Summer is officially on the horizon.
21.05.2023 - 10:17 / ok.co.uk
If you emerged from under a Covid mask with the kind of spots you last saw during your GCSEs, you could be one of the 11.5% of UK adults who suffer from acne. Online searches for clear skin solutions peaked towards the end of lockdown, but it seems adults can’t shake the effects of “maskne”.
Even if face coverings aren’t to blame, research has found more than a third of UK adults have suffered from acne . As skin ages, it needs different care for break-outs, so it’s time to ditch the treatments you tried in your teens and swot up on the science.
Put down that toothpaste and let us guide you through the dos and don’ts of dealing with grown-up spots. Myth: sunblock is the culprit Mature skin needs sun protection, even on dull, wintery days.To prevent damage, wrinkles and darker spots, add this crucial extra step to your skincare, spotty days included.
It won’t clog pores or irritate skin if you choose a lighter, oil and perfume-free shield such as CellDerma Tinted Mineral SPF 30, £46.30, which also gives a touch of colour. Myth: your junk food habits are the cause You’ve ditched the chips and chocolate, so why the spots? “Clinical trials confirm that acne is more down to hormones and genetics, for example the make-up of your microbiome and size/density of your oil glands, which is hereditary,” says consultant dermatologist Dr Anjali Mahto.
“Diet can play a role and some people find cutting out dairy can affect their skin positively, but improvement will only happen over time.” Myth: going without make-up is essential on spotty days Hiding behind a full face of slap may not be a bad thing when spots surface.The trick is to find products that benefit the skin, rather than upset its balance. Look for foundation and concealers
.Summer is officially on the horizon.
Emma and Matt Willis have admitted that they still get "annoyed" with each other as they reach 15 years of marriage.The loved up duo appeared on ITV's Good Morning Britain with hosts Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard to discuss all things marriage and their upcoming charity trek. Speaking to the hosts the duo spoke about their marriage, acknowledging that they have been through some tough times like many marriages but they have come out the other side.
The 1975 are back at, by their own admission, their very best.
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Phillip Schofield remains a Best Presenter nominee at the National Television Awards, despite his departure from ITV and admission of an affair with a much younger male colleague. The blunder was pointed out by comedian Mark Grimshaw, who took to Twitter to poke fun at the situation.The Manchester-based stand-up wrote: "Just throwing it out there that voting is currently open on the National TV Awards, and Phillip Schofield is still nominated for Best Presenter, if anyone wants to help the funniest possible outcome happen in September." Phillip is in the running for the gong alongside the likes of Love Island narrator Iain Sterling, Rylan and a number of his former This Morning colleagues, including Holly Willoughby.
Phillip Schofield has admitted that he had a much younger male co-worker.
With a new trailer and a single from the film by pop icon Dua Lipa out today, anticipation for Greta Gerwig‘s “Barbie” is at an all-time high. But there are still under two months to wait before the blockbuster hits theaters, so brace yourselves, cinephiles: plenty of more “Barbie” stories on the way.
UK inflation dipped to 8.7 per cent in the 12 months to April as the measure of price rises finally slips out of double digit figures, it was revealed today.
Love Island stars Jessie Wynter and Will Young have landed in Australia, with the loved-up pair spotted in the arrivals terminal at Sydney's international airport.The pair were all smiles as Will pushed a number of large suitcases packed for their trip, putting on a show for the cameras by sticking out his tongue and holding up rocker hand-signs. Both Jessie and Will prioritised comfort in their airport outfits, matching in black as Will wore a puffer jacket and UGG slippers and Jessie wore flared black leggings and a long sleeve top paired with white trainers and a black cap.
The battle for gender equality in the cinema industry is gaining ground but victory is a long way off, representatives of Time’s Up! UK, L.A.-based org ReFrame, France’s Collectif 50/50 and Brazil’s Mulheres group told a panel in Cannes on Friday.
A mum has died following a disturbance in the street in Edinburgh on Thursday night.
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