Dermatitis and Industry
Dermatitis is a common skin condition across various industries, often caused by exposure to irritants or allergens. In industries like manufacturing, healthcare, construction, and agriculture, workers frequently encounter materials and chemicals that can lead to occupational dermatitis. This skin inflammation can be triggered by prolonged contact with solvents, detergents, acids and repetitive handwashing and use […]
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Even though we are in April, the weather is still colder than average but when we do finally see some warm sunshine our attention will be focused on our gardens. If you have a greenhouse then you can make a start by planting seeds in trays for easy to grow vegetables like radish, tomatoes and […]
Winter Skincare Tips
Winter Skincare Tips Whether you’ve been looking forward to autumn or sad to say goodbye to summer the colder months will soon be upon us. And as the seasons change the condition of our skin will often change too. In warm humid conditions our skin is less likely to lose water but as the air […]
How to Prevent Dry Hands when Washing
How to Prevent Dry Hands when Washing We all wash our hands at least 5-10 times a day but many people in professions like nursing and catering will wash their hands literally hundreds of times a day. Maintaining a high standard of hand hygiene is of course very important but often there can be unpleasant […]
Dermatitis in Hairdressing
View the Gloves In A Bottle range on our shop View Our Shop Dermatitis in Hairdressing Working in the Hair and Beauty profession can be a rewarding career especially when your clients leave the salon looking and feeling great. However, the tools of your trade ie your hands can often take a battering from the […]
What is Contact Dermatitis? How is contact dermatitis treated?
What is Contact Dermatitis? Contact Dermatitis is a term used to describe the itchy skin reaction that can occur following topical contact with allergy-producing chemicals in the environment. Our skin serves as a protective barrier but when this barrier is damaged foreign substances can penetrate the skin that causes the immune cells to take action […]
THE EFFECTS OF DRY SKIN FROM USING HAND SANITISER
Regular hand sanitising products may contain 70% alcohol or higher. Although alcohol can kill bacteria and virus, by disrupting the cellular and viral structure, it will also dry up your skin. The second wave of the COVID-19 outbreak is taking place throughout Europe, including the UK.
HOW TO KEEP YOUR HANDS FROM DRYING OUT THIS AUTUMN
With the coronavirus pandemic still going strong and experts saying that it could get worse as the weather changes to autumn and winter’s cold, dry air, millions of people around the world are once again preparing their handwashing routines and social distancing skills.
4 TIPS FOR HEALTHIER SKIN THIS WINTER
November is getting cold and that can only mean one thing, winter is almost upon us here in the UK. And, while many areas of the country are already seeing snowfall, researchers are saying that this could be the coldest year ever for most of the UK with record low temperatures.
BARRIER CREAMS IN INDUSTRIAL & OTHER APPLICATIONS
In industrial and general applications, barrier creams are used to protect against cleaning compounds, solvents, acids, oils and other caustic substances. In the cosmetic industry, they are used prior to the application of foundations, makeup,
