For a full list of Glamour editors’ picks for best self-tanners no matter your experience level, click here. How to remove self-tanner While there are plenty of DIY remedies for removing self-tanner, Dr. Mudgil recommends the simplest solution: using a tan removal product like the St. Moriz Professional Self Tan Remover Pads. “One can actually … Read more
Hormonal factors in adulthood One of the underlying causes of acne can be changes in hormones, particularly androgens like testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (male hormones which we all have in our skin). Androgens can make the sebaceous glands produce more sebum, an oily substance that protects your skin from drying out, and a build-up of sebum … Read more
According to Dr Patel, rosacea’s key feature is redness: “flushing which typically lasts longer than 10 minutes.” Less visible – yet equally annoying – symptoms include: Skin irritation A burning/tingling sensation Dryness Tearing Blurred vision Hypersensitivity How should people know the flushing is rosacea – instead of menopausal, or from that final glass of red … Read more
What is psoriatic arthritis? Affecting about 30 per cent of people with psoriasis, this is a chronic inflammatory disease of the joints that often appears between the ages of 30 and 50, although children can be affected. Symptoms include swollen, stiff and painful joints and tendons, reduced range of motion, eye inflammation and fatigue. In … Read more
What causes scarlet fever? “Scarlet fever is caused by a bacteria called Group A streptococcus (group A strep),” explains Dr Colin Brown. The bacteria is very contagious and spreads from person to person very easily. You can catch it by breathing in droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or from touching surfaces that … Read more
ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Stress can harm the skin and worsen a variety of pre-existing skin disorders. According to health experts, stress has been linked to increased sebum production in persons with acne, which in turn causes more breakouts. Link between stress and skin conditions: How to manage stress for healthy skin (Photo by Unsplash) … Read more
Hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone can be effectively addressed through a comprehensive skincare routine. However, understanding the causes of hyperpigmentation is crucial to take preventative steps. How to address hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone (Photo by Kalos Skincare/No Revisions on Unsplash) In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Andrea Rachel Castelino, Consultant Dermatologist at DermaZeal … Read more