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The Best Treatments For Melasma

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Melasma refers to patchy hyperpigmentation usually on both cheeks, the bridge of the nose, the chin, the upper lip and even the forehead. Less commonly, melasma can also occur on the body such as the neck or the arms (sun-exposed areas). This pattern of hyperpigmentation is related to sun exposure and is also hormonal-related, meaning it is commonly seen in pregnancy and hormonal therapies (such as the oral contraceptive). Those who have it will know the melasma is notoriously difficult to treat, because it is difficult to remove the instigating hormonal factors. In this article, SKIN gathers the top doctor-approved treatments for melasma.   STEP #1 STAY OUT OF THE SUN Melasma is often worse in summer and improves in winter. Ultraviolet (UV) light exposure from the sun stimulates pigment cells in the skin (melanocyes) which produces too much pigment. Avoid being out in the sun deliberately, and if you are exposed, ensure you wear protective clothing such as a wide-brimmed hat and apply a good sunscreen.   STEP #2 Continue Reading

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5 MISTAKES THAT ARE AGING YOUR EYES

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The eyes are windows to the soul, but they are also giveaway signs of aging. Find out about the biggest mistakes people make to their eyelids that age them at a faster rate and how to tone up your gaze.   1. RUBBING YOUR EYES Rubbing your eyes is usually therapeutic – it helps to soothe dry eyes or relieve an itch! But rubbing the delicate skin around the eyes can break tiny blood vessels, causing dark eye circles to look worse.   2. FORGETTING THE SHADE FACTOR The skin around the eyes is just as susceptible to damage by the sun’s harmful UV rays which prematurely age and damage the eyelids. Look for sunglasses that guard against at least 99% of UVA and UVB rays. Some people may find polarized glasses clearer but note that these do not come with full UV protection.   3. NOT ENOUGH QUALITY SLEEP It is not called beauty sleep for no reason. Lack of quality sleep deprives the body from repairing cellular damage. Continue Reading

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Beam Me Up: How Some Non-Laser Fixes Can Transform Your Skin

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Lasers are effective for almost every skin problem, but do you know which non-laser fixes are also superb at transforming skin?   1. REJUVENATE SKIN WITH NEOGEN PSR Using the fourth state of matter, Neogen Plasma delivers a unique, controlled heating to the entire skin which allows for complete non-ablative resurfacing of the skin. The skin’s response to this is stimulation of new elastin and collagen fibers, effectively transforming the skin to a radiant and more youthful state! A treatment that can be performed on the entire face, the eyelids and the neck, this no-downtime treatment is suitable for skin types I to IV and has come to be loved by those who want a non-laser treatment which resurfaces, restores and regenerates the skin naturally.   2. RAY OF LIGHT – FOREVER YOUNG BBL “BBL can fix it all”, that’s probably true since this multi-taking light fixes pigmentation, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and takes years off your skin. In fact, the Forever Young BBL protocol has Continue Reading

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How A Treatment Called Youth Savant Saved My Skin

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I don’t have scars. My earlier years of diligently applying anti-aging skincare from the age of 25 and then routine gentle laser resurfacing every now and then to smoothen fine lines and tighten my pores from the age of 32 has paid off. Everyone envies me for my smooth skin. Call me shallow but at the age of 57, I felt a little disappointed that one little flaw was giving my age away. My skin was fair but rather translucent-looking – I can see small vessels just beneath the surface and large green veins deeper beneath. Expression lines across the forehead and outside the eyes are common unless one likes strong Botox treatments, but I have expression folds – thin folds of skin that radiate from the expression lines… my skin is crepey and thin.   YOUTH SAVANT THE MIRACLE HEALER I call Youth Savant a miracle healer because it is a treatment that acts like a DNA boost for aging or inflamed cells. This skin rejuvenating treatment puts polynucleotides Continue Reading

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Here’s How You Can Body Sculpt Without Surgery

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I have always envied people who live in countries in the temperate zones of the southern and northern hemispheres. Folks like me in Singapore who live literally in middle earth – near the equator bear with the monotonous hot and humid climate all year round. So we don’t have the luxury of hiding beneath thick winter coats, and the motivation to keep in shape needs to be there throughout. If you are a distance away from your weightloss goals, here are some of the latest fat busting treatments that delivers results, without having to go under the knife. Read More: 5 Ways Botox Benefits Your Skin Apart from Fighting Wrinkles   1. GO WITH THE GUT The number 1 secret of weight loss that no one talks about? Poop. The fact that extra poop sits around in your body IS excess weight. An optimal giestive system aids with weight loss. Detox gently with Daily Cleanse, an all-natural bowel regulator that contains digestion-optimizing botanicals. This also helps reduce gas and bloating Continue Reading

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