Good skin care products are difficult to seek out , as you may be mislead by the companies. I even have found a couple of , though, that are worth trying. Unfortunately, the concentrations of active ingredients aren’t an equivalent altogether of the products. they’re all mild and soothing though When wondering whether to feature … Read more
Though there are many cosmetics and creams out there for clear and healthy skin, the food you consume also plays a vital role in your facial appearance, i.e. your skin. The following are the 11 tasty and healthy vegan food for fantastic skin! Berries In addition to its sweetness, berries may help reduce skin wrinkling. … Read more
Previously used for the treatment of drug poisoning in emergency rooms, Activated carbon – nowadays, has turned out to be an integral and inevitable component in beauty therapy. Now, what is activated carbon? Its charcoal has been heated to a certain level, increasing its porosity, adsorption, and absorption properties. Present in face masks, face washes, … Read more
UV rays in the sunlight have beneficial and harmful effects on our skin. It is true that 20-30 minutes a day in sunlight would give you adequate daily dose of vitamin D, however sun’s harmful UV rays can worsen certain skin conditions including Pimples (Acne), at times. Although it varies depending on skin type, you … Read more
Natural sunlight has therapeutic properties and was made use of in treatment thousands of years.” Photo” means light and “therapy” means to treat . So phototherapy involves usage of sunlight (Ultraviolet light ) in the management of certain diseases. Ultraviolet rays belongs to 3 categories viz; UVA , UVB &UVC . UVA & UVB wavelengths … Read more
Birthmarks on the skin can appear as black, brown, red or white bluish black patches /growths on the skin. These can sometimes be found right at the time of birth or develop at some later time in life; mostly visible when on face. And the size of these can vary from a wee tiny dot … Read more
The sun is a blessing, but it can also be a curse inflicting sunburns, tanning and premature ageing. Sunlight consists of 3 types of harmful rays viz., Ultra violet A(UVA),Ultra Violet B(UVB) and Ultraviolet C rays. UVC rays will not reach the earth’s surface as the ozone layer will protect the earth. But UVA & … Read more
Injury or wounds in any part of the body leads to scar, once they heal. It can appear as a mild discolouration or a very big thick ugly looking scar. Keloids or hypertrophic scars result from exaggerated wound healing response and appear as very thick, large growths. They usually appear over earlobes, chest, upperarms etc. … Read more
Lasers used for hair removal specifically target melanin(pigment) in the hair root and hair shaft. Lasers produce permanent hair reduction that means 70% – 80% of hairs will stop growing if the procedure is done repeatedly over a period of time. The most commonly used lasers for hair reduction are Diode(800-810 nm) long pulsed … Read more
Wondering about the uneven dark patches you see here and there on your body? With approximately 5 million mealnocytes producing melanin, your skin colour varies from darkest brown to lightest pinkish hues. Melanin, being the single most significant substance that determines the skin colour; the higher concentration of melanin substance in your body, the darker … Read more
Dr. Thaj is a Dermatologist and Laser Surgeon who has introduced numerous laser treatments in India. He leads a team of dermatologists who consult patients at clinics located in Thalassery, Chennai, Coimbatore, Pondicherry, and Ooty.
