Skin, explained
Straight answers about what your skin is actually doing — written and reviewed by a certified practitioner. No brand names, no miracle promises.
diagnostic
Small itchy bumps that acne treatment makes worse
Small itchy bumps that look like acne may actually be fungal acne, also known as Malassezia folliculitis. Learn how to tell the difference, why heat and humidity can trigger it, and when to seek professional assessment.
Ayma Arif · 10 September 2026 · 18 min read
diagnostic
Dark patches: melasma, acne marks or sun damage?
Pigmentation is the most common skin concern in Pakistan and the most commonly misidentified. The three main types look alike, respond to different things, and heal on very different timelines.
Ayma Arif · 7 September 2026 · 8 min read
pakistan
Why your skin is worse in Lahore than it was anywhere else
Most skincare advice is written for temperate climates and soft water. Four things about living in Pakistan change what your skin does, and none of them are addressed by a routine copied from the internet.
Ayma Arif · 4 September 2026 · 7 min read
diagnostic
Oily or dehydrated? Most people get this wrong
Skin that produces too much oil is often skin that is short of water. Here is how to tell the difference, and why it changes everything about what you should be using.
Ayma Arif · 2 September 2026 · 8 min read
Reading about it only gets you so far
Telling these patterns apart from a description is genuinely hard. A certified practitioner can look at your skin properly and write you a plan you keep.
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