Every industry is competing these days to place their product in the ultimate position in the market. They focus primarily on the market share; its rise and fall. With so many companies claiming to be the best in the business, it is very difficult for consumers to choose the best product.
Skin care has been a [...]
Wounds are breaks in our skin that usually affects the outer most skin layer know as the epidermis. Wounds can be caused due to various reasons, but the most ordinary ones are scrapes, burn, lacerations, punctures and cuts. There are different treatments for different wounds and the depending on the type of wound, how it [...]
Cosmeceuticals are a very acceptable treatment for skin care these days and its consumer base is diverse. Once a woman oriented market, now draws people of different age groups, including men and young adults. However, these products continue to draw image-focused women who prefer using cosmeceutical products to prevent skin aging and promote skin health. [...]
Herpes a form of viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus or HSV. There are two subtypes of the herpes virus named HSV-1 (herpes simplex virus-1) or HSV-2 (herpes simple virus-2). HSV-1 is responsible for blisters and cold sores occurring in or on the mouth while HSV-2 is associated with the genital infections or [...]
Cosmeceuticals are the link between cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, uniting properties from both. The FDA does not recognize Cosmeceuticals and the term “cosmeceutical” has no meaning under the law. However, many pharmacuetical companies are manufacturing cosmetic products that have the benefits of standard cosmetics and the properties of some drugs. By doing so, the [...]
Our skin is the largest organ of our body and it acts as a protective shield against heat, cold, injury and infection. Storing vitamin D, water and fat in addtion to helping regulate body temperature, the skin’s functions are vital to the body’s health. However, the skin is also at risk to the exposure [...]
Today more and more people are very conscious about their health and it includes proper skin care. In the past, people were less informed about the products they used and the ingredients contained in those products. Now with internet access and a healthy quest for knowledge, many of these people are aware and they [...]
Tanning is a natural process of human skin and the response when exposed to sunlight. Tanning is known to be the natural defense mechanism of the body that protects against overexposure to the UVA and UVB rays. Sun tanning can be achieved safely with proper protection that being the usage of sunscreen. Because the [...]
Rapid weight gain or weight loss has a major impact on our skin. This is easy to see due to the fact that the skin is the largest organ of the human body. Our dietary habits directly affect our internal system as well as the external organs and our skin is no exception. After a [...]
Obviously, skin cancer is life threatening. But, if diagnosed early, there are certainly ways of reducing the disease’s impact. If you examine yourself regularly and properly, you can ensure early detection. Skin changes to look for include blemishes, discoloration, different types of moles or sores. Freckles and moles can often lead to skin cancer and [...]
