Skincare Malaysia

People who don’t wash get spots”. You’ll have heard that before, but it’s not that straightforward. Acne is primarily caused by hormones and even the cleanest people get acne too. Find out more about acne and hormones. That said, a conscientious, daily skincare routine − using cleansing and care products specially formulated to meet the needs of your skin − will help to reduce pimples and keep your acne-prone skin under control.  This article explains what you should look for when choosing skincare products and recommends a routine to suit your skin which changes depending on whether or not you are undergoing medical acne treatment. We also look at some of the other steps you can take to help care for acne-prone skin. How does acne develop on your face? If your skin is acne-prone it will benefit from a regular skincare routine using products that have been specially formulated to address your skin’s particular needs. When it comes to choosing the right skincare products it might ...

An Ideal Skincare Routine for Acne-prone Skin Here in this article read about the best 5 step daily skincare routine for your blemish-prone skin: Cleansing Effective cleansing − using products that have been specially formulated for acne-prone skin − is a key step in reducing and preventing acne. We recommend that you cleanse twice a day. In the morning to remove the excess sebum and dead skin cells that have built up overnight and in the evening to ensure the day’s dirt, as well as all traces of make-up and concealer, are fully removed before you go to bed. This will enable your skin to renew and repair overnight. We recommend that you use lukewarm water (water that is too hot can stress skin) and choose products that have been specially formulated for acne-prone skin such as Eucerin ProACNE Solution Cleansing Gel. Research *1 shows that skin cleansed with Eucerin ProACNE Solution Cleansing Gel is able to absorb 9% more of certain active ingredients (L-Carnitine and Decanediol) prov...

Image source: Eucerin Malaysia What is premature skin ageing? When you skin starts looks like older than your skin, you start developing wrinkles and fine lines over your head and face, you start looking older than your actual age. Causes of premature ageing skin? There are different caused but following are the most common causes: Lifestyle Exposure to sun Smoking Pollution Environment conditions Skincare products Harmonal changes Moreover, people who are more skin concerned and people who are not skin concerned could also start getting affected. Excessive or no use is not effective, you need to understand how to apply and when to apply. For this you have to follow proper daily skincare routine . Read and find out more a bout loss of skin volume and premature skin ageing

What is dry skin? ‘Dry’ is used to describe a skin type that produces less sebum than normal skin. As a result of the lack of sebum, dry skin lacks the lipids that it needs to retain moisture and build a protective shield against external influences. This leads to an impaired barrier function. Dry skin (Xerosis) exists in varying degrees of severity and in different forms that are not always clearly distinguishable. Significantly more women suffer from dry skin than men and all skin gets dryer as it ages. Problems related to dry skin are a common complaint and account for 40% of visits to dermatologists. The causes of dry skin Skin moisture depends on supply of water in the deeper skin layers and on perspiration. Skin is constantly loosing water via: Perspiration: active water loss from the glands caused by heat, stress and activity. Trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL): the natural, passive way in which skin diffuses about half a litre of water a day from the deeper skin layers. Dry sk...

There are four basic types of healthy skin: normal, dry, oily and combination skin. Skin type is determined by genetics. The condition of our skin can, however, vary greatly according to the various internal and external factors it is subjected to. Normal skin ‘Normal’ is a term widely used to refer to well-balanced skin. The scientific term for healthy skin is eudermic. Dry skin ‘Dry’ is used to describe a skin type that produces less sebum than normal skin. As a result of the lack of sebum, dry skin lacks the lipids that it needs to retain moisture and build a protective shield against external influences. Oily skin ‘Oily’ is used to describe a skin type with heightened sebum production. This over production is known as seborrhea. Combination skin Combination skin is, as the name suggests, skin that consists of a mix of skin types. Learn more about different skin types and their conditions.

Everyone wants smooth and beautiful skin and everyone wants to stay away from acne or pimples. Here you'll learn more in detail about the 4 key factors that contribute to the formation of acne . Try to understand these factors and prevent your skin to enter the acne stage. 4 Key Factors Behind Formation of Acne 01 Seborrhea This is the over production of sebum. Physiologically, sebaceous glands secrete an oily substance known as sebum to lubricate hair and skin. A number of issues such as hormones, climate, certain medications and genetics can trigger sebum production. A disturbed sebum secretion can also trigger Seborrheic Dermatitis, a common inflammatory skin condition in which flaky, white to yellowish scales form on oily areas, such as the scalp or inside the ear. Read more about Seborrheic Dermatitis. 02 Hyperkeratosis  Hyperkeratosis (or Hyperkeratinization) is a thickening of the outer layer of skin (stratum corneum). Irregular shedding of dead, cornified skin cells (corneo...

Having acne scars is mentally painful anybody as these acne marks doesn't feel good. Sometimes it is observed that these scars disturbs people mentally. If you are having acne scars on your face or body then you know how it feels like, those who are not aware of this, will learn what it is and how to prevent and treat it. What are Acne Scars? Acne scars or marks are the end result of inflamed blemishes. It is caused by swelling of skin pores due to excess oil, bacteria and dead skin cells. Breakout of follicle wall happens and this leads your skin to scarring.  Living with acne skin can be difficult but, for many, the problems continue after the papules and pustules have cleared up. Acne can leave skin marked and scarred and, if someone has experience severe acne, the subsequent scarring can be equally severe and distressing. Thankfully, there are several options available for tackling these scars, but the best treatment is undoubtedly prevention - i.e. not getting the scars in the...