Stretched Marks Stretch marks (striae) are indented streaks or tissue scars that appear on the abdomen, breasts, hips, buttocks, upper arms or other places on the body. They’re common in pregnant women, especially during the last trimester. The cause of stretch marks is stretching of the skin. upper arms, abdomen, buttocks and thighs. New stretch […]
Sensitive & Sensitized Skin Sensitive skin is a lay term rather than a medical diagnosis. It is generally used to describe skin with reduced tolerance to any substance the skin come in contact (especially cosmetics or skin care products). In surveys, approximately 50% of women and 40% of men may report having sensitive skin. It […]
Oily Acne Prone Skin It’s common to link oily skin to acne. After all, excess oil is a known contributor to breakouts. But dry skin types can still experience acne for a number of reasons, whether it’s due to environmental factors or a poor skin care routine that irritates the skin and clogs pores. If […]
Hyperpigmentation is a common, usually harmless condition in which patches of skin become darker in color than the normal surrounding skin. This darkening occurs when an excess of melanin, the brown pigment that produces normal skin color, forms deposits in the skin. Melanin is a pigment that provides color to the skin. It’s not always […]
Our skin changes with age. It becomes thinner, loses fat, and no longer looks as plump and smooth as it once did. Scratches, cuts, or bumps can take longer to heal. Years of sun or light exposure, drying environment like air condition or heater for a long time, insufficient fluid intake and unhealthy diet may […]
Dehydrated skin means that your skin is lacking water. It can be dry and itchy and perhaps dull looking, too. Your overall tone and complexion may appear uneven, and fine lines are more noticeable. Dehydrated skin can appear dry, but it’s not the same as having a dry skin type. While dehydrated skin lacks water, […]
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