What is obesity Obesity is an indication of excessive accumulation of fat in the body. We gain weight or become obese when the intake calories is constantly higher than the calories needed for a certain period of time. The normal fat content in male is 15-18% while women is 20-25%. As we age, the percentage […]
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What are stretch marks? Stretch marks appear when the skin fibres are being stretched and it can be developed during pregnancy. Stretch marks are also known as striae distensae or striae atrophicans while striae gravidarum is the medical term. Stretch marks become more visible after the sixth month pregnancy as the elastic fibres under the […]
What is comedone? Comedone is a trapped hair follicle, which has a raised bumpy touch. There are two common types of comedone: closed and open. ○ Open comedone: Also known as blackheads, has a open top, easy to remove by squeezing; ○ Closed comedone: Also known as whitehead. It has a closed top, therefore, the sebum in […]
Causes In general, a low muscle mass, weak bum muscles, or weak gluteus medius can create a sagging appearance of bum. 1. Sitting down everyday Sitting down all day will make our bum muscles more dormant, less volume, and flatter. In the meantime, the fat will take advantage and store at the bottom areas. Over time, […]
Oily skin is an unwanted condition. Overproduction of sebum is often the undelying cause. Use of computer screens, digital devices and general pollution can stimulate the production of sebum which can lead to other skin problems if not treated. Treatment of improving overproduction of sebum should be part of your regular skin rejuvenation. Such treatments […]
When we gaze into the mirror contemplating our next beauty transformation, our focus often gravitates towards enhancing facial features, inadvertently overlooking opportunities to enhance our body contours. Amidst a gathering of captivating individuals, how do we set ourselves apart? Observing beauty pageants, it’s evident that one often overlooked aspect—the shoulder line—can truly captivate attention. However, […]
Straight body/no waist is an undesirable body feature that no one would have wished for. Body shape without a natural waistline adds limitation on how we can dress and poses a curve-missing body image. Therefore, achieving a balanced waist-to-hip ratio has been a mission for some people. Some of them may cheekily wonder if it […]