We’re so used to thinking “Danger!” when we hear thunder, but we tend to forget that we’re just as exposed to danger on a sunny day, thanks to UV rays. UVA and UVB rays in particular, are the 2 forms of UV exposure that are highly harmful to us. How do we measure the extent […]...

Spotted a growth or mark on your skin but not quite sure what it is? It’s common to assume such growths are moles, but they could be other things like skin tags – another type of skin growth. Moles and skin tags can differ in terms of colour, size, and how they are formed – […]...

Spotted a growth or mark on your skin but not quite sure what it is? It’s common to assume such growths are moles, but they could be other things like skin tags – another type of skin growth. Moles and skin tags can differ in terms of colour, size, and how they are formed – […]...

Having an acne breakout on your face is hardly fun, what’s more the dreaded bacne breakout? Many of us are especially prone to bacne, or back acne, as our backs are covered with many oil glands, just like our faces. What’s more, sweat from our daily routine, combined with dirt and oil accumulate...

Having an acne breakout on your face is hardly fun, what’s more the dreaded bacne breakout? Many of us are especially prone to bacne, or back acne, as our backs are covered with many oil glands, just like our faces. What’s more, sweat from our daily routine, combined with dirt and oil accumulate...

We’ve all woken up, slightly panicking at the sight of a pimple suddenly appearing overnight, but thankfully most of these flareups tend to resolve themselves within a couple of days. However, there is one particular breed of acne that can persist for days – even weeks! – and leave behind unwa...