The most common amongst pigmentation disorders is melasma, an acquired brown to brownish-black pigmented spots seen on the face. Usually symmetrical and affecting over 40% of women in S.E. Asia, it is a chronic condition starting from early 30’s through menopause. Although harmless, some women are disturbed by melasma and seek medical treatments. What Causes… Continue reading Understanding Pigmentation and Melasma
Read moreUltraviolet A and B have long been recognized to be responsible for premature skin ageing, pigmentation and skin cancers. More recently, blue light has been found to play a role too. Blue light is in the spectrum of visible light. It has high energy and a short wavelength. It penetrates more deeply into the skin… Continue reading Blue light and skin damage: It’s more harmful than you can imagine
Read moreAs if you need another reason to put down your phone, it turns out that blue light not only affects your eyes and makes it harder to fall asleep, it has a negative effect on your skin too. Blue light emitted from the sun, although to a lesser degree, is also emitted by screens… Continue reading Do you really need to worry about the effects of blue light on your skin?
Read more“The best type of sunscreen is the one you will use again and again,” says the American Academy of Dermatology. The general recommendation by dermatologists is to make sure the sunscreen offers SPF of 30 or higher Broad spectrum (UVA and UVB) protection for your face.
Read moreExperts say for a skincare product to claim blue light protection it must provide more than 35 per cent protection after it has been applied on to the skin. Yet some brands are misleading customers.
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