The topic of ingrown hairs can cause varying levels of shame and embarrassment for sufferers, making it difficult for people to find answers to the common skin problem. For example, what are the causes of ingrown hairs? Are certain people more prone to them than others? Is there anything that can be done as a preventative measure?
With so much confusion relating to the matter of...
Stress can be an all-consuming beast. Not only does it overwhelm your brain, but it can have a physical impact, too.
If the current crisis is constantly on your mind, you may have noticed some changes in your body. You might be getting more break-outs when you normally have clear skin, perhaps your hair is feeling limp or falling out, or maybe your nails are breaking more easily....
How did you sleep last night? If the answer is ‘badly’, you’re not alone.
According to research from The Sleep Council , 74% of people in Britain sleep less than the recommended seven hours per night, while 30% sleep badly most nights. And at times like this, these figures are likely to be much higher.
The same study found that the lifestyle aspects most affected by a lack...
With many an early morning to contend with, thanks to her role presenting the Radio 1 Weekend Breakfast show alongside Matt Edmondson, Mollie King says her skin can easily get as tired as she does.
"Sometimes I don't get enough sleep which can really affect my skin," she says. "I often find that my skin can look super tired and dehydrated very quickly."
After three decades in the world of beauty and wellbeing, there are few people better equipped to dole out skincare advice than Liz Earle (pictured).
Starting out as a beauty writer, before going on to co-create her hugely successful eponymous skincare brand – the brand's Cleanse & Polish has been a cult hit for years – Liz later sold the business and has now founded Liz Earle...
We all know the emotional and physical symptoms of too much stress – exhaustion, sleepless nights and falling ill more often are all sure signs that you're running on empty and need to slow down.
Another way to determine whether your body is struggling to handle your hectic lifestyle? Take a look in the mirror.
"Stress and anger can be felt on the skin," says Beiersdorf's Dr...
When you look in the mirror, do you notice a difference between the skin on your face and that on your neck? Well, you're not alone.
"My patients are often concerned about the neck and décolletage 'revealing their age' after years of taking care their face, but neglecting the neck," says medical aesthetic specialist Dr Wassim Taktouk.
Katie Wright asks skin specialists for tips on dealing with stress-related issues.
We all know the emotional and physical symptoms of too much stress – exhaustion, sleepless nights and falling ill more often are all sure signs that you’re running on empty and need to slow down.
Another way to determine whether your body is struggling to handle your hectic lifestyle? Take a...
Hair mists are a massive trend in the beauty industry, Katie Wright discovers.
How do you apply your perfume? Do you spritz directly on your wrists and neck, or do you create a cloud of scent in the air and walk into it?
Either way, fragrance application traditionally focuses on getting the scent on our pulse points, the theory being that the heat generated in these areas...
