Tag Archives: sun damage

Is the sunscreen in a moisturiser enough

| July 5, 2018

Is the sunscreen in your moisturiser enough? We talk to the experts to find out. Many moistuisers these days come with an SPF, and that’s a great idea. But often the label and packaging doesn’t give you much of an idea of exactly what protection your getting. They may say SPF 15, 20 or 30 and that’s fine if you’re talking about UVB protection, but most don’t say if they have a UVA sun protection rating as well. Does that matter? Yes. There are important differences between UVA and UVB rays and the damage they do to your skin. UVA…

DNA skincare tests: are they worth the money they charge?

| January 17, 2018

Do you really need a DNA test to tailor you a skincare regime? Dr A. Bolin investigates. We’ve all heard of a paternity testing – the DNA test used to check if your father really is indeed your biological father. And it seems the sky is the limit when it comes t applying these tests with targeted DNA tests now being touted for everything from family ancestry, fitness and nutrition and even dating. But, when it come to skin, what can these quite pricey tests tells us and is that information really worth any more than an good chat with a skincare…

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.…

Anti-aging

| August 15, 2017

Harley Street Emporium’s evidence-based skin care gives you the best opportunity avialble on the market today to turn back the clock and stop aging in its tracks. All our brands come from top doctors. dermatologists and the labs that supply the medical aesthetics industry. They are formulated to get results and have the clinical studies to back them up. Using top quality ingredients and in many cases patented formulas these products are active in fighting the visible signs of aging from fine lines and wrinkles to pigmentation and sun-damage. Brands include Teoxane, Beaute Pacificque, Fillerina, Aquateal, NeoStrata, Exuviance, Harley Street…

A gift for your skin: Vitamin C, E and Ferulic acid

| December 23, 2016

It’s a combination you see more often in skincare these days, but what are Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Ferulic Acid and how do they help your skin? Danial Judd finds out. The combination of vitamin C, vitamin E and Ferulic acid is a popular and powerful choice in the field of photoprotection – products that defend your skin from the aging effects of sun light. Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a vital part of anyone’s diet. It’s a small sugar molecule made out of glucose but the human body can’t perform this conversion so we need…