How do sunscreens work? Sunscreen ingredients work in two ways – scattering and/or absorbing ultraviolet (UV) radiation to help stop it from reaching the skin.Some sunscreens utilise both absorbing and scattering ingredients. What does SPF mean? SPF stands for…
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What is Rosacea? Rosacea is a common skin condition which causes the face to become red and inflamed, with enlarged and broken blood vessels and often with spots or bumps which look similar to acne. Clinical manifestations The presence of at least one of the following…
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What Causes Shingles? Shingles is caused by the Varicella Zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes Chickenpox. This virus can remain dormant, or asleep, in the body and can become active again, usually years later, causing Shingles. Shingles starts as…
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What is acne? Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells.Bacteria in the skin multiply, which can cause pain and swelling (inflammation) beneath the blockages. There are different kinds of spots: blackheads…
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