Your skin is at its worst at 10pm!

A study had found that the worst time of day for itchy or inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis is around 10pm. The study, carried out at Wake Forest Universityin the U.S, suggests that the increase in symptoms towards 10pm in the evening could be due to biological changes in skin temperature. Our [...]

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Pale skin may lack vitamin D

Very pale skin people who cannot tolerate much sun at all without burning may be biologically weak at processing vitamin D, according to new research. The new research carried out at Leeds University, Cancer Research Centre, found that some people with very fair skin were not able to produce enough vitamin D and so may [...]

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Money could trigger nickel allergies

If you find that your hands are often itchy dry and flaking, check that you don’t have an allergy to money. Hand dermatitis is usually triggered by contact allergies to certain irritants which can range from latex to chemicals in cleaning products. However a common culprit of hand dermatitis is nickel and most people don’t [...]

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Sun beds are as dangerous as cigarettes

New research has found that UVA light is as dangerous as UVB light, meaning that sun beds are particularly dangerous as they can pump out up to 15 times more UBA & UVA light than the midday sun. UVB light is the type that burns the skin and the one we all focus on. UVA [...]

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A sticky answer to ageing

A new type of honey gathered from the Chilean Rainforest hits the shelves this week and claims to reverse the ageing process by up to ten years! Used twice a day as a ‘sticky’ face masque for 20 minutes, the potent honey, which costs £8.50 a jar, is said to smooth fine lines on the [...]

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New hope for hand eczema

Recent research by the National Eczema Society has revealed 80 per cent of newly diagnosed work-related skin problems are due to hand eczema.  Approximately six million people in the UK suffer from hand eczema,which is characterised by swollen, cracked and blistered skin. People in jobs  that require frequent hand-washing such as nursing or catering are [...]

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Tattoos raise risk of skin cancer & skin allergies

Celebrities like David Beckham and the singer Pink might think twice before adding more tattoos to their bodies after a new investigation has found tattoos could raise the risk of skin cancer. Over 35% of adults have at least one tattoo on their bodies. The investigation by the US Food and Drug Administration has found [...]

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Stress linked to hand eczema but alcohol can help!

Hand eczema is mostly caused by stress and is more common in women than men, according to a new study in the September issue of the British Journal of Dermatology. Obesity and smoking both contributed to a higher risk of hand eczema, the study found. However conversely,  hand eczema was less common in people who [...]

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Breastfeeding does not protect them against eczema

Women are encouraged and even pressurised to breast feed their babies for the health benefits breast milk gives to infants. Among other health benefits, breast feeding is sited in healthcare guidelines as helping to guard against eczema in children. The Department of Health goes further and recommends exclusive breast feeding for the first six months [...]

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Anyone for coffee SPF?

Could a sun cream made from coffee help protect the skin against UV rays and reduce the risk of skin cancer? Apparently yes it can according to scientists at Rutgers University in New Jersey in the US. New research has found that caffeine triggers the death of UV damaged cells, while leaving healthy one unharmed, [...]

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