Acne, Psoriasis, Eczema, Rosacea, Sun Safety, Teenager Fact Sheets

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Fact Sheets And Features

We have a number of Fact Sheets you can download and print off. Take a look at the list below*. or read about the people and companies behind the products many are ordinary people like you and I who have invented creams and treatments through their own experiences.

Fact Sheets (download for free)

	Acne Acne is a very common skin condition characterised by comedones read more .....
	Childhood Eczema Dermatitis and eczema are distressing conditions for adults, so when your baby or toddler suffers, it is a continual cycle of itching and scatching read more .... Top tips to help you to manage your child’s eczema and avoid ‘flare ups’ read more
	Dermatitis The simple definition of dermatitis is inflammation of the skin. read more ....
	Eczema Eczema is inflammation of the skin which is a reaction of the immune system to a complex series of factors. read more ...... Hand Eczema
	Psoriasis Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition which appears as thick red, scaly areas or plaques most commonly on the elbows, knees and scalp read more .... Nail Psoriasis
	Rosacea Rosacea is a common rash, found on the central part of the face, usually of a middle-aged person. read more .....
	Sun Safety All to often we over-do our sun exposure which lead to a range of skin problems, ultraviolet rays in the sunlight can damage to our skin read more ...
	Teenage Skin Teenagers have a lot to deal with, their friends, schoolwork, parents and social life can all cause them stress one of the things high on a teenagers worry list is their skin read more ..
	About Skin - Basic The condition of a person's skin can affect a person's physical and emotional health. read more.. Skin types and skin cancer read more
	Reflexology Reflexology is a complementary treatment based on the principle that all the systems and organs of the body are represented by 'reflex' points on the feet. read more

	Cancer Treatment What to expect when going through cancer treatment read more Who you will see read more Chemotherapy read more Radiotherapy read more Cancer recovery read more
	Skin in Pregnancy During pregnancy, skin changes are common. Many of these skin changes are normal in pregnancy and should not be mistaken for a rash or skin disorder. read more
	Breast Cancer - Being breast aware To be breast aware means becoming familiar with how your breasts look and feel, whatever your age. Understand how your breasts may change at different times during the month (when you're having your period) and as you get older read more
	Mouth Cancer - what to look for Mouth cancer is diagnosed in 5000 people annually and kills almost 2000 people each year read more
	Foot Care Our feet carry us wherever we want to go, yet they're often one of the last things we consider when it comes to caring for our skin read more
	Symptom Stopper Download our chart to help you find out reactions you or your child have. Keeping a symptom diary can be a great way of becoming aware of any potential triggers. The more details you record, the easier it will be to spot any potential allergens. This includes food & drink, detergents, creams, pollen, fabrics and rapid changes in temperature. Click here to download

Shaving Tips for boys

Now that you’re hitting puberty, you might notice your facial hair starting to grow. You’ll also start seeing hair grow in places that you’ve never seen hair before. All the extra hair is the result of hormones called androgens, which become activated at puberty. To read more click here

The Companies Behind The Products

	Akamuti - launched in July 2003 with just 6 products! It all began with a passion for tree medicine, an obsession with plants & healing read more ......
	Dermasilk - therapautic clothing offers a clincially proven collection of children's and adult underclothes which can bring fast relief to the itching and scratching read more ....
	DermaSalve - As a practising GP with extensive Dermatology experience, I had become increasingly aware of the number of patients who had presented read more .....
	Essential Care - Based in Suffolk, England, we are a small family team of Margaret, Colin and daughter Abi read more ...
	Green People - Green People is a forward-thinking company which specialises in organic body care products read more ....
	Lavera - Natural cosmetics that you know under the brand name lavera - a name carefully chosen for its meaning read more ....
	Mama Mio - we continued to selfishly formulate the products we needed to guide us through the minefields of skincare concerns read more ....
	Purepotions - purepotions was founded by Natalie Balmond when she was struggling to moisturise her daughters very dry, sensitive skin read more .... Article in the Daily Mail 21st March 2011 (How Natalie started read more ....
	. Salcura - In 2004, Dr. Martin Schiele created Salcura Natural Skin Therapy. His career spans over a number of decades skin read more ....
	Balm Balm - we are determined that everything we do is simple with every ingredient clearly described with no hidden 'nasties'. read more..

YesYesYes - Yes® products are available in water and oil-based varieties. This page outlines the key differences between the products and their respective benefits. read more..

Supersalve - Today’s discerning consumer understands that one of the most
important advantages read more..

Evolife - Evolife Laboratories, have been engaged in the development and innovation of skin care products for nearly a decade. read more

SnugglePaws - A range of four garments for whether you are sleeping, playing or travelling around, Snugglepaws eczema clothing is here to protect your child night and day. read more

* Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure that the information given in our leaflets are accurate, not every treatment will be suitable or effective for every person. All content within Pure and Gentle SkinCare is provided for general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor or any other health care professional. Pure and Gentle SkinCare is not responsible or liable for any diagnosis made by a user based on the content of Pure and Gentle SkinCare website or advisers. Always consult your own GP if you're in any way concerned about your health as he or she will be able to advise in greater detail.