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Hormonal Contraception Skin Side Effects
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Hormonal Contraception Skin Side Effects

“Dr Emma - will my contraception make my skin better or worse?’ It’s a question I often hear as a...
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Pregnancy Skin Care Routine
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Pregnancy Skin Care Routine

People talk about ‘pregnancy glow’, but for many women, that ‘glow’ can feel more like grease, breakouts, dark patches, and...
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Postpartum Skin: How To Deal With It 
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Postpartum Skin: How To Deal With It 

You’ve finally done it, the long months of pregnancy are over and now your beautiful baby is here. But as...
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Post Pill Acne: Why It Happens and What You Can Do
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Post Pill Acne: Why It Happens and What You Can Do

Have you recently stopped taking the contraceptive pill, only to find that your skin suddenly seems to have a mind...
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Pregnancy and Acne: Causes, Changes and Treatment Options
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Pregnancy and Acne: Causes, Changes and Treatment Options

Pregnancy is often associated with that much-talked-about “pregnancy glow”. But what if your skin has other ideas? Pregnancy and acne...
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What Are Skin Boosters?
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What Are Skin Boosters?

Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt that your skin just seemed... tired?  Not necessarily wrinkled or sagging,...
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Teenage Skincare: Do Teens Need a Skincare Routine?
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Teenage Skincare: Do Teens Need a Skincare Routine?

We’ve all seen it, shelves full of colourful skincare products aimed at teenagers, endless TikTok routines promising “glass skin”, and...
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Should I Use a Toner? A Consultant Dermatologist Explains What Toners Do, Who Needs One, and Who Doesn’t
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Should I Use a Toner? A Consultant Dermatologist Explains What Toners Do, Who Needs One, and Who Doesn’t

By Dr Emma Wedgeworth, Consultant Dermatologist (Harley Street, London). Reviewed April 2026. Few skincare products generate as much confusion as...
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