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Keratosis pilaris

What is it and how to treat Keratosis pilaris, although harmless, it is a frustrating condition It is more than just rough skin. This common skin condition is caused by a build-up of keratin, the protein found in hair, nails, and skin. Dry skin can also exacerbate this condition. When too much keratin sits on

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Collagen and Elastin: What are they and why are they important?

Collagen and elastin are abundant key structural proteins in the dermis, the skin’s middle layer and each has a distinct function. In youthful skin, both are in abundance but deplete with age.   Benefit 1: Strength and Elasticity In the skin, collagen provides structural support, rather like scaffolding provides support to a building. Collagen is

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Hyperpigmentation

In this blog article, I hope to answer common questions about hyperpigmentation – a very common condition What is Hyperpigmentation? If you are aware of dark patches or spots on your skin you probably have hyperpigmentation. Pigmentation is the result of cell mutations or changes caused by either hormonal fluctuations or some sort of injury

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