I'm often asked my opinion on the decision between using vitamins directly on the skin as serums or moisturisers versus taking them as oral supplements. Here's the lowdown from a...

A blackhead (also referred to as an open comedo) is an opening of the hair follicle with a blackened mass of oxidised oil covering the opening containing skin debris, oil...

When the climate is cooler, our blood vessels try to insulate us by becoming thinner and deeper in the skin to maintain blood temperature at around 37°C. This is why...

Many individuals are classified as having sensitive skin and may experience a skin reaction to a specific product or substance. If you have developed an irritation it may be classified...

Often the visible symptoms of an allergic reaction and contact irritation are the same- itchy, red, swollen skin. While symptoms of an allergic reaction can appear in larger or specific...

Pregnancy is a time when many women focus more on the quality of products they use on their face and body. They are ultimately responsible for the safety of their...