Hand hygiene is the most important measure suggested by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to avoid the transmission of harmful germs. Washing hands with soap and water rinses away germs and dirt, but it can be so harsh on your skin as it strips the natural, protective oils away. With all that exposure to drying […]
Dry, chapped lips is an extremely common issue that many of us face, which is usually not harmful. The skin on our lips is much thinner and more delicate than that on the rest of the face. Therefore, our lips are generally less capable of retaining moisture and more prone to dryness, peeling and flaking. […]
As a healthcare professional, practising good hand hygiene is an essential part of your job. You are always required to perform hand hygiene before and after patient care, after coming into contact with open wounds, or when touching any object near a patient. However, with frequent handwashing, you end up with dry, irritated hands. Therefore, […]
Dry skin is a very common and usually harmless skin condition. However, in some cases, dry skin can be accompanied by uncomfortable itchiness, irritation or even pain. So what are the common factors that trigger dry skin? How can we tackle dry skin? Today we’ll take you through the causes of dry skin and introduce […]
Vitamin E in Skincare & Best Vitamin E Products If you’re a skincare lover, you’re probably familiar with the word ‘Vitamin E’. What you might not know, is what benefits this common ingredient has for your skin? Here’s everything you need to know about Vitamin E and your skin. What is Vitamin E? Vitamin E, […]
Because your lips have thinner skin compared to the rest of your body, they are more delicate and prone to dryness and environmental aggressors. Here are some common lip symptoms that most people experience: Dryness: Dry lips are the most common symptom. Lips can feel dry and tight caused by dehydration. Chapped lips: Dryness is […]
Dry and chapped lips are extremely common, especially during the cold winter days. Unlike other parts of your skin which has a protective layer, our lips have thinner skin. Therefore, they are extremely sensitive to environmental changes and are more prone to dryness and irritation. Beyond seasonal changes, a range of factors can cause dry […]
Winter is hard on your hands. When the weather turns cold and the air dries out, your skin can no longer hold onto the moisture. With excessive hand washing, our hands can become even drier and rougher. Many people can also feel their hands getting dull, chapped, and troubled in winter. Our hands need some […]
As the temperature starts to drop, you might notice your skin looking and feeling different. Cold air and low humidity levels combined with hot showers and use of heaters can really dehydrate your skin. Your skin usually becomes dry, raw and fragile during the winter season. So does your skin experience the below symptoms in […]
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