Hyperpigmentation is a skin condition that many people experience, usually in the form of spots ranging in color from red, pink, gray, black, or brown. Whatever the patches color your pigmentation has, extra melanin production is the main key player behind it. However, various other factors such as excessive sun exposure and pollution may also […]
Do you know that acne is among the top 10 most prevalent disorders affecting about 650 million people around the globe? However, regular cleansing and exfoliation can significantly reduce the risk of acne breakouts. Exfoliation helps remove dead skin cells, open clogged pores filled with excess oil or toxins, and increase cell turnover for healthy young skin. […]
Having dark armpit shade is common for most people and they aren’t a sign of any serious condition. However, you may find it embarrassing when your underarms shade doesn’t match the rest of your body color. In some cases, a skin condition called acanthosis nigricans (AN) leads to dark underarms. Around 7-70% of people have […]
Acne vulgaris or acne is a common skin condition in which blocked pores lead to swelling, redness, and sometimes inflamed bumps filled with pus. It affects around 50% of teens and 30% of adults in North America. Though there are many ways to treat acne, vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that not only helps […]
There is no doubt that scrubbing exfoliates your skin and helps remove dead skin cells, making it more youthful and softer. It’s specifically helpful for oily skin to unclog blocked pores, remove excess oil, prevent pimples, treat hyperpigmentation, and keep the skin moisturized and hydrated. However, finding the right scrub for your oily skin might […]
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin present in many fruits and vegetables and is beneficial for our body in many ways. You can also consume it from dietary supplements. But how much vitamin C should you take and does the change in the amount affect your health? You will find answers to all these questions […]
Being a water-soluble nutrient, vitamin C cannot be produced or stored in the body. So, you have to consume vitamin C from your diet or supplements to get its remarkable health benefits. A vitamin C-rich diet like fresh fruits and vegetables are the greatest and most healthy sources of vitamin C. However, the question is, […]
The immune system is important for our bodies to protect us from foreign invaders and diseases. However, a weak immune system can make your body more vulnerable to different infections, and sometimes, severe debilitating diseases. Why is your immune system weak? There are several reasons behind a weak immune system, such as poor diet, stress, […]
The skin is the largest organ of the human body, and that’s why it’s more prone to autoimmune diseases. Autoimmune diseases happen when your body attacks its healthy tissues instead of harmful cells. These diseases can affect different parts of the body, including the skin. Let’s see how a low immune system or autoimmune disease […]
People often confuse dehydrated skin and dry skin as the same thing. In some cases, they fail to tell whether their skin is dry or dehydrated and end up wondering if it needs moisturizer or water. Dehydrated and dry skin are two different skin conditions where the former means your skin is lacking water and […]