A new skin serum containing the plant extract Oregon Grape Root and caffeine can help improve the symptoms of psoriasis. Psoriasis is a recurrent skin condition that affects around 2% of the UK population. It is caused by an acceleration of skin cell production. Normally a skin cell matures in 21-28 days. Psoriatic cells, however, […]
Read MoreBritish scientists may have found a cheap way to help arthritis sufferers feel less pain. [quote]An 80p-a-day pill has been found to reduce the damage caused to knee joints by osteoarthritis by a third.[/quote] The new pill, called Protelosa, contains the chemical strontium ranelate, which is thought to encourage the body to produce cartilage. Protelosa […]
Read MoreA UK trial has found that a natural chewing gum made from mastic gum could be the first preventative treatment to for mouth ulcers. 1 in 5 people suffer from the pain of mouth ulcers but although most conventional topical medications, such as antimicrobial mouthwashes and topical corticosteroids can help mask the pain of mouth […]
Read MoreKalme Undercoat could be a one-stop solution to the complex and growing problem of over-sensitive skin. Sensitive skin is a huge problem as it causes everything from irritating rashes to spots. Sensitive skin can be caused by skin conditions such as rosacea, eczema, dermatitis or psoriasis but can also exist on it’s own as a […]
Read MoreYeast Face Masque could help reduce the skin bacteria that causes acne. Acne is caused by an over-production of sebum, which is often the result hormonal disruptions such as puberty, monthly menstruation, pregnancy or menopause. In addition stress can alter hormonal balances in the body and lead to increased sebum production. Acne is arises when […]
Read MoreIndigo cream contains a natural plant extract called Indigo could be the latest weapon in fighting the chronic skin condition psoriasis, according to new research. Psoriasis is a recurrent skin condition that affects around 2% of the UK population. Psoriasis is caused by an acceleration of skin cell production. Normally a skin cell matures in […]
Read MoreOat Soak bath sachets from Skin Shop are an ingeniously simple way of giving itchy and irritated eczema prone or dry skin all the healing benefits from oats, without your bath looking like a large bowel of porridge. Oats have been used for thousands of years as a skin soothing aide and even today, many doctors […]
Read MoreDefensil Rescue Serum contains a natural plant steroid that Swiss scientists claim is as effective as steroids for relieving itchy skin caused by eczema. Skin Magazine asked a Skin Shop customer and eczema tester to try Defensil and give us their verdict; What is in Defensil? Defensil combines two key natural ingredients. A concentrated extract from Cardiospermum seeds […]
Read MoreDry Eye Gel is a natural gel for calming and soothing red, itchy, dry or inflamed skin around the eye and on the eyelids. In women, cosmetics and make up remover products are largely responsible for irritation, redness and itchiness around the eyes. In addition other eye conditions that affect men and women as well as […]
Read MoreNEW Dry Scalp Shampoo containing a vine extract called Cardiospermum could aide in reducing dry scalp dandruff caused by eczema or dermatitis. Dry Scalp Shampoo is for scalps with eczema or dermatitis, which accounts for 40% of all dandruff. Normal dandruff is caused by fungus on the scalp. Dandruff caused by scalp eczema or scalp dermatitis has similar […]
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