A lighter skin tone has been considered a superior trait in most races, especially in women of Asian or African descent who have Fitzpatrick skin types IV–VI. The higher prevalence of pigmentary disorders in these skin types adds to the woes of the patients. In...

The most abundant protein found in your body, collagen is abundant in your muscles, skin, blood, bones, cartilage, and ligaments. Collagen is a building block that: • promotes skin elasticity • holds together your bones and muscles • protects your organs • provides structure to joints and tendons Other lifestyle habits that reduces collagen...