The Skin Lab -

Shedding Light on Skincare

Dermatological advice for people with Black skin by Dr. Mary Sommerlad Does skin colour affect the way we treat it? We asked consultant dermatologist Dr Mary Sommerlad to shed light on the specific skincare concerns faced by black people. All

Weather you like it, weather you don’t

How does temperature affect your skin? Our bodies react as seasons change and the temperature fluctuates. Our skin, of course, is at the front line of personal climate change. What can we do to combat the effects of winter cold

Introducing Azelaic Acid

Most of us have at one point faced the most common of all skincare problems: acne. No less bothersome, however, is its aftereffect—the leftover brownish marks or discolorations known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). The psychological distress caused by acne and

How to tell if your skin is sensitive or overloaded

Sensitive skin is more common than you think and affects over 50% of the general population. But, just because you react to a particular product, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you have sensitive skin. The more products you use on

How can I get rid of my sun moustache?

The top lip 'tan' nobody wants Pigmentation of the skin is one of the most common concerns for Dermatica customers, and what is often referred to as a 'sun moustache' can prove frustratingly difficult to fix using over the counter

The difference between prescription and natural skincare

There's a lot of hype about natural skincare products. But what's their place in a skincare routine, and how do they work with prescription skincare products? In this post, we'll talk about what prescription skincare is, whether prescription skincare can