Tag Archives: skin aging

Seven steps to healthier looking skin.

| January 9, 2018

Want to know how you can keep your skin looking good? Follow Dr Unnati Desai’s seven steps to healthier looking skin. Ageing may be inevitable but there are certain things you can do to keep your skin looking healthier and youthful for longer. 1. Be Sun Safe with Daily UV Protection I know you’ve heard it before but I’m putting this as number one if you want to keep your skin looking good. Exposure to the sun’s UV rays is the leading cause of premature skin aging – even in these cool climes. Using a good sunblock properly is important.…

Why you need sunscreen every day

| September 12, 2017

Sunscreen isn’t just for summer holidays. Dr Zara Kassam PhD explains why you need it every day. When you pack for a summer holiday, no do doubt your sunscreen has its spot next to your beach wear. But good sun protection isn’t just for the beach. No matter where you are a daily Sun Protection Factor (SPF) all year round is vital for protecting the skin against the harmful effects of the sun’s rays. And if you are not wearing sunscreen every day, it’s time to rethink that decision as sun exposure is the number one cause of skin aging.…

Turmeric spicing up your skincare

| June 11, 2017

Turmeric has been praised for its health benefits, so could it help your skin? Dr Zara Kassam finds out. Did you know that herbs and spices contain more antioxidants than any other food group? So could you have a great skin care ingredient sitting in your kitchen cabinets? Let’s take a moment to spice up our lives and explore the far-reaching benefits of this spectacular spice; Turmeric. Turmeric is a commonly used spice in Asian cuisine, but when applied topically it has a number of skin care benefits; it can acts as an antiseptic, antioxidant, and is anti-inflammatory. It is gentle…

beauty sleep – why-you-really-need it

| April 20, 2017

A good night’s sleep is a must if you want good skin. Zara Kassam explains why. On our endless quest searching for the magical cream or serum that will fight wrinkles and eliminate blemishes, we may be missing one of the most important ingredients for our complexion woes: sleep. Getting beauty sleep isn’t a new concept, but it is becoming harder to achieve as modern sleep disruptors from stress to smartphones follow us under the covers. Most of us have witnessed the adverse impact on the face caused by just one night of sleep deprivation. Sleep is food for your brain,…