hyperpigmentation
Ingredient Highlight – Ellagic Acid
One of the ingredients that popped up on our radar recently is Ellagic acid. What is Ellagic acid, and what are its benefits for the skin? Is it an ingredient you should get excited about? What is Ellagic acid? Ellagic acid is a polyphenol with antioxidant benefits. The main sources of Ellagic acid include berries…
Ingredient highlight – Licorice Root extract
Hyperpigmentation can be difficult to treat. No matter the source of the problem (sun damage, hormones, or squeezing spots), it takes time and patience to see the results. But conventional treatments prescribed by dermatologist (like Hydroquinone) can sensitise the skin. A natural alternative is licorice root extract. What is licorice root extract? Glycyrrhiza glabra is…
Why you should consider Mandelic acid
If you are new to the skincare journey, by now, you have probably discovered the importance of chemical exfoliation. That said – it is easy to overdo it. One thing we preach is slow and steady, and it’s a marathon rather than a sprint. Mandelic acid is one of those fly-under-the-radar ingredients with several notable…
How to get brighter skin
Colder months can be harsh on the skin. Coupled with the second lockdown and being stuck indoors for the foreseeable, it is easy to understand why our skin might appear dull and lacklustre. And nobody wants to look like a sallow, ashy, grey-ish mess. Let us focus on what we can control and go through…
Ingredient Highlight – Bisabolol
Image via Wikifarmer Bisabolol is an ingredient you might have heard of, or even come across on the inci list, but never really paid much attention to. The fact of the matter is, we might not talk about it to the same extent as we do about retinol or Alpha-Hydroxy acids. But it does…
Bothered by hyperpigmentation? Learn more about its causes and how to treat it
What is hyperpigmentation? Hyperpigmentation is darkening of the skin caused by an overproduction of pigment. It affects women and men of all ethnic groups, and causes some patches of the skin to appear darker than the rest. What Causes hyperpigmentation Normal skin contains cells called melanocytes that produce the brown skin-coloring pigment melanin. There are…