Hormonal changes can cause acne outbreaks, weight gain, and mood swings in some women. Other symptoms are hair loss and irregular periods. Melasma is often associated with the female hormones, Estrogen and Progesterone. More often than not, pregnancy gives rise to Melasma due to increased hormonal fluctuations. HORMONES IN ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES MAY LEAD TO MELASMA… Continue reading MELASMA AND HORMONES: HOW ARE THEY RELATED?
Read moreHyperpigmentation, melasma and dark spots are common skin conditions that both men and women experience. The uneven, blotchy, or patchy skin tone caused by age spots or discolouration of the skin can affect one’s confidence, but what can we do about this? Wearing sunscreen on your face will help prevent the worsening of existing hyperpigmentation… Continue reading Does Sunscreen Help Hyperpigmentation And Dark Spots?
Read moreDry and blemished skin is frustrating. Even more demoralising is when it appears on the face. If dry and blemished skin has become a constant, it may begin to impact other areas of your life, causing you stress, lowering your self-esteem and maybe even causing you some embarrassment over the appearance of your skin. You… Continue reading Love your skin again: How to banish dry and blemished skin forever
Read moreLooking for the best melasma treatments in Singapore? You’ve come to the right place! When it comes to the treatment of melasma in Singapore, you have a broad spectrum of treatment options available. But first, let’s take a closer look at the condition. What is melasma? What causes melasma? Can treatment improve melasma? Will there… Continue reading Melasma Treatments in Singapore
Read moreAs if you need another reason to put down your phone, it turns out that blue light not only affects your eyes and makes it harder to fall asleep, it has a negative effect on your skin too. Blue light emitted from the sun, although to a lesser degree, is also emitted by screens… Continue reading Do you really need to worry about the effects of blue light on your skin?
Read moreWanting to look good is only natural. But when dark patches appear on your face and body, it may just wreck your self-confidence, and you would do anything to get rid of them. You’ve probably Googled enough to realise that you either have melasma or a case of hyperpigmentation, in your quest to find the… Continue reading The ultimate guide to hyperpigmentation and melasma treatment – dermatologist approved
Read more“The best type of sunscreen is the one you will use again and again,” says the American Academy of Dermatology. The general recommendation by dermatologists is to make sure the sunscreen offers SPF of 30 or higher Broad spectrum (UVA and UVB) protection for your face.
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