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Do you love someone with psoriasis?
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Do you love someone with psoriasis?

Psoriasis is an inflammatory, autoimmune disease usually affecting the skin and causing raised, rough patches. It’s not contagious, though people with psoriasis can experience low self-esteem, anxiety and depression.

Does your child have eczema? Use 7 tips to boost confidence when away from home
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Does your child have eczema? Use 7 tips to boost confidence when away from home

Here are our top seven tips to help kids feel confident about keeping their eczema under control when away from home.

Good night, great skin. Bedtime moisturising in 8 steps
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Good night, great skin. Bedtime moisturising in 8 steps

Add these eight moisturising steps to your night-time routine, to keep your skin supple and moisturised throughout the winter months.

What are cosmeceuticals in skincare?
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What are cosmeceuticals in skincare?

You probably have cosmeceuticals in your bathroom cabinet right now, without even realising it. But what are they and what are they for?

What are ceramides and how do they help our skin?
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What are ceramides and how do they help our skin?

Ceramides are a type of fat (or lipid) contained in our skin cells. In fact, about 50%^ of our epidermis (the layer of skin we can see) is made up of ceramides.

7-steps to healthier, more youthful skin
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7-steps to healthier, more youthful skin

As we age, it’s important to treat our skin with even more love than usual.

Can I just use water? (And 9 other questions about cleansers)
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Can I just use water? (And 9 other questions about cleansers)

Whether you’re a skincare addict who can’t see your bathroom counter for your collection of products, or a newbie wanting to start a routine for the first time – washing your face is the first step. But is cleansing just as easy as soap and water? Read on to find out.

10 questions about sensitive skin, answered
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10 questions about sensitive skin, answered

Sensitive skin can be an annoying fact of life that for some people can affect their ability to fully enjoy the outdoors, animals or the changes in the seasons.

Managing your psoriasis treatment: Informed consent and symptom tracking
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Managing your psoriasis treatment: Informed consent and symptom tracking

If you’re dealing with psoriasis – or any chronic condition requiring ongoing treatment and healthcare appointments – there is a lot of information to take in. Understanding your healthcare team’s recommendations for medications and holistic treatments can be tough, however, there are tools to help. Two of these are informed consent and symptom tracking.

10 steps to banish winter skin
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10 steps to banish winter skin

Nursing can be an emotional time without added health concerns. When breastfeeding a baby with eczema, you may be concerned about what causes flare ups and whether breastfeeding is involved. Here are some things to consider as you navigate breastfeeding and eczema.