Archive for the ‘Skin Conditions’ Category
Preventing Flare-Ups
Atopic dermatitis usually occurs as reddish, itchy skin, but may be oozing and crusty in severe cases. It generally begins early in life at which time it is commonly referred to as “infantile eczema”. Atopic dermatitis is characterised by flare-ups...
Stress Reduction Techniques in Eczema Management
If like us, you suffer for eczema on a regular basis you know how hard it can be to manage. Once you have your skin care routine down pat, something happens to stress us out and boom! your eczema flares up. Below is a great article with some tips...
Younger Skin Strategy
As we move into more maturing ages, our skin regimen changes to compensate for the loss of natural bounce back. Now, falling short of turning to the knife or the needle, what can we do to ensure we keep our skin looking healthy and vibrant both inside...
Bathing and Moisturising Guidelines
Bathing and moisturising are essential for healthy skin. Bathing can hydrate skin, remove dirt and germs, and promote relaxation. It also can loosen crusts from inflamed skin. However, hot water, drying soaps, and rubbing to get skin clean or dry can...
QV Flare Up Bath Oil
Calming, antibacterial relief for atopic eczema QV Flare Up Bath Oil is suitable for short-term use to relieve the symptoms of flare ups of atopic eczema by reducing bacteria levels on the skin. Added moisturisers help maintain the skin’s softness...
Hangovers: how your body is affected
A hangover is the unpleasant consequence of having overindulged or had ‘one too many’ alcoholic drinks. Symptoms usually appear a few hours after stopping drinking, and may include: headache; nausea and vomiting; diarrhoea; disturbed sleep and...
Dermatitis – what is it?
Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin), is a common problem which affects most people at some time. It usually results in red, swollen or blistered, intensely itchy areas of skin. Some people with an allergic tendency, often inherited, will suffer from...
Outdated Beauty Products Can Cause Infection
Do you use old discoloured lipsticks to add colour to you lips? If yes, you may loose the natural shine of your lips! Old and out-of-date make ups can cause infection too. Discoloured or smelly lipsticks, mascara and eye pencils can accumulate dangerous...
Body Odour
An average person loses over half a litre of sweat every day. Most of this sweat evaporates into the air without too much fuss but some doesn’t. When our sweat becomes trapped, for example under our arms, bacteria quickly develops and body odour...
Living with Adult Acne
A bit about Adult Acne: The causes of adult acne are not clear cut, but it has been linked to hormones, family history and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Stress is another big contributor. The thought behind this is that stress can trigger stress hormones...
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