October 2023

TL;DR Periocular Dark Circles (PDCs) are common, with over 60% of individuals having them for more than 5 years, and over 55% experiencing increasing severity over time. Dark circles under the eyes, also known as Periocular Dark Circles (PDCs), are typically caused by factors like aging, eyestrain, allergies, fatigue, sun exposure, anemia, dehydration, medications, genetics, and lifestyle habits. To reduce dark circles, adopt a healthy lifestyle with sufficient sleep, hydration, and a balanced diet rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. Avoid excessive salt, smoking, and alcohol consumption. Regular exercise and limited sun exposure can help improve skin health and reduce the appearance of dark circles. There are various treatments available for dark circles, including dermal fillers, PlasmoDerm injections, under-eye peels, Hydra-rich injections, microneedling, laser therapy (IPL), and topical serums containing ingredients like Vitamin C and hydroquinone. These treatments aim to address the underlying causes of dark circles and can provide long-lasting results, depending on the chosen method.   Most individuals (61.8%) reported Periocular Dark Circles (PDCs) duration of greater than 5 years, with 55.9% noting increasing severity over time. 42.2% reported PDCs improving with sleep, while 50.0% reported worsening with sleep.  Dark circles under your eyes aren’t a medical concern but only the outcome of allergies, degradation, insufficient sleep, and aging. They are the darkened skin areas under your eyes, which look black, brown, blue, or purple, depending on your natural complexion.  Dark circles under eyes are nothing to worry about but they can only make you look tired or much older than your age. However, you can get rid of them with our advanced under-eye brightening treatments in Bengaluru. At CNF, the doctor checks your dark circle condition and suggests the right treatment to remove it and give you brighter under-eye skin.    Understanding Under Eye Dark Circles. Under eye dark circles can occur among people of all ages, genders, complexions, and ethnicities. Different types of skin have different levels of dark circles. Dark circles under your eyes are more common in some groups of people, such as elderly people, darker-skin-toned people, and those who have a family history of having them. Causes of Dark Circles. Here are the key causes of dark circles. Aging. Aging is one of the key reasons to cause dark circles as the skin under your eyes usually sags and gets thinner as you grow older. The collagen and fat production may decrease which maintains the skin elasticity. As a consequence, the dark blood vessels under your skin become more visible, which darkens the under-eye area. You may also get tear troughs, which make you look older or tired.  Eyestrain. Any form of eyestrain can increase the size of blood vessels surrounding your eyes, which may cause dark circles.  Allergies. Allergies cause dark circles as your body secrete histamines to fight against the invader when having an allergic reaction. Your eyes may get red, puffy, and itchy. When you scratch your itchy skin, it may cause swelling, inflammation, and broken blood vessels that may cause post-inflammatory pigmentation.  Fatigue. Lack of sleep or oversleeping may make your skin look pale and dull. The dark tissues and blood vessels under your skin may look more prominent. Sleep deprivation may accumulate fluid under your eyes, which makes them look puffy. Dark circles may be the shadows created by puffy eyelids. Sun Exposure. Long-time sun exposure or injuries may form dark circles under your eyes, also called post-inflammatory pigmentation. Excessive sun exposure produces excess melanin, which may accumulate under your eyes causing hyperpigmentation.   Anemia. Anemia is a condition when RBCs are less than normal that may make you feel weak, tired, dizzy, short of breath, and light-headedness. An anemic patient tends to have pale skin and dark circles under the eyes. Dehydration. Dehydration may develop POH and may make the skin under your eyes look dull. Your eyes may appear sunken because of the way eyes are close to the underneath bone. Ocular Hypotensive Drugs. Ophthalmic solutions, which treat glaucoma, can cause POH. They most tend to occur in 3 to 6 months post-initiating bimatoprost treatment. Genetics. Genetics may develop POH, which can be an inherited characteristic noticed early in childhood. Your dark circles may darken or lighten over time.  Lifestyle Factors. Poor lifestyle habits, such as alcohol consumption and smoking, may cause dark circles. Lifestyle Changes for Brighter Eyes Here are the simple lifestyle changes you can make to remove dark circles and get brighter eyes. Sleep Well Everyday. Lack of sleep is likely to cause dark circles. If you don’t sleep enough, it may worsen the condition of your existing dark circles. Sleep for at least 8 hours every day without any disturbance to lighten the dark circles. Hydrate and Moisturize Your Skin. Dehydration causes dark circles under your eyes. As most of your body contains water, it’s an essential part of your diet. Insufficient water intake may cause puffiness and blasting around your eyes. So, drink 3 to 4 liters of water every day to keep your skin hydrated.  Lack of moisture causes dark circles. Moisturize your skin twice after washing your face to maintain healthy skin. Eat Healthy Foods. Eating foods rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids can help in reducing and preventing dark circles. Antioxidants protect your skin from toxins that damage your skin. Beetroot, citrus fruits, and dark chocolates are the most effective antioxidant-rich foods. Fatty acids boost blood flow to your skin cells which removes dark circles. Walnuts and salmon are the two foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Decrease Salt Intake  Salt contains sodium that dehydrates your body. Junk and highly processed foods contain high sodium. Eating sodium-rich or other foods causing dehydration may deepen the dark circles. So, reduce the consumption of salt, the key ingredient of most foods, to remove dark circles.  Quit Smoking Smoking can cause dark circles, various diseases, and even cancer. Cigarettes contain chemicals, which dehydrate your skin and may decrease the production of collagen, melanin, and elastin, which decreases skin elasticity

TL;DR Common Acne Causes: High oil production, dead skin cell buildup, bacteria growth, and more, can contribute to acne. Types of Acne: Different forms of acne, including blackheads, whiteheads, papules, pimples, and nodules, each with distinct characteristics. Fast-Acting Acne Treatments in Bengaluru: Five effective treatments for quick acne relief, including Black Peel, PlasmoDerm (PRF), Micro Needling, Me-Line Peel, and Laser Therapy. Black Peel Treatment: Uses organic materials to exfoliate the skin’s top layer, reducing wrinkles, fine lines, and acne scars, with immediate results. PlasmoDerm (PRF): Utilizes the body’s own healing potential with PRP and microneedling to improve skin’s appearance in 4 to 6 weeks. Me-Line Peel and Laser Therapy: Specialized treatments to reduce acne scars, sun damage, and hyperpigmentation, each with unique benefits and downtime periods. Clinical trial data revealed that approximately 50% of women in their 20s, 33% of women in their 30s, and 25% of women in their 40s suffer from acne. Acne is a common skin disorder that can cause pimples all over your face. You can get acne as a teenager, young adult, and even as an adult. Have you tried the best skin care products to get rid of acne but still haven’t got the desired results? Don’t worry as you can get rid of acne with our fast-acting treatments.  Getting rid of acne quickly is crucial as it can leave deep scars on your skin after getting severe. The deep acne scars and spots on your skin take years to fade even with the everyday application of the best creams, serums, and lotions. At CNF in Bengaluru, you can opt for our fast-acting solutions to get quick relief from acne and pimple. Our doctor will check your acne condition and then suggest the right treatment to cure it. Causes of Acne  Here are the key causes of acne. High or excess oil production in pores Dead skin cells build in pores Bacteria growth in pores Increased androgens, male sex hormones Genetics Teenage phase Poor diet Excessive stress Hard scrubbing of skin Environmental factors, such as high humidity and pollution Picking or squeezing pimples and blemishes Pressure from backpacks, tight clothes, and sports helmets Medications containing lithium, corticosteroids, and hormones Different Types of Acne. Here are the different types of acne Blackheads These plugged follicles reach your skin surface and open up. They appear black on your skin as air removes the sebum colors, not only because they are greasy Whiteheads Such clogged hair follicles stay under your skin’s surface and develop a white bump.  Papules. Inflamed lesions, usually look like pink small bumps on your skin. They can be soft to the touch.   Pimples or Pustules. Yellow or white pus-filled lesions topped on papules that may appear to have a red base.  Nodules Painful and big solid lesions form deep inside your skin.  Severe nodular acne is sometimes known as cystic acne, which is intense, painful, and filled with pus.  Back Acne The most common signs of back acne are inflammatory pustules, non-inflammatory comedones, nodules, and papules. Back acne develops mostly on your upper back going down to the shoulders, lower back, neck, and upper chest.  You Deserve Personalised Perfection. Book Now 5 Fast-Acting Acne Treatments in Bengaluru. Here are the most effective fast-acting acne treatments in Bengaluru. Black Peel The black peel contains chemicals to remove damaged skin and enhance your facial skin. The peel removes your skin’s top layer and reveals youthful skin. It is an organic peel, which contains a high amount of organic materials, mainly high concentrations of amino acids. The peel treatment works on all types of whiteheads, blackheads, pustules, pimples, cysts, and nodules.  It reduces the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, acne scars, and brown spots. As the treatment traumatizes the skin epidermis, the outer layer exfoliates. When your skin starts healing, cell growth increases and reveals your youthful skin. You can see immediate results and maintain it with proper skincare. PlasmoDerm PlasmoDerm, or PRF, can be an effective treatment to reduce the appearance of post-acne scars and other skin issues. It is an evolved PRP skin treatment, which uses your blood’s healing potential to treat your acne. Our doctor draws a small amount of blood and runs it via centrifuge to distinguish it from platelets and plasma.  The solution includes platelets, WBCs, growth factors, stem cells, and fibrin, which your body utilizes to promote healing and generate new cells. With a microneedling device, the PRF solution is applied to your acne-affected skin. You can see improvement in 4 to 6 weeks after the first session. The results depend on the severity of your acne condition, age, health conditions, and genetics.  DermaPen Microneedling Dermapen microneedling causes an array of channels/wounds in your dermis at a restricted depth. Once your skin starts healing, it boosts collagen production and emits growth factors, which help in controlling acne breakouts. With collagen and elastin production, your skin gets thicker and enhances skin texture. Since Dermapen microneedling works like a resurfacing active acne treatment, the needle-created microchannels are usable to pass Vitamin A creams, which control the acne symptoms. You may get results in 6 weeks post the first session. The best results are visible in 3 months.  Me-Line Peel Me-line peel is a treatment that works effectively to reduce the appearance of acne scars, sun damage spots, and hyperpigmentation. The specially formulated peel targets your acne spots deep inside your dermis where it is. We cleanse your skin, introduce Me-line peel on your skin, and leave it for 15 to 30 minutes. Then, we apply a second layer, mostly on your entire face or on the acne marks.  The required number of sessions depends on the severity of your acne scars. Your skin may start peeling 3 days after treatment and the acne marks may reduce 2 to 4 weeks after the skin cells turn over and remove certain marks. Me-line peel usually has a downtime of 5 to 7 days.  Laser Therapy Laser therapy can reduce the appearance of post-acne

TL;DR The global skin whitening market is growing, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a bright face for a positive impression. Pollution and UV rays in Bangalore can dull the skin, making advanced face brightening treatments essential. Different skin types and common skin pigmentation issues are explained. Traditional salon facials may not effectively remove tan. Seven effective face brightening treatments in Bangalore are detailed, including Glutathione Injections, Chemical Peels, Korean Glass Skin Treatment, Carbon Laser Peel, Q-Switch Laser, PlasmoDerm, and Topical Serums. Each treatment has its unique benefits and considerations, with the number of sessions varying based on individual skin concerns. The global market for skin whitening was estimated at $8 billion in 2020 and is projected to increase by nearly half that within 6 years. People look at your face first and thus, you should have a bright-looking face to look good and create a positive impression on them. A glowing face makes your skin look radiant and increases your confidence. However, maintaining a luminous skin gets extremely tough when living in the polluted environment of Bengaluru. When you go out every day in the daytime, the harmful UV rays gradually damage your skin and make your face appear dull. While applying SPF before stepping out can protect your skin from sun rays it’s not enough to maintain a bright skin.  With our advanced face brightening treatment, you can always have a glowing face. At CNF, our skilled doctor will check your skin concerns and suggest the right treatment accordingly.  What is a Face Brightening Treatment? Face brightening treatment is a skin bleaching process that brightens and enhances the complexion of your face using the most appropriate chemical substances, like Glutathione. This treatment lightens your darker complexion and gives you an even skin tone. Besides brightening your skin tone, the brightening treatment decreases the melanin content and reduces the appearance of dark spots, age spots, sun damage spots, scars, fine lines, freckles, and melasma.  Different Skin Types And Pigmentation Here are the different types of skin: Normal Skin Normal can tolerate almost all skincare products and doesn’t get affected by it or changing weather.  Dry/Dehydrated Skin Dry/dehydrated skin lacks oil and hydration, appears papery, and feels tight with mild wrinkles when it’s squeezed together.  Oily Skin Oily skin always shines because of the consistent secretion of oil and excess sebum.  Acne Prone Skin Acne-prone skin has clogged pores caused due to excess sebum production.  Combination Skin Combination skin is oily and also has dry patches.  Sensitive Skin Sensitive skin tends to react with almost all products and develops bumps and rashes.  Mature Skin Mature skin ages develops one/two wrinkles, and looks drier than your mouth.  Here are the most common types of skin pigmentation: Melasma Melasma/chloasma is a pigmentation that gets deeper in your dermis and develops bigger brown patches with an invisible border. This type of skin disorder is common in women and caused due to increased hormones. The condition gets worse with UV exposure, stress, pregnancy, and certain medications.  Freckles  Freckles or ephelides are the most common type of skin pigmentation. They develop after frequent exposure to harmful sun rays, mainly if you have a fair skin tone. The freckles get darker in sunny months and fade in winter. Your skin may also develop freckles because of heredity.  Solar Lentigines Solar lentigines, also called sun spots or liver spots, are pigmented spots with clearly defined edges. They may develop on all body parts and have various colors, such as black and dark brown. Such spots are caused due to UV sun rays exposure and the level of UV light in melanin pigments you got exposed to. You should monitor them as they may develop into melanoma and skin cancer. A yearly visit to a skin expert is crucial to maintain your skin.  Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation  Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is a response to skin injury and may be the outcome of burns, acne, friction, or clinical treatments, such as IPL, laser, dermabrasion, and chemical peels. This skin disorder tends to cure with time and usually reacts to topical products, even though it may recur.  Why Salon Facials Don’t Help with Tan Removal? Salon facial procedures involve cleansing, scrubbing, massaging, and applying a face pack. They clean your skin’s topmost layer but can’t remove your tan. The massage removes the dead skin cells, improves blood circulation, makes you feel relaxed, and gives you glowing skin immediately after the session. You will get a clean and refreshed face but the tan stays on it.  You Deserve Personalised Perfection. Book Now 7 Face Brightening Treatments In Bangalore Here are the best face-brightening treatments you can do at our clinic in Bengaluru: Glutathione Injections Glutathione injections work on people of all types of skin and restore the glow on your face.  It enhances your dull, pigmented, and wrinkled skin by reducing melanin production. The injections increase glutathione levels inside your body, which gives you a  youthful and supple face. The injection is a mixture of chemicals depending on your skin tone, type, and other factors, which go inside your face via a vein. The frequency of injections depends on your skin’s concern. It may start with 3 times a week and then reduce to 1 day a week. The results are visible 6 to 8 weeks post-treatment.   Chemical Peels  Chemical peels are the right facial treatment to significantly enhance your skin texture. The normal chemical peels remove your skin’s damaged top layer, reduce the appearance of blemishes and scars on your face, and make it look clearer.  We customize peels depending on your skin type. The peeling agents resurface your skin by removing your skin’s superficial layers. As your skin heals, the damaged top skin layer peels off, which exposes and grows healthy new skin that makes your face look brighter. The recovery time varies depending on the strength and type of your peel and how your skin reacts to it. At least 3 to 6 sessions of sessions are required to get