All Entries in the "Skin care" Category

Exclusive Interview - Dermatologist Dr. Neil Persadsingh

Dr. Neil Persadsingh is a world-renowned dermatologist and author of ‘Acne In Black Women’ and ‘The Hair in Black Women’.

In an interview with Makeup and Mane, Dr. Persadsingh gives readers professional skincare advice and tips on how to tackle some of the most common skin conditions affecting women of colour.

Skin Primers: Are They the Key to Younger Looking Skin?

Have you ever wondered how celebrities get that gorgeous glow to their skin? While they may have access to the best skin care experts in the world, they also know a secret that more and more women are discovering. It’s a product they apply before their foundation called skin primers.

Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is a quick and inexpensive beauty treatment used to rid the skin of fine lines, crow’s feet, smoker’s wrinkles, acne scars, uneven skin tone and dark spots (also known as hyperpigmentation). The process can take up to an hour and can cost as little as $40.

How to Find Serious Skincare

There comes a time in every woman’s life when she begins to look for serious skincare. When the appearance of the first wrinkle and fine line happens, she will begin to search for a good quality skincare philosophy that works for her skin type. What are some of the things that you can do to make sure that you find the right skincare treatments for your skin type?

Family of Skin Bleachers

Skin cancer, liver damage, kidney failure and bacterial infections are just a few of the side effects linked to the use of skin lightening products.

However, despite the health warnings, subsequent product bans and shopkeepers being fined, the market for illegal skin lightening creams is still on the rise. The dangers of hydroquinone, steroid and mercury based skin lightening creams have been discussed at length by the media yet many chose to ignore the warnings.