February 15, 2012
Skin that is prone to the symptoms of rosacea needs protecting from harsh environmental conditions that can worsen flare ups and leave the skin damaged and irritated. Moisturising is always important, as it can help to reduce redness and irritation as well as any discomfort.
Also important for rosacea-prone skin is the daily use of a [...]
January 29, 2012
Common perceptions may make us believe that acne-prone skin needs to be kept scrupulously clean and must be washed frequently during the day. Many people also believe that spots are caused by dirt picked up on the skin during the course of the day.
Both of these ideas are, in fact, not true. Active acne is [...]
January 20, 2012
It can be incredibly disheartening and frustrating to find your skin covered in crusty pimples and pustules, and the temptation to pick and squeeze them can be overwhelming. Unfortunately, doing this can cause existing spots to become infected and inflamed, thus increasing the risk of scarring.
Acne-prone skin needs to be treated with care, using gentle [...]
January 9, 2012
As skin ages, it starts to lose elasticity as well as the ability to renew itself as quickly and efficiently as before. It also starts to display signs of damage, sustained over the years and caused by various factors:
• Exposure to sunlight
• Smoking
• Harsh environmental conditions
• Pollution etc.
Fine lines and wrinkles begin to appear on the face, an area [...]
December 22, 2011
Our skin can suffer greatly during the winter months, and it is important to take extra special care of it, helping to protect and repair it.
The face is particularly exposed to the cold temperatures, strong winds, rain and sleet, and harsh sunlight, making it vulnerable to damage. The winter weather can leave it dry and [...]
December 9, 2011
Researchers working for a beauty company have been investigating the effects that the winter weather can have on our skin.
They have found that although just over a third of women suffer from bags under their eyes during the summer, this increases to nearly two-thirds in the winter.
It is thought that these dark circles are the [...]
November 22, 2011
If you have packed away your summer sunscreen at the back of the bathroom cabinet until next year, think again.
It is essential that you continue to apply sunscreen regularly, even during the winter months. We all know you are unlikely to get sunburned at this time of year, but the harmful UV rays can still [...]
November 4, 2011
Even if you usually have no problems with spots or acne flare-ups, pregnancy can turn everything on its head, and you may find that your complexion regresses to that of a teenager.
Your body starts to produce massive amounts of progesterone during pregnancy, and this in turn stimulates the production of sebum. If too much sebum [...]
October 26, 2011
While skin is vulnerable to the effects of the sun during the summer months, winter brings with it a whole new set of challenges that can leave your skin looking dull and tired if you don’t take the right steps to protect it.
Cold winds can dry your skin out, causing it to flake and crack, [...]
October 25, 2011
If you did not take enough care of your skin this summer, your face and body may already be displaying the signs of another season of sun damage.
The sun can cause the skin to age significantly, and bring about the formation of various signs of ageing:
• Wrinkles
• ‘sun’, ‘liver’ or ‘age’ spots
• Thread veins
• Enlarged pores
These may be superficial [...]
