Health Blog

Skin is delicate and even more so on the face and neck.  Our skin needs to be taken care of - and unfortunately, not everyone takes good care of theirs. 

Camomile is a herb that produces small, daisy-like flowers that are then dried and steeped in water to make chamomile tea.  Find out more about this very popular herbal tea...

The problem with having acne in your teens and even in your twenties is that it can damage your skin cells.  Even though your acne may appear to have disappeared, deep depressions or scar tissue can remain behind.

Your acne symptoms may disappear over time but you could still be left with acne scarring, giving your skin an irregular appearance.

Find out more about what to do to prevent acne and acne scarring in the first place...

lichen sclerosus is a skin condition that causes itchy white patches on the genitals - or sometimes other parts of the body.  While there is no cure at this time, treatment can help relieve the symptoms.

There can be several reasons why our lips become dry and chapped.  The lower lip can become inflamed. There may also be burning or the formation of large, painful cracks when the lips are stretched.  Chronic cheilitis simplex (which is the medical term) can progress to crusting and bleeding.

One of the drawbacks of the aging process on your skin can be the appearance of age spots and dark spots.

These can appear on the face, on the hands and elsewhere.

Our hands are always on show, always working and always in need of some tender loving care.

And those age spots which can appear as we grow older (especially over the age of forty) are something that we would prefer to be without.

Find out more on what you can do about getting rid of those age spots...

Laser scar treatment is a well-known option, but it’s not the only one. This guide breaks down what to know before booking laser, the practical considerations involved, and softer alternatives you can explore if you prefer a gentler start.

We often count screen time in hours, but there’s more happening than the clock shows. It’s not just about sitting at a screen, it’s about the quiet stress that comes with constant engagement.

Why does foundation settle into the fine lines on the face?  While the cause of this creasing can sometimes be the foundation itself, it is usually because of the state of your skin.  Find out more...