Skin Health and Skin Care

When most people think of corns, they recall that painful thickened skin at the bottom of their foot.   So, what exactly is it? When something presses or rubs on the same spot of skin over time, it can cause areas of thick, hardened skin known as corns or calluses. Corns usually form at the side of toes or at the bottom of the feet. They look like a bump…

Holiday season is here again! Whether you are heading for a warm sunny beach getaway, mountain hiking or a snowy winter ski holiday; don’t forget to pack your sunscreen and sunglasses. Fresh snow reflects up to 80% of incident UV rays compared to approximately 15% by sand and 10% by grass and water. The UV rays, primarily UVA and UVB are known to cause premature aging, wrinkling, tanning and sun-burn.…

A heat rash is a common skin disorder that occurs when a person sweats a lot due to physical activity or even hot environment. It appears to be cluster of small bubbles formed just under the skin. Although it is possible to get a heat rash in all age groups, it is most common in babies and young children.   Common symptoms The rash commonly occurs in areas of the…

Your skin is your largest organ and is always exposed (level of exposure depending on how skimpy your clothes are). The skin has many important functions including protecting internal organs and systems, regulate your body temperature and remove toxins. So why wouldn’t you want to know how to take care of it properly? Read on.   Soft and supple baby skin? Good news – It is summer all year round…

Skin whitening is a huge industry as both men and women are progressively getting more conscious of their outlook. Although many manufacturers claim that their products can whiten skin despite little scientific evidence, none of them are as controversial as skin whitening injections. In order to stop such sham, he Ministry of Health, Malaysia even went as far as publishing a report on Vitamin C injections.     Myths and…

Our body has the natural capability to regenerate through cell division that ensures your survival. Ironically, this crucial biological process typically wanes as we age. Ever wondered what is the key to this process? The ground breaking cell biology research by Dr Elizabeth Blackburn (Nobel Prize winner) in the late 20th century successfully unravelled the vital role of telomeres (the structures which cap the tips of chromosomes) in protecting the…

Sunburn is no stranger to people living in South-East Asia. It happens when skin gets burned by ultraviolet (UV) light which is invisible to the human eye. The sun is the main source of UV light and by being under the sun for too long, it burns the skin. Sunburn can also occur on a cloudy day. That is because UV light penetrates clouds, unlike visible light.    Complications associated…

The cosmetic industry is one of the many booming sectors. With the ever increasing demand to look elegant and beautiful, consumers are often attracted to try any creams that are said to make their skin fairer, smoother or toned up. Unfortunately, the market is facing an influx of illegal cosmetic products that promise consumers flawless beauty. Recent years, the Malaysia Health Ministry’s National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Department (NPRA) has banned several…