Why your skin’s natural barrier is so important

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 …

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 …

How to stay fresh-faced on a long-haul flight

If you are trying to escape the U.K.’s washout summer by heading for far-flung shores, you will most likely find yourself sitting on a plane for hours as you jet there and back. The environment in planes can be particularly harsh for the skin: air-conditioning and heating can leave it …

Have your allergies left your skin itchy and super-sensitised?

This year is likely to prove troublesome for those of us who suffer from hay fever and other allergies; the relatively mild winter and unsettled spring weather will increase the risk of high pollen counts which, when combined with the effects of pollution, can leave your complexion looking red and …