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So what is in hemp seed oil? Well, primarily, an extraordinarily rich variety of vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and...

If you’re worried about those long and complicated ingredients in baby toiletries and wondering what on earth they mean, you’re...

Confused about all the fuss around sulfate-free shampoos and other toiletries? We give you the low-down on the ingredients those...

Veganism isn’t just about what you eat, but how you live. It’s often said that vegan isn’t a diet, it’s...

There seems to be a story about a miracle cream for eczema in the media every single day at the moment! So...

If you’re plagued by itchy skin after getting out of the bath or shower, it could be due to a...

An 'emollient cream' is a non-cosmetic moisturiser, named as such because they are used in a medical capacity to hydrate and...

The past year has been tough on our hands with frequent handwashing and harsh hand sanitiser.

If you’re struggling to get deeply ingrained dirt off your hands, we’ve got a few good tips for you to...

Did you know that the most common ingredient in emollients and creams for dry skin can itself cause all kinds...

If your legs are maddeningly itchy and you’ve no idea why, have a look at these possible causes.

If you’re a regular climber, you’ll know how much your hands can suffer; here we take a look at what...

Climbing can take it out on hands; here we take a look at what helps look after sore hands after...

Have you ever come in from a day in the garden and found you’re itching like mad?! Let’s have a...

Scaly skin on the legs usually means that your skin is dry. It could be related to an existing long...

The side-effects of topical corticosteroids are well documented, but how does the body react when they’re withdrawn?

We’ve been told over and over about the importance of using hand sanitiser, but does it actually work?!

We look at what you can do to get rid of itchy blepharitis as quickly as possible!

Scars can vary immensely in the way they heal, but how long does it usually take for them to fade...

Hand sanitiser has become one of life’s constants this year, and is likely to continue to be in our lives...

Is it bad to use the hand sanitiser gels and sprays we’ve all got used to carrying around with us?

Hand sanitiser: it’s everywhere but what does it do, why should you use it, and what are the alternatives?

The sun is out and the garden is looking lush, but why do your hands suffer so much after a...

If you’re plagued with grimy hands after working in the garden or on a site, you’ll be familiar with the...

Hemp is one of nature’s wonder plants, and the oil that is made from its seeds is pure magic for...

It’s a perennial problem: you spend all day digging in the garden and end up with deeply ingrained dirt as...

What can you do if you’ve been bitten by a bug and can’t find a cream that your sensitive skin...

One of the hardest things about being a patient is wondering whether the choices you’re making about your or your...

For many of us with eczema or other skin conditions, allergies go hand in hand with our condition and often...

If you suffer from eczema or any other long-term skin condition, it is likely that it will affect your working...

If you suffer from eczema or any other long-term skin condition, it is likely that it will affect your working...

It’s all very well being told to cover up, use adequate sunscreen or a hat and keep out of the...

Do you end up frustrated and confused by all-too-brief GP appointments? Are you finding that your skin just isn’t getting...

Confused about all the fuss around paraben-free shampoos and other toiletries?! We give you the low-down on the ingredients those...

Want to ditch the skin-irritant synthetic ingredients, the expensive hyped-up pharmaceutical treatments and the ecologically-disastrous petrochemicals? Whatever your skin type,...

All parents know the drill: your child develops a nasty rash, you take them to the GP for something that...

If you’ve got sensitive or allergy-prone skin, you’ll know as well as we do how endless and distressing the itch-scratch...

Summertime and the living is easy… for some! But for those living with eczema, dermatitis and other dry or sensitive...