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What is skin pigmentation?Hyperpigmentation is not necessarily a condition but the term used to describe skin that looks darker than your skin tone. It can be visible in small patches or cover large body areas and affect you entirely. Sometimes, people experience a change in the color of their skin. While it's not always harmful and can be caused by sunspots or melasma (a typeface-like appearance), you should know what causes them so that they don't progress untreated into something more serious …

What are AHAs?AHAs are also known as alpha-hydroxy acids. They are referred to as fruit acids because they are commonly derived from sugar cane or other plant sources. Popular forms of AHAs include glycolic acid, lactic acid, and citric acid, although AHAs derived from sugar cane (glycolic acid) are the most widely used in skincare. The great thing about AHA's is that they are generally recommended for normal, dry, and sun-damaged skin as they can enhance moisturizing factors. What are BHAs …

Many people are talking about new complexion launches lately—and the enzymes used in skincare seem to be on everyone's mind. What exactly is an enzyme? And should we all take advantage of this powerful, natural ingredient for our skincare needs? Enzymes act as catalysts that help speed up our body's reaction when it comes time to do their work (such as digestion or metabolism). Depending on their assigned task, there can be different types: amino acid-based ones will digest food, while another m …

What is microneedling with hyaluronic acid or niacinamide?Microneedling is a dermaroller procedure that uses tiny needles to prick the skin. The treatment aims to generate new collagen and skin tissue for smoother, firmer, more toned skin. Microneedling is usually used on the face and may treat various scars, wrinkles, and large pores. The entire prep and procedure time is around two hours. You'll want to see a board dermatologist, plastic surgeon, or cosmetic surgeon for this procedure. In some …

Even if you didn't always vibe with the era, it's not difficult to see why the Y2K aesthetic is back by popular demand. Especially against the pressure of our current, often stressful times, visually retreating to an era of nostalgia is a beyond-inviting concept. However, skin and makeup possibilities are endless, with trending tutorials on TikTok to whimsical makeup looks from the show Euphoria. No one predicted what life would look like in 2021, but we have improved makeup products and techniq …