Acne vulgaris is a common, chronic, inflammatory dermato- sis among teenagers that regresses spontaneously during late adolescence or early adulthood. and may involve comedones, papules, pustules, nodules, and scarring or Read more
Although the pathogenesis of acne remains unknown, some of the most probable causes are: Increased sebum production, Ductal keratinisation, (piling up of dead skin cells) Bacterial colonisation of the pilosebaceus Read more
The skin is the largest organ in the body, but a body organ nonetheless, like the heart, eyes, nose, teeth etc. It’s just the only external organ of the body Read more
What is hyperpigmentation? Hyperpigmentation is patches of skin that become darker than the surrounding skin. When (melanocytes) pigment-producing cells make too much melanin and cause dark patches on the face. Read more
Some people feel that once they use a skincare product for a certain period of time, “their skin gets used to the products and the effectiveness diminishes overtime” This however, Read more
Yesterday, I was part of a very interesting conversation and one really dear to my heart on the issue of Sunscreen in Nigeria, hosted by Lakeshore Cancer Clinic. Today, I Read more
Washing the face is the first and most important step in skincare, it’s no gainsaying that without a properly cleansed skin, subsequent application of even the most potent and active Read more
Having acne can be a very sensitive and stressful experience for a lot of people. But what’s even more distressing, is the fact that sometimes, when the acne goes away, Read more
The skin surface naturally has openings that are called pores, that help to release sebum to the skin surface to lubricate it as well as remove toxins in the form Read more
Clay has been used for many purposes throughout history such as cleansing, healing and soothing. The structure of clay has the ability to form and retain versatile characteristics due to Read more
Many of us are not aware that our skincare products all have a life span. How many times have you gone through your cabinet and discovered that a skincare you Read more
Women spend a lot of money on beauty products throughout their lifetime. Unfortunately, most of that is wasted. Every squeeze, squirt and scoop is costing you cash, so today, I Read more
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