Why is it that around 20% of people in western societies are significantly affected by acne and other people are not? The biggest factor is almost certainly genetic. But could there be more to it?

Have you ever had your skin rebel against you on holidays?Those spots and blemishes could be the result of a change in your environment and your routine. Dr Johanna Ward shares her best tips to...

When your skin is dehydrated, it can feel tight and dry – and this may lead you to think that you are suffering from dry skin. If your skin is dehydrated and particularly if this...

The most common and troublesome skin complaint is acne, with spots affecting more than 80% of us all at some point in our lives. There are many potential underlying causes and the part of your...

If you have problem skin and are struggling to eat the right kind of diet to help keep your spots at bay, does this mean that you shouldn’t have an Easter Egg at all? Dr...

Acne is known to cause stress, anxiety and depression. The effects of stress in causing or worsening acne have not been studied as widely. Together stress and acne comprise a vicious cycle. How to put...

Your skin is a reflection of your inner health so it is reasonable to assume that if you improve your health then this will in turn have a positive effect on your complexion. Here are...

Combining the usual seasonal challenges of winter with the effects of the Covid pandemic has created the perfect storm for acne to wreak havoc with your complexion. Understanding some of the causative factors and taking...

A festive Christmas glow and a happy skin? Here is some skincare and lifestyle tips to achieve just that and be free of spots and blemishes in the new year. Brought to you from our...