How Can I Treat my Rosacea?
What is Rosacea? Rosacea is a long term skin condition, it is most commonly characterised with redness and visible blood vessels. As well as affecting the face, the eyes can also be affected. Other symptoms associated with the condition are: small red bumps; these may or may not be pus filled, thickening of the skin […]
HEV Light and Ageing – What You Need To Know
When most people think of skin damage, UV rays typically come to mind. But did you know that the damaging effects of high-energy visible (HEV) light can be as harmful as the damage caused by UVA and UVB light combined? HEV (High Energy Visible) light is a high frequency light that is visible to the […]
SPF explained and the importance of Zinc
Sunscreens. It used to be you could just slap one on and go out feeling protected and at ease. Not so much anymore. Studies have shown that a number of chemicals in sunscreens, such as PABA, cinnamates, oxybenzone, and more can react with the sun’s rays to create damaging free radicals, which may actually increase […]
Are You #skincareaware?
We’re thrilled to be able to support Destination Skin this month for their #skincareaware campaign. We all know that protecting your skin from the sun is important, but many people don’t realise just how harmful it can be to skip wearing a daily SPF. UV rays can penetrate the skin even on cloudy days causing […]
Having fun in the sun (safely!)
Sun’s out, it’s a bit warmer, we’ve swapped our winter clothes and in are our summer clothes. Lunches at our desks just don’t seem to have the same appeal anymore now our weather has improved, but are you aware of the effects the sun’s rays are having on your skin? Sure the warmth of the […]
