Top dermatologists weigh in on which acne treatments really work. For beauty obsessives, acne is something of a scourge on humanity and it pushes even the best of us to extreme, sometimes dangerous measures. From putting toothpaste on our faces, to scraping and...
Top dermatologists weigh in on which acne treatments really work. For beauty obsessives, acne is something of a scourge on humanity and it pushes even the best of us to extreme, sometimes dangerous measures. From putting toothpaste on our faces, to scraping and...
In the current climate with frequent hand cleansing and application of antiseptic gels , the delicate naturally acidic skin barrier is going to suffer. I suspect we will start to see an increase in irritant hand eczema. So,...
Eczema is a common condition that plagues thousands of people in the UK, including children and babies. And whilst it can be painful to experience it yourself, it can also be difficult to see - and feel desperate to help -...
In the world of beauty, it seems like we're on a constant endeavour to get the most glowy skin and lavish locks possible. But there's one thing that could be getting in the way of that - no matter how much cash you invest in spenny skincare serums and clever hair...
While jet-lag when travelling long-haul is renowned for making you tired and slightly disorientated, you may not have considered the effect it could have on your skin. We spoke to dermatologist Dr. Justine Hextall, a representative of The Harley Medical Group, to...
When was the last time you applied sun protection? Despite all the literature on the importance of wearing SPF daily to fend off skin cancer and premature ageing, most of us are guilty of skipping this skincare step, unless we’re relaxing on a beach. This year’s...
Yep, you’re definitely doing a few of these… With SO many skincare products out there (not to mention a million techniques to help you ‘get the glow’), it can be seriously confusing to know what’s best for your skin. To scrub or...
A dermatologist reveals her must-know facts for Winter Few of us would label Winter as our best skin season – whether it’s blotchy and over-sensitive, or ghostly and dry, the cold season tends to play havoc with our complexions. But while we know we should be...
Diagnosis: Eczema Symptoms: There is a difference between having straightforward dry skin and having inflamed skin, but one will often lead to the other. Some people genetically have drier skin, which means they might be lacking...
Some of these may surprise you… We spoke to Justine Hextall, consultant dermatologist, about how you can protect and look after your skin during the Summer holidays… 1. You should wear sun screen on your flight We all know we should slap on the sun cream before we hit...