Ask The Beauty Experts

Q: Is there a safe way to fade freckles and sunspots?

A: The new wave of active treatment products for pigmentation are safe and can have a positive impact on skin lightening and brightening, primarily by acting as melanin suppressors (the pigment that colours the skin). When looking to treat pigmentation, it’s important to consider the depth, duration, severity, hereditary background and cause, as each is a factor as to the effectiveness of the treatments. For the best results, it's important to be diligent about using the products every day, and completely avoid sun exposure.

Q: I follow a strict beauty regimen – I cleanse, tone and moisturise. Even so, I still experience breakouts and dry skin...why?
A: Perhaps the products you're using, or the routine you employ, may not be right for you. Your cleanser may be too harsh, stripping your skin of essential oils, causing dry cheeks and an oily T-zone, due to the over-stimulation of sebaceous glands. So consider gentler products that are free from artificial fragrance.

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