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What happens to your skin if you neglect it?

What happens to your skin if you neglect it?

We are constantly reminded that we need to look after ourselves and that includes having a routine to care for our skin. But why is this? Would it be such a problem if we didn’t moisturise or take off make-up at the end of the day? Here we highlight five skin issues that can occur if we don’t give the care and attention our skin needs and, as one of our most important organs, deserves. 1. You will be itchy If we just left our skin to do its own thing, it would become extremely dry and itchy, and the...

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How you can help your skin transition into spring

How you can help your skin transition into spring

A skincare routine should be adjusted as a season merges into the next. In the summer it’s vital you always protect your skin against the sun’s rays. The wind and rain of autumn can leave it feeling more sensitive than normal. The cold weather in winter means you have to ensure your skin remains hydrated, and with the increase in humidity in spring, your skin will produce an excess of natural oils. Who doesn’t love the transition from winter to spring? It’s out with the big coats, hats, scarves and thick woolly jumpers and in with the lighter clothing and...

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The history of skincare

The history of skincare

When we think about skincare, we tend to think of luscious creams, delicate fragrances, and modern products. But the first evidence that the human race was looking after their skin dates back 6,000 years. How it all started It began with the ancient Egyptians, who used cosmetic products for very different purposes than we do today. As well as protecting their skin from insects and the sun’s rays, they also used the products for burial traditions and to aid mummification. As the ancient Egyptians couldn’t pop to their local pharmacy, or visit our online shop, to buy their cosmetics, they...

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Five fascinating facts about skin

Five fascinating facts about skin

Skin is our largest organ and as it forms a protective barrier for our internal organs, it is perhaps the most important. Generally, we take it for granted, so here are five interesting facts you may not know about skin. 1. We drop skin cells everywhere Our bodies shed between 30,000 and 40,000 dead skin cells every day, which means the skin you see on your body now will not be there in a month’s time. Out of the 23 layers of skin we have, 18 are made up of dead skin cells, which is why regular moisturising is important...

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