'Chicken skin’ aka Keratosis pilaris:
This harmless but unsightly skin condition which often affects the upper arms and thighs is caused by an excess of the protein keratin and is characterised by tiny pimples which resemble ‘chicken skin’. These pimples are in fact blocked hair follicles. The recommended treatment is to exfoliate to unblock the follicles. Dry body brushing, using exfoliating body scrubs and loofahs followed by the application of intensive moisturisers are often the best form of treatment.

Omorovicza Body Buffing Balm (£35) and The Vie at Home Hydrotherapy Spa Invigorating Bath and Shower Scrub (£12/250ml), contains sea salt and provides gentle, yet effective, exfoliation and encourages cell regeneration. Dermalogica Exfoliating Body Scrub (£25.50/150g) is recommended for all skin conditions and contains natural ingredients such as fig and date seeds and essential oils.

If you’ve been told that you have bad breath or halitosis, take some comfort from the fact that most of us will suffer from it at some point in our lives. Bad breath is not always the result of poor oral hygiene. Sometimes, it’s caused by tooth decay, gum disease and excessive bacterial activity on the tongue. Regular trips to the dentist should identify any serious problems. If oral hygiene has been ruled out, then your bad breath can be rectified quite simply with mouthwashes such as the Superdrug extra fresh mint mouth wash (69p), or if you prefer a natural mouthwash try the Kiwiherb Manuka Mouthwash (£13.99/100ml).