Alopecia Areata, or AA, is an autoimmune disease characterized by the loss of hair on the scalp, face, and/or on the body. Approximately 2% of the global population will suffer from AA over the course of their lifetime. This disease usually manifests itself by age 40, and can affect both men and women equally. Hair […]
Alopecia Areata is sudden hair loss that starts with one or more circular bald patches that may end up overlapping with each other. This disease can be triggered by autoimmune diseases like psoriasis, vitiligo and certain thyroid conditions. Currently, there is no cure for the disease but there are certain treatments that can help alleviate […]
Hyperpigmentation is one of the most common skin issues that people search treatments for. While there are many causes of hyperpigmentation, like acne or hormones. However, one of the biggest contributing factors of this issue is exposure to the sun. For those have been looking for ways to treat hyperpigmentation, here are three ways:Sunscreens – […]
There are two types of sunscreens: chemical and mineral. Chemical sunscreens are the most common type and can be found on every grocery store, beauty shop, pharmacy, and online marketplace. Most of the time you just apply them and then go about your day. Mineral sunscreens are not often talked about because they have long […]
Despite the earth’s atmosphere absorbing roughly 70% of the radiation emitted by the sun, the 30% that does get through can still easily damage our skin. This is why we need to practice sun safety on a daily basis. With skin cancer rates on the rise, it’s important to remember that the sun’s UV (ultraviolet) […]
Volume loss of your skin can be attributed to different factors. However, the major ones are aging and sun damage. As we age, we naturally lose collagen and elastin in our skin, leading to a less supple look. This process is normal part of life, but it doesn’t always look good. Those who spend a […]
The Thermal Spring Water from Avène has become a skincare staple for many people, including celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Gwyneth Paltrow. It does a couple of things: first it hydrates your skin, and second it helps treat irritation and redness.Hydration is great year-round, but especially important in the summer when you’re out and you […]
There’s really no way to sugarcoat it but takes a while for you to start seeing results from skincare products. There are products that you can apply to give you a temporary boost for your appearance like eye creams to help with puffiness, or moisturizers to treat flaky skin, but it will take weeks for […]
The summer travel season is officially upon us. Many people will be going on summer trips and vacations in the next couple of weeks. 75% of Americans are planning to travel this season, which is much higher than last year now that the pandemic might finally be behind us. However we all know that travel […]
What Are Microplastics?Microplastics are any solid plastic particle that is 5mm or less in size and is intended to exfoliate or cleanse your face or body. Think scrubbing agents found in facial washes or soaps, or thickening agents in cosmetics. They were everywhere in skincare products. At one point, up to 90% of certain products’ […]
