Photo by Yara Amaral on Unsplash The skin barrier is a crucial defence mechanism that safeguards our bodies from external threats. It is the outermost layer of our skin, known as the stratum corneum, which acts as a protective shield. The skin barrier serves multiple functions, including preventing the loss …
The Beast from the East may have left our shores, but the snow and wind it bought our way marked the end of a harsh winter. As well as your skin taking a battering from sub-zero temperatures outside, and central heating blasts inside, your hair can also be damaged by …
Winter is on the way and along with Halloween and Christmas, it also brings seasonal colds and bugs. A balanced diet full of nutritious food and packed with valuable vitamins and minerals is a good starting point. Lots of water, regular exercise and fresh air plus decent sleep all help …
