As a soon-to-be mum, you want nothing more than to bask in the glow of your growing baby bump. But as your body transforms, so does your skin, and not always in the most desirable ways. From stubborn breakouts to hyperpigmentation, pregnancy can bring its own set of skincare challenges. But as you start to research skincare products and treatments, …
I often get told by new patients that they suffer with “dehydrated skin”, but not “dry skin”. So, in this blog post I am going to dig deeper into this statement and do some myth-busting! Let’s start by looking at what actually causes dry skin on a cellular level. So, the underlying cause for dry skin can be an insufficient …
Today is World Eczema Day and with that in mind, I would like to say a few words about eczema in order to raise awareness for this common skin condition. But before we start, let’s just clarify that when I say ‘eczema’ I mean ‘atopic eczema’. There are of course many different types of eczema including: Atopic eczema, the most …
Over-the-counter skincare has come incredibly far in the past few years and is continuing to develop even further. Long gone are the days when skincare was just about cleansing and moisturising your skin. Good skincare can not only make skin look better, but also function better. Skincare has these four main functions: Protection (eg from sunlight, pollution and other environmental …
If the constant handwashing and skin disinfection over the past months has taken its toll on your hands, leaving them dry, damaged and looking 10 years older, read on, as I have some important information for you. However, before I tell you about the solutions available, let’s talk about what exactly is happening to your hands right now. What …
