Acne and genetics

Do We Inherit Acne?

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?
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Is there a connection between dehydrated skin and acne?

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...
Stress and Acne - Putting the brake on the vicious cycle

Stress and Acne - Putting the brake on the vicious cycle

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...
Combatting Winter Acne

Combatting Winter Acne

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...
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Turning acne inside out – be spot-free!

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...
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Back to uni... How to avoid spots?

Whatever the time of year, we want to look our best - and having a clear complexion means one less thing to stress about. Get ready to reunite with your friends without worrying about any...
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Spots in Lockdown

For most people, when faced with the reality of lockdown and how their lives were going to change, the last thing they had anticipated was more skin problems. Specialist treatments have been interrupted, stress levels...
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Sugar won’t sweeten your complexion

Blocked pores, overfilled with a collection of skin oils, provide a perfect environment and rich food supply for the acne bacteria which live on our skin. These bacteria thrive causing inflammation which in turn results...
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What causes Acne? What am I doing wrong?

You cleanse, hydrate, eat well, spend your hard-earned salary on lotions and potions. You even got yourself a supersonic gadget to make extra sure you’ve scrubbed that face real clean before bed! Yet, you wake...