by mercygrace | Mar 22, 2023 | Aesthetics, W.H.Y. Wednesdays
WHAT ARE ACNE SCARS? Acne is a chronic skin condition that frequently results in scarring. The scars can be significantly physically disfiguring and can have a significant psychosocial impact. The most common type of acne scars are called atrophic scars which resemble...
by mercygrace | Mar 8, 2023 | Aesthetics, W.H.Y. Wednesdays
W- What is this? Hyperpigmentation is an umbrella term used to describe the darkening of the skin. This often presents in a spot like fashion and can be caused by a number of different things. Hyperpigmentation typical caused by the over production of melanin in...
by mercygrace | Feb 15, 2023 | Aesthetics, W.H.Y. Wednesdays
WHAT IS GREEN TEA EXTRACT? Green tea extract is obtained from the leaf of the plant Camellia Sinensis in such a way that prevents oxidation of the active polyphenolic compounds present in the plant, mainly catechins. Green tea is richer in antioxidants than other...
by mercygrace | Jan 18, 2023 | Aesthetics
WHAT IS GOTU KOLA? Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) extract is a rich source of natural bioactive substances. The active compounds include pentacyclic triterpenes, mainly asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. It is found in India, Pakistan, South...
by mercygrace | Jan 11, 2023 | Aesthetics
W-What is this? Microneedling is a common skin resurfacing procedure done in the office that involves tiny surgical steel needles that pierce the top layer of skin to improve the quality of the skin, texture, and appearance by harnessing the normal healing process...
by mercygrace | Jan 4, 2023 | Aesthetics, General Health
WHAT IS MINDFULNESS? MINDFULNESS HAS BEEN DEFINED AS “PAYING ATTENTION IN A PARTICULAR WAY: ON PURPOSE, IN THE PRESENT MOMENT, AND NON-JUDGEMENTALLY”. Basic elements include self-regulation of attention and taking a nonjudgmental stance towards one’s...
