Tag Archives: water

How to winter proof your skin

| November 7, 2017

As the temperature plummets your skin can dry out. We speak to the experts about how to winter-proof your skin.  Winter is finally here and the sudden drop in temperature can wreak havoc on our skin. The combination of chilly temperatures and central heating can make our once radiant skin dry, flaky and more sensitive. On top of this the icy air draws moisture from the skin, leaving it looking and feeling dehydrated and less radiant. But with help of dermatologists, Dr Hadi Abushaira and Dr Anjali Mahto, we’ll help you winter-proof your skin so you can stay looking your best.…

JUST HOW MUCH WATER SHOULD WE BE DRINKING?

| August 21, 2017

Water – your skin needs it – but just how much should you drink? Dr Zara Kassam PhD finds out. We all know that water is vital for our health and our skin. Our bodies contain 55% to 78% water, depending on our size, and without it we’d only survive for a few days. Strangely however, there is no specific formula to calculate exactly how much water we should drink and that’s because our needs vary significantly depending on the temperature, humidity, activity levels and caffeine or alcohol intake. While it often said ‘let your thirst be your guide’ the UK’s…

Dr Hadi’s winter skin survival tips

| January 6, 2017

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…