Co-factors needed for collagen production

Co-factors needed for collagen production

Collagen is a structural protein found in all connective tissues throughout the body. It provides strength and flexibility to tendons, joints and to the skin. Studies show that taking an oral colla...
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Menopause Awareness Month 2023

GP Dr Anna Porter explains what happens during the perimenopause, when oestrogen levels start to drop and there is a relative imbalance between the reproductive hormones. Many women start to notice...
Collagen VS. Protein

Collagen VS. Protein

“I'm confused! What’s the difference between protein supplements and collagen supplements? And are both important?” It is so confusing these days when you walk into a health food shop. You’re b...
Ground-breaking Collagen study published

Ground-breaking Collagen study published

Nutrition journal Nutrients published the largest independent, systematic review yet of data collected on collagen in skincare. Study reveals the positive effects of hydrolyzed collagen supplementa...
Everything you need to know about Sun protection

Everything you need to know about Sun protection

Why do we need to use Sun protection?  The sun emits rays. UVA and UVB rays penetrate the Earths atmosphere and can interact with and damage your skin. UVA is particularly bad for ageing of the ski...
What is ROSACEA?

What is ROSACEA?

April is Rosacea Awareness Month... So it is the perfect time to write a feature on Rosacea care.  Rosacea is a skin condition that causes redness, flushing, blushing, turning red and inflam...
SMART AGEING WITH COLLAGEN

SMART AGEING WITH COLLAGEN

Dr Johanna Ward is a multi-award-winning doctor, skincare columnist, published author and the Founder of ZENii. Since Skin Fusion recently launched in the United Arab Emirates, she was invited ...
5 Ways to Look After Your Skin This Autumn

5 Ways to Look After Your Skin This Autumn

Autumn is well underway, and the change of seasons means it’s time to finally say goodbye to your summer skincare routine. Anyone with acne prone or sensitive skin will be well attuned to the fact ...
Managing Sunburn with Dr Johanna Ward

Managing Sunburn with Dr Johanna Ward

Sun, Sea and unfortunately….Sunburn. Yes, the summer months are in full swing and the hot weather and sunny holidays are thankfully once again a part of normal life. Whilst the sun brings the skin ...
How To Manage Troublesome Pigmentation

How To Manage Troublesome Pigmentation

Do you have patches of ‘problem pigmentation’? A common skin complaint in Dermatology and General Practice, particularly affecting women, is that of irregular skin pigmentation. Melasma is one of t...
June is Acne Awareness Month

June is Acne Awareness Month

For millions of people all over the world, acne can be devastating. It can scar and disfigure, and the knock-on effect of living with it - often through the most unstable, sensitive years of adoles...
The Harmful Effects Of Stress

The Harmful Effects Of Stress

By Dr Anna Porter As we all know, some stress is unavoidable in life.Short, manageable bursts of stress (and stress hormones) are part of our evolutionary makeup – our crucial ‘fight or flight’ res...