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 […]
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.
GOOD SKIN CARE AND DIABETES
Good Skin Care and Diabetes and why diabetes is associated with poor skin health.
People with diabetes are prone to dry skin, particularly when blood glucose levels are high. Researchers believe that the body may actually “rob” the skin of moisture to reduce glucose levels
MOISTURISING DRY SKIN MAY MAKE IT WORSE
Here is a piece that may surprise you about traditional moisturising products. Gloves In A Bottle helps to repair the skins outer layer and retain more of the natural oils in the lower layers:
6 REASONS TO AVOID CONVENTIONAL MOISTURISERS
A traditional moisturiser can potentially clog your pores, especially if it’s too rich, leading to blemishes and breakouts. Vegetable and mineral oils often clog pores by sitting on the surface of the skin, and water-soluble, vitamin-packed moisturisers can oxidize or become rancid, which may prompt breakouts.
