The sun damage and resulting brown spots and blotchiness that many of us have, can be improved considerably, including our arms and legs. But………….first: Don’t do any more damage which...
I know exactly what you mean and it’s frustrating because just when you want to cover some of the sun damage with the self tanner, certain areas actually look worse!...
Okay ……..so the single most important product in the treatment of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation or melasma is sunscreen – two to three layers of it every single morning and, if...
As you know already, PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) causes hormonal irregularities and often, increased hair growth in women. Also, anything that repeatedly irritates the skin and the hair follicles, especially...
There are usually two main reasons but there can be others as well. So……..if it doesn’t get better, please see your doctor. The two most common reasons are: sun and/or...
These dark spots are complicated so here’s a way to get started: If you haven’t had a doctor/dermatologist check them, go and do that first. Some dark spots are skin...
Dear Readers – I think it’s really important that all of you know that in many parts of the world, the use of hydroquinones (most common skin bleaching active ingredient)...
You bring up an important point. Lightening creams, especially hydroquinones, actually do lighten at least temporarily! They can create uneven pigment because spots lighten at different rates and it’s hard...
I’m hoping to save you time, energy and money on this one. At this point in time, there is no really effective treatment for Becker’s nevi. Many patients have spent...
Here’s a link that will help on pigmentation problems. But just to reassure you, this should resolve by the wedding if you let your skin rest and use: Gentle...
One of the best investments in your skin is your daily skincare. Why? Because you can prevent many problems with blotchy skin color, lack of glow, texture, some types of acne, and fine lines with good skincare products. You can also correct some of these problems with effective skincare products. Great skincare is often more expensive because quality ingredients are expensive. Some companies spend on research/development which benefits all of us and adds to the cost. Are they worth it? In general - yes! I have handpicked some of what I consider to be the best skin care products, and offer them for sale on SkinTour's shop. This is based on my team and I's testing and research at our clinic. Many of the products are in my own regimen. What could be better than using skin care products a dermatologist uses?!