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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!

Eczema Skincare Regime

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Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is an immunological condition which affects 1 in 10 adults in Ireland. It usually starts in childhood as an itchy red rash which can appear anywhere on the body and may become sore, rough, cracked and blistered. The condition can run in families and may be triggered by a wide range of irritants.

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.

Top 3 Moisturising Tips

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How to Achieve Effective Winter Moisturising

Moisturising is one of the main aspects of a skincare routine and is particularly important for people with delicate, reactive skin and dry skin conditions like eczema, rosacea and dermatitis.

At this time of year, harsh winter weather further dries out the skin, making it even more difficult for it to essential retain moisture, so here are 3 Top Tips to ensure your skin looks and feels its best:

Give a Gift

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Give the gift of great skincare this Christmas with Elave.Happy.Skin.

Great value skincare sets from Elave Skincare make ideal presents for the one you love – or why not treat yourself! Selene Daly, Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Dermatology, looks at two of our most popular collections

At this time of year, the shops and online sites are coming down with all sorts of special festive skincare gift sets but, popular as they are, I have to hold my hand up right away and confess that, for a number of reasons, I am not a fan.

Elave.Happy.Skin

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Over half the respondents to a survey by Irish skincare brand Elave have revealed that sensitive facial skin reactions definitely affect their confidence.

The survey*, carried out as part of the Elave.Happy.Skin. campaign, confirms that sensitive skin issues affect how people feel about themselves in their personal, social and work lives.

Nearly half of those questioned said they feel ‘frustrated’ by facial skin irritation, while 1 in 8 (12.5%) say they feel like hiding away.

Three out of 10 respondents reported experiencing sensitive skin reactions every month, while 1 in 10 said they have to cope with irritation on a daily basis.

Winter Moisturising

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Moisturise, moisturise, moisturise – rehydration is key to keeping dry skin conditions under control. But how often should you lather on the lotion? We ask Selene Daly, Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Dermatology

At this time of year, when the nights draw in and the heating gets turned up in our home, office and car, skin needs a bit of extra attention to stay in tip-top condition, particularly if you are prone to dry skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.

Red Winter Skin

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When a red face outshines a healthy glow it is time to protect your skin against the damp and drizzle of Irish winter weather, says Advanced Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Selene Daly,

National Eczema Awareness Week

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Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a lot more common than you may think, affecting 1 in 5 babies born in Ireland and 1 in 10 adults. It’s an immunological condition which usually starts in childhood as an itchy red rash which can appear anywhere on the body and become sore, rough, cracked and blistered.

How Summer Impacts Eczema

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Warm, humid weather is not always good news for dry skin conditions, says Selene Daly, Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Dermatology

People with dry skin conditions like eczema usually get a break when the sun shines. Warm weather, humidity and loose clothing all serve to alleviate a condition which can return with a vengeance once cold winds bite and the central heating and layers of clothing go back on.

Simple Sun-care For Children

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How to raise a SunSmart kid! Tips for keeping safe while having fun in the sun

Young skin is particularly vulnerable to UV damage, says Selene Daly, Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Dermatology

Medical experts predict that children born in Ireland after the millennium will, on average, live until they are 100 years old! Given that 7 out of 10 of those children will have fair, sensitive and easily damaged Type I and Type II skin, it is important that they learn to look after their skin early.

Elave Sun Anti-Ageing Skincare Tips

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Take a read of our quick-fire anti-ageing skincare tips

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.

Treating Baby’s Skin Right – from the Start …

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The First Four Weeks

Elave Baby products are pure & dermatologically and paediatrician approved to be safe to use, right from the day of birth. Having said that, plain water is just fine for the first month and you do not have to bathe your baby every day. A quick dip and gently swirling lukewarm water over him or her two or three times a week is sufficient. If your babies hands and feet are dry, from being overdue, apply Elave baby Intensive cream or lotion twice a day to sort the dry patches.

Why Coconut Oil?

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Coconut oil is a highly saturated fat that is traditionally made by extracting the oil from raw coconuts or dried coconut kernels. At room temperature it’s solid, but when heated it can soften or even melt. Applying coconut oil directly to the skin, or as a component of a skincare formulation, has a number of benefits.

Award Winning Skincare

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A Glittering Start to 2022 for Gardiner Family Apothecary!

Barely into a new year and the awards are already starting to stack up for Gardiner Family Apothecary and our Irish free-from skincare brands, Elave and Ovelle!

Joanna Gardiner, CEO, said: “We are delighted that Gardiner Family Apothecary is being recognised across the sector and media in 2022 for the excellence of our business and our outstanding skincare formulations.

Why Fragrance-Free Skincare is Here To Stay

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Use good sense when it comes to skincare scents

Gardiner Family Apothecary use only the purest, gentlest, most natural ingredients in our Ovelle and Elave skincare formulations. For 86 years, we have been sharing expert advice on the best solutions for dry, sensitive and eczema-prone skin. So, we know that when it comes to skincare, less is much, much more!

The Ravages of Winter Weather on Sensitive Irish Skin

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A new Irish Winter Skincare Survey undertaken by Gardiner Family Apothecary reveals that 7 out of 10 people here report having dry, sensitive and eczema/psoriasis prone skin that is easily damaged by cold winter weather.

Sensitive Irish Winter Skin

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In a winter skin survey carried out by Gardiner Family Apothecary, makers of the Elave and Ovelle skincare ranges, 7 out of 10 people reported having dry, sensitive and eczema/psoriasis prone skin. This is not surprising when you consider that around 80% of the island’s population have Type I and II skin.

Winter Facial Skincare Specifics

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In Ireland, 8 out of 10 people have Type I and II skin – that is, fine, fair, freckly and sensitive. Winter weather can be particularly harsh on Celtic skin, with temperature fluctuations and cold winds stripping moisture and oil from the skin barrier, drying it even further and leaving it vulnerable to itching, cracking and redness.

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.

Age & Your Skin

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Skin is the largest organ on the human body. It is a living, flexible, yet stable barrier that offers protection against moisture, cold, sun, germs and toxins. It also plays a vital role in temperature regulation, through blood vessels and sweating. On average, your skin weighs 6lbs and will regenerate itself every 27 days. Taking care of your skin is vital to protect its health and vitality.

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.