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Lately, many readers have been asking me my thoughts on the recent report by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) on the nano-particle sized Zinc Oxide that may cause cancer.
I first heard the news about a sunscreen and cosmetic ingredient that may cause cancer from the Chinese radio station while on my way home from work early [...]
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Many new moisturizers have been launched recently and some are specially created for Asian market that are suitable to be worn under hot and humid weather here. Well these moisturizers have common benefits - to hydrate the skin while providing an oil- and shine-free result. But unfortunately, in order to provide a long-lasting shine-free matte finish, [...]
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Are you having sensitive skin? And do you know what are the soothing ingredients that are great for your sensitive skin?
Soothing ingredients are often added to humectant and emollient products meant for sensitive skin. Many of these ingredients are added because they have the capability of reducing irritation to the skin.
Azulene, a hyrocarbon that is [...]
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In the history of cosmetics, no other ingredient or family of ingredients has had the impact or efficacy of Hydroxy Acids. Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) and Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) are a family of naturally occurring mild acids. Most AHAs and BHA are present in fruits and vegetables.
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AHAs and BHA have a very large number [...]
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The AHAs, also known as Alpha Hydroxy Acids, are derived from fruit and milk sugars. There are several AHAs used in skin-care treatment. These include lactic acid, tartaric acid, malic acid and glycolic acid. The AHA most commonly used is glycolic acid, which is widely added to over-the-counter skin creams and by estheticians and doctors [...]
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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 [...]
