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

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…

Why you need sunscreen every day

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.…

Dr Hadi’s winter skin survival tips

Winter can be harsh on your skin. Dr Hadi Abusharia gives his cold weather skin-survival tips. As the mercury in the thermometer drops and the dark evenings draw in, the winter gloom can take over. For so many of us, this gloom is compounded by dry and irritable skin caused by the dropping humidity levels. During the winter months our faces and hands, in particular, suffer due to regular exposure to these unfavourable conditions – causing blemishes, irritation and even pain in more extreme cases. We shouldn’t have to suffer in silence during the colder months of the year, and…