Melanin
Melanin is a pigment found within our bodies that is responsible for skin tone and color, eye color, and hair color, as well as protecting us against harm from UV...
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Melasma
Melasma is a condition that causes hyperpigmented patches of skin, most typically occurring on the face in a symmetrical pattern and most commonly in women (however, it can appear anywhere...
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Micellar water is a cleansing skin care product made using purified water, moisturizers and surfactants (compounds of water and oil). The molecules of these surfactants join together to form micelles,...
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The skin’s microbiome is a diverse community of trillions of microorganisms - such as bacteria, viruses and fungi - that are present on the surface of your skin. Your microbiome...
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Mineral sunscreen, also called physical sunscreen, creates a physical barrier on top of our skin, and reflects UV rays (as opposed to chemical sunscreen which contains ingredients that absorb and...
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Moles are a type of skin growth made up of pigment cells (melanocytes) that can develop on any area of the body. They often appear in childhood and adolescence, and...
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