Tag: Hyperpigmentation
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Tranexamic acid, dark circles, and melasma: outcomes and products
Discover how the topical tranexamic acid therapy I followed for three months worked out for the prominent dark circles and melasma that I had developed due to persistent local inflammation in the under-eye area. And get acquainted with the latest skincare products with tranexamic acid that can make a difference.
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Top sunscreens 2022 for oily and non-oily skin
In the last weeks, I tried a bunch of new facial sunscreens. I believe any sunscreen must have outstanding levels of protection against UVA rays – those that do not burn the skin but penetrate it deeply, causing havoc –. The recently launched UVmune 400 range from La Roche-Posay (LRP) contains a new, presumably better…
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5 steps to avoid and erase scars
Now you have a surgical or traumatic skin wound to heal. And it may be in a not-so-hidden body location. Maybe on your face? All you hope is that it does not leave a scar. But do you know the exact steps to achieve that? Yes, scarless wound healing! It’s possible. Especially if what you…
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A thriving epidermis with azelaic acid
Do you wonder why azelaic acid is so effective in the management of acne and rosacea? And whether those are the only scenarios where it does a good job? Then you are in the right place. The power of azelaic acid goes well beyond diminishing the underlying inflammation of acne and rosacea-prone skin. It’s also…
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How much does blue light hurt your skin?
The blue light from our smart devices happens to be a real trend in the skincare market nowadays. But, is this the blue light that should concern ourselves the most? Maybe not. Get to learn the differential impact of the distinct types of light on your skin and the only formulations that can get you…
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Topical niacinamide: What to expect, when, and why?
Let’s learn what skincare products with the active ingredient niacinamide can deliver on their promises, when, and why.
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Temporal pressure for non-invasive skin delivery
A simple controlled-pressure device induces deep skin penetration of bioactive molecules that would otherwise require the help of aggressive chemicals or sophisticated equipment. Would you take it in as part of your regular skincare tool-kit?
María Monterrubio 