Skin

Both the way you look and your overall health can be impacted by the state of your skin. Our Nuffield Health experts offer insight and advice on skin conditions and solutions.

Despite what photo editors in glossy magazines may want you to think, most women have cellulite. It is simply fat pushing against the connective tissue under your skin. We may not be able to get rid of cellulite, but we can lessen its appearance. Bodybuilder and Personal Trainer Abby Carpenter tells us how.

Updated: Wednesday 1 May 2024

Published: Tuesday 5 April 2016

It can be a challenge to take care of our skin, especially if you have an underlying condition like eczema or regularly experience dry and flaky skin. During the colder months, a lack of sunlight and harsh and wintery conditions can leave skin looking and feeling parched, flaky and dull.

Updated: Wednesday 1 May 2024

Published: Friday 8 November 2019

Maximise the feel-good vibes of your holiday this year with these healthy summer body tips from our experts in nutrition, skincare and fitness.

Updated: Thursday 11 April 2024

Published: Thursday 2 May 2019

Acne is a skin condition that can affect anyone, from teenagers to adults. It can cause itching, scarring, and affect our health and confidence. What causes acne varies from person to person, with hormonal changes and stress being two common triggers. Thankfully, there are a few simple lifestyle changes that can help.

Updated: Tuesday 7 November 2023

Published: Friday 19 June 2015

In a land as often dreary as the UK, is skin cancer really a problem? Nuffield Health GP and mole expert Unnati Desai discusses the facts around skin cancer and provides a simple guide to checking your moles.

Updated: Thursday 6 April 2023

Published: Monday 23 May 2016

Dr Unnati Desai, National GP lead at Nuffield Health, shares her expertise on the science behind beauty sleep and provides tips to optimise skincare regimes overnight.

Updated: Wednesday 22 March 2023

Published: Monday 12 September 2016

Most of us will get a pimple at some point in our life but lots of us don't know what causes them or how to get rid of them. Lauren Day, National Beauty Lead, explains what pimples are and what we can do at home to help get rid of them fast.

Updated: Tuesday 20 September 2022

Published: Tuesday 20 September 2022

As the sun starts to shine Dr Unnati Desai provides advice on how to stay safe in the sun

Updated: Thursday 21 July 2022

Published: Friday 6 May 2016

Our skin is so important for our health and our confidence, but looking after it can feel like a struggle. It just takes a few quick changes to make all the difference.

Updated: Tuesday 5 July 2022

Published: Monday 16 May 2016

You may think that just putting on a high factor of sunscreen will keep you safe from the sun's rays, but you'd be wrong. Reduce skin ageing and protect yourself from skin cancer with these tips for using sunscreen correctly.

Updated: Tuesday 5 July 2022

Published: Friday 6 May 2016

Head of Clinical Research and Outcomes, Dr Ben Kelly, explains the truth behind the hype.

Updated: Tuesday 14 June 2022

Published: Wednesday 23 January 2019

Your diet could be having an effect on your skin's condition. Find out how adapting your diet could help relieve your symptoms of eczema.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Thursday 18 February 2016

You'll be amazed by how simple it is to make your own vitamin D mask at home.

Updated: Tuesday 14 December 2021

Published: Tuesday 5 April 2016

The health of our skin is affected by what we put on it as well as what we put into our bodies. In this article Coralie Steingold, our National Operations Beauty Manager, offers her top tips for men to look after their skin.

Updated: Wednesday 16 June 2021

Published: Wednesday 16 June 2021

Worried about an existing scar or how scarring will affect your appearance after surgery? Here’s our guide to healing well and reducing the appearance of scars.

Updated: Monday 14 June 2021

Published: Thursday 29 September 2016

Caution is key when spending time in the sun. GP and Nuffield Health Dermatology Lead, Dr Unnati Desai explains how UV radiation causes skin cancer.

Updated: Monday 22 February 2021

Published: Tuesday 2 April 2019

Consultant Ear Surgeon Mr Sanjay Verma explains four things you should know about having your stretched earlobes surgically repaired.

Updated: Wednesday 26 February 2020

Published: Monday 26 September 2016

For seven years, Wendy hung up her skirts - too embarrassed to bare her legs in public. Even worse, the bulging veins were impacting what she loved most in life – riding horses. Find out how Wendy took control and got back to loving life.

Updated: Tuesday 7 January 2020

Published: Wednesday 9 September 2015

Living with the scars of a childhood accident, Mr Jonathon Pleat has dedicated his life to finding the best solutions for treating scars and reducing the impact they have on people’s lives. Here’s what he has found so far.

Updated: Wednesday 27 November 2019

Published: Friday 4 November 2016

Arrive at your holiday destination feeling pampered, prepared and happy to hit the beach with this holiday prep countdown from Beauty Experts, Coralie Steingold and Emma Williams.

Updated: Tuesday 18 June 2019

Published: Tuesday 18 June 2019