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Just sniffing certain smells could help heal skin, according to new research.

For the first time odorant cells have been discovered to exist not just in the nose, as previously thought, but in the skin too.

Research carried out the at the Technical University

A dire warning from skincare regulators has been issued about potential allergic skin reactions to two common ingredients used in most over-the-counter acne treatments available in chemists.

The skincare regulating body the Food and Drug Administration

New research has found that a specific protein in skin cells, that is a detector and receptor of environmental pollutants such a cigarette smoke, plays a role in the process of psoriasis flare ups.

The protein, called the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR),

Tracey McDonald, 38, a bereavement officer and mum of two from Middleton in Leeds, tells her story on how cold sores have blighted most of her life and her relationships.

Tracey says,

When I was a girl I got meningitis and almost died. Although

Wigs are worn by thousands of people, but the texture, glue or tape and lack of ventilation from wigs often leads to a dry itchy scalp for regular wig wearers.

Wigs are worn for many reasons that are not related to hair loss, but also to confidence after

There is a naturally  molecule in the body that helps fight free radical damage, which is the main cause of ageing and other degenerative health conditions, called Glutathione.

Glutathione’s regenerative powers are so strong that it is given by drip

According to the latest statistics, 54% of women over the age of 25 have acne, making female adult acne one of the most common skin complaints of adult women.

However with the rise of adult acne, many people are confused about what the difference is between

A new study has found that people suffering from psoriasis have a more exaggerated physiological reaction to situations of stress, which can make the condition even worse.

The study, published in the April edition of the British Journal of Dermatology

Intimate hair is no longer something that is hidden beneath the sheets and never discussed, which means intimate skincare is becoming increasingly important as any other skincare regime.

The trend for pruning, waxing, shaping, grooming and even colouring

A new study has discovered that the same protein that either stimulates hair follicle growth or causes hair loss, also slows down or speeds up fat production.

The joint study, carried out at the University of Melbourne in Australia and King’s College