390. Melasma Explained: What Causes It & How to Treat It
Should you actually sit on public toilet seats? It’s the debate dividing the team this week, as Tegan and Sadaf weigh in on whether it’s fine or whether hovering is the only option. Then, Tegan takes a deep dive into melasma, the stubborn pigmentation condition that can be incredibly frustrating to manage. She explains what actually causes melasma, why it’s so closely linked to hormones and sun exposure, and the key things you can do to help prevent it from worsening. Tegan also breaks down the treatment options available, from skincare you can use at home to the professional treatments that can help manage it in-clinic. Finally, in Adore Anon, a listener wants to know what she can actually do about split ends. Are there products that genuinely repair them, or is the only real fix a haircut? The team shares practical tips for preventing and managing split ends so your hair stays as healthy as possible between trims.
Everything mentioned:
- Beauty IQ article: Getting regular haircuts
- ABC Article: How dirty are public toilet seats?
- Societe Even Out Dark Spot Corrector
- Cosmedix Simply Brilliant 24/7 Brightening Serum
- Aspect Pigment Punch+
- Skinceuticals C E Ferulic
- Aspect Extreme B 17
- PCA Skin Intensive Brightening Treatment
- Kerastase Nutritive Nutri-Supplement Split Ends Serum
- Davines Natural Tech Nourishing Keratin Sealer
- Pure Precious Ends Leave-In Treatment
- Virtue Healing Oil
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Credits:
- Hosts: Sadaf Razi and Tegan MacDonald
- Producer: Melissa Mason
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