Our skin is often the first thing other people notice about us. In Queensland, the harsh and unforgiving sun, together with the natural ageing process can make our skin look old and tired.
Redness, prominent veins and blood vessels (telangiectasia) are common vascular problems affecting the face, neck and chest, and are a visible sign of sun damage and some medical conditions such as rosacea.
Does your face often look red? Do you blush easily? Do you have unsightly veins on your nose and face that you find yourself trying to cover with makeup?
There are some things we can change to minimise ageing of our skin. Others are inevitable. Over time, the ageing process causes our skin to develop visible lines and wrinkles.
Harmful ultraviolet rays in sunlight causes premature ageing, fine lines and wrinkles, redness and broken capillaries, as well as irregular pigmentation to our skin.
Melasma is a common condition causing blotchy, brown discolouration of the skin on the face. It is commonly seen on the forehead, cheeks and to some degree on the upper lip and chin.
