This week, Galway skincare expert, Valerie Osborne was awarded the’ Best Aesthetic Business of the Year 2020’ by Australian skincare giant, Ultraceuticals. The awards took place virtually with Ultraceuticals creator and founder, Dr Geoffrey Heber announcing the award at their virtual conference with Irish brand distributors, Renaissance Products.
‘It is an honour to have my work recognised by such an inspirational and renowned industry expert such as Dr Herber, this is particularly special for me as it is the first award I have received personally. Elysium has received multiple awards so this award from Ultraceuticals is of significant importance to me from such a highly regarded industry leader. At a time that we are all being challenged within the business community, it is wonderful to have my work and expertise acknowledged’ said Valerie.
With more than 25 years’ experience in advance aesthetic skincare, Valerie opened her first salon, Elysium Day Spa and Laser Clinic in Moycullen in 2003 offering both luxurious and high performing professional services and while Elysium continues to thrive, Valerie now operates her own Advanced Skincare Clinic out of Elysium specialising in an array of medical grade prescriptive skin treatments and home-care programs. This award is a significant stamp of approval for Valerie’s world class proficiency within the skincare industry and a real coupe for Galway.
Although a native of Listowel, Valerie Osborne has been an integral part of the Galway beauty and aesthetic industry since the beginning of her career with her opinion and expertise being sought regularly both locally and further afield. Using high performing, premium brands with a personalised and bespoke approach, Valerie is known for her attention to detail, her experience and vast knowledge and has created a wonderful skincare community in the Galway region. Committed to ongoing training and exploring cutting edge technologies to ensure the best possible results for her clients when it comes to treating her client’s skincare concerns, Valerie has consistently sought to bring the best treatments and brands to her clients. Ultraceuticals is no exception and welcome addition to the region.
Ultraceuticals is a multi-award-winning Australian cosmeceutical skincare brand that was launched to the Irish market in 2019 by Renaissance Products Ltd. ‘Valerie has always pioneered the Ultraceuticals philosophy in her clinic over the past year and has produced excellent results’ said Dr Heber.
After watching clients battling with parking and being embarrassed walking down a busy city street post facial treatment – Valerie specifically chose Moycullen to provide her clients an accessible, private location with free parking directly outside the clinic. Valerie offers employment to many passionate and highly skilled beauty therapists in the area and continues to grow and support business growth in the region and as Covid19 as gripped the nation, Valerie has adapted and expanded her business offering to support her clients and customer needs. Having developed a comprehensive virtual skin consultancy business, Valerie has invested significantly in her online skin store that allows customers to shop 24/7 in the comfort and safety of their own homes on www.elysium.ie