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Elave Sun Top 4 Safe Skin Tips

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The sun is the skin’s No1 enemy. Over 90% of skin ageing – fine lines, wrinkles, brown spots and sagging - is caused by ultraviolet rays. It’s sobering to consider that a blistering sunburn in childhood doubles the risk of developing melanoma later in life, and that a tan is actually a sign of skin damage. So, if you want to look younger for longer, and avoid the more serious consequences of dermal damage, here are our Top 4 Sun Safe Skin Tips!

How to build healthy skincare habits

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There is no such thing as an instant fix when it comes to skincare, so when you establish a new skincare regime, keep in mind that your skin will need time to adjust and rebalance before you see great results.

Cleanse, Hydrate and Protect

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Skincare can be as complicated as you make it, but good skincare starts with just three simple steps: Cleanse, Hydrate and Protect. After that you can build in exfoliation, masques, serums and so on, according to your unique skincare needs. But if you don’t have the basics right, your skin will not be at its best.

3 Simple Steps To Happy. Skin.

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Autumn is a wonderful time of year, but a change in the weather can challenge your skin. One minute, you are in an over-heated living room, the next you are out in the cold, damp air. Central heating pulls moisture from your skin – and wet weather does the same thing by increasing trans epidermal water loss. When the skin barrier is compromised, the result is tight, dry, flaky skin, so it is vital to maintain a healthy dermal barrier with gentle, but thorough, cleansing, moisturising and protection.

Rebalance Oily Skin

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Super value Elave Skin Balancing Essentials offer year-round facial protection for even the most sensitive, reactive skin types

Elave Skin Balancing Essentials is a super value pack of three skincare formulations designed to be used together to cleanse, hydrate, rebalance and protect even the most sensitive, reactive skin.

Vegan Skincare Products that Love You - And the Planet!

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Is your Child's Skincare Giving You The Itch? Look No Further!

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As adults, we understand the importance of treating baby’s skin right, right from the start, and looking after our own skin. But what about the awkward ‘tween’ years? It is just as important to establish a good skincare routine for older children as, say, encouraging them to use a deodorant or brush their teeth.

Autumn Skincare

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Hot chocolate, brisk walks, blazing fires …. eczema. For all the seasonal joys of autumn, there is a huge downside for people with sensitive skin.

Itchy Skin Solutions

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Itchy skin is something we all experience from time to time – sometimes for no reason that we can pinpoint. It is irritating, but not usually serious and can be treated at home, with advice from your pharmacist or GP if you suffer from dry and sensitive skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis or rosacea.

Men's Skin Health

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It wasn’t so many years ago that it was difficult to find skincare products for men on the shelves of your local pharmacy. Irish men have tended to keep their skincare simple and to a minimum. However, in recent years taking care of your skin has become just as important to men as it has always been to women.

Children's Sun Cream

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Children need some sun exposure so that their bodies can make vitamin D, which helps the body absorb calcium for healthier bones. But it doesn’t take long to get all the vitamin D you need – around 20 minutes, a couple of times a week, will do it. On the other hand, too much unprotected exposure to ultraviolet rays can cause skin damage, eye damage, immune system suppression, and skin cancer.

Dry Skin

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Dry skin is a very common skin complaint with many causes. Too much washing or using harsh products can wash away the natural oils that keep our skin healthy, while indoor heating strips moisture from the air in our homes. No matter what the cause, dry itchy skin is not something you should have to live with long-term.

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