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Times
10 hours ago
- Health
- Times
The 9 best beauty products for sensitive skin
Y our skin has one job: to keep water in and irritants like pollution and pollen out. In summer, however, when stress, inclement weather, sunshine, travel and a change of lifestyle on holiday come into play, your barrier function can easily get disrupted and sensitivities aggravated. These skin essentials are always in my SOS kit for when I suffer from irritation or even flare-ups of my dermatitis. Trust me, they work. Aveeno Calm + Restore Triple Oat Serum This is my go-to superlight sensitive skin saviour in summer. It has soothing colloidal oat extract but is so lightweight it can be used around itchy eyes and well-blown noses, as well as generally over a sensitive face and neck and chest. £10.49;
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
The Ordinary's toner is a festival must-have but £3 alternative is just as good
Festival season is upon us, and while your outfit may take priority, your beauty bag is key to getting you through the weekend - here's how to keep your skin flawless As festival season makes a comeback, while outfits may seem like the top priority, your beauty bag is key to getting you through the weekend. But keeping your skin fresh, protected and glowing during a festival is a big ask during long days, heat and limited access to running water. Before you dive into the festival chaos, prepping your skin in the lead-up is key to maintaining a fresh, radiant glow. Dermatologist Dr Alexis Granite says a little exfoliation is a great first step, and recommends The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner - retailing at just £7.70. "A little light exfoliation is a great way to get your skin festival ready," says Dr Granite, founder of Joonbyrd. "AHAs such as glycolic acid and lactic acid are good ingredient options for a radiance boost." According to Skinsort, Boots Ingredients Glycolic Acid Toner is a good match for The Ordinary and can save you £4. These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe toners. They both contain AHAs and are both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, dark spots and better texture. Dr Granite also says a calming sheet mask the day before the event can also help hydrate and soothe your skin. Using ultra-hydrating products ahead of the weekend – like swapping out your gel cleanser for a cream or balm – will help lock in hydration for the coming days. "Give your skin a thorough cleanse with [an] effective deeply cleansing oil-to-milk cleansing balm," says holistic facialist and Weleda skincare expert, Elizabeth King. "After your first cleanse reapply a second layer and leave on for 10 minutes," she says, as this helps plump and replenish your skin even further. The Weleda Skin Food Nourishing Cleansing Balm is a great option for getting your double cleanse on lock while at a festival. Amidst the excitement of a festival – with limited amenities – sticking to a full skincare regimen is often not feasible. Granite suggests paring back your typical cleansing routine to "cleansing pads and micellar water" for maintaining cleanliness sans running water. She also recommends using oil-free moisturiser and sunscreen to help avoid clogged pores, adding: "Try to avoid touching your face often with your hands. You can also carry pimple patches as needed for when you're in a pinch." For those who prefer their regular cleanser that necessitates water, King advises bringing "a small airtight container of dampened cotton pads pre-prepared with a little boiled water", enabling a thorough cleanse even without tap access. And certainly don't neglect hand sanitiser before applying makeup or skincare. You can score yourself some Garnier Micellar Water Facial Cleanser Sensitive Skin for only £4.49 (formerly £8.99) at Boots. While pre-festival preparation focuses on protection and hydration, post-festival skincare is all about repair and replenishment. Granite stresses the importance of drinking plenty of clear fluids to "amp up your overall hydration levels". The solution to dehydration is a simple fix: electrolytes. These replenish both liquid levels and salts faster than a glass of water. A daily dose of electrolyte blends in the morning is both safe and smart planning, jumping ahead of summer plans in the sun that might leave us lightheaded. Help us improve our content by completing the survey below. We'd love to hear from you!
Irish Times
a day ago
- Health
- Irish Times
Woman allegedly suffered stroke after taking migraine medication bought from Boots pharmacy
A woman who claimed she suffered a brain bleed and stroke after taking migraine medication she bought at a Boots outlet has settled a High Court action against the pharmacy giant. Ms Justice Denise Brett was told on the third day of Sigrid O'Meara's action that the case had been settled without an admission of liability. In the proceedings, it was claimed the medication was inappropriately sold to Ms O'Meara (63) and there was an alleged failure to advise her the migraine medication is contraindicated with an anti-antidepressant she was taking. This is due to a significant interaction between the two medications which, it was claimed, can lead to significant increase in blood pressure and stroke, the court heard. READ MORE All of the claims were denied by Boots. The company says protocol dictates that anyone purchasing the migraine medication in question is referred to a pharmacist. Ms O'Meara claimed she took the migraine medication when she woke with a headache on March 26th, 2020. She took two tablets she had purchased from a Boots pharmacy in Longford the previous October. It was contended that she felt dizzy, collapsed and had to be brought by ambulance to hospital. A scan showed she had a brain bleed and she was transferred to a Dublin hospital. Ms O'Meara, from Ballincurry, Co Longford , was discharged from hospital a month later and was recorded as having severe left leg weakness and difficulties with her left arm. She had to go for rehabilitation. She sued Boots Retail (Ireland) Ltd, with a registered address at Citywest Business Campus, Citywest, Dublin. She claims she bought the migraine medication at Boots Pharmacy, Ballymahon Street, Longford. It was claimed that that Ms O'Meara was caused to suffer a haemorrhagic stroke in March 2020 which, it was contended, was precipitated by her ingestion of a migraine medication allegedly inappropriately sold without the advice that it was contraindicated to a prescribed drug she was already taking. It was claimed she was told at the pharmacy that the migraine medication she required was no longer available in Ireland and an alternative medication for migraines and cluster headaches was allegedly offered. Ms O'Meara purchased a blister pack of two tablets and it was alleged the pharmacist was not consulted. Boots disputed this and said while they did not remember Ms O'Meara, protocol requires that anybody buying the migraine medicine has to be referred to the pharmacist. In the proceedings, it was claimed that a product which allegedly could impose a hazard to Ms O'Meara's health was supplied and there was an alleged failure by the pharmacy sales assistant at the time to ensure the pharmacist was advised that the supply of the particular migraine medication may be considered. It was further claimed there was an alleged failure by the pharmacist to ascertain that the woman's headache had never been diagnosed as migraine by a doctor. It was contended, in such circumstances, the migraine medication she purchased should not have been supplied. All of the claims were denied. Boots said Ms O'Meara was aware the medication purchased at the pharmacy had never been deemed as suitable for her and she had a significant history of migraines, and other medical issues, which Boots claims was her responsibility to notify and seek advice on. Boots said it had no other way of being aware Ms O'Meara was taking a form of medication which was likely to interact negatively with a variety of different medication. Ms O'Meara, Boots contended, was the author of her own misfortune. It claimed there was alleged contributory negligence on her part in failing to disclose that she was taking another particular drug and failing to seek advice on the choice of medicines.
Sunday World
a day ago
- Health
- Sunday World
Woman who claims she suffered stroke after taking migraine medication sues Boots pharmacy
All of the claims are vehemently denied by Boots. It says it cannot remember Ms O'Meara but says protocol dictates that anyone purchasing that €11.99 migraine medication is referred to a pharmacist. A woman who claims she suffered a brain bleed and stroke after taking migraine medication she bought at a Boots pharmacy has sued the pharmacy giant in the High Court. In the proceedings it is claimed that the medication was inappropriately sold to Sigrid O'Meara and there was an alleged failure to advise her that the migraine medication is contraindicated with an anti-depressant drug she was taking. This is due to a significant interaction between the two medications which it is claimed can lead to significant increase in blood pressure and stroke. All of the claims are vehemently denied by Boots. It says it cannot remember Ms O'Meara but says protocol dictates that anyone purchasing that €11.99 migraine medication is referred to a pharmacist. Sigrid O'Meara had taken the migraine medication when she woke with a terrible headache on March 26,2020. She took two tablets she had purchased from a Longford Boots pharmacy the previous October. It is further contended she felt dizzy and collapsed and had to be brought by ambulance to hospital. A scan showed she had a brain bleed and she was transferred to a Dublin hospital. She was discharged from hospital a month later and was recorded as having severe left leg weakness, and difficulties with her left arm and had to go for rehabilitation. Answering her counsel Bruce Antoniotti SC, instructed by Agustus Cullen Law, Ms O'Meara told the court communication is difficult for her and her speech in the German language is more badly affected. News in 90 Seconds - June 27th 'I text everybody,' she said. She agreed doctors said she won't be able to work again and she is unable to drive and has to sit down after walking. Ms O'Meara (63), from Ballincurry, Longford, has sued Boots Retail (Ireland) Ltd with a registered address at Citywest Business Campus, Citywest, Dublin. She claims she bought the migraine medication at Boots Pharmacy, Ballymahon Street, Longford. It is claimed that that Ms O'Meara was caused to suffer a haemorrhagic stroke in March 2020 which it is contended was precipitated by her ingestion of a migraine medication which was allegedly inappropriately sold allegedly without the advice that it was contra indicated to a prescribed drug she was already on. Ms O'Meara purchased a blister pack of two tablets and it is alleged that the pharmacist was not consulted. Boots disputes this and says while they do not remember Ms O'Meara protocol requires that anybody buying the migraine medicine has to be referred to the pharmacist. It was further claimed that there was an alleged failure by the pharmacist to ascertain that the woman's headache had never been diagnosed as migraine by a doctor. It is contended in such circumstances the migraine medication she purchased should not have been supplied. All of the claims are denied. Boots says that Ms O'Meara was aware that the medication purchased at the pharmacy had never been diagnosed as suitable for her and that she had a significant history of migraines as well as other medical issues which Boots claims was her responsibility to notify and seek advice on. Boots says it had no other way of being aware Ms O'Meara was taking a form of medication which was likely to interact negatively with a variety of different medications. Ms O'Meara, Boots contended, is the author of her own misfortune and it claims there was alleged contributory negligence on her part in failing to disclose that she was taking another particular drug and allegedly failing to seek advice on the choice of medicines. The case before Ms Justice Denise Brett continues.
BreakingNews.ie
a day ago
- Health
- BreakingNews.ie
Woman who sued Boots pharmacy settles High Court action
A woman who claimed she suffered a brain bleed and stroke after taking migraine medication she bought at a Boots pharmacy has settled a High Court action against the pharmacy giant. Ms Justice Denise Brett, on the third day of the action, was told the case had been settled. The settlement is without an admission of liability. Advertisement In the proceedings, it was claimed that the medication was allegedly inappropriately sold to Sigrid O'Meara, and there was an alleged failure to advise her that the migraine medication is contraindicated with an antidepressant drug she was taking. This is due to a significant interaction between the two medications, which it was claimed can lead to a significant increase in blood pressure and stroke. All of the claims were vehemently denied by Boots. It said it could not remember Ms O'Meara but said protocol dictates that anyone purchasing that €11.99 migraine medication is referred to a pharmacist. Sigrid O'Meara had taken the migraine medication when she woke with a terrible headache on March 26, 2020. She took two tablets she had purchased from a Longford Boots pharmacy the previous October. Advertisement It was further contended that she felt dizzy and collapsed and had to be brought by ambulance to hospital. A scan showed she had a brain bleed, and she was transferred to a Dublin hospital. She was discharged from hospital a month later and was recorded as having severe left leg weakness, difficulties with her left arm and had to go for rehabilitation. Sigrid O'Meara (63), from Ballincurry, Longford has sued Boots Retail (Ireland) Ltd with a registered address at Citywest Business Campus, Citywest, Dublin. She claims she bought the migraine medication at Boots Pharmacy, Ballymahon Street, Longford. It was claimed that Ms O'Meara was caused to suffer a haemorrhagic stroke in March 2020, which it was contended, was precipitated by her ingestion of a migraine medication which was allegedly inappropriately sold allegedly without the advice that it was contraindicated to a prescribed drug she was already on. Advertisement It was claimed that at the pharmacy, she was allegedly told that the migraine medication she required was no longer available in Ireland, and an alternative medication for migraines and cluster headaches was allegedly offered. Ms O'Meara purchased a blister pack of two tablets, and it was alleged that the pharmacist was not consulted. Boots disputed this and said while they did not remember Ms O'Meara, protocol requires that anybody buying the migraine medicine has to be referred to the pharmacist. In the proceedings it was claimed that a product which allegedly could impose a hazard to Ms O'Meara's health was supplied and there was an alleged failure by the pharmacy sales assistant at the time to ensure the pharmacist was advised that the supply of that particular migraine medication may be considered. Advertisement It was further claimed that there was an alleged failure by the pharmacist to ascertain that the woman's headache had never been diagnosed as migraine by a doctor. It was contended in such circumstances, the migraine medication she purchased should not have been supplied. All of the claims were denied, and Boots said that Ms O'Meara was aware that the medication purchased at the pharmacy had never been diagnosed as suitable for her and that she had a significant history of migraines as well as other medical issues, which Boots claims was her responsibility to notify and seek advice on. Boots said it had no other way of being aware Ms O'Meara was taking a form of medication which was likely to interact negatively with a variety of different medications. Ms O'Meara, Boots contended, was the author of her own misfortune, and it claimed there was alleged contributory negligence on her part in allegedly failing to disclose that she was taking another particular drug and allegedly failing to seek advice on the choice of medicines.
