Banish those dark circles

The skin under your eyes is much more fragile than that on the rest of your face; as we get older, this skin begins to thin, making the blood vessels beneath the surface more apparent. This creates the impression of darker circles under the eyes, which, when combined with puffiness …

Keeping Rosacea under control

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that usually makes an unwelcome appearance some time in a person’s thirties. Its arrival can be almost imperceptible and its progression is gradual, which perhaps explains why many people don’t realise they have it until the symptoms start to cause problems. What begins as …

Post-holiday skin savers: dry and prematurely ageing skin

In the last article, we looked at the problems encountered by oily and spot-prone skin in warmer weather. In this article, we turn our attention to the effects of the sun on dry and prematurely ageing skin, and how to combat them. Dry and prematurely ageing skin If your skin …

Post-holiday skin savers: oily and spot-prone skin

If your holiday in the sun has taken its toll on your complexion, you will need to give it a little TLC to restore and repair the damage done. Exposure to the sun can cause spots and increased oiliness, but it can also cause dryness and dehydration, fine lines and …

Exfoliating is good for your skin… in moderation

Although we often expound the benefits of regular exfoliation in this blog, it is also important to remember that too much of a good thing can be, well, bad. While regular gentle exfoliation will brighten your skin and improve its texture, boosting skin renewal and removing dead skin cells, if …