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Restoring Balance in the Gut Microbiome Gut-Skin Connection: The gut microbiome (the community of bacteria in your digestive tract) plays an important role in skin health. An imbalance in gut bacteria, often called dysbiosis, can increase inflammation in the body, which can lead to or worsen acne. Reduced Inflammation: Probiotics

Suffering from a flare up of acne this season? You’re not alone. As the festive season gets into full swing, the combination of stress, indulgent foods and disrupted routines can create the perfect storm. And it’s not just teenagers – over half of us have adult acne with rates in

Dermatology Tips: Why Acne Gets Worse in Autumn and How to Prevent It As the vibrant colours of summer transition to the cooler, crisper days of autumn, many of us welcome the change in seasons. But for those prone to acne, this shift can bring a frustrating flare-up of breakouts.

What is the ARA UK? The ARA UK is a charity created by Professor Tony Chu, to educate aesthetic practitioners and dermatologists about acne and rosacea in terms of the development, complications and how to effectively treat the many different cases. Acne and rosacea are skin conditions which millions of

Pigmentation is the colouring of the skin, hair, mucous membranes, and retina of the eye. Pigmentation is due to the deposition of the pigment melanin, which is produced by specialised cells called melanocytes. Pigmentation is one of the hardest things to treat, as it relies a lot on clients being

Rosacea is a chronic skin problem that is not well understood and characteristically affects people with pale skin, blue eyes and generally starts in middle age. People with darker skins also get rosacea, but the signs are less florid. It is always associated with redness of the skin, often with small

Your skin is your biggest organ and it has three main functions protection, regulation and sensation. If your skin is dry, it tends to feel rough, tight and may even appear flaky. The first problem is to distinguish the difference between dehydrated and dry skin. Dry skin is a permanent skin type

Vitamin A Vitamin A acts as a powerful skincare supplement which can help tackle a whole range of skincare woes. By repairing skin damage on a cellular level, Vitamin A can help to re-educate the skin, normalising frustrating imbalances and helping our skin keep in check. Abnormal skin pigmentation, also known as

Many teenagers suffer from spots. They can have a major impact on their self- confidence and mental health. Although they are a very difficult skin problem to treat, you can considerably reduce spots with the right skincare. How can I help my teenager develop a good skincare routine? Treating spots