I have a wedding coming up, any quick-fix measures?

As you know skin is a largest organ of your body and the most sensitive, so always remember to focus on a healthy diet and sleep pattern. Following measures will help you bring back the healthy glow: 1) treat your acne and pigmentations issues with a dermatologist’s advice. 2) Get a hydrafacial by a dermatologist to help reduce two-tone skin. 3) Drink at least eight-10 glasses of water every day. 4) Add vitamin C rich fruits to your diet. 5) Wear sun block daily before sun exposure. 6) Cleanse your skin well before sleeping.

How does one deal with stretch marks?

A stretch mark is a type of scar that develops when our skin stretches or shrinks quickly. The abrupt change causes the collagen and elastin, which support our skin, to rupture. As the skin heals, stretch marks may appear. If treated early on, the results are better. Like any scar, stretch marks are usually permanent, but treatment may make them less noticeable. Treatment can also help alleviate the itch. Following treatments may help: Applying topical stretch mark creams twice daily on affected area on early stretch marks, keep the area moisturised with aloe vera gel, other cosmetic procedures that may help include lasers, PRP and cosmetic surgery.

I have dark patches on some areas of my body. Is there any way to get rid of them?

Hyper-pigmentation is a common, usually harmless condition in which patches of skin become darker in colour than the normal surrounding skin. This darkening occurs when an excess of melanin, the brown pigment that produces normal skin colour, forms deposits in skin. Treatment includes: regular use of sun block, topical creams containing hydroquinone and combination creams may help reduce the pigmentation. There are now several highly effective laser treatments available that you could opt for.

My facial skin has a lot of open pores. What can I do?

Use only non-comedogenic skin care products and makeup. The word “non-comedogenic” means the product won't clog your pores. Cleanse your face twice a day. Use topical medications advised by your dermatologist. Treat acne. Protect your face with sunscreen every day. Exfoliate. Be gentle with your skin.

How do I treat tanned skin?

Treating skin tan at the earliest is very important to prevent further damage, regular use of sun block is essential. Aloe Vera gel for moisturising and a gentle exfoliating cream may help remove the dead skin. Many skin lightening creams are available that can reduce the skin tanning and drink plenty of water and protect your skin from sun exposure.