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How to treat a dry, itchy or oily scalp

Socially embarrassing and physically uncomfortable, scalp skin problems such as itching, dryness or oil (even sometimes all three) can be very stressful for the sufferer. Let's have a look at what can cause the skin on your scalp to act up, and how you can treat it.
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Skincare routine order: The best order to apply skin care

We reveal the best order to apply your skincare, in the morning and before bed. From cleansers, to toners, retinols and moisturisers, do you know the order your favourite skincare should be applied in and why? The experts believe that getting this right can help you achieve the results you want and allow the active ingredients within them to complement one another.  
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How to care for dry skin and dandruff under the eyebrows

How to care for dry skin and dandruff under the eyebrows

Dandruff is usually associated with our scalps but did you know that it can also appear underneath the eyebrows too? Affecting everyone from babies to adults, it’s thought to affect nearly 50% of the population. So how can you tell if you have eyebrow dandruff and what are the causes and treatments?

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The Allergy Show Ask A Derm Q&A

Consultant Dermatologist Dr Justine Hextall answers skincare questions received at the Allergy Show London.
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What is the best body moisturiser for dry skin?

Why does dry skin itch?

There's nothing worse than being uncomfortable in your own skin! What we do know is that dry, itchy skin is part of a vicious circle.
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5 Best La Roche-Posay Eye Creams to know!

5 La Roche-Posay eye creams to know

From lightweight gels, to hydrating creams and fatigue-fighting formulas, there’s an eye product for just about every need and concern.
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Hair Loss and Scalp Care

Hair Loss and Scalp Care

As your cancer treatment will kill cancerous cells, unfortunately it may also change the growth of your hair or cause it to fall out all together. This could happen to the hair on your head, or other parts of your body including your eyebrows and eyelashes.

Looking after your scalp will become more important, and La Roche Posay has options to soothe and protect your scalp.

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What is Micellar Water?

Micellar water is growing in popularity. Find out how this gentle, effective cleanser and makeup remover can purify your skin.
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Itchy scalp causes and treatment

WHAT CAUSES ITCHY SCALP? IS IT ECZEMA OR JUST THE WRONG SHAMPOO? 2 min read An itchy scalp could be linked to scalp disorders such as seborrheic dermatitis (scalp eczema), or psoriasis. However, in less severe cases, it is just mild dermatitis (irritated skin) caused by harsh shampoos and too much blow-drying. Follow these simple steps if you suffer from scalp dermatitis:Swap to a gentle shampoo. Avoid using exfoliant treatment shampoos (keratolytic shampoos). Ensure you rinse hair thoroughly after washing. Blow-dry and style hair gently. Avoid too much stress where possible
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What is the best body moisturiser for dry skin?

What is glycerin and what are its skin benefits?

It's an ingredient you may not have come across, but Glycerin will definitely feature in some of your skincare products. Whilst you may not have heard of it, this hard-working ingredient has a long list of benefits that will make you sit up and take notice.
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Moisture-rich skincare for combination skin

How to hydrate combination skin. Discover the most effective way of hydrating combination skin without creating excess shine. If you have a combination skin type, you may feel a little confused as to what products are best. You probably find that oily patches get worse when you try to hydrate the skin with rich moisturisers, and dry areas become flaky and irritated if you use harsher products to combat excess sebum.
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Toner Explained

A good-quality toner that’s right for your skin type can play an important role in looking after your facial skin.
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What is the best body moisturiser for dry skin?

What is double cleansing and would a dermatologist recommend it?

Double cleansing is an Asian phenomenon that includes two separate cleansing stage - one to remove make-up and one for a deeper cleanse But over-washing can leave certain skin types too dry, or even lead to breakouts Choose your face cleanser according to your skin type and needs
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What is the best body moisturiser for dry skin?

OUR BEST CLEANSING PRODUCTS FOR EVERY SKIN TYPE

Cleansing is one of the most important parts of any skincare routine. Sweeping away impurities, pollutants, built-up oil, sunscreen, and makeup, this essential step helps the skin to stay fresh, clean, and clear. But what type of cleanser should you use for your skin type? Read on to learn about our best cleansers for oily, sensitive, dry and combination skin.
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Why is the skin microbiome important?

Why is the skin microbiome important? Learn about the importance of the microbiome and how it helps to keep your skin healthy 
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What is the best body moisturiser for dry skin?

Did you know your skin has two barriers?

Your clever skin has not one but two protective layers to help fend off environmental aggressors. Find out what they are and how you can help ensure your skin barrier is working at its best.
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Hayfever and Allergies - How Skincare Can Help

Hayfever can really put a strain on your summer. If you experience sensitive, itchy skin around your eyes and on your face during the warmer months, the right skincare could help.
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How to get a child to sleep: 10 tips from an expert

10 TIPS TO HELP YOUR CHILD SLEEP BETTER. Learn how a few simple changes can help your child sleep better at night. If bedtimes are a battle and broken sleep is a norm in your household, then you’re probably desperate to make a change. To help you and your little one get some valuable rest we asked top child sleep expert Dr. Sarah Bursaux to share her top 10 tips on managing sleep problems in children.
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Skincare guide for darker skin tones

Our ultimate guide for caring for darker skin tones including our recommended skincare routine From targeting hyperpigmentation, to wearing sunscreen, our simple guide to caring for darker skin tones aims to answer your most pressing questions and dispel some dangerous myths.
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What is the best body moisturiser for dry skin?

What is the best body moisturiser for dry skin?

TOP TO TOE WINTER SKIN: PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST THE DRYING EFFECTS OF WINTER Winter can be an assault course for skin. One minute you’re battling through the ice, wind and rain, the next you’re in an overheated office or warm home. Temperature extremes - wet and cold vs hot and dry – are bad news for skin as it means that your skin is always desperately trying to compensate, often with negative results. Chapped lips with cracked corners, peeling skin on face and hands, dry, flaky, sensitive and intolerant skin and eczema are just some of the effects of the weather at this time of year. But there’s no need to hibernate over the winter months. Follow our top to toe  skin that feels protected and looks nourished and radiant.
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4 bad habits that can be harmful to your skin

4 bad habits that can be harmful to your skin

The health and quality of our skin relies on a number of factors including our lifestyle, sleep quality and skincare routine. But if you’re still finding that your complexion doesn’t have that healthy glow that you’re aiming for, it could be down to some common bad habits. Here we take a look at 4 skin-damaging habits and how you can counteract their effects.
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How often should you wash your face?

How often should you wash your face?

It’s something we do every day and predates most of our other skincare steps, but are you washing your face correctly, or even too much? We’re all guilty of going to bed without taking our makeup off or wiping away the dirt of the day at least once. Cleansing your face is perhaps the most important skincare step you can do though to prevent breakouts, dehydration and even ageing. Here’s how often you should cleanse your face and how to tell you’re doing it right.
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Be Proactive With Hair Loss

Be Proactive With Hair Loss

Hair and body hair are among the first to be affected by cancer treatment. Fortunately, your hair will grow back after your last treatment session. To mitigate the psychological impact of hair loss, you can take the lead by meeting with specialist in this field such as hair technicians or hairdressers. They will be able to offer you the most suitable cut before the start of the treatment and advise you on the wide range of solutions available such as synthetic or natural hair prostheses, cotton turbans or fringes.
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How to cleanse skin and remove makeup

How to cleanse skin and remove makeup

Cleansing the skin each morning and evening is one of the most important ways you can help to maintain its health. Not only does this vital step remove makeup, pollution, dirt and debris from the day, it also helps to keep other concerns such as dehydration and breakouts at bay and maintain the skin’s barrier function. But with so many different products available and methods to try, how do you know where to start and what’s best for your skin type? Follow our simple tips to effective yet gentle cleansing.
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Your Body Hygiene

Your Body Hygiene

Cancer treatments may affect your skin, you may have discussed the possible changes you could experience with your healthcare team, and while the list of these may seem daunting rest assured that you will not experiece all of these, and some affects may be very mild.

La Roche-Posay understands the impact that cancer treatment has on your skin and has developed a range of tailored products to nourish your skin and enhance your comfort while you are receiving cancer therapy. You will find here some of our recommenadtions of products to take care of your skin.

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The best La Roche-Posay body creams and body care routine

The best body care routine

The skin on our body is one of the largest organs so it needs just as much care and attention as the skin on our faces. From bumpy patches, to dryness and sensitivity we reveal how best to care for your body and the routine most suited to your concerns.

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What is vitamin C?

Vitamin C is an antioxidant which can help defend the skin against pollution, which is particularly problematic in UK cities. Oxidation is a major cause of the early signs of cutaneous aging, including wrinkles and dull-looking skin. La Roche-Posay recommends the Redermic C10 Vitamin C Serum as part of your daily skincare routine to fight the signs of aging.
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10 pieces of advice on how to take care of your body skin

Beautiful, healthy-looking skin requires daily care. If you follow the golden rules after your daily shower, on holiday, during the cold winter months... your skin will feel softer, suppler and radiantly beautiful!
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The best hydrating mist to soothe red, dry or irritated skin

The best hydrating mist to soothe red, dry or irritated skin

If you have red, dry, or irritated skin, you probably find that it feels quite comfortable in the morning once you’ve applied your usual serum and moisturiser. But as the day progresses and it becomes slightly more dehydrated, the irritation starts to build again. Your symptoms may also become worse due to environmental changes such as when the weather is warmer, you’re in a busy, polluted area, or the pollen count is high. Sounds familiar? You could benefit from a hydrating mist. A simple and effective way of soothing discomfort, read on to find out more about our Toleriane Ultra 8 Soothing Spray and why you should incorporate it into your routine.
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What is the skin microbiome

What is the skin microbiome and why is it important?

When you hear the term microbiome, you probably immediately think of the gut. But microbiome actually describes the community of invisible microorganisms - comprising hundreds of different kinds of bacteria, fungi, and viruses2 - that live and work together throughout the human body1, including the skin.

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How to tell the difference between ageing signs and dehydration

If you’ve noticed fine lines and wrinkles beginning to appear for the first time, you may assume that they’re caused by age. But this is actually just one part of the story and ageing signs can often be confused with dehydration. So how can you tell the difference between premature ageing and dehydration lines?
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What is the best body moisturiser for dry skin?

Causes, signs and treatment for sleep deprivation

WHY LACK OF SLEEP IS BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS  5 min read Do you often struggle to doze off each evening and then dread the sound of the alarm clock each morning? Research shows that you aren’t alone and its thought up to a third of adults are getting less than the recommended amount of sleep. Job-related stress, shift work and the use of digital devices in the evening are just a few of the reasons. But how does this affect our health – both in the short and long term - and how can we make sleep a priority? 
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How do I know what my skin type is?

How do I know what my skin type is?

An estimated 80% of women wear the wrong size bra. It seems surprising that it could be so common to make a mistake in choosing what feels right for your body, but the same can be said of people knowing their correct skin type.

Of course, skin isn’t a fingerprint and changes day to day, month to month and age, sex and diet can all affect it, but it will often have a tendency to a particular skin type, depending on how much sebum it produces. So it makes sense that people could be mistaken when choosing the correct products for their skin’s needs. Plus, the three main categories of dry, normal/combination and oily skin types often overlap in real life.

If you’re thinking what is my skin type, here’s how to correctly identify your skin’s needs and the daily care routine and lifestyle that can help you meet them.

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What is seborrheic dermatitis?

Let's take a closer look at seborrheic dermatitis, why you might develop it and what you can do to help treat the condition.
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What is the best body moisturiser for dry skin?

5 simple ways men can improve their skin

Obviously men experience skin conditions, aging, blemishes and redness just like women so it makes sense to brush up on your skincare knowledge. With these simple tips and tricks you'll be well on your way to improving your skin.
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Dermatological Care for my Face

Prepare, nourish and protect your face from the effects of your cancer therapy in order to feel at your best during your treatment.

Looking at a list of side effects can seem daunting; it is important to remember that you will not experience every one of them. You may know hair loss, your nails may start to flake, your skin might become dry and itchy, and La Roche Posay has options to soothe and protect your skin.

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How to soothe red, blotchy skin

A healthy blush and ruddy complexion are nothing to be embarrassed about; but when your skin redness starts to affect you psychologically, it’s worth finding out what the cause is. With so many causes of inflammation and redness it makes sense to identify your personal triggers…
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4 of the best products to help soothe itchy skin

Use Toleriane Ultra, endorsed by Allergy UK, on itchy, irritated skin on your face. Hydrate and nourish your body with Lipikar Syndet and Baume AP+ La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water is the perfect on-the-go solution to itchy skin flare-ups.
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5 Best La Roche-Posay Eye Creams to know!

What are emollients?

Discover how emollients can benefit dry and sensitive skin
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How Will Cancer Treatment Affect My Hair?

How Will Cancer Treatment Affect My Hair?

As your cancer treatment will kill cancerous cells, unfortunately it may also change the growth of your hair or cause it to fall out altogether. This could happen to the hair on your head, or other parts of your body including your eyebrows and eyelashes. While it is essential to prepare yourself mentally for the changes that lie ahead, there are also practical things you can try to manage your hair loss.
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winter skincare essentials

Winter skin care essentials

Heading off for some winter sun? Whether you’re planning a trip to the sea or the slopes, here’s how to make sure your skin is protected.

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What is the best body moisturiser for dry skin?

Sleep problems in children: Top tips from a sleep doctor

Believe it or not, there are many different types of sleep disorders in children, including insomnia (not sleeping enough), hypersomnia (sleeping too much) and parasomnias (odd behaviours during sleep). Many are unique to each child and some can even be the result of efforts made by the parents - with the best intentions - which can end up reinforcing the sleep issues. Problems sleeping can also result from irritating skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis or eczema.
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Your Allergy Season Essentials

Your Allergy Season Essentials Learn how allergies can affect you throughout the year and how you can effectively care and protect your skin.
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What is the best body moisturiser for dry skin?

How to find the right skincare routine for your skin type

Whether you have an oily, dry or combination skin type, your skincare routine should help your complexion look and feel its best. But if your regime isn’t giving you the results you want, it might be time to go back to basics. Follow our simple guide to discover the key essentials that can make all the difference.
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La Roche-Posay's skincare ranges explained

La Roche-Posay's skincare ranges explained

At La Roche-Posay, we specialise in sensitivity and understand that this can affect all types of skin type – from blemish-prone, to dry and damaged. That’s why each of our skincare ranges is designed specifically to meet the needs of a number of common concerns .

Here we explain what’s unique about each range, the key ingredients within it, and how our dermatologist-approved products can help.

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