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Skin concerns
Breakouts, dryness, dark spots, redness, fine lines and sensitivity are some of the most common reasons people go looking for skincare advice. Each has its own likely causes and its own sensible next steps, and it helps to understand what you’re dealing with before adding more products.
Start with the concern closest to yours below, then follow it through to a detailed guide. These guides are general information to help you make sense of your skin. If a concern is persistent, painful, spreading or affecting how you feel day to day, a GP or dermatologist is the right next step.
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Breakouts and congestion
Blackheads, clogged pores, breakouts and blemishes, and what tends to help each one.
Dryness, dehydration and sensitivity
Tight, flaky or reactive skin, the difference between dry and dehydrated, and how to support your skin barrier.
Pigmentation and uneven tone
Dark spots, marks left after breakouts, melasma and sun damage, and how to approach each.
Redness and irritation
Flushing, stinging and redness, and how to tell everyday irritation from something worth getting checked.
Ageing and texture
Fine lines, loss of firmness and uneven texture, and what the evidence supports.
When to seek professional help
Signs a concern needs more than skincare, and who to see about it.
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