Be it sun damage, an inflammatory response caused by eczema, or the result of acne scarring, hyperpigmentation is an umbrella term for any type of skin discolouration caused by the overproduction of melanin. While most of us will have heard of the term hyperpigmentation at some point, there is a type of hyperpigmentation that mainly… Read More...

Medically known as striae, stretch marks are a form of scarring which develops when the skin is stretched too far too quickly. This results in the breakdown of supporting structures, which causes a scar-like appearance.     Puberty The most common cause of stretch marks in both men and women is the rapid growth spurt… Read More...

Stretch marks are a natural part of growing up for both men and women. They often appearing during puberty when teens experience a significant growth spurt. Despite this, not much attention is given to the fact that men can get these marks too. This is most likely because up until recently, women have been far… Read More...

Self-harm scars can be a physical manifestation of a mental health issue – most commonly depression – so it makes sense that by treating the physical evidence, you can improve the mental scar that they leave behind of a difficult time in your life. Of course, treating your self-harm scars won’t deal with the original issue but… Read More...

Despite the often traumatic circumstances that lead to self-harm scars, their appearance can be dramatically improved with the right treatments, just like any other scars. If you have been living with self-harm scars and want to be free of the shame that is often associated with them, you’ll be pleased to hear that the team… Read More...

Pigmentation is often treated as one issue when, in reality, it's a blanket term that covers different types of pigmentation issues including sunspots, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and, of course, melasma. Due to the high incidence of melasma in pregnant women – with up to 50% of pregnancies triggering it – this form of pigmentation is often known… Read More...

Irregular pigmentation isn’t something that many of us concern ourselves with until it is too late. Like with most issues, prevention can often be just as effective as treatment if not more so. You can’t prevent pigmentation entirely as genetics, hormones, and ageing all play a factor. However, there are some simple things you can… Read More...

Laser hair removal has become a common choice for both women and men, with people looking for a more permanent form of hair removal that will offer long-lasting results. If you’re considering swapping out your usual at-home hair removal options for something that will offer longer lasting results but have Asian or Black African skin,… Read More...

Offering a long-term solution to dealing with unwanted body hair, laser hair removal is a popular treatment among women and becoming increasingly popular with men too. With laser hair removal treatment, it’s important that you properly prepare for your appointment, especially for those with Asian or Black African skin.  It is important to choose a… Read More...

While in-clinic treatments are the most effective way of improving acne scarring, there is no single miracle treatment that will work for everyone. One of the ways you can ensure that you get the best results from any acne scar treatment is by making sure that you choose the right one for your skin type.… Read More...