Winter is fast approaching and before the speculative forecasts of 'the coldest winter yet' start to circulate, we thought that we'd bite the bullet and share some basic skincare tips which should help you stay moisturised and 'itch' free during the coldest time of the year. In the midst of any cold spell, your skin is exposed to extreme elemen...

Teenage Skin. Part II In last week's blog, I discussed the reasons for acne. The condition that many teenagers have to face is down to an excess production of sebum which leads to blocked pores resulting in the bacteria Propionibacterium acnes, which causes the red spots that are synonymous with acne. In many cases the acne becomes so severe tha...