The Skin Journal
Why your skin does what it does, and what to do about it.
Does beta-carotene darken melasma?
If you've heard that beta-carotene can darken melasma, you're not alone - but it's a myth worth unpacking. From the 'carrot tan' to the retinoid mix-up, there are a few reasons this rumour stuck ar...
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Freckles vs Hyperpigmentation - Which ones can actually fade?
A lot of what people call freckles actually isn't - and that distinction matters. If you've got spots that don't lighten in winter, or patches that showed up...
SPF doesn’t fix melasma - Your melasma needs more than this 1 layer
If you've been wearing SPF religiously and your melasma still isn't shifting, you're not doing it wrong - you're just missing the other half of the equation....
5 Game-Changing Melasma Tips That Actually Work
If you've spent a fortune on serums, lasers, and peels only to watch your melasma return, you're not alone - and you're not out of options. These five tips g...
Stop microneedling - It makes melasma worse, not better
If you've been told microneedling can clear your melasma, there's something important you should know first. The micro-injuries it creates can actually trigg...
I'll never promise you a quick fix - Here's my promise instead ...
When you've been dealing with skin concerns for a long time, every day without results feels like too long. This post is an honest conversation about why las...
Kojic Acid Might Be Making Your Dark Spots Worse
Kojic acid is one of the most recommended ingredients for dark spots and hyperpigmentation - but its side effects can actually make pigmentation worse. Here'...
Perimenopause pigmentation
If new pigmentation showed up in your late 30s or 40s seemingly out of nowhere, it's not random - it's your hormones. Perimenopause triggers a cascade of int...
Tranexamic Acid VS the Hyper
Tranexamic acid is showing up everywhere for hyperpigmentation and melasma - but before you go down that route, there are real risks worth understanding. Her...
