Skin Health

Eczema can be uncomfortable to live with – these small changes may offer some relief Go with your gut Eczema is an inflammatory condition and it’s thought having too many ‘bad bacteria’ in the gut may increase inflammation in the body. One study found that some types of bacteria were more abundant in infants with eczema and some in those without. A healthy immune system needs a wide range of...

Eczema is more than just a few patches of dry skin – this long-term skin condition can have a big impact on your daily life. Read on to discover how to manage atopic eczema Written by Victoria Goldman on March 7, 2019 Reviewed by Dr...

Is your skin dry, itchy, spotty or sore? Get the low-down on some of the most common skin conditions and how you can help manage them Written by Victoria Goldman on March 7, 2019 Reviewed by Dr Nicole Chiang on March 15, 2019 Your skin...

Does your skin feel dry, itchy, red and burning? If so, you could have contact dermatitis. Find out why it happens and how to manage your symptoms Written by Victoria Goldman on March 8, 2019 Reviewed by Dr Nicole Chiang on March 15, 2019 Every...

Most of us have experienced oily skin, particularly if it’s your time of the month. Find out what causes it and how to tackle it in this guide Written by Christina Quaine on February 14, 2019 Reviewed by Dr Nicole Chiang on February 27, 2019...

It’s the most common skin condition in teenagers, but acne affects adults, too. Get the lowdown on what causes this inflammatory skin condition, and how to prevent it Written by Christina Quaine on February 15, 2019 Reviewed by Dr Nicole Chiang on February 27, 2019...

Discover the top three foods to ditch if you want to enjoy a shine-free face Does your skin often appear shiny and greasy? Maybe it’s accompanied by those dual foes – enlarged pores and acne? Then chances are that you have oily skin.1 It’s caused...

Work out what’s causing that itching and scratching – and how you can help yourself We’ve all found ourselves scratching our skin on occasion. Itching – or pruritus, to give it its medical name – affects everyone from time to time, whether it’s caused by...

What is pruritus? Pruritus is a term that simply means ‘itching’- the desire to scratch your skin. Itchy skin can be a useful bodily response to harmful substances and external aggressors such as plant stings, chemical allergies and insect bites, but sometimes our bodies can...

Skin serums are still a relatively new addition to the skincare world, so you’d be forgiven for not knowing exactly what they are. What are serums? Although they often contain moisturising ingredients, serums aren’t interchangeable with moisturiser. Instead, serums are a highly concentrated product full...

Is the decrease in our consumption of omega-3 fatty acids connected to the rise in itchy skin conditions? Some scientists think so. Here are the facts. Feeling itchy and scratchy? You’re not the only one. During any given two-week period, 8-9% of us will experience...

When it comes to your skin, nature knows best. Did you know that natural face care products made from natural oils, plants, fruit acids and fruit extracts can be just as effective as their chemical-based counterparts, but are much kinder on your skin? Whether you’re...