Tag: sun protection
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Wrinkles as Badges of Honour: Embracing an Ageing Face
Introduction: Redefining the narrative of ageing skin In a world that often equates youth with beauty, the idea that wrinkles can be celebrated rather than hidden is both radical and liberating. Wrinkles are not just lines on the skin; they are chapters of experience, stories of resilience, and, in many cultures, badges of honour that…
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Are These 9 Everyday Habits Making You Age Faster? From Chewing Gum to Bedtime Scrolling
Introduction: The everyday choices that speed up aging Ageing is partly inevitable, but the signs of getting older aren’t always written in our genetics. Skin experts warn that everyday behaviours can accelerate inflammation, dullness, pigmentation and wrinkles. From the temperature of your showers to how you scroll at night, small habits can add up over…
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Are These 9 Everyday Habits Making You Age Faster? From Gum Chewing to Stanley Cups and Bed Scrolls
Introduction: Small habits, big impact on aging AGING is inevitable, but certain everyday behaviors can speed up the signs of aging more than you might expect. From the water you shower in to the screens you scroll on at night, lifestyle choices subtly influence skin health, inflammation, and collagen integrity. Dermatology expert Dr. Brendan Khong…
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Eight Ways to Tackle Post-Summer Hyperpigmentation
Understanding Post-Summer Hyperpigmentation After enjoying the sun-drenched days of summer, many of us notice an unwelcome visitor on our skin: hyperpigmentation. This condition, characterized by dark patches or spots, can become particularly pronounced as we transition into autumn. While we often relish the sun, its ultraviolet (UV) rays can stimulate melanin production, leading to increased…
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Eight Effective Ways to Tackle Post-Summer Pigmentation
Understanding Post-Summer Pigmentation As summer fades into autumn, many individuals notice an unwelcome reminder of the sun’s intensity: hyperpigmentation. This skin condition can become more pronounced after months of exposure to UV rays, leading to intensified freckles and the emergence of dark spots. Although hyperpigmentation can occur year-round, it’s primarily during summer when we indulge…