Acne

Holland & Barrett nutritionist, Emily Rollason, shares some hard-working ingredients to look out for in your acne creams. Nowadays, we’re making more informed and responsible choices when selecting skincare. This includes acne creams. If you’re interested in vegan-friendly formulations or supporting the clean beauty movement, you’re likely to be seeking more information on what’s in skincare products. You may also be intrigued by single-ingredient alternatives. In this post, we focus on four key...

We share some diet ideas that could help you understand why your skin is acting out. Whilst blackheads and whiteheads are certainly unwelcome, cystic acne causes bigger spots that are harder to conceal. But it's not just their size that makes these bloated blemishes so troublesome. They're also downright painful....

The legacy of a spot often lasts a lot longer than the pimple. Let’s talk acne scarring. What are acne scars? Acne scarring refers to the long-lasting marks left on your skin in the aftermath of a breakout. They form as part of the healing...

Teenagers aren’t the only ones suffering with acne breakouts We explore what causes adult acne and a few ways you can adapt your skincare routine if your skin is prone to breakouts. There are two things that make acne bearable as a teenager. Firstly, you know...

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...

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...

Adult acne is becoming increasingly common, but there are proven ways to tackle spots and achieve a clear complexion. What is adult acne? It’s a myth that only teenagers get spots. While 90 per cent of teens experience acne (the medical term for spots), half...

Your body goes through huge changes when you’re pregnant, some good and some not so good. Many women find they suffer from acne even if they’ve never been prone to spots before. This can be more than a little frustrating as we’d all like the...

When you’re trying to control your acne, it can be daunting if you’re faced with a wide range of treatments that promise to clear up your skin, unclog your pores and reduce bacterial growth. Read on for our handy guide to some of the most...

Spots, greasy skin and redness, most of us have suffered from acne at one point in our lives. This common skin condition usually affects teenagers and younger adults but can be triggered by a number of reasons. From hormones to chocolate, we tackle some of...

Many of us have had spots at some point in our lives, and getting rid of them or covering them up is usually our top priority. But getting to know your papules from your pustules is the first step to help you banish those blemishes...

If you struggle with spots and pimples, you’ll be pleased to know that just making a few adjustments to your diet could help reduce the number of breakouts you have. However, acne is caused by lots of different factors, not just diet, so this is...