Acne Treatment, Anti-Aging Strategies, and Scar Management

Treatment for common skin concerns ranges from acne and pigmentation correction to structural skin firming and keloid scar management.

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How to Get Rid of Brown Hormonal Spots

Melasma is a type of hyperpigmentation typically characterized by brown or gray discoloration of the face. It is commonly found in women with darker skin types, though men and women of all races may be affected, according to the British Association of Dermatologists.

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How to Make Homemade Facial Chemical Peels

Alpha and beta hydroxy acids--AHA and BHA--are mild chemical exfoliants derived from organic sources like citrus fruits, sugar cane and willow bark. Commonly used in superficial chemical peels, both AHA and BHA work by buffing away dead surface cells to uncover the healthier skin beneath.

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Glycolic Acid & Dark Skin

Glycolic acid is a type of alpha hydroxy acid derived from sugarcane. An all-natural, water-soluble chemical exfoliant, it is commonly found in topical cosmetic products for aging, sun damaged and acne-prone skin.

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Can You Make a Glycolic Acid Peel at Home?

Glycolic acid is a natural derivative of sugar cane and a member of the AHA, or alpha hydroxy family. Applied topically, it acts as a mild chemical exfoliant and is able to penetrate and loosen the surface layer of skin for easier removal.

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How to Lighten a Dark Underarm

Underarm darkness is more embarrassing than harmful, according to the scientists at The Beauty Brains website. In fact, though dark underarms are sometimes symptomatic of acanthosis nigricans--a condition related to glandular disorders--the causes of armpit discoloration are typically more run-of-the-mill.

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