Tag Archives: summer skin care

Skin care myths and tips for healthy skin

| June 3, 2020

Not sure where the truth lies when it comes to skin care? Our Skin-tellectuals sort the fact from fiction on some common questions. Q. Do you need to change you skin care routine in Summer? According Dr Bhavjit Kaur from the Health and Aesthetics Clinic in London there can be an argument for changing some of your regime as the weather warms up. As temperatures rise some people may find their skin produces more oil and if this is an issue she suggests swapping your usual cleanser for a salicylic acid cleanser. Salicylic acid helps control oil production, fight the…

Summer spots: why you get them and what you can do about them

| August 6, 2019

Breakouts on the beach? Not what you needed on your summer holiday. Dr Unnati Desai gives her solutions. You’ve gone on holidays hoping your skin will be looking great as you hit the beach, but then, within a few days you start seeing pimples appear – why? . According to a quick poll we ran 71% of respondents said this affected them and as GP Dr Unnati Desai explains, there are a few reasons for these annoying Summer spots and, fortunately, some simple solutions.   Causes 1. Sweat – In hotter climes we sweat more and sweat can clog our…

summer skin care tips

| June 3, 2019

With Summer here, Dr Imogen Bexfield lets you in on her top tips to keep your skin looking its best. As the sun comes out, we must be mindful that UV damage can not only cause serious health conditions including skin cancer but it can also result in pigment changes and exacerbate conditions like melasma – where brown patches can occur on the cheeks, nose, forehead and chin. This is why a sunscreen is so important, and the higher the SPF and the UVA star rating, the better. A good non-comegenic (ie one that wont clog pores and cause pimples)…