This is my home in the estate where I work and spent most. I called this home my sanctuary, the one place where I can relax and be myself.  It is a sheer escapade and a cozy haven from stress of a modern life.  It’s comfortable, peaceful and pleasant to live in.  Pleasure that is equal to the pleasure of coming home from a long journey, even coming home from work is pleasant.

How much I love the comforts of this place I called home.  I have another house in town which I bought a few years ago but then the environment there is nothing like my home in the estate.  One may ask, “Why bought a house in town instead, when you don’t find comfy in it?”  Because the town is my hometown whereas the estate is just a working place for me and is not mine.         

I have a small flower garden in the north east of my house.  My house is facing north-west; people who pass my house won’t be able to see my flower garden except for some bougainvilleas planted in front of my house.  I don’t mean to avoid people sighting my flower garden, it just that many plants appreciate the less fierce rays of the sun.  Beside that I can spend my free time, mostly afternoon in the garden without worrying too much of getting sunburn.

Another new meaning added to coming home, and it’s more than just to our loved ones but a comfy home as well.

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What causes brown patches?

How much melanin present in our cell determines our skin colour (largely determined by genes), though more melanin is produced for protection when the skin is exposed to harmful UV rays causes brown spots.  When melanin-filled cells emerge at the surface but are not removed, they will gather and, as time goes by, cause the skin to darken.  Years of UV exposure plus the accumulation of old skin cells result in uneven melanin clusters that appear as uneven skin tone, brown patches or spots.

Asian women are generally more prone to pigmentation and darkening. Apart from genetic factors, the main cause of this is exposure to damaging UV rays all-year-round.  Carrying an umbrella or staying in the shade does not protect totally from UV rays.  UV rays are reflected off the ground and hit the skin, and are able to penetrate glass of room and cars.  The rays are also able to penetrate clothes.  Even on cloudy days, we are not spared from the darkening and damaging effects of UV rays.  There’s no escape for us, even indoor fluorescent lamps emit these rays too.  That is the reason why those who shun the sun still find themselves having uneven skin tone or brown spots.

Don’t worry! This is not a problem to us anymore.  Go and find yourself a regime that provides gentle yet comprehensive whitening care. The products in such a range are designed to respect the physiology of the skin and defense against the factors that cause dark spots and uneven skin tone. 

10:49 AM | Talkin' | 1 Comment »