If you are wondering how to treat pigmentation on sensitive skin, this tutorial is for you. Part 2 of the Skincare Formulation Series by Skin Masters Academy brings you the delicate art of treating pigmentation while balancing the needs of sensitive skin. This series is written for advanced skincare practitioners who are interested in the…
Tag: Hyperpigmentation
We know that long term exposure to blue light from digital devices can cause eye strain, hence, the advent of blue light filtering glasses. However can blue light, or visible light, damage the skin as well? In this article we will explain what visible light is, the effects of blue light on skin, and dermatologist…
Hyperpigmentation results in flat, darkened patches of skin that are light brown to black in colour, and can vary in size and shape. Types of hyperpigmentation include age spots, melasma, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and even lentigo maligna, a form of skin cancer. Hyperpigmentation is one of the biggest skincare concerns today, so if you do…
Do you have pigmentation on your face that you wish to remove? Is it melasma, an age spot, a freckle, sun spot (solar lentigo) or evening a skin cancer? Perhaps it is a scar mark left behind by previous eczema, or pimples. We at TWL Skin, are a specialist dermatologist centre accredited by the Ministry…
1. What is the difference between melasma and hyperpigmentation? Pigmentation is the discoloration of the skin. Melasma and hyperpigmentation are causes of pigmentation. Melasma tends to be related to changes in hormones such as during pregnancy or after menopause. It is also closely related to genetics and sun exposure. We only use the term “hyperpigmentation”…
In this series of articles, I shall expound on the science and chemical aspects of skin lightening agents used for hyperpigmentation, both prescription and over-the-counter alternatives such as cosmeceuticals. In the first installment, we shall cover the commonest prescription medications used for skin lightening – hydroquinone, and its derivatives. What Are Cosmeceuticals? Cosmeceuticals are topicals…
Melanin is the culprit behind the dark spots that give us an uneven complexion. It is a brown pigment found in the basal layer of the epidermis. This pigment is synthesised by melanocytes. The process of melanin synthesis is termed melanogenesis. Melanocytes go through different stages of maturation, becoming more pigmented at each stage. Certain stimulants trigger a gene…
Vitamin C is likely to be no stranger to any of us, we see it present in plenty of fruits and vegetables like oranges, grapefruits or pineapple. Yet, it is rather new to most of us to have it on our face. This obsession with this skincare ingredient could be why you are googling up…