Developing a suntan is the skin’s mechanism of protecting itself from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. When exposed to UV radiation from the sun for a period of time, the skin increases the production of melanin to avoid further skin damage.The increase in melanin, however, darkens the skin tone within two days of exposure. In addition, overexposure to ultraviolet radiation (sun-tanning) t... »
Stretch marks are generally associated with pregnancy, but they can be caused by other reasons too. For instance, they may develop due to changes in body size brought about by puberty, rapid weight gain or weight loss, gain in muscle mass, etc. In addition, some individuals have a genetic tendency to develop stretch marks faster. More often than not, they appear on the chest, stomach, upper arms, ... »
Pimples appear as red, inflamed spots on your skin. The cause is usually excess oil on your skin that combines with dead skin cells, perspiration, germs, and dirt, clogging your skin’s pores, and resulting in annoying, sometimes infected, unsightly pimples. Infected pimples contain pus and are more likely to leave behind scars. Pimples commonly appear on the face, neck, shoulders and back, but the... »
Dark circles under your eyes are, in most cases, the result of a genetic predisposition. Dark circles occur when blood vessels under your eyes can be seen through your skin, appearing bluish or reddish-colored. The skin around your eyes is naturally quite thin, which can make dark circles appear even worse. Factors such as slow circulation (due to lack of sleep), stress, increasing age, fatigue, i... »
Applying benzoyl peroxide (up to 2.5%) is highly beneficial in treating acne and drying up blemishes. You may also use products containing salicylic acid (0.5 to 2%) as it reduces abnormal shedding of cells, unclogs pores, and breaks down blackheads and whiteheads. It also contains antibacterial properties. Be careful while using these remedies as they can cause drying of skin and mild skin irrita... »
