Do not use monobenzone if you don’t have vitiligo
Monobenzone may be the worst thing that anyone without vitiligo can use.
Castor oil — for beautiful skin and hair
Castor oil has many medicinal and curative uses, and the same properties that make it so effective in healing the body also make it an excellent choice for maintaining beautiful and healthy skin and hair.
Castor oil — forgotten medicinal uses
Castor oil, like many of mother nature’s gifts, are usually dismissed as alternative. However, castor oil has been used for centuries by physicians for its powerful medicinal and curative properties.
Corticosteroid creams should not be used to lighten skin
Corticosteroid creams are almost unrivaled in their ability to quickly lighten skin. However, their results are short-term and when discontinued, skin usually reverts back to its original color.
Most importantly, prolonged use can lead to…
Dermal versus epidermal hyperpigmentation: How deep does the melanin go?
The skin is made up of layers, split by the epidermis at the top and the dermis that is deeper underneath. Excess melanin caused by hyperpigmentation, damage or injuries can be found within either layer.
How the skin darkens under sunlight: UVA versus UVB rays
When exposed to sunlight, the skin usually darkens from both UVA and UVB rays. How are they different?