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…
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The term “skin lightening”, along with “whitening” and “fair” have often been marketed in products, particularly in Asia. Aside from being unhealthy and unsustainable, skin lightening treatments and procedures can often be dangerous. In this article, dermatologist answers 5 common questions on skin lightening, shedding light on dangerous practices, and giving tips on how to…
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…
Types of Dark Spots Struggling with dark spots? To treat them, you first have to know the kind of pigmentation you have. Melasma Melasma is characterized by irregular brown patches on the skin and can typically be found on the forehead, upper lip, nose and the chin. Melasma is the result of an overproduction of…
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…
What is melasma? Melasma is an acquired skin problem of hyperpigmentation, frequently faced by women in their reproductive years. The condition is characterized by hyperpigmentation primarily on the face, so we may observe irregular brown or blue-grey macules on the face. Common areas where the brown patches appear are cheeks, nose, forehead, jaw and the chin.…
What is Melasma Pigmentation? Also known as the “mask of pregnancy”, Melasma pigmentation is the presence of either brown or grayish brown patches, that typically appears on both sides of the face, especially on cheeks, upper lip, nose, forehead or chin area. The excessive production of melanin from melasma causes the pigment in the affected…