Articles for tag: Melanin, Morgellons Disease, Plexiglas, Tanning Beds

The Pros and Cons of Using a Tanning Bed

Using a tanning bed to turn your skin a sun-kissed bronze color has become a common way of life among many Americans. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, more than one million people visit tanning salons every day. This staggering number doesn’t even include the additional people who use tanning beds at home. If ...

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Melasma Skin Disorder

The Melasma Skin Disorder is a dermatological disorder in which there is a hypermelanosis in those areas of the skin that are sun-exposed. In simpler words, the Melasma Skin Disorder is a dark coloration on the skin and the most common locations where it occurs are the chin, cheeks, forehead and upper lip. Melasma Skin ...

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Protecting Your Skin from Dark Spots

Dealing with dark spots, which are the result of hyperpigmentation, is an even bigger concern today than it was a couple decades ago. Now we understand that the discoloration of the skin isn’t just a beauty problem, but it is an indication of damaged skin or hormonal changes in our bodies. When skin is exposed ...

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Treating Acne Scars Naturally

When a pimple forms, melanin collects in the pore and can remain there for a long time, even after the infection and clogged pore are treated. A healthy lifestyle and some natural treatments can help reduce the appearance of these scars, saving you money on expensive products, procedures, and treatments. Home remedies, though equally as ...

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New Ways to Prevent Gray Hair?

Oh, those gray hairs! Some people try plucking them out until there are too many to pluck. Then they reach for the hair dye to cover the gray – unless they take the natural route, which can be beautiful on some people. But technology could soon make it easier to prevent gray hair. Scientists are ...

3 Ways to Successfully Lighten Your Skin

I say skin whitening and you say…Michael Jackson? Maybe. He always denied lightening his skin, but there is little question that the Michael Jackson who died sported a significantly lighter pigment than Jackson 5 Michael did. Or even “Off the Wall” Michael. If Michael Jackson did whiten his skin, we will likely never know the ...