Those Pesky Mosquitoes Those Pesky Mosquitoes, why do mosquitoes attack some people and are not attracted by others? The answer lies in different microbiota (flora) compositions of skins, according to a recent study of the malaria mosquito. The sweat from our skin would be odourless if it were not processed by the many different resident …
Skin regenerates at sunset The stem cells that regenerate the skin are regulated by a daily cycle. In the morning, they do very little; their work begins at dusk. Disrupting this natural rhythm ages the skin and may increase the risk of certain cancers. These are the findings of a study on mice and …
Sun ages the skin Sun ages the skin, a picture is worth a thousand words. This is a photo of a truck driver whose face, for nearly 30 years, received the sun on the left side through the window of his truck. The ageing caused by the UV rays on that side of the …
Is This Hollywood’s Secret to Perfect Skin? By Lauren Frankfort on 2012-07-27 11:45:13 (courtesy of Getty Images) Madonna was spotted leaving her hotel yesterday trucking along a machine that resembled either a vacuum or a ventilator. Turns out the robotic box was actually an Intraceuticals anti-aging machine. Haven’t heard of it? Neither had we. (courtesy …
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Skin Exfoliation Since ancient times it seems to have been accepted that a healthy, flawless skin, free of dead cells, needs regular exfoliation. This body care ritual can be performed using products containing abrasive particles, layers of gomage which are then peeled off or creams with specific ingredients. Peeling, dermabrasion, scrubbing … is exfoliation …
It is widely believed that we should drink at least two litres of water a day to keep our skin hydrated. This myth is rooted in the fact that people – doctors included – are concerned about the health of the skin. Scientific evidence has, however, undermined this belief. Drinking plenty of water is healthy, …
Ultraviolet rays cause sunburn and skin cancer, so sunscreens are essential for sunbathing. But why doesn’t an SPF of 60 provide double the protection of an SPF of 30? Summer is here and sunscreen products in their hundreds are back on the shelves of supermarkets and pharmacies. The vast global sunscreen market, however, continues to …
A scientific study conducted with over 500 volunteers has shown that eating sugar makes us look older than we really are. It seems to be demonstrated that sugar ages the skin (and is also fattening). A team from Leiden University (Netherlands) selected 569 healthy volunteers and divided them into three groups according to their blood …
About 90% of women have or have had some degree of cellulite, currently considered the most widespread aesthetic skin problem in the Western world. Although no infallible treatment exists, certain factors can prevent or ameliorate the problem. Cellulite, or gynoid lipodystrophy, is a physiological disorder affecting the subcutaneous tissue that makes it impossible for the …
Post Brazilian Waxing Care: Opt for a shower. Don’t take a hot bath for the rest of the day. Too hot. No tanning beds, saunas or steam rooms for the next two days. Exfoliate. Two full days later use a mild exfoliator. My pick, an Ingrown – X -It solution from Lycon. check …