Iodine consumption in the form of iodine rich foods such as seaweed or systemic medications may create an eruption of pustules. Next time you are tucking into that roll of …
IODINE CAUSES ACNEGENICITY
DIMETHICONE DOES NOT SUFFOCATE THE SKIN
There is so much misinformation spread in this industry and on the internet. Silicones are demonised for being used in cosmetics but the reasons why are simply myths. Here are …
ANTIOXIDANTS ARE DESTROYED BY LIGHT AND AIR
Antioxidants are powerful skin protectors. If they are not stored properly they can become inactive. If your product is in a jar or bottle that needs to be opened then …
INHALATION OF ROSE AFFECTS YOUR SKIN
Rose inhalation has an affect on substance P, a neuromediator which is released when we are under stress. Substance P reduces the amount of sebum (oil) produced. Simply smelling natural rose fragrance …
MOTHBEAN EXTRACT HAS SIMILAR BENEFITS TO RETINOL
Mothbean or Vigna Acontifolia as it’s known is an annual herb belonging to the Leguminosae family. The pod contains 4 to 9 seeds which contains nutritive proteins. Mothbean has proven …
IS IT NORMAL TO BREAK OUT WHEN STARTING A PRODUCT?
Breaking out isn’t something you should always experience but in some instances you will. Often with breakouts, acne sufferers don’t realise that lesions under the skin are pre-existing. All acne …
DIY CAN DAMAGE YOUR SKIN!
Have you ever looked longingly into the fruit bowl and wondered what banana may do for the skin? Hey it’s good enough to be ingested, why not slather it over …
DEHYDRATION ACCELERATES AGING!
Elastin loss starts from around the age of 21. It is not something that happens when you are much older. Collagen loss usually declines from the age of 25 but …
SMOKING AND ACNE
Smoking actually affects acne. It increases an inflammatory cytokine called interleukin 1a and this is a trigger of blackheads and acne. There is a very strong correlation in female adult …
FAIRER SKINS AGE FASTER
Fair skins age faster due to the difference in melanin and protection from the sun. This is why they burn faster. This impacts the skins ability to defend itself from …
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