Home > Medical > Skin Health > Health tips Health tips All sections in Skin » About Skin » Age and Your Skin » Caring for your Skin » Eczema » FAQs » Health Tips » Healthy Hair » Skin News » Real-life Story » Seasons in the Sun » Skin Cancer » Your Skin and the Sun Skin care in autumn As your summer tan fades to sallow yellow, the remains of mini-scars from insect bites and scratches from your camping trips could loom into view on your now-pale skin. Eat your way to a glowing skin Time inevitably takes its toll on the skin. But there are ways to slow this process. Fragrant ageing Stay away from perfumed or flavoured suntan lotions which smell of coconut oil or orange if you want your skin to stay young. Talk Body Talk forum » Ask CyberDoc » Test Micronutrient reference tool » Like Health24 on Facebook » What my scar means to me Body modification Did you wash your hands? Hand washing, correctly done, can easily prevent the spread of germs. Centrum tip – Danger signs of a skin lesion Exposure to sunlight can increase your risk of developing one or more of the three types of skin cancer. Centrum tip – Avoid drying out this winter Winter brings with it not only cosy log fires, hot soup and cuddly blankets, but also dry skin. If your skin is dry, it means that it lacks water or oil. Centrum tip – Drowning in perspiration? Sweating is the body's natural way of cooling you down but if you're sweating like a horse, take solace in the fact that there's a lot you can do. Beware the blisters There are few better ways to enjoy the great outdoors than doing a hiking trail. Centrum tip - Licking your lips? Don't lick your lips to moisten them. Unfortunately, even though saliva soothes momentarily, it eventually dries out the lips, irritating them even more. Centrum tip – Skin as dry as the desert? After the long summer stretch, your skin looks like the Karoo without the windmills, sheep and fences. Here’s what to do. load more articles advertisement From our sponsors Hill's Science Plan Canine Mini range There are more than 200 different viruses which can cause a cold A clinically proven skin care range is now available Medihelp’s regional information sessions
Skin care in autumn As your summer tan fades to sallow yellow, the remains of mini-scars from insect bites and scratches from your camping trips could loom into view on your now-pale skin.
Eat your way to a glowing skin Time inevitably takes its toll on the skin. But there are ways to slow this process.
Fragrant ageing Stay away from perfumed or flavoured suntan lotions which smell of coconut oil or orange if you want your skin to stay young.
Centrum tip – Danger signs of a skin lesion Exposure to sunlight can increase your risk of developing one or more of the three types of skin cancer.
Centrum tip – Avoid drying out this winter Winter brings with it not only cosy log fires, hot soup and cuddly blankets, but also dry skin. If your skin is dry, it means that it lacks water or oil.
Centrum tip – Drowning in perspiration? Sweating is the body's natural way of cooling you down but if you're sweating like a horse, take solace in the fact that there's a lot you can do.
Centrum tip - Licking your lips? Don't lick your lips to moisten them. Unfortunately, even though saliva soothes momentarily, it eventually dries out the lips, irritating them even more.
Centrum tip – Skin as dry as the desert? After the long summer stretch, your skin looks like the Karoo without the windmills, sheep and fences. Here’s what to do.