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What are Exosomes?

If you’ve been keeping up with the latest in advanced skincare, you may have heard the buzz around Exosomes. At Nicola Quinn Beauty & Day Spa, we’re excited to offer a groundbreaking treatment that pairs Dermapen4™ microneedling with DP Dermaceuticals MG-EXO-SKIN™—ushering in a new era of skin regeneration.

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Fast track your Skin Results!

Want gorgeous, glowing skin ASAP? Find out how our Skin Youth Membership can fast track your results.  We love the odd facial or advanced treatment, but it’s really all about consistency to get us to that plump, radiant skin we’re dreaming of. In the same way a one-off gym session won’t make a huge difference to our fitness goals, committing to a good routine is what helps us achieve our best results. This is why we launched our Get Glowing Skin Memberships here at Nicola Quinn, an easy and cost-effective way to make the most of regular, bespoke skin treatments. Better, faster results and a discount? Yes, please! Our #1 Membership   Our most popular membership – Skin Youth – focuses on creating a more youthful complexion, driven by advanced treatments for visible results. For $3,499 for one year (just $67 per week), you’ll be getting a regular glow-up, with a saving of at least $947: 12 x O Cosmedics Facials with an Infusion, Micro or LED add on (one per month) 6 x Full Face Skin Tightening or Dermapen4 Microneedling treatments (one every 8 weeks) A 10% discount on retail products to stock up on your dream at-home skincare routine Learn More > So, why is this membership so popular? Our clients know this collection of advanced treatments are the best of the best, delivering the phenomenal, natural results of younger-looking skin through regular sessions. We’re pretty certain J Lo would have a similar skin treatment plan with her esthetician –

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Hydrate Winter Skin with 5 Hero Products

The change of seasons is hard enough on its own without having to worry about the change in our skin condition. None of us like the feeling of adjusting to the colder conditions, so just imagine how your skin is feeling!  The combination of cold weather, low humidity, and heating dries out the air, leaving your skin deprived of moisture and feeling a little lacklustre. This winter, we are all about hydrating winter skin to prevent it from feeling dry, flaky and rough. We sat down with our Spa Manager Kim Poumos and spoke about her top 5 hydrating winter skin products that she just couldn’t live without. THE ESSENTIAL PRODUCTS TO HYDRATE, RESTORE AND ENHANCE YOUR WINTER SKIN 1. O Cosmedics O-Biotics 3D Hyaluronic Serum. I truly love this amazing serum! It has transformed my skin from feeling tight, flaking and dry to feeling smooth, plump, and hydrated. Hyaluronic Acid is a naturally occurring substance in the skin that maintains moisture levels. It works in cells by binding to water to help retain hydration to the skin. It has the amazing ability to hold onto one thousand times its weight in moisture. It is a fine, water-like serum that is applied after cleansing over the face, neck and can be used around the eye area. A must-have for dry skin during the winter months. 2. O Cosmedics Retinoic Oil Another of my hero products! This along with Hyaluronic Serum are 2 products I can not be without! Retinoic oil is

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All the Benefits You’ll See After a Facial

With so many new skin treatments and at-home masks on the market, it’s hard to work out which ones are best for your particular skin conditions and concerns, and more importantly, which will get you one step further to that glowing celebrity skin! One of our most requested skin treatments is a facial, so if you don’t know much about them, read on as we delve into their benefits.   What happens in a facial? Facials are a way to professionally cleanse and brighten the skin. Your therapist will assess your skin type to work out which products will work best on it, and do a deep cleanse (that you can’t DIY at home) to remove bacteria, dirt and dead skin cells. It could also include an “extraction” – clearing your pores of impurities such as blackheads. If you prefer, the treatment can focus on relaxation, with a face massage to stimulate muscles. Next, you’ll have nourishing products or a mask applied for hydration, with serums or creams to work on your skin concerns such as acne, hyperpigmentation, aging, uneven skin tone or just dull lacklustre skin. What will my skin be like afterwards? All of these techniques and products combined will work to beautify the skin – you’ll leave with a natural glow, impurities and dirt removed from pores and rejuvenated skin. A facial is the perfect treatment before an event or holiday, to make sure your skin is looking its absolute best – fresher, younger and cleaner!  

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