Acne is a common skin condition that occurs when dead skin cells collect in the skin’s pores, then rise to the surface of the openings and eventually fall away from the skin. The oil-producing gland which assists the skin in keeping its natural moisture levels gets congested, inflamed and infected by bacteria. The excess oil […]
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Acne – the word dreaded by teenagers everywhere. Unsightly and often painful, it is the most common skin disorder in the world. While it is most prevalent in teenagers and young adults, it can affect people of all ages, including adults in their 40s and 50s. According to the American National Institute of Arthritis and
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A delicate blush to the cheeks is never a bad thing when one is shy or embarrassed by a neatly turned compliment, or even a delicate tinting of the skin thanks to a subtle application of blusher. It is, in fact, rather attractive. But when it is a burning bright red which will just not
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This article will discuss the ingredients that pHformula’s skin resurfacing system uses to minimise visible signs of Chronic Redness. What is Chronic Redness? The most common cause of chronic redness is rosacea, which is an inflammatory condition that causes redness in the skin at varying levels and severity. Even though it is extremely common,
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Most of us go a bit red sometimes. We flush when it is hot, blush when we are embarrassed, or generally go a bit pink in extreme temperatures. But chronic redness of the skin – particularly the face – is a different matter and can be a potentially life-disrupting condition. Many things can cause chronic
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Cosmetic surgery is a huge industry. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, some 15.9 million surgical and minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures were performed in the United States in 2015 alone – even higher than the number performed in 2014. And it is easy to understand the appeal – you go to sleep or are
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Skin peeling versus Skin resurfacing Skin treatments and anti-ageing technology have advanced dramatically over recent decades. No longer do we depend solely on cosmetics to enhance our appearance. Cosmetics have evolved to cosmeceuticals, and cosmeceuticals to pharma-cosmeceuticals – an innovative alliance between beauty and medicine. This evolution has been underpinned by an increasing reliance on
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For many, the idea of putting oils on your skin is slightly frightening as oily skin often means mild breakouts or acne. If we think back to historic times, oils such as argan, olive, and almond oil were THE skincare secret. According to recent studies, oils are the missing ingredients in the daily beauty routine.
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Vitamin C is one of nature’s most powerful anti-oxidants. Also known as ascorbic acid, it is water soluble, helps protect from free radicals, and is vital for the body to produce collagen – the protein that helps wounds heal. However, humans lack the required enzyme to synthesise it, so we try to get the required
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The benefits of vitamin C for our bodies and nutritional health is a more common topic of conversation than the benefits of vitamin C and how it can enhance skin health. We know that vitamin C promotes healthy bones and teeth, boosts overall immunity and it even assists to lower blood pressure. The primary function
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