Understanding Hyperpigmentation: Identifying it, Mistakes and Tips
What is Hyperpigmentation? Hyperpigmentation is an umbrella term used to define common skin conditions — including post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), melasma and sun spots — in which patc...
3 Ways to Reduce Scarring & Marks
Acne and pigmentation disorders are in the top three of five of the most common skin conditions in black patients in KwaZulu Natal that were revealed in a study conducted by dermatologist Dr Ncoza ...
Kojic Acid: Beauty's Best Kept Secret
What is it? When it comes to beauty ingredients, not all of them have a particularly interesting backstory, but kojic acid is intriguing to say the least. Want to know a little more science behind ...
Azelaic Acid: A skin breakout buster
How Azelaic Acid Targets Breakouts Found in the natural world in grains – think wheat, rye, and barley – azelaic acid is an increasingly popular ingredient in skincare. Want to know a little more s...
The hardest working skin brightener
ALPHA ARBUTIN What is it? If your main skin concerns are hyperpigmentation, discoloration, scarring, dark spots or a generally uneven skin tone, alpha arbutin may be the missing ingredient on your ...