Skin:Secrets

Eat yourself Beautiful with Kat Bright, Nutrition Expert

Eat yourself Beautiful with Kat Bright, Nutrition Expert

What you eat is vital for the development of your skin. Collagen, which gives skin its strength and structure, is made from vitamin C. No vitamin C, then no collagen. Likewise, vitamin A is needed to control keratin production and therefore a lack of vitamin A will result in rough or dry skin. Here are some things to consider for beautiful skin, including a delicious and easy breakfast go-to recipe below: 1. Eat the rainbow of vegetables and fruit Make sure you include yellow and orange vegetables such as carrots, sweet potato and squash which contain beta-carotene which can convert...

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Getting under the skin of Gemma Bonner

Getting under the skin of Gemma Bonner

In August we welcomed Lioness and professional footballer Gemma Bonner as a Skin:Genius ambassador.  Gemma, 32, currently plays for Liverpool FC as a defender, returning to the club following a stint playing in the USA. Her professional journey began with her hometown club Leeds and saw her play for Chelsea, Liverpool Ladies and Manchester City before crossing the Atlantic. Now she’s back in England, she’s back in the spotlight too, playing top football but also looking to maximise her influence as a role model for younger players, emerging talent and all women looking to be active and well. Gemma has...

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How looks can affect your game with Skin:Genius Ambassador and Lioness, Gemma Bonner

How looks can affect your game with Skin:Genius Ambassador and Lioness, Gemma Bonner

We first met Gemma almost a year ago. Training every day in the gym, at the pool, on the pitch and game days, finding the right products that worked to reduce the build-up of sweat, breakouts, an uneven skin-tone and a dryness to her body was proving very difficult. Wanting your skin to look good even when you’re training is important as this makes you feel good and when you feel good you feel more confident and this helps your performance.  Gemma takes up the story, “We feel very self-conscious, especially when you’re photographed after training or at an interview...

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Top Tips for Dealing with Psoriasis

Top Tips for Dealing with Psoriasis

Living with psoriasis can be challenging, both physically and emotionally. A chronic auto immune skin condition that causes skin cells to multiply rapidly, psoriasis affects millions of people worldwide. Commonly this skin condition causes red, itchy and scaly patches often on the elbows, knees, scalp and lower body, but can appear anywhere on your body. Those with psoriasis can find the condition uncomfortable whilst many find outbreaks sore and distressing to manage. We have put together four top tips for dealing with psoriasis and improve your skin health... 1. Follow a Skincare Routine  A consistent and gentle skincare routine can...

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