Top 3 Foods for Healthy Skin Not many people realize that our skin is the biggest organ we have, which is why it extremely important that we properly care for it; and the easiest way to do that is by eating. We don’t have to spend all of our hard earned money on the latest…
What is Hyperpigmentation?
What is hyperpigmentation? Pigmentation is the coloring of a person’s skin. Hyperpigmentation is the darkening of the skin, and looks like dark spots, patches or blotches on the skin. Such dark spots, patches or blotches can appear anywhere on the body, but more commonly on the face and neck. The condition is usually harmless but…
How to Treat Acne
Acne What is acne? The term acne is used to describe a condition that may include comedones (blackheads and whiteheads), red pimples, blemishes and even large nodules. The condition affects largely the face, and can appear also on the shoulders, back, chest, arms, and buttocks. The most common acne develops during adolescence, and for some…
Significance of Hydroquinone
Hydroquinone: For several years now, hydroquinone has been used to treat all sorts of hyperpigmentation problems, whether it is sun-induced, post-flammatory, melasma, or effects of aging. It is a skin-lightening agent regarded as the fastest and most effective method of getting rid of hyperpigmentation by inhibiting an enzyme reaction in skin cells as well as…
Significance of Retinol
Retinol is a form of Vitamin A. For dermatological use, retinol is converted to retinoic acid, which is important for skin health. It maintains normal skin health by changing genes and separating keratinocytes (immature skin cells) into mature epidermal cells. This is done by speeding up as well as increasing the skin turnover process. Thus,…
Significance of Glycolic and Salicylic Acids
Glycolic acid and salicylic acid are both commonly used for chemical peels, a form of chemical exfoliation. They are among the safest exfoliation and increasing skin turnover methods. A shedding agent such as benzoyl peroxide, glycolic acid and salicylic acid are important in treating acne because they shed the skin ridding the clogs pores of…
Significance of Benzoyl Peroxide
Benzoyl peroxide is commonly used to treat mild to moderate acne. For severe acne it is used in addition to medications. In its more concentrated form benzoyl peroxide is a bleaching agent used to whiten teeth or dye hair. But medical studies have shown that a reduced concentration of 2.5% to 10% can turn benzoyl…
The Significance of Sunscreen
The Significance of Sunscreen: People with hyperpigmentation must avoid sun or ultraviolet light exposure. It can worsen your condition, spreading and/or darkening your already dark spots, patches or blotches. What’s more, when using any type of pigment lightening agent your skin will become more sensitive to UVA and UVB rays. You must use a strong…