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Occasionally, many of us will experience some kind of allergic reaction from cosmetics which calmly disappear, never to return. Most of these reactions are mild, and many are actually sensitivities rather than true allergies. The most common reaction symptoms are burning or stinging. Some products, such as glycolic acid, also known as AHA, are supposed [...]
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When skin is dehydrated, it is suffering from lack of water in the surface. Skin becomes dehydrated from too much sun, weather exposure, harsh cleansers and aging.
Humectants are water-binding agents that are water loving. They have a strong attraction to water. Many chemically bind water to them, holding many water molecules.
Natural humectants, lipids or hydrating [...]
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Inflammation a major cause of free radical formation, is BAD for skin. Free radicals lead the attack on lipids in the cell walls, which leads to water loss.
Free radicals are both a by-product of inflammation and a source of inflammation.
Countering inflammation is most important when you’re young, because this is when the inflammatory response is [...]
To promote healthy skin and avoid aging changes, it is essential to wear sunscreen when you are exposed to the sun. But if you have sensitive skin, wearing sunscreen may at times causes further damage to the skin. It is especially if the product you are using contains ingredients that are not right for you.
If [...]
Lately, studies have shown that pomegranate extract can reverse signs of aging, help people lose weight, prevent heart disease and reduce chances of cancer.
What so great about pomegranate?
Pomegranate contains a super antioxidant called ellagic acid, which is even more powerful than the antioxidants in green tea. Studies have shown that commercially prepared pomegranate juice has [...]
In recent years, there have never been so many products that can help to reverse the signs of aging and improve skin texture. In fact, everywhere you see, there are new miracle ingredients and procedures designed to make you look younger than ever before.
But do you know what are the ingredients which actually beneficial to [...]
Many different fragrances, derived from various sources, are used in cosmetics. Some are natural, having been extracted from plants, such as essential oils. Turpenes extracted from trees are another variety. Some musks are derived from animal by-products and synthetic fragrances are developed.
There is no real advantage in using natural over synthetic fragrance, except perhaps in [...]
Hyperpigmentation or dark spots, is one of the first signs of what we think of as aging. Sun-induced skin discoloration begins in the late teens and early 20s and get continually worse. The main noticeable difference between teenage skin and skin in the early 20s is the discoloration caused by deposits of melanin.
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