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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!

Rosacea Awareness Month

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Rosacea affects 1 in 10 people in Ireland and is often known as ‘The Curse of the Celts’? It can be mistaken for acne, eczema or an allergic reaction, causes facial redness and may produce small, red, pus-filled bumps. The first signs of rosacea are a blush-like reddening which spreads across the nose, cheeks, forehead and chin, along with a burning or stinging feeling when using water or certain skincare products.

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.

Rosacea

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April is National Rosacea Awareness Month – but what exactly is this common skin condition known as ‘The Curse of the Celts’?

Rosacea affects 1 in 10 people in Ireland and is often known as ‘The Curse of the Celts’? It can be mistaken for acne, eczema or an allergic reaction, causes facial redness and may produce small, red, pus-filled bumps. The first signs of rosacea are a blush-like reddening which spreads across the nose, cheeks, forehead and chin, along with a burning or stinging feeling when using water or certain skincare products.

Typically, rosacea flares up for a few weeks or months, then disappears again for a while. Women are twice as likely to suffer from it as men, although men do tend to get it more severely. It is particularly prevalent among middle-aged women with delicate (Irish!) skin or those with sun-damaged skin. There is no cure, but you can do a great deal to avoid the onset of attacks and reduce symptoms.

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,

Everything you need to know about Rosacea!

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What is rosacea – and how will I know it when I see it?

Rosacea is a common skin condition affecting 1 in 10 people that is often mistaken for acne, eczema or an allergic reaction. It causes facial redness and may produce small, red, pus-filled bumps. The first signs of rosacea are a blush-like reddening which spreads across the nose, cheeks, forehead and chin, along with a burning or stinging feeling when you use water or certain skincare products on your face.

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.

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.

Rosacea

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Rosacea is a common, long-term skin condition involving inflammation of the skin on the face. The exact cause of rosacea is unknown, and it affects twice as many women as men, although it is usually more severe in men.

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