One of the most popular treatments for sun damage, superficial fine lines, and acne scars are glycolic acid peels. The glycolic acid causes the removal of the upper layer of skin causing the growth of new skin and reducing those visible problems. Before you head down for your next chemical peel, here are some top [...]
The market for skin care has become a very complicated business. With competition in the market at an all time high, health and beauty manufacturers are looking for every edge in the market that will increase their profits. Because these companies are looking for that edge, considerable research has been conducted into the [...]
Topical retinoids, or retinoid treatments, have long been used in effective acne treatment medications. Though effective, they are often associated with skin irritation and are not always tolerated well. With advancements in research, scientists have been able to modify the chemicals used with retinoids to cause less irritation without losing the effectiveness of the [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Nanotechnology has been in the news for quite sometime now and it is one of the most innovative technologies in treating different complications related to skin and hair. It is undoubtedly a medical technology but with a difference, as it combines science, physics, chemistry, biology and engineering. Nanometer-sized particles are very tiny and can only [...]