skincare

The Merumaya difference

After 27 successful years working for some of the biggest names in beauty, Maleka Dattu risked it all to create Merumaya, her very own skincare brand. She tells Lesley Neil about her journey

Train your team: Dry skin and eczema

This Train Your Team checklist provides support and information to run a team training session on dry skin and eczema

Giving skincare a makeover

We review the medicated skincare category

Skincare

This team training learning module focuses on common skincare conditions.

Skin deep

Around three-quarters of people with a skin condition treat it themselves, giving pharmacies a huge to get more involved.

Train your team: Skincare

This Train Your Team checklist provides support and information to run a team training session on skincare

A positive inspiration

Dr Howard Murad is a world renowned skincare expert, famous for his eponymous brand. But there is so much more to this incredible man, as our exclusive interview reveals

Simply perfect

Edinburgh-born and raised fashion designer Holly Fulton was once described as “the Scottish Roberto Cavalli”, and her distinctively glamorous style has captured the imagination of one of the UK’s best-loved beauty brands

 

Anti-ageing skin care

Ageing is inevitable. But there are lots of ways you can help customers minimise the impact it has on their skin.

Read our advice, then test your knowledge by answering the questions at the end. Your results will be stored in your own personal Learning Log. You can use that to track your learning.

Supplements post cancer treatment

Cancer treatments can wreak havoc on the skin. This pharmacy scenario explores what supplements could be taken to help.

Save Our Skin

While we can’t do much about the winter weather, there’s plenty customers can do to help prevent and control skin problems.

Advising on moisturisers

With so many different products to choose from, customers might need your help deciding which are best for them.

What’s the best way to apply a moisturiser?

Sally Penfold, education manager for Dermalogica and IDI, advises: “Apply a 50p piece-sized amount of moisturiser to the face and neck, from the chest upwards.” Application should be even, across the whole area, especially when using a day cream with in-built sun protection. Moisturisers can be applied immediately after a serum or, if not using a serum, directly after cleansing, to help trap essential moisture inside the skin.

Looking after skin in winter

What's the best way to look after skin in winter? Here's what the experts recommend.

Defeat dryness

Plummeting temperatures and low humidity caused by over-heated homes leach moisture from the skin, leading to dryness.

“Moisturise daily with rich body creams instead of lotions, as they hold more water,” says facialist Antonia Burrell. “Those containing humectants such as urea and glycerin help to trap moisture in the skin and keep it there. Creams should be applied right after a shower or bath, while the skin is still damp – this will help hold in moisture.”

Cleansing

Cleansing is a crucial part of any beauty routine, but it's not as easy to get right as you might think. Refresh your knowledge with this quick training guide so you're ready to offer customers the best possible advice

Read our advice, then test your knowledge by answering the questions at the end. Your results will be stored in your own personal Learning Log. You can use that to track your learning.

Skin support solutions

We round up the latest developments in the dry skin category

Scratching the surface

There is a clear need for much greater pharmacy involvement in managing skin conditions in primary care