Ingrown hair is known as Psuedofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) or razor bumps. It is caused by hair which is cut too short or broken off below the skin so the hair grows sideways into the skin. Ingrown hair commonly appears in areas where the skin is shaved, tweezed, or waxed. It appears as small bumps and [...]
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Skin Types
The first step in appropriate skin care is to know your skin type. There are five basic skin types: normal, oily, dry, combination, and sensitive. Skin type is determined by how much oil the skin produces. Each skin type has unique characteristics and thus needs to be treated with different skin care products.
What is Your Skin [...]
Uneven Skin Tone
Human skin color is determined by melanin, the pigment which is produced by melanocytes in the epidermis (the top layer of the skin). A dark person has more melanin than a fair skinned person. Uneven skin tone is caused by uneven buildup of melanin. Dark parts of the skin, or hyperpigmentation, are the areas where [...]
Dark Lips
Dark lips are common problems but can make you look older than you are. Dark lips also make it difficult for you to pick the right shade of lipstick. You need to determine what causes them to become dark in color so that you can find the right treatment to lighten your dark lips.
Causes of Dark Lips
- Exposure to the [...]
Dark Underarms
Dark underarms are very common but can make you too embarrassed to raise your arms or wear sleeveless clothing. The dark color of the underarms is more noticeable in people with fair skin than in those with dark complexion. Several factors cause your armpits to become dark. Learn what those causes are in order to [...]
Age Spots
Age spots are known as sun spots or liver spots. They occur in the outer layer of the skin (epidermis). Age spots vary in size, ranging from freckle sized to larger than a centimeter. Their colors range from light brown to black. This type of discoloration is harmless. The age spots do not become any [...]
