As dermatologists, we get many patients asking questions about skin tags. They’re incredibly common, with up to 60% of people getting one or more during their life. 

Acne… That’s a teenage issue, isn’t it? Unfortunately, it’s not only something that adds to the roller coaster ride that is puberty and early adulthood—it can strike at any age.

Stress affects all of us, both positively and negatively. A little bit of it—you know, the kind that gets the adrenaline pumping and gives us the drive to push boundaries—is good. But when it’s chronic…? That’s not so great for physical and mental health. 

If you’ve ever gone on vacation or moved house and found that your shampoo doesn’t froth and your skin feels, well, tight and pretty rubbish after what should’ve been a refreshing shower, then the likely culprit is the quality of the H2O pouring from the faucet.

The benefits of fragrance-free skincare are often targeted towards those with sensitivity issues. Although sensitive skin affects around 71% of Americans.

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in the USA, with an eye-watering 9,500 people being confirmed every day. 

When we talk about the skin barrier, we’re referring to the outermost layer of the skin (the epidermis) that’s our showcase to the world. As the name suggests, it protects the deeper structures below, acting as a defensive barrier against external challenges.