According to some experts, we can have as many as one million pores per square inch of skin. Put into this context, the few enlarged or open pores most people have in their skin can seem rather insignificant and yet they can be difficult to conceal and have an adverse …
You will often find that skin care blogs and articles mention the importance of the skin’s natural barrier. For example, cleansers will be recommended for the fact that they can effectively remove impurities and debris without stripping this ‘barrier’. You may be wondering what this barrier is and why it …
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 …
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 …
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 …
