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Dr. Semira Bayati, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, joins the Balancing Act with a discussion on Hyperpigmentation, which can affect almost anyone. It's caused by an increase in melanin, which is the substance in our body responsible for color/pigment. With this usually harmless skin condition, your skin becomes uneven with spots darker than your natural skin tone. There are various creams on the market designed to combat or reduce the appearance of the condition, but you need …

from the Beauty Blog site - Tanya's Tips For Flawless Skin......Hi - I just want to tell you how excited about how amazing my skin feels at the moment! I have discovered facial brushing!!! I'm using one from Superdrug which costs about £3.00!! After taking my make-up off - I use my favourite cleanser DHC which is oil based and totally removes even the heaviest makeup. I massage it onto my skin then use a wet facial brush in circular motion all over my face and neck and then I flannel it off …

With increasing research into what causes wrinkles and the effects of photoaging, the use of hydroxy acids has increased greatly in popularity. There are two types of hydroxy acids - alpha and beta. Alpha hydroxy acids are exfoliants derived from fruit and milk sugars such as glycolic acid produced from sugar cane and lactic acid produced from milk. There is only one beta hydroxy acid - salicylic acid.How Beta Hydroxy Acid WorksBeta hydroxy acid works mainly as an exfoliant. It causes the cells …

Are you struggling with dull and uneven skin tone? Maybe you have patchy skin which is making you feeling down and unconfident. Or maybe, you just want that lighter and brighter look from head to toe.You've probably tried many different products to cure the problem but nothing has worked!Well, we have the solution for you. It's called Epifade - a very unique and exclusive skin Lightening dietary supplement from Supaskin.Epifade truly is a breakthrough product that has been formulated aft …

It's common knowledge that vitamin E is good for your skin, but not many people could tell you exactly what this nutrient does -- vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects and repairs your skin.Antioxidants are agents that neutralize the oxidant effect of free radicals, which are molecules that damage collagen and cause skin dryness, fine lines and wrinkles [source: Bouchez]. A simple chemistry lesson can explain how vitamin E does this. The atoms that comprise your body try to mai …

Today, kojic acid is being used in cosmetics and skin lightening products regularly because it actually works and doesn’t have the dangerous side effects of many chemicals and compounds used as main ingredients.If you’re already using topical treatments for skin lightening or just weighing your options before you pick a type to try, you should definitely consider a product that contains kojic acid. Kojic acid has many benefits that other main ingredients can’t offer.What Is Kojic Acid?Kojic acid …

Another skin lightening extract from Japan, mulberry extract comes from the skin of a dried out mulberry. White mulberry extract is a natural inhibitor of the enzyme tyrosinase. This enzyme triggers the production of melanin (brown pigment) in the skin. The tyrosinase inhibiting quality of mulberry root is not only one of the most potent, but most gentle. It is known to be soothing and not cause any irritation, even in high concentrations.Products containing Mulberry Extract …

Melagenol, a natural oral nutri-cosmetic formulation offers excellent skin lightening and whitening properties. Produced from plant extracts, it is proven safe and effective as both a beauty aid and in the treatment of skin pigmentation disorders.Melagenol is designed as a better alternative to skin lightening creams and lotions. When taken orally as a dietary supplement, Melagenol protects the whole body from the appearance of unwanted marks – avoiding discolouration.Melagenol is a combination …

When it comes to your health and beauty, skin supplements are something you definitely want to consider. It’s true that what you eat plays a role in your overall health and appearance, but sometimes it’s hard to be sure you’re getting enough of everything. I know it’s not always easy to eat all the right foods and stay away from the not so healthy ones. When that happens, skin supplements can fill in the gaps and make sure you’re getting what you need for the most fabulous skin possible. Of cour …

Licorice root extract (Glycyrrhiza glabra, Glycyrrhiza uralensis) is a common ingredient found in many skin-lightening cosmeceuticals and is also used in the treatment of a wide variety of diseases even outside the scope of dermatology due to its anti-oxidant anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antimicrobial, and anticarcinogenic properties.Licorice extract is obtained from the root of Glycyrrhia Glabra Linneva. The primary antioxidant and antiinflammatory compounds found in licorice root are the glyc …