We all know that smoking and drinking alcohol have a host of negative effects on health, but you might be surprised to learn that quitting smoking and ditching the drink might help relieve psoriasis. Continue reading
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What Causes Rosacea? Three Common Triggers and How to Combat Them.
No single cause of rosacea has been identified but recent research does suggest a number of potential triggers for the skin condition that affects around 3% of the population. Without knowing what causes rosacea it can be difficult to treat and this can lead to stress and depression in sufferers who worry over their appearance.
Luckily, many of the possible causes or factors exacerbating rosacea are responsive to treatment so, although there is no ‘cure’ as such for rosacea it is likely that patients can dramatically reduce the impact of the skin disorder by identifying their rosacea trigger(s) and treating it accordingly. Continue reading
Home Remedies for Bags Under the Eyes.
According to a study done by Clinique in 2006, half of all women note dark circles and bags under the eyes as major beauty concerns. These two skin issues may have connected causes or may be due to separate underlying issues but when looking at undereye dark circles and puffiness, men and women, and even children, are all affected.
The causes of bags under the eyes are often different in younger people than in those approaching middle-age or older so knowing the factors underlying that under-eye puffiness and pigmentation is important in order to successfully fix the condition and restore naturally healthy skin. Continue reading
Smoker’s Face – why smoking is so bad for your skin.
It is pretty common knowledge that smoking and skin health are connected, with earlier signs of skin ageing seen in smokers compared to their peers. How does smoking affect the skin? Largely through oxidation, but there are also considerations of circulation, cellular health and elasticity when thinking about naturally healthy skin and smoking. Continue reading