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Let's kick off this review with a shoutout to my bathroom MVP – a product that's earned its spot as a must-have staple. In the relentless pursuit of that elusive smooth, spot-free complexion, I've tried my fair share of skincare solutions. Some came close to delivering on their promises, while others fell short by a country mile. Enter Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant, a game-changer I stumbled upon during one of my spa escapades. Picture this: after a few sessions with my trusty beauty therapist, my skin was singing praises. But here's the kicker – she'd always keep the product names under wraps, adding a layer of mystique to her magic routine. You know the drill – they like to keep their secret weapons close to the vest to keep you coming back for more. After mustering up the courage, I finally popped the question and scored a list of her go-to products. And right there, shining like a beacon of hope, was the white powder wonder she wielded at the start of each trea...

Earwax build-up is a frequent skin condition in the ear, but it's nothing to worry about since it's harmless. Inside our ears, oil glands make a protective coating called cerumen. This coating catches dirt, dead skin cells, and even stray hairs that find their way into the ear canal, leading to the build-up of earwax. Interestingly, the texture and amount of earwax vary from person to person. Some people have wet earwax, while others have dry earwax.      Depending on the amount and moisture level of the wax, it can lead to various issues like ear pain, itching, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), dizziness, reduced hearing, or even complete hearing loss in the affected ear. Earwax build-up can affect anyone, but it's more common in frequent earbud users, older individuals, or those with hearing aids. In children, earwax tends to be softer and becomes drier as we age. While earwax build-up isn't usually serious and often resolves on its own without notice, it can be bothe...

WHAT IS STYE? One of the most common eyelids skin problems is Stye. A stye is an infection of the eyelash follicle (external) or of one of the glands on the inside of the eyelid. The infections are usually caused by staphylococcus bacteria. As with most infections, stye could be painful. They are usually noticed as red or pus-filled lumps on the edge of the eyelid. They develop very quickly in a day or two, they do not make your eyes red and do not affect your eyesight. The medical term for a stye is hordeolum.    WHO GETS STYE? Anybody could get a stye, external stye is a lot more common than an internal stye. The picture used in this blog is of internal stye but the remedies for both internal and external stye are the same. Rubbing the eyelid a lot and dry skin  (Eczema-prone skin) are likely to trigger the infection. But they may occur for no obvious reason in otherwise healthy individuals. The bacteria,  Staphylococcus aureus, normally lives on healthy skin and c...

If you've ever encountered those hard, rough lumps on your skin, especially on your hands and feet, chances are you've met warts. They vary in appearance, coming in different shapes and sizes. Specifically, warts on the soles of your feet are called verrucas. While they're essentially the same as warts elsewhere on the body, verrucas may appear flatter due to being walked on. Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which triggers a reaction in the skin. It's worth noting that warts are contagious, so caution is advised. My 10-year-old daughter is a keen swimmer, she calls herself a mermaid, a term that freaks her dad out. She came home one day and mentioned that her right foot hurt. Warts were the first thing that crossed my mind. Swimming is a great sport but unfortunately, it does bring with it some pesky afflictions. One of them is the swimmer’s ear (Ear infection) and the other is the “swimmer’s foot” AKA Verruca (not sure there is anything called swimme...

  Description: Mattifying, fragrance-free, non-tinted, facial sunscreen with broad-spectrum sun protection factor 50+ suitable for oily, blemish-prone skin.   Product manufacturer: This product is manufactured under the skincare line, LA ROCHE-POSAY, a French company owned by L'Oréal. As of 2020, L'Oréal is known as the world's largest cosmetics company and this must be true. Name the most popular skincare lines in the world, they are almost certainly partially or wholly owned by L’Oreal. The company is named after a town in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in western France. The French town is known for its Thermal Spring Water called La Roche-Posay. This spring was believed to have powerful skincare properties that cured almost all skin conditions. In 1975, A French pharmacist, Mr Rene Levayer created the brand “La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique”. There is a detailed history of the origin of this name on the company’s website. L'Oréal's influence in the ski...

 What are stretch marks?   Stretch marks are those pesky fine lines on the skin surface that often show around skin folds. They form due to the rapid growth of skin tissue which leads to overstretching and tearing.   Stretch marks are harmless, they do not have any negative effect on your health as such, they are however of cosmetic concerns and as a result could have a negative impact on the mental health.         What Causes Stretch marks? Stretch marks will form in those areas of our body that are often exposed to sudden, continuous stretching. In essence, the rapid increase in the surface of the skin will cause stretching which can lead to tearing.   This is often seen in pregnant women when the belly gets bigger in size, in Overweight people, bodybuilders, teenagers due to growth spurts, some medications that would cause weight gain such as steroids, can also lead to stretch mark formation. The most common areas a...