Comfort Hub
Welcome to our Comfort Hub, where you’ll hear from expert dermatologists, beauty bloggers and pharmacists as they join us to share their tips and talk about their experiences.
An insight into itchy skin and how to help to prevent it
There are many possible causes of itchy skin, but whether it’s the result of general dry skin, a particular skin allergy, seasonal skin issues related to summer or winter, or another ongoing skin problem like eczema, there are various ways to relieve it. Depending on the cause, there may be simple steps you can take […]
Chafing: Tips for prevention and relief
Your skin is a complex, collagen-rich organ that can withstand a reasonable amount of friction. But many things in daily life can cause repetitive rubbing that leads to chafing. Chafing is a common skin problem that can happen anywhere on your body. It could be caused by your clothes or shoes, or it could be […]
Advice and tips for parents with children with problem dry skin
Problem dry skin or irritated skin is common in babies and children and it can be difficult to manage. If your child is susceptible to the problem, dry cracked skin can develop and become painful or irritated. And it is very hard to tell a child not to itch! Scratching is one of the main […]
How to feel happy in your own skin. Dr Jessamy
The worst thing about very dry and flaky skin is not the itching, the discomfort, or even how it looks. It is how it makes us feel inside. Body confidence is something that many people take for granted. But when you start to have a physical problem, such as uncomfortable dry skin, that causes you […]
Pollen Calendar: A Guide to the Types of Pollen and Allergies
If you suffer from hay fever, you may have already investigated what is making you suffer through spring and summer. While the pollen allergy symptoms for hay fever are very familiar for hay fever suffers (sneezing, itchy eyes, dry skin, itchy nose), hay fever is an umbrella term for different pollen allergies. A grass pollen […]
What is dry skin?
Dry skin is a very common condition which can appear at any age. For the majority of people, having dry skin can feel slightly uncomfortable. Unfortunately, for some people, dry skin can become a frustrating, painful and even embarrassing problem which affects every aspect of their life. The first step in understanding how to look […]
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Advice and tips for parents with children with problem dry skin
Problem dry skin or irritated skin is common in babies and children and it can be difficult to manage. If your child is susceptible to the problem, dry cracked skin can develop and become painful or irritated. And it is very hard to tell a child not to itch! Scratching is one of the main […]
How to feel happy in your own skin. Dr Jessamy
The worst thing about very dry and flaky skin is not the itching, the discomfort, or even how it looks. It is how it makes us feel inside. Body confidence is something that many people take for granted. But when you start to have a physical problem, such as uncomfortable dry skin, that causes you […]
Health
An insight into itchy skin and how to help to prevent it
There are many possible causes of itchy skin, but whether it’s the result of general dry skin, a particular skin allergy, seasonal skin issues related to summer or winter, or another ongoing skin problem like eczema, there are various ways to relieve it. Depending on the cause, there may be simple steps you can take […]
Chafing: Tips for prevention and relief
Your skin is a complex, collagen-rich organ that can withstand a reasonable amount of friction. But many things in daily life can cause repetitive rubbing that leads to chafing. Chafing is a common skin problem that can happen anywhere on your body. It could be caused by your clothes or shoes, or it could be […]
Pollen Calendar: A Guide to the Types of Pollen and Allergies
If you suffer from hay fever, you may have already investigated what is making you suffer through spring and summer. While the pollen allergy symptoms for hay fever are very familiar for hay fever suffers (sneezing, itchy eyes, dry skin, itchy nose), hay fever is an umbrella term for different pollen allergies. A grass pollen […]