What is hyperpigmentation and how can you mask it?

Hyperpigmentation is the darkening of an area of skin; this is caused by an increase in melanin. Melanin is the chemical that gives skin its colour so if there is too much melanin then your skin darkens in colour. The condition can be caused by sun damage, injuries – including …

Keeping Rosacea under control

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that usually makes an unwelcome appearance some time in a person’s thirties. Its arrival can be almost imperceptible and its progression is gradual, which perhaps explains why many people don’t realise they have it until the symptoms start to cause problems. What begins as …

Post-holiday skin savers: sun spots

The previous two articles have taken a look at the effects of the sun on oily and dry skin types and made suggestions as to how to combat them. This article turns its attention to the appearance of sun spots and offers some ideas to improve their appearance. Hyper pigmented …

Post-holiday skin savers: dry and prematurely ageing skin

In the last article, we looked at the problems encountered by oily and spot-prone skin in warmer weather. In this article, we turn our attention to the effects of the sun on dry and prematurely ageing skin, and how to combat them. Dry and prematurely ageing skin If your skin …