Triona’s top trends

Have you seen the new Kerrygold ad with my brother Aidan and his family in it? Every single time I see it, I cry! Happy tears, of course. Although I can’t help thinking about how my Dad, Paddy Mac, would feel seeing his son, who took over the family farm when Dad died, nearly 20 years ago now.

I’ve had so many people tell me how happy they are to see farming portrayed in such a positive light. Something else that’s getting a lot of air time is Vitamin C.

Did you know that vitamin C isn’t produced naturally in the body? Vitamin C is absolutely essential for the production of collagen, so it’s important to include it in our diet and skincare routines, as collagen helps to restore the skin’s firmness and elasticity. Altrient Vitamin C, above, €47.99 per box of 30 sachets, is a celebrity favourite, with the likes of Kourtney Kardashian and Gwyneth Paltrow mentioning it as a key part of their health and beauty routines. It kills me to pay so much for this, but I absolutely swear by it. I have two sachets every morning and among the many benefits I love is that, unlike many vitamin C supplements, it is well absorbed by the body and contains no dyes, sweeteners or flavourings (although it does contain a tiny bit of alcohol, about the equivalent of a teaspoon of red wine per sachet). Skincare-wise, Irish brand

Pestle & Mortar has just launched Pestle & Mortar Vitamin C 2 Phase Serum, right, €76, to help smooth, tone and brighten the skin. Containing 16pc vitamin C blended with natural extracts for dramatically brighterlooking skin, this serum has been formulated to be lightweight and super-absorbent, so it won’t feel sticky or tacky on the skin.