Product & Skincare Tips | The Skin Edit

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.

Can you treat eczema?

Although it's hard to make eczema disappear entirely, it's a skin condition that can be managed.

The best multi-purpose skin healing cream for the whole family

Life with children is often jam-packed, which is why many parents are looking to simplify their daily routines. Lipikar Baume AP+ provides a one-stop solution to your whole family’s skin concerns, acting as a moisturizer, nappy rash balm, wound healing treatment and after-shave cream. Fragrance-free and paraben-free, Lipikar AP+ is suitable for all skin types.

What skincare products should you use when you have eczema?

Keep skincare simple Less is more! Adopt La Roche Posay products, developed especially for sensitive skin and recommended by dermatologists

What Are Our Best Cleansers for Sensitive Skin?

12 Aug 2024

Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Moles

A mole, also called a naevus, consists of a mass of brown-coloured cells that are generally found in the skin or mucus membranes. Known as melanocytes, these are the cells behind tanning or dark skin. Children have no moles when they are born. They begin to appear between the age of six months and a year and then continue to appear until adulthood.

Our best cleansing products

Cleansing is one of the most important parts of any skincare routine. Sweeping away impurities, pollution, oil and makeup, this vital step helps the skin to stay fresh, clear and healthy. 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.

Serozinc: a new take on toning your skin

Cleanse, tone, moisturise, is the skincare mantra that has withstood the test of time. And while the backbone of any successful skincare regime is following these steps, choosing the right products can be far more challenging than the simple mantra lets on. A new kind of toner to help make your skincare routine as easy as it should be, Serozinc is great for addressing several types of skin concerns. And top bloggers agree.

The best anti-ageing skincare routine

Spoiler: always wear SPF and discover the power of antioxidants. Learn how to add Vitamin C for antioxidant benefits, hydrate with Hyaluronic Acid, regenerate with Retinol, and protect with Sunscreen. Find La Roche-Posay’s best serums for ageing skin and target wrinkles with an effective eye serum.

09 Aug 2024

Our day-to-day cleanser and moisturiser selection for those with acne-prone skin

For those with acne-prone skin, having a consistent daily skincare regime is important for so many reasons. Being persistent with your regime, and not chopping and changing products every week, will mean that acne-prone skin is less likely to become irritated by an overload of products. Patience is also important, products need to be given a proper chance to work otherwise they won't make any difference to your skin. Too many people who suffer from blemishes do not continue with their regimes long enough to see results. This is our selection of the day-to-day skincare products you should stick to if you want to see a difference in your acne-prone skin.

How to use Effaclar Serum within your skincare routine

Our new Effaclar Duo(+) Ultra-Concentrated Serum is the latest addition to the Effaclar family and is designed to help you care for acne-prone skin while visibly reducing fine lines and wrinkles. This double action can help to simplify your skincare routine and get better results in the process. Here’s everything you need to know about introducing it into your daily regime.

What's the best sun cream for acne-prone skin?

Choose a sunscreen formula for your skin type to avoid blocked pores and increased shine.
Consider La Roche Posay’s Anthelios Invisible Face Mist with SPF 50 for touch ups that won’t ruin your makeup.
Remember: UVA rays are present even on cloudy days, SPF should be used daily.

Seborrheic dermatitis causes and treatment

RED, FLAKY SKIN PATCHES: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS AND HOW TO CURE IT

Best Serums For Dry Skin

If you have a dry skin type, you’ll know first-hand how uncomfortable it can be. But did you know that a serum is actually one of the most effective ways of restoring a hydrated, happy complexion? This is due to the way that serums deliver high concentrations of active ingredients - such as hyaluronic acid and sensitivity-reducing neurosensine - directly to the skin.

“Using charcoal on my skin helps to improve acne” - truth or myth?

If you were to believe the hype, charcoal is the latest miracle cure for just about everything. Everyone is raving about the powers of activated charcoal. So how did charcoal become so popular and does it really work to improve the appearance of acne-prone skin?

The best morning skincare routine for blemish-prone skin

Finding an effective skincare regime can leave many of us feeling overwhelmed and fed up. A lack of results, coupled with the amount of products out there, is a recipe for disaster. Dermatologist Dr Tabi Leslie believes the best way to take care of blemish-prone skin is a ‘less is more’ approach when using effective products..

How to Remove Makeup from Blemish-Prone Skin | La Roche-Posay

Taking off your makeup every night is important for all skin types, and for blemish-prone skin it’s especially beneficial. Keeping pores clear of oil, dirt or anything that could create a blockage means there’s less chance of blemishes forming. Makeup sitting on the skin overnight can clog the pores and may lead to breakouts.

A guide to BB and CC creams for acne-prone skin

This guide to BB and CC creams will take you through the what, when, and why…

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.

Why Should You Wear Sunscreen with High SPF Everyday? 

Traditionally sunscreen was just something many of us thought about in the summer, or when we were on holiday. Thick, oily creams were applied to stop our skin from burning in hot temperatures and that was about it - the bottles pushed to the back of the bathroom cupboard until the following summer.

But thanks to extensive scientific research and a greater awareness about the dangers of the sun, we now know that sunscreen should play a much more important role in our everyday beauty regime. Learn why below, with the help of Consultant Dermatologist Dr. Hiva Fassihi.

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?

What is the best body moisturiser for dry skin?

At the heart of any great skincare regime is a great cleansing system. Dr Daisy Bennett says that 'face wash is a good start for any successful skincare routine', and that's especially true for those with oily or blemish-prone skin. Discover why La Roche-Posay's Effaclar Cleansing Gel is the perfect start to your skincare routine to tackle blemishes with total efficacy.

What type of sunscreen should I use?

Everyone is happy to see the sun! But we now know we need to be very careful about our sun exposure, to avoid UVA and UVB damage; be it skin ageing, sunburn, or, ultimately, melanoma

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…

Why bloggers love Effaclar Duo [+]

How to Repair Your Skin's Moisture Barrier With Cicaplast

An introduction to the Cicaplast range. Care for the whole family’s skin with La Roche-Posay’s range of barrier-protecting Cicaplast creams, gels and balms. From grazes, to scars, eczema and nappy rash, La Roche-Posay’s Cicaplast range is suitable for use on a number of needs. Learn why this formula should be part of every family’s skincare arsenal and the hero products to have in your cupboard.

How seasonal allergies might be affecting your skin

Changes in temperatures can affect skin conditions and allergies Spring and summer bring common pollen allergies like hay fever One common symptom of allergies includes dry, itchy skin

Top 10 Tips for Caring For and Protecting your Hands

Hands play an important role in our lives. We use our hands to express ourselves; we use them to show our affection for the ones we love; we use them to cuddle our children and we even put them through the stress of daily chores and other complex activities. Our hands are a vital tool that we should definitely care for.

How to prepare your acne-prone skin for makeup

For those with acne-prone skin, coverage is often the key to fast results and instant transformation. However the myths surrounding makeup can be confusing and concerning for those wishing to conceal their blemishes, without breaking out. Prepping your skin before applying makeup is an essential step for achieving a flawless finish.