Dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone can be bothersome. Thankfully, there’s a hero in the world of skincare – Vitamin C serum. Packed with antioxidants and renowned for its skin-brightening properties, Vitamin C serum has become a popular choice for those looking to fade dark spots and achieve a radiant complexion. Join us as we explore the wonders of Vitamin C serum and how it can help you achieve clearer, more luminous skin. Understanding Dark Spots: The Culprits Before delving into the solution, it’s crucial to understand why dark spots appear. Exposure to the sun, hormonal changes, aging, popping pimples and inflammation are some common factors that trigger the overproduction of melanin, leading to dark spots. While it might...
You're pregnant! Congratulations. Your body is undergoing a lot of changes. Your skin is not left out. The 'raging' hormonal changes is one of the main contributory factors to these changes. There's nothing to worry about. A lot of these changes revert during post-partum. There are others which need a bit more care. Here are some skin care conditions likely to show up during pregnancy. Hyperpigmentation The darkening of some parts of the body, otherwise known as hyperpigmentation, occurs during pregnancy due to increased melanin production. For most pregnant women, this shows up as the linea nigra or pregnancy line on the abdomen. Other parts likely to experience this include the areola, nipples, neck, face and genital area. The up side...
Eczema, otherwise known as Atopic Dermatitis, can affect anyone from babies, kids to adults. It is a very common skin condition which often presents as dry and itchy patches on the skin. Though it doesn't have a cure, there are various ways of treating eczema to help manage the symptoms associated with the skin condition. Causes of eczema The common signs of eczema are a rash with itchiness and dry skin. Eczema usually flares up when it comes into contact with allergens including some types of skin products, detergents, make up, clothing, some types of food and environmental factors. Symptoms of eczema The symptoms include but are not limited to; Itchy skin Dry skin Rashes Thick patches of skin Flaky...
Bleaching the skin has gained a lot of popularity in this part of the world. The desire to be light skinned has resulted in people using all kinds of creams, lotions and chemicals to achieve their desired skin tone without necessarily knowing the side effects of doing so. Skin bleaching is dangerous. Its side effects are no joke. In case you're wondering what they are, here are some side effects of skin bleaching. Contact Dermatitis When the skin gets into contact with some of these bleaching creams, it gets inflammed. This often results in blisters, hives, the redness or darkening of the skin, swelling, burning sensation among others. For it to go away, it requires treatment which doesn't come cheap....
Babies have sensitive skin - fact! It can sometimes be confusing figuring out how to care for baby's skin. Eczema or Atopic Dermatitis is very common in babies. It usually shows up as dry and patchy skin on the legs, hands, chest, scalp, chin, face, around elbows, knees or ankles. It can appear in other areas as well. It is ,however, unlikely to appear in the diaper area due to the presence of moisture. Causes of Eczema in Babies Usually eczema occurs when the baby comes into contact with Soaps Lotions Shampoos, etc. Pay attention to what you use on the baby. Certain foods can also trigger eczema. They include Eggs Peanuts / Groundnuts Milk Wheat Soya Fish Treatment Options...
