Fast facts about your skin health
- It's important to check your skin reguarly and note any changes, including moles that grow in shape, size or colour3
- Skin helps control your body temperature and allows you to feel things like heat, pain and the cold.3
- Some common skin problems include acne, warts and eczema3
Maintaining your skin health doesn't have to be hard
Your skin is the largest organ in your body, so it’s essential to take care of it the best you can. We’ve found a few ways that you can elevate your skincare routine.
Look after your microbiome
Your skin is a physical layer that protects your body from the outside world, and it’s filled with microorganisms, like bacteria, fungi and viruses, that can help your body stay safe.
Your skin microbiome can help your immune system, as microbes in your skin can let your immune system know if there's harmful bacteria trying to get in.
You can help support your skin microbiome by eating a healthy diet, exercising and quitting smoking.
Don't skip sunscreen!
Protect your skin from the sun and ultraviolet (UV) exposure by adding sunscreen into your skincare routine.
Too much skin exposure can lead to skin cancer and premature ageing which results in wrinkles, fine lines and age spots.
Safe Work Australia recommends sun protection – including sunscreen – for outdoor workers, even on days when the UV index is below 3 2.
You can check the UV index easily on the Cancer Council’s free SunSmart app to make sure whether you should add sunscreen into your skincare routine.
Moisturise, moisturise, moisturise
While you might moisturise your face daily, don’t forget the rest of your body! This is because the top layer of the skin is highly important and needs nourishment to do its job effectively.
Cetaphil’s Moisturising Cream is ideal for very dry, dry and sensitive skin as it’s clinically proven to provide intense and lasting hydration for 48-hours.
It also defends against the five signs of skin sensitivity, including a weakened skin moisture barrier, irritation, roughness, tightness, and dryness.
Next steps
Looking after your body's largest organ can take some time, but small and simple steps in your routine can help.
You can explore moisturisers and more by visiting your local Blooms The Chemist pharmacy, which you can find here, or shopping online.
We can’t wait to help you elevate your skincare routine.
This is a sponsored article written in partnership with Cetaphil. You can explore more of their products here.
References
1Science Direct, The Skin Microbiota: Balancing Risk and Reward, accessed 3 April 2025
2Cancer Council Australia, Fact sheet: Sunscreen, accessed 3 April 2025
3HealthDirect, Skin, accessed 3 April 2025
4The ABC, Moisturiser and dry skin: What works and what you need to know, accessed 3 April 2025