When some patches of skin are darker than others, this is referred to as hyperpigmentation. It happens when melanin deposits occur in excess in certain spots in the skin Age or “liver spots” occur due to sun damage. These tend to get darker with more exposure to the sun to help protect skin from overexposureContinue reading “Hyperpigmentation”
Tag Archives: skin conditions
Acne and Pimples
Each pore in your skin contains a hair follicle and sebaceous gland. Long story short, acne and pimples happen when your sebaceous glands become plugged up. Blockages occur when your skin is producing too much oil, dead skin accumulates in your pores, or you have a bacteria build-up in your pores. This generally happens inContinue reading “Acne and Pimples”
Aging Skin
Now that I’ve got a baseline of skin research under my belt, I want to start understanding what’s really going on with different skin conditions. Fighting aging seems to be where most of my skin-care budget goes, so I thought I’d start here. So what’s going on when our skin ages? As collagen production dropsContinue reading “Aging Skin”
My 52 Week Project 