Skin conditions can be a source of real misery – even more so on long, hot, sticky days. Two-thirds of people with problematic skin feel embarrassed in the summer, according to a survey by sensitive skin experts QV Skincare, with half trying to avoid going out in the heat at all.
And a third of those with issues like eczema find it worsens at this time of year.
This can have a detrimental effect on mood – as borne out by statistics from the British Skin Foundation, which found that 35per cent of people say their skin issues affect their mental health.
