skin and health

You can never go wrong by giving a woman chocolate for Valentine’s Day (unless she’s allergic or has a strong dislike, of course). And in addition to making your partner happy, recent evidence shows certain chocolate is actually good for you.

There are gifts that you would likely want to receive from your true love, but these are some gifts that you would not want to get from your Valentine…

There are gifts that you would likely want to receive from your Valentine, but these are a couple gifts that you would not want to get from your Valentine…

Whether you want to keep your skin healthy for that special someone or practice some self-love by loving your skin, here are some tips from Skinsight for great skin.

Most people have a Valentine’s Day wish list, including items such as a box of chocolates, a romantic dinner, or just spending time with the one you love. Dinner with the in-laws or gifts like socks or a gym membership, on the other hand, are usually at the bottom of the list. Here is Skinsight’s Valentine’s gift to you: some of our favorite and least favorite Valentine trends and skin conditions for this amorous holiday.

Mild forms of dark spots (hyperpigmentation) on the skin are not usually medically significant. Sunspots on the hands of a middle-aged, fair-skinned woman, for example, may be a cosmetic concern to her, but they are typically benign and in no way endanger her health. However, if these spots were to grow or get darker in a dramatic fashion, it would be best to consult a dermatologist to discern if they are in fact harmless or not.

If you struggle with controlling acne, you are not alone. Acne can have an extremely negative impact on quality of life because it is usually quite visible. While many cases of teenage acne resolve with age after hormones calm down, for some adults, acne becomes a chronic condition, causing frustration and a never-ending search for “the cure.”

Q: Can hypopigmentation on the arms that has been present for about 10 years still leave one’s skin?

A: Hypopigmentation is the loss of color in the skin, and the contrast of the light spots is especially more noticeable after months in the summer sun, when the rest of your skin may be darker. If your pale spots have not changed in size over 10 years and are small, it is probably a common and benign condition that is actually a type of scarring, and which is not likely to disappear without treatment.

Instead of 11 pipers piping or 5 golden rings, look at what Skinsight brings. Whether or not you think you need cosmetic surgery, make sure you make an informed decision.