Causes 1. Dry skin / epidermis When the skin cells are dehydrated and dry, they tend to be flatter and show bigger intercellular gaps among them. Bigger gaps mean higher water loss from the epidermis. So, without moisture replenishment, a dry skin will only end up drier, not shiny, and is prone to fine lines. […]
If your face often gets flaky, itchy, red, or acne in all seasons, you may have damaged skin barrier or sensitive skin. Study shows that 30-40% of the population has sensitive skin. In fact, barrier impairment is strongly associated with sensitive skin. Any mistreat and improper skincare routines may further irritate and harm them. So, […]
What is pelvic floor muscle Pelvic floor muscle spans the bottom of the pelvis and is one of the core muscles. It supports the pelvis organs, intestines, uterus, vagina, bladder, and urethra. When the body is going through the ageing process or after delivery, the pelvic floor muscle may have structural damage and hence lose its […]
What is keratosis pilaris Keratosis pilaris, also known as “chicken skin”, is a chronic genetic disorder caused by abnormal keratin accumulation of the hair follicles. Keratosis pilaris often happens on the backs of the upper arms, part of the face that produces more oil, outer thighs and butts. They are characterised by the presence of […]
What are blackheads and whiteheads Blackheads and whiteheads are caused by the presence of sebum in the pores. The sebaceous glands in the pores naturally secrete sebum to lubricate the skin. Where you run into issues is when the sebum clogs the skin pores and prevents sebum from reaching the surface of the skin. It leads to the […]
Everyday is a battle for people who have acne-prone skin. Even after a long flight to get rid of the acne, the victory does not last long as the left behind acne mark is the next battle. The continuous concern and struggling on the acne and acne mark tire people out and lose faith. Will […]
Compared to acne marks, it is more challenging to get rid of depressed acne scars because of its physical features. A face recovered from acne outbreak and left with depressed acne scars may look like the surface of the moon, causing distress and low esteem. However, aesthetic treatments could put an end to it! What […]
From blackheads to acne outbreak, from acne scars to acne pits. No one likes any imperfections on their face. However, acne nearly comes across to everyone at some point during their lives. Apart from putting on acne cream, how aesthetic treatments can help us to fight this battle? What is pimples Pimples and acne are often used […]
What is obesity Obesity is an indication of excessive accumulation of fat in the body. We gain weight or become obese when the intake calories is constantly higher than the calories needed for a certain period of time. The normal fat content in male is 15-18% while women is 20-25%. As we age, the percentage […]
The goal of fat reduction has long been a hot beauty topic. Some people have also made it as their life-time goal, wanting to get rid of the excessive fat, fit into their cute dress, and regain confidence. With the awareness of living healthily, we start to realise that fat reduction is not simply about […]