Skinpedia - Expert Skincare | The Skin Edit

Understanding the right moisturisers for sensitive skin

If you have sensitive skin, you’ll know all too well how important it is to keep your skin moisturised. This vital step helps to keep the skin barrier strong and in good condition – a vital function that helps the dermis retain water and keep bacteria and viruses out. But what products should you use, which should you avoid, and when should you apply them?

Ahead we look at how you can choose the right moisturisers for your skin and the additional steps that can keep hydration levels at optimum level.

15 Aug 2024

Understand UVB-UVA Protection Factors

Choosing the right sunscreen can be a real dilemma. With all the different names and abbreviations (SPF, PPD), it's not always easy to find what you need: what do we need to know to get the best protection?

Beauty dictionary: what is oxidation and what are its effects on acne?

When we hear about ‘oxidation’, it's usually not in a positive context. Rotting fruit, rust, even fire itself are all types of oxidation. But what is it exactly, how is it related to the formation of blackheads, and how can you protect skin from it?

What exactly is thermal spring water?

Many of us don’t know what the benefits of thermal spring water are, and why it’s better for our skin than water from the tap. Water is water surely?

THE BEST MOISTURISERS FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

20 Aug 2024

Isotretinoin: How to care for skin alongside acne medications

Discover how gentle skincare can complement acne medication such as Isotretinoin

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.