Debora Tentis

Natural supplements and plant - progesterone and women's health

Progesterone: What It Actually Does (and Why It Gets Such a Bad Reputation)

What does progesterone actually do? A women's health pharmacist explains body-identical vs synthetic progestogens, sleep, thyroid, and HRT.

Progesterone: What It Actually Does (and Why It Gets Such a Bad Reputation)

What does progesterone actually do? A women's health pharmacist explains body-identical vs synthetic progestogens, sleep, thyroid, and HRT.

Woman with natural skin showing freckles - oestrogen and skin in perimenopause

Oestrogen and Your Skin: The Clinical Connection Most People Miss

Oestrogen affects skin, hair, brain, and metabolism. When it falls in perimenopause, everything changes at once. A women's health pharmacist explains why.

Oestrogen and Your Skin: The Clinical Connection Most People Miss

Oestrogen affects skin, hair, brain, and metabolism. When it falls in perimenopause, everything changes at once. A women's health pharmacist explains why.

Assorted medication tablets - HRT types explained by a pharmacist

HRT Explained: A Pharmacist's Guide to What It Is, How It Works, and Who It Is For

A women's health pharmacist explains HRT: what it is, who it is for, the types available, the safety evidence, and the questions to ask your GP.

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HRT Explained: A Pharmacist's Guide to What It Is, How It Works, and Who It Is For

A women's health pharmacist explains HRT: what it is, who it is for, the types available, the safety evidence, and the questions to ask your GP.

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Is the SPF in Your Makeup Actually Protecting You?

Is the SPF in Your Makeup Actually Protecting You?

The question I hear most often in skincare consultations, from women who wear makeup every day: "I've got SPF 20 in my foundation, so I do not really need a...

Is the SPF in Your Makeup Actually Protecting You?

The question I hear most often in skincare consultations, from women who wear makeup every day: "I've got SPF 20 in my foundation, so I do not really need a...

Woman over 35 applying summer skincare routine

Your Summer Skincare Routine Over 35: What Changes and Why

Your skin in summer over 35 needs a different approach. Debora Tentis, Women's Health Pharmacist, explains what changes, what to drop, and what becomes non-negotiable.

Your Summer Skincare Routine Over 35: What Changes and Why

Your skin in summer over 35 needs a different approach. Debora Tentis, Women's Health Pharmacist, explains what changes, what to drop, and what becomes non-negotiable.

Woman with sensitive skin applying gentle skincare

The Best Sunscreen for Rosacea and Sensitive Skin

Chemical sunscreens can trigger rosacea flares and burn on sensitive skin. Pharmacist Debora Tentis explains why — and which sunscreens actually work for reactive skin.

The Best Sunscreen for Rosacea and Sensitive Skin

Chemical sunscreens can trigger rosacea flares and burn on sensitive skin. Pharmacist Debora Tentis explains why — and which sunscreens actually work for reactive skin.

Close-up of woman's skin showing complexion and skin tone

How to Stop Pigmentation Getting Worse This Summer

Dark spots, melasma, and uneven skin tone all get worse in summer. Here's why it happens — and what to actually do about it, from a skin-focused pharmacist.

How to Stop Pigmentation Getting Worse This Summer

Dark spots, melasma, and uneven skin tone all get worse in summer. Here's why it happens — and what to actually do about it, from a skin-focused pharmacist.

Skincare products including mineral and chemical sunscreen comparison

Mineral vs Chemical Sunscreen: How to Choose the Right One for Your Skin

The mineral vs chemical sunscreen debate explained clearly. Debora Tentis, pharmacist and Independent Prescriber Trainee, breaks down who should use which — and why.

Mineral vs Chemical Sunscreen: How to Choose the Right One for Your Skin

The mineral vs chemical sunscreen debate explained clearly. Debora Tentis, pharmacist and Independent Prescriber Trainee, breaks down who should use which — and why.

Woman applying SPF 50 sunscreen to face outdoors

What Does SPF 50 Actually Mean? A Pharmacist Explains

SPF 50 or SPF 30? Pharmacist Debora Tentis explains what the numbers really mean — and why most of us are still getting UV damage wrong.

What Does SPF 50 Actually Mean? A Pharmacist Explains

SPF 50 or SPF 30? Pharmacist Debora Tentis explains what the numbers really mean — and why most of us are still getting UV damage wrong.

Woman with white flowers on her face - the follicular phase and skin health

The Follicular Phase: Why the Week After Your Period Is Your Skin's Best Week

Your skin changes across your cycle. Here is why the follicular phase is the best time for facials, new actives, and injectable treatments. A pharmacist explains.

The Follicular Phase: Why the Week After Your Period Is Your Skin's Best Week

Your skin changes across your cycle. Here is why the follicular phase is the best time for facials, new actives, and injectable treatments. A pharmacist explains.

Woman applying skincare cream - hormonal skin care routine

Why Your Skin Changes During Your Period: What You Can Do About It

Your skin breaks out, feels reactive, and looks dull during your period for real hormonal reasons. Here is what is happening and what to do.

Why Your Skin Changes During Your Period: What You Can Do About It

Your skin breaks out, feels reactive, and looks dull during your period for real hormonal reasons. Here is what is happening and what to do.

Pan of green leafy vegetables, a source of non-haem iron

Is Low Iron Behind Your Fatigue? What Women Need to Know

Low iron symptoms in women are routinely mistaken for perimenopause and burnout. Here's what to test for, and why ferritin matters more than haemoglobin.

Is Low Iron Behind Your Fatigue? What Women Need to Know

Low iron symptoms in women are routinely mistaken for perimenopause and burnout. Here's what to test for, and why ferritin matters more than haemoglobin.

Woman at a table with a healthy meal

Why You Are Eating Well and Still Not Losing Weight

If you are eating healthily and not seeing results, the problem is rarely the food. A women's health pharmacist explains the four hormonal drivers most GPs do not discuss.

Why You Are Eating Well and Still Not Losing Weight

If you are eating healthily and not seeing results, the problem is rarely the food. A women's health pharmacist explains the four hormonal drivers most GPs do not discuss.

Confident athletic woman standing on a road, strong and health-focused

Five Hormone Non-Negotiables for Women Over 35

Sleep, blood sugar, liver health, fibre, and cortisol aren't separate issues. A women's health pharmacist explains why they're one system, and how to protect all five.

Five Hormone Non-Negotiables for Women Over 35

Sleep, blood sugar, liver health, fibre, and cortisol aren't separate issues. A women's health pharmacist explains why they're one system, and how to protect all five.

Woman receiving professional back massage at a spa

Why Every Woman in Perimenopause Should Book a Monthly Massage

It's not a treat. A women's health pharmacist explains why massage directly targets cortisol, the lymphatic system, and the vagal nerve, all of which change in perimenopause.

Why Every Woman in Perimenopause Should Book a Monthly Massage

It's not a treat. A women's health pharmacist explains why massage directly targets cortisol, the lymphatic system, and the vagal nerve, all of which change in perimenopause.