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Winter windows: How indoor light and daylight cause skin stress
Caitlein Hannigan

Winter windows: How indoor light and daylight cause skin stress

When we think about the skin’s exposure to light, the focus often falls on bright summer days that are spent outdoors. So when the weather turns cold and we naturally...

29 January 2026By Caitlein Hannigan

Winter windows: How indoor light and daylight cause skin stress

When we think about the skin’s exposure to light, the focus often falls...

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Does blue light make hyperpigmentation worse in winter?
Samantha Hey

Does blue light make hyperpigmentation worse in winter?

Hyperpigmentation is a common disorder involving areas of skin that appear darker than the surrounding skin. This is due to increased melanin production, the pigment responsible for skin colour. Hyperpigmentation...

28 January 2026By Samantha Hey

Does blue light make hyperpigmentation worse in winter?

Hyperpigmentation is a common disorder involving areas of skin that appear darker than...

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Cloudy days, real damage: How much light penetrates winter skies?
Caitlein Hannigan

Cloudy days, real damage: How much light penetrates winter skies?

Even when the sky is thick with clouds, UVA radiation still reaches the skin and causes deep damage. Unlike UVB rays, which are strongest in the summer months, UVA remains...

22 January 2026By Caitlein Hannigan

Cloudy days, real damage: How much light penetrates winter skies?

Even when the sky is thick with clouds, UVA radiation still reaches the...

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Niacinamide 10%: How it restores barrier lipids & reduces redness
Samantha Hey

Niacinamide 10%: How it restores barrier lipids & reduces redness

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is a multi-tasking skincare ingredient that is suitable for most skin types, including sensitive and compromised skin. Working deep in the epidermis, niacinamide takes...

20 January 2026By Samantha Hey

Niacinamide 10%: How it restores barrier lipids & reduces redness

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is a multi-tasking skincare ingredient that is...

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How winter damages the skin barrier: Humidity, temperature shock & TEWL increase
Samantha Hey

How winter damages the skin barrier: Humidity, temperature shock & TEWL increase

Cold weather can put a lot of stress on the skin barrier, affecting hydration levels, lipid balance and inflammatory responses. We explain the wintertime risks to the skin, and the...

15 January 2026By Samantha Hey

How winter damages the skin barrier: Humidity, temperature shock & TEWL increase

Cold weather can put a lot of stress on the skin barrier, affecting...

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Introducing HELIOCARE 360° Acnimat SPF50+
Caitlein Hannigan

Introducing HELIOCARE 360° Acnimat SPF50+

Formulated by Cantabria Labs, the global leaders in dermatological photoprotection, HELIOCARE 360° Acnimat SPF50+ is a very high-level sunscreen specifically created for oily, blemish and acne-prone skin.

19 November 2025By Caitlein Hannigan

Introducing HELIOCARE 360° Acnimat SPF50+

Formulated by Cantabria Labs, the global leaders in dermatological photoprotection, HELIOCARE 360° Acnimat...

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The emotional impact of acne: What nobody talks about (but everyone feels)
Caitlein Hannigan

The emotional impact of acne: What nobody talks about (but everyone feels)

Acne is often considered a surface issue. But for many people, the impact of acne runs deeper, taking a huge toll on mental health and quality of life. Studies have...

01 October 2025By Caitlein Hannigan

The emotional impact of acne: What nobody talks about (but everyone feels)

Acne is often considered a surface issue. But for many people, the impact...

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Second puberty? Why adult acne happens & how to treat it
Caitlein Hannigan

Second puberty? Why adult acne happens & how to treat it

Adult acne is a common skin concern, with many experiencing what’s often referred to as a ‘second puberty’. This resurgence of breakouts can be frustrating, especially for those who thought...

25 September 2025By Caitlein Hannigan

Second puberty? Why adult acne happens & how to treat it

Adult acne is a common skin concern, with many experiencing what’s often referred...

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The benefits of vitamin C for skin: How it works and who it’s for
Caitlein Hannigan

The benefits of vitamin C for skin: How it works and who it’s for

Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is an essential vitamin that enables the body to grow, develop and repair itself. It takes action in a number of ways, including supporting the...

17 September 2025By Caitlein Hannigan

The benefits of vitamin C for skin: How it works and who it’s for

Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is an essential vitamin that enables the body...

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