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While pigmentation is a blanket descriptor for any darker patch on our body or face, melasma is a little different. Unlike regular pigmentation which is caused by external factors like sun exposure, melasma(hormonal pigmentation) is driven internally by your hormones, particularly oestrogen. This is why the vast majority of those affected are women, but men […]

Do you suffer from regular tension headaches or facial pain? You might have a temporomandibular joint that isn’t working the way it should, creating a namesake condition generally referred to as TMJ.   TMJ, what is that? Your temporomandibular joints are the ‘hinges’ on either side of your head. They work alongside your muscles and […]

It doesn’t get as much attention is vitamin heroes like vitamin C but getting enough of the mineral magnesium is essential to your health. A magnesium deficiency can seriously affect your health.   It’s best known as the supplement that can help ease up muscle cramps. But, that’s just the tip of the iceberg in […]

Most of us know about alpha hydroxyl acids (AHAs) like glycolic and lactic acid. They’re chemical exfoliants that do a great job of dissolving the bonds between old, dead skin cells. They are known to reveal a brighter, fresher-looking complexion. The other acid you should get familiar with, especially if you struggle with pimples or […]