionally know as an aggressive peel , Dr Des Fernandes and the team at Environ have taken their wealth of experience working with peeling systems and stayed true to their ethos of a slow delivery and protecting the integrity of the skin at all cost. I acn not wait for you to hear more about the soft signally TCA peel that has sols out across the UK and Ireland within weeks of its launch . Thank you to our sponsor Lusso Tan for bringing us todays episode. Shop all lusso products at 20% off using code SKINDEEP20 at lussotan.com

I remember the day I looked in the mirror, and it dawned on me that I had been living a lie. I had lived all my life thinking I had my mum's eyes. An eye, I can assure you, that would never require a Blepharoplasty. That day, I realised I had inherited my dad's eyes. It's funny how I loved my mum's brown eyes because they reminded me of her; I never had the same warm feeling when it came to my dad's heavy eyelid. Lol. I decided at that moment that I would have a blepharoplasty at some stage in the future, only considering it again once I was invited to London to interview the recently appointed medical director of Environ Skincare, Dr Matthias Aust. After a few glasses of Rioja in Claridges, I felt ready to ask Dr Aust if he would be so kind as to perform the procedure. And here I am. 14 days post-surgery, ready to give you all the details. I want to thank the amazing Dr Matthias Aust for his professionalism and patience. He made the whole procedure a very positive experience and was constantly on hand to evaluate and reassure when required. You will find Dr Aust and his team here: https://www.instagram.com/aust_aesthetik/ Thank you to Lusso Tan for making this possible. Shop 20% off using my code SKINDEEP20 at LussoTan.com.

Our police force is in crisis, and our criminal justice system has effectively collapsed. The Garda Representative Association has started its protest against roster changes due to kick in next month. This action saw Garda refusing voluntary overtime. Our Garda are over stressed , over worked , overwhelmed and under resourced . Little wonder we are loosing them at a greater rate than recruiting them . I couldn't have timed my conversation with Laura Young any better. Laura was a member of An Garda Síochána for 14 years before the immense stress took over, forcing her to give up on a career she had put so much time into building. I wanted to put this episode out there to raise awareness of the struggles within the force. The tightening of purse strings has impacted those who dedicate their career to protecting us; they have never been under as much pressure or in as much danger. Thank you to our sponsor Lusso tan for brining is todays episode . They also gifted us 30% off their website using code SKINDEEP20.. until 15th October .. so run don’t walk

Join us in a heartfelt tribute on the latest episode of Skin Deep by Corinna Tolan. We remember Keeley Durnan and the devastating journey her family endured. After having her symptoms dismissed in Dublin, as something a holiday would cure she found herself in a run-down hospital in Croatia, yet she was shown immense humanity and finally got the scans required to reveal her awful truth. I am joined today by her parents, Alan & Eimear, to hear their stories of love, loss, and resilience. Plus, learn how they honour Keeley's memory through a powerful act of strength. Tune in now for an unforgettable episode. 💔🎙️ #RememberingKeeley #SkinDeepPodcast" Please support Alan this October as he runs the Dublin City Marathon in Keele's Honour to raise much-needed funds. Follow this link to donate. https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/TeamSpecific Thank you to our sponsors Lusso tan for bringing you todays eprisode. Shop with my discount code SKINDEEP@) at lussotan.com For the next 7 days there is 30% off if you use this code

Almost two years ago I was invited to Lutronics head office in London for a LaseMD treatment. I had been looking into RF microneedling devices as there was a buzz on social media about them but also curious about the 1927 nm Thulium Laser. After three days, I was sold. The results I could see coming and how comfortable and safe the procedure had been were enough for me to want to be the first person in Ireland to bring a Lutronic device to the country. Today, I am joined by the genius behind the devices, CTO James Bartholomeusz. James is an expert in the science and development of lasers for aesthetic technologies. Also, after experiencing hair loss, he has formulated Kerafactor—a hair growth stimulant to be used with LaseMD. He has succeeded in getting clearance for the European market and was eager to share his insights with me regarding RF microneedling a]and how LaseMD is also his favourite of all Lutronic devices. As always, thank our sponsor Lusso Tan for bringing you this episode.

Just four weeks before her Just four weeks before her wedding, 2fm presenter and DWTS champ Lottie Ryan came into my clinic, desperate for me to help where many others had let her down. Her skin had been peeled to the point of collapse, and I promised to build it back up for her. What Lottie didn't know when she left was the little chat I had with her heavenly father, Gerry Ryan, whom I was a big fan of, thanking him for sending her to me and promising him I would fix her. That began a fast-track journey to beautiful, healthy skin for Lottie and a really special relationship for us. It has been a joy watching Lottie accomplish her dreams on the dance floor with Dancing with the Stars as well as Blossom on RTE 2fm and today, making the very courageous move of stepping away from her agent and starting her podcast Jen and Lottie do Parenting. You will find Lottie on her social channels @Lottieryan1, as well as her funny and charming podcast Jen & Lottie Do Parenting Thank you to our sponsor, Lusso Tan, for their continued support, and to you, the listener, thank you for all your fantastic feedback and for spreading the work skin deep xt

As soon as I finished the first chapter of The Skin Science Warrior, I knew I had to have Shawna as a guest on my podcast. This is the very reason I created a social media platform. To share the truth about what your skin requires to be healthy. I work in an industry born out of a marketing term .. "Moisturiser". My mission has been to educate and empower those who wish to listen to have beautiful, healthy skin for a lifetime. Shawna and I align on many, if not all, approaches to skin health; as she termed it, we are both "Des-iples" as we are eternally grateful to our Mentor, Dr Des Fernandes, for his commitment to certain physiological features conducive to skin health. "Skin Science Warrior" provides valuable insights into the latest trends, research, and best skincare practices. It is a groundbreaking work, full of practical guidance, information and scientific data. Get it from www.fernro.com everywhere except in the USA where you can get it from www.skinsciencewarrior.org . If you want an Ebook it's www.fernro.com. Thank you to our fellow skin health warriors, Lusso Tan, for bringing you today's episode of Skin Deep By Corinna Tolan.

In today's episode of Skin Deep , I am joined by my sister and business partner, Rhona Tolan. We chat about how our Mother started Monica Tolan, The Skin Experts, over 40 years ago. How the business has grown since then, and what roles we play within the business. We also discuss our challenges as a small family-run business and how we have had to pivot to survive in this ever-changing landscape. Thank you, as always, to our sponsor Lusso Tan for bringing you today's episode of Skin Deep By Corinna Tolan. Shop 20%.off using code SKINDEEP20 at Lussotan.com

Jenny Claffey was one half of the mega successful podcast show It Galz. However when her friendship with co presenter and business partner fell apart, the show inevitably collapsed. I talk to Jenny today about overcoming a work wife divorce , having to pivot with her business and how she raised from the ashes and landed in the RED ROOM.

I am so excited to introduce the newly appointed medical advisor for Environ Skincare, Dr Matthias Aust. Dr Aust began his journey with Environ and Dr Des Fernandes over 20 years ago as a sceptical young surgeon who believed the only way to make enhancements to skin was with a knife. It took Dr Des's influence to demonstrate otherwise. Now many years later, Dr Aust uses a combination of Environ skincare and surgery to revise scarring for burn victims. He is one of the world's leading researchers of skin needling, a modality pioneered by his mentor, and in 2010 Dr Matthias Aust completed his professor thesis on the topic: "Percutaneous Collagen Induction. If you are fortunate enough to work with Environ , or reap the rewards of being a client, then sit back and enjoy this new energy that's sweeping through.

Today I am joined by Dr Jenny Linders from Skincheck Clinic in Bayside, Jenny, under the guidance of Dr Steve Karagiannis, a fellow of the skin cancer institute, who spends most of their time doing melanoma surveillance in their five clinics dotted around Dublin. I have spent a considerable amount of my time campaigning for more awareness in this arena, as it sometimes feels that despite applying copious amounts of SPF, skin cancer continues to be the fastest-growing cancer in the world. We, as an industry, need to do more. My team and I have gone into schools to educate the next generation of parents, and I have worked with VHI on a corporate level, raising awareness and educating people. This is the only way to soften the curve, in my opinion. A podcast episode dedicated to what more we can do is a natural next step. For more information on Skin Check or to make an appointment to see Jenny, Steve, and their team, heads to https://www.skincheck.ie/contact-us. Thank you so much to Jenny for giving up her time to be with us today, and please share this episode amongst friends and family, and together, we will make a positive change for our children.

I promised my younger self that I would never forget how it felt to be 15, and when the time came, if I were lucky enough to have children myself, I would make sure they felt seen, heard and important . With that in mind, I choose to sit with Grace, my firstborn daughter, three days before her first state exam. I wanted her to share her experience with problem skin and how she manages it, what songs soothe her and what makes her cry, as well as how she's feeling ahead of her Junior cert exam and how she's handled a transition to secondary school. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks as always to the team at Lusso Tan for bringing you today's episode of Skin Deep By Corinna Tola. Shop at lussotan.com with. my discount code SKINDEEP10

Dr Justine Hextall is a highly experienced, trained and qualified leading consultant dermatologist based in Sussex. Specialising in skin-affecting conditions such as acne, skin cancer, rosacea and eczema but to mention a few, Dr Hextall also possesses a specialist medical interest in anti-ageing treatments and paediatric dermatology. I also have the privilege of calling this amazing lady, my friend, after connecting in Greece at a symposium. I am so excited to share this amazing woman with you all. On todays episode we chat about menopause, Rosacea , botox and filler. As well as what to means to deeply connect and be listened to. And all this with humour and grace. Thank you so much to the team at Lusso Tan for making this happen. Shop Lusso Tan with my discount code SKINDEEP10 at lussotan.com. You will find Dr Justine Hextall at @tarrantsclinic

Sylvia Abraham took the brave move of leaving her career as a social worker in the disability sector and following her passion for bespoke floral design. Just as her company, Bella Botanica, was ready to take off, the world and weddings came to a grinding halt due to a worldwide pandemic. During this period, Sylvia started to notice a resting tremor in her left arm, trouble sleeping and other symptoms of Parkinson's' disease. Still, her age, 44, would throw medics off, and it took another 24 months before she finally got a diagnosis of early onset Parkinsons. Sylvia leapt out of her comfort zone to join me on today's episode, but her strength, courage, and refusal to allow this disease to take over her world fueled her. Thanks to Lusson Tan for bringing today's episode. Shop 20% off at lussotan.com using code SKINDEEP20 Here are some resources recommended by Sylvia. You will find her @bellabotanica Websites for webinars and resources *Parkinson's Association of Ireland *Michael J Fox foundation *Davis Phinney Foundation Helpful Podcasts: *Young Onset Parkinson's Network *The Secret Life of Parkinson's *PD Leomonade *No Silver Bullet *When life gives you Parkinsons Uplifting Book: Being Well with Chronic Illness: A Guide to joy and Resilience with your diagnosis. By Kat Hill & Nancy Peate

Bringing a life into the world, much like letting go of one, is the greatest catalyst for change you will experience in life. You will never be the same again, nor should you want to be. Changing is the point. That is why we exist. Siobhan O'Hagan, Influencer and fitness coach has lived her life for the last ten years or more as a free spirit. Resisting the more conventional way of life, focusing on freedom and happiness over monetary security and even proclaiming not to see children in her future. Until she changed her mind. Today is Siobhan's first podcast since announcing her pregnancy, and I was eager to see how she felt about the next chapter Thank you so much to the team at Lusso for bringing you today's episode of Skindeep By Corinna Tolan. Shop 20%off at lussotan.com using code SKINDEEP20