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Protecting young skin from UV radiationProtecting young skin from UV radiation

Protecting young skin from UV radiation

With summer fast approaching, children’s skin is particularly vulnerable to the effects of UV radiation, says consultant dermatologist Dr Anjali…

Five reasons to drink more waterFive reasons to drink more water

Five reasons to drink more water

Water is the second most popular drink in the US ….after fizzy drinks. A shocking statistic when you consider that…

How Your Skin WorksHow Your Skin Works

How Your Skin Works

You couldn't live without the skin you're in. Find out what's going on under the surface in the skin video.…

How to protect your skin from sky high pollution levelsHow to protect your skin from sky high pollution levels

How to protect your skin from sky high pollution levels

For many of us settled in city life, it is worth thinking about taking extra precautionary measures to protect against…

Yo-yoing bad for skin and bonesYo-yoing bad for skin and bones

Yo-yoing bad for skin and bones

Yo-yo dieting has one very obvious effect on skin – constantly losing and regaining weight can leave permanent stretch marks…

Time to prioritise acneTime to prioritise acne

Time to prioritise acne

Acne is one of the most common skin conditions affecting people of all ages in the UK. Although it primarily…

The emotional blight of acneThe emotional blight of acne

The emotional blight of acne

Acne, which is probably one of the most common skin conditions affecting the general population, especially teenagers and young adults, can …

Air pollution leads to premature ageingAir pollution leads to premature ageing

Air pollution leads to premature ageing

Traffic pollution is not just noxious on the lungs, it is also seriously bad for the skin, according to new…

Dealing with sunburnDealing with sunburn

Dealing with sunburn

When it comes to sunburn, dermatologists unanimously agree that prevention is always better than cure. However, sometimes it is possible…

Beautifully handedBeautifully handed

Beautifully handed

Hands are often tell-tale signs of chronological age when other parts of the body, including the face, are more youthful…

Acne sufferers need tailor-made solutionsAcne sufferers need tailor-made solutions

Acne sufferers need tailor-made solutions

Acne is a near-universal skin disease affecting 85 per cent of adolescents world wide as well as older adults. But…