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There are many different types of eczema but the most common which affects one in nine people in the UK is Atopic Eczema, otherwise known as Atopic Dermatitis, it usually affects children but can continue into adulthood. It is commonly diagnosed by redness and irritation behind the joints, such as knees and elbows which can often spread around the body. What Causes Eczema The exact cause of eczema is unknown but studies have shown it is often caused by a reaction to something in everyday life, this can vary from hay fever or dust to the synthetic chemicals in household cleaners, laundry detergents or skincare products, or the...

Acne is caused by an overproduction of sebum - a natural oil our bodies produce to lubricate hair and skin. Overproduction commonly occurs during puberty but can affect anyone at any time, and has been linked to increased testosterone levels, hormonal changes,  smoking, poor diet and stress. This extra sebum combines with dead skin cells to block skin follicles which causes a spot to form on the skin surface, which can lead to acne breakouts. Dealing with Acne The best way to deal with acne is to treat it at the source and help our bodies control our sebum levels, thus...

Psoriasis can be a painful skin condition that commonly occurs in around the arms and legs but it can spread all over the body and face. What causes Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a condition caused when our body’s immune system mistakes healthy skin cells for infected cells and reproduce new skin cells at an accelerated and unnecessary rate, these skin cells reach the surface before they are ready, causing red, flaky patches of skin as the young skin cells die. Like eczema the exact cause of Psoriasis is unknown but has been linked to environmental triggers including alcohol abuse, smoking, stress,...