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Skincare Advice

Browse our articles to dive deeper into ingredients, learn the science behind skin and get tips for your routine.

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Sun Damage: How to Protect Your Skin

Unprotected sun exposure can be harmful to your health both short-term and long-term. It can put you at risk of photoageing – such as wrinkles and age spots – as well as scaly patches (actinic keratosis) and skin cancer.

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What is SPF and UVA Star Ratings, and How Does Sunscreen Work?

Wearing sunscreen can protect you from harmful sun rays, helping to prevent sun damage happening to your skin.

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What are AHAs? Benefits of Alpha Hydroxy Acids

Discover what AHAs are and how they work with Neutrogena®. Find out about the different AHA products and how to use them in your skincare routine.

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What is Salicylic Acid and How Can It Help Keep Your Skin Clear?

Salicylic acid is a common ingredient in a range of skincare products. You’ll often find it in concentrations of up to 2%...

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What does niacinamide do?

Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B-3 and offers lots of benefits for your skin. Learn what it does and how to add it to your skincare routine here.

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How to Get Rid of Acne Marks and Scars

Acne can lead to scarring. Learn more about the different types of acne marks and scars, what causes them, and the options to reduce their appearance.

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Panthenol for Skin & Hair - Uses & Benefits

Learn all about panthenol with our guide, including what it is, the potential benefits of products containing panthenol for hair and skin, and tips for using it.

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Why you need to add turmeric to your skincare routine

Turmeric has been hailed for its skin benefits for thousands of years. Discover how turmeric could help your skin and how to add it to your skincare here.

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Collagen benefits for your skin

Wondering if your skin needs more collagen? Learn about the various benefits and find out how you can introduce more collagen into your skincare routine.

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How to unclog pores

If you’ve dealt with clogged pores at some point in your life, then you’re not alone. They’re a common concern. Anyone of any age and gender can develop clogged pores, though they tend to be most common amongst teenagers...

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The Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid for Skin

Learn what hyaluronic acid is and the benefits of hyaluronic acid for the skin. Read why you should be adding this little molecule to your skincare routine.

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How to get clear skin

Blemishes happen – especially on the areas where the body has the most oil glands, such as the face and neck, back, chest and shoulders. Almost everyone will experience breakouts at some point, but the good news is...

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10 REASONS YOUR SKIN MIGHT BE DRY

Dry skin develops when the upper layer of the skin (epidermis) loses its ability to regulate its own moisture. Having dry skin can be very uncomfortable...

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Dull to Glowing Skin

You can easily go from dull to glowing skin. Learn how to get glowing.

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Dehydrated skin: Everything you need to know

Is your skin feeling thirsty? Find out what might be causing your dehydrated skin and learn how to re-hydrate your face and body with NEUTROGENA®.

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What is Retinol and what does it do?

Retinol is a popular ingredient often used in skincare products. It’s a type of retinoid – a blanket term for vitamin A-based ingredients used on the skin...

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How to Use Retinol

Since retinol can potentially irritate your skin, it’s wise to start using it slowly. After conducting a patch test, you can start to use retinol...

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Debunking Common Retinol Myths

In the world of skincare, you’ve probably heard of retinol. This vitamin A derivative is a common ingredient in skincare products, often used to address...

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Vitamin C Benefits for Skin

Looking to achieve a brighter, more even complexion? Learn about the benefits of vitamin C for the skin and start building it into your routine.

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Your Skin Barrier and How to Strengthen it

Your skin barrier is your body's first line of defence, so it's important to keep it healthy. Learn what can cause damage to it and how to repair it here.

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How to Exfoliate Rough, Dull Skin

Looking for ways to smooth out rough looking skin? Find out how to exfoliate dull and uneven skin on your face and body with NEUTROGENA®.

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Improving Skin Elasticity

As you get older, you may notice your skin starts to sag as it loses elasticity. Read our guide to learn how to increase skin elasticity with NEUTROGENA®.

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Improve the Look of Dark Circles Under Eyes

Dark circles under eyes can have many different causes, but all of them can leave us looking tired. Find out how you can improve the look of them here.

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Caring for your Oily Skin

Your skin is unique. Just because a product works for someone else, there’s no guarantee you’ll see the same results. That’s because there are different skin types – and oily skin has...

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How to Build a Skincare Routine

Understand the different elements of a good skincare routine. From cleansing to moisturising, build a skincare routine order that works for you.

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How to Get Rid of Blackheads

Blackheads are a form of spot that appears as small black specks in areas where the pores have become clogged. While they can appear anywhere on the body, they’re most common in...

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What causes spots?

Spots are incredibly common. In fact, acne – a spot-related skin condition – will affect most people at some point in their lives. Not only is it common, but there are also many different types of spots...

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Norwegian Formula’s 50th Anniversary – Over 50 Years of Hand and Body Expertise

Neutrogena’s Norwegian Formula product range has been delivering hand and body care for over 50 years. With inspiration...

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Glycerin benefits for skin

No one likes dry skin. Not only can it cause discomfort, it can become chapped, itchy and ultimately irritated and...

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The Different Skin Types

The Different Skin Types: Finding and Caring for yours. Not everyone has the same skin type.

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How to wash your hands and repair dry hands

Washing your hands is important. It’s one of the most effective ways of protecting yourself from illnesses, such as the flu and food poisoning. But while hand washing does...

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Dehydrated Skin: the difference between hydration and moisturisation

You might think that dry and dehydrated skin are exactly the same thing. You might even use the words interchangeably when...

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CARING FOR YOUR SENSITIVE SKIN

There are a variety of factors that can lead to sensitive skin. Some evidence indicates that it may be related to genetics...