All posts tagged: Dry Skin

From eczema to psoriasis: what’s really causing your itchy skin – and how to fix it

From eczema to psoriasis: what’s really causing your itchy skin – and how to fix it

Published by Daniella Wilson

It’s easy to brush off an itch as something minor, but the truth is it can really take a toll on your quality of life – especially when it becomes a chronic issue with no end in sight.  The first step is getting to the bottom of what’s causing your itching, but from there you can look into how to solve it – and that doesn’t necessarily mean medication.  A pharmacist told us about some sure-fire natural treatments to try, including tried-and-tested home remedies that aren’t just myths. According to pharmacist Pilar Pérez, pruritus (the medical term for chronic itching) can be triggered by a variety of factors, ranging from simple surface irritation to more complex internal health issues – but thankfully, there are remedies that can help. The expert highlights the following common culprits of chronic itching: Dry skin (xerosis): Often the simplest and most common cause. Atopic eczema: A long-term inflammatory condition that leads to dry, irritated skin and intense itching. Psoriasis: An autoimmune condition that results in itchy, scaly patches (plaques) on the …

6 skincare mistakes from the 70s, 80s and 90s dermatologists are begging us to leave in the past

6 skincare mistakes from the 70s, 80s and 90s dermatologists are begging us to leave in the past

Published by Daniella Wilson

Before the era of SPF 50, ceramides and skin barrier obsession, beauty shelves and tanning salons told a very different story when it came to skincare.  From baking under UV lamps to “cure” spots, to ripping pores clean with sticky strips, the skincare wisdom of the 70s, 80s and 90s was well-intentioned, but we now know that it was often doing far more harm than good.  Kimberley Medd, Clinical Manager of Face the Future, who has 25 years of experience in the beauty/cosmetic sector, told HELLO! which retro skincare routines dermatologists are begging us to leave in the past for good. © Getty Images Alcohol-heavy products can contribute to inflammation Alcohol-heavy toners and astringents Kimberley says: “In the 70s and 80s especially, there was a huge emphasis on ‘squeaky clean’ skin which meant alcohol-heavy toners and astringents were marketed as the solution for oil control and breakouts, but in reality, they often compromised the skin barrier. Many people mistook tightness for cleanliness when it was actually a sign of inflammation. High concentrations of alcohol strip …