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The number one cause of mature skin is, of course, time. But its advent can be hastened (or delayed) by external factors such as environmental conditions (including excessive sun exposure), diet, exercise, skincare routine, stress, and mental outlook.

Because the symptoms of dry and dehydrated skin often appear the same, they are sometimes confused for one another. This can lead to problems (and less than glowy skin!), as the ideal treatment for each skin type is very different. Here’s a breakdown of the difference between the two and how to identify whether your skin is dry or dehydrated.

A mere ten years ago, turmeric was – for many of us - a little-known spice that occasionally popped up as an exotic extra in a restaurant dish. Now it’s everywhere, not only a much-loved ingredient in our cooking, but a star of the supplement world, and – increasingly – a revered addition to our skincare.

These days, when we’re relaxing in the lounge or in our bedroom, it’s pretty much a given we’ll have the television on, or that we’ll spend our time surfing the net on our phone, laptop, or tablet.