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It’s never too soon for tweeners to start a sensible skincare routine
The first six months of life are particularly important for delicate young skin. When a child is born its skin is anatomically mature, but functional maturity continues during the first year of life and is often not complete until around the age of two.
From the age of two until puberty, children’s skin is naturally soft, smooth and full of water, but it is also a lot thinner and more vulnerable than adult skin and is therefore more liable to be affected by environmental pollutants and irritants.
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Aloe vera – a skincare remedy straight from Mother Nature
The gel-like component of the aloe vera plant is known to help with a variety of skin issues like sunburn, small cuts and abrasions. The name derives from the Arabic word ‘alloeh’ - meaning shining bitter substance – and the Latin word ‘vera’ – meaning true. References to the use of aloe vera can be found in Chinese and Sumerian writings dating back to 3000BC
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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:
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It’s not fair, but nature has gifted men a 15-year skin bonus! Here’s why male skin is different to female skin …
Men seem to have most of the luck when it comes to skin. Have you ever wondered why so many men seem to age so well - many of them even looking better than when they were younger – while so many women look older and tired out?
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The new year is a great time to roll out a new skincare regime. If you put the effort in now, when sensitive skin is at its most vulnerable, you will continue to see benefits throughout the year in clear, healthy, glowing skin. And, as we at Elave Skincare know, if your skin looks good, you feel good!
No doubt 2023 will bring with it an array of skincare fads and crazes – not all of which will actually be that helpful to your skin. As sensitive skincare experts since 1934, specialising in delicate Irish skin, lwe at Elave like to keep it simple, so here are 3 Top Tips for the new year skincare.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tips for Happy Skin as warm weather gives way to crisp, cool, autumn days that could dry and damage your skin
Autumn is a wonderful time of year. Crisp mornings, falling leaves and cosy evenings all conspire to make the season feel special. And, of course, there is all the fun of Halloween to look forward to. But a change in the weather can also challenge your skin, so you need to take special care as the days draw in.
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Super value Elave Skin Balancing Essentials offer year-round facial protection for even the most sensitive, reactive skin types
Elave Skin Balancing Essentials is a super value pack of three skincare formulations designed to be used together to cleanse, hydrate, rebalance and protect even the most sensitive, reactive skin.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Get ready to capture the perfect glow this summer thanks to these sunny skincare tips from Elave Skincare
Exfoliate … gently, but regularly, to shed dead skin cells and encourage the growth of new ones. Your skin will look brighter, smoother and less oily. Tip: Elave Rejuvenating Cleansing Treatment combines hydrating skin cleansers with 12% glycolic acid arginine complex to gently exfoliate and stimulate collagen synthesis to reveal younger, brighter skin.
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Take a read of our quick-fire anti-ageing skincare tips
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