Skincare Routines & Tips — Sun protection

s we age our skin goes through a significant change. We’re not just talking about the ‘laughter lines’ that appear around our eyes, but skin can become rougher and more transparent, lose its elasticity, and easily bruise. There is no fixed age that changes can start, but your diet, stress and lifestyle choices, such as smoking, can have an effect. Additionally, whilst the sun has so many benefits for us, including providing regular doses of vitamin D, it’s not great for the skin. This is why developing a skincare routine to protect the skin as we age is a must....

With the summer approaching, many of us are preparing for our holidays – packing our suitcases and hoping for the perfect tan. While we’re busy choosing beachwear and books, it’s important not to forget the all-important skincare products needed to keep skin looking healthy and hydrated during the hot weather. Too much exposure to the sun’s intense UV radiation, along with air travel and sleeping in heavily air-conditioned rooms, can lead to a decrease in the skin’s hydration levels. Here are four ways to make sure your skin stays hydrated during the summer months, leaving it gloriously radiant when we...

The sun does wonders for our overall wellbeing and it’s recommended that we have a daily dose of sunlight for at least 15 minutes a day. When the sun’s rays hit our skin, our body produces Vitamin D, which can help to lower blood pressure, improve brain function, enhance our mood and protect against inflammation, so is essential for our health. But, some of the sun’s rays can be extremely harmful to our skin. Widely known as ultraviolet (UV), it’s these beams of sunlight that we need to protect against. What happens to skin when exposed to the sun? The...