Recent Advances in Sunscreen Technology Picture yourself stepping out into the warm, golden sunlight, feeling it’s comforting rays on your skin. While the sun’s light can be rejuvenating, it also poses significant risks to the health of our skin. From causing sunburns, to accelerating skin aging, and increasing the …
Exploring the Skin Microbiome Although it may not seem like it to the human eye, there are thousands of microscopic organisms living on the surface of every person’s skin, including bacteria, viruses, mites, and fungi. The skin is not the only place in the human body where microorganisms reside. Thousands …
Phototyping and Inclusion- The Fitzpatrick Scale Light therapy or phototherapy is a treatment for skin conditions such as Psoriasis and Mycosis fungoides that utilizes ultraviolet (UV) light waves for a set amount of time. Immune system cells in the skin are exposed to UV radiation which can help to …
Leathery Skin: Understanding the Impact of Photoaging on Skin Microstructures It is a commonly held observation that people working in outdoor professions exposed to sunlight tend to have tougher leathery skin. While it is understood that this is a byproduct of the ultraviolet radiation from the sun damaging the …
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The use of anti-aging creams has grown in popularity among those who want to preserve their youthful skin and mask their aging symptoms. While many of these products feature healthy and secure ingredients, there is a worrying problem in the skincare sector: mercury has been identified in certain anti-aging creams. …
In the last few years, several skincare trends were gaining popularity. However, it’s important to note that trends can change quickly in the beauty industry, so it’s always a good idea to stay updated with the latest information. One of the recent trends has been an increased interest in skincare …
Vitiligo is a chronic skin condition that affects millions of people each year, approximately 1% of the global population. It is characterized by the loss of melanin, the brown-black pigment (Eumelanin) that is produced by melanocytes in the epidermis. As a result, patches of skin lose their pigmentation, creating a …
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The Dark Side of Self Tanner Sunless tanning agents have been popular since the 1950s and are only growing in popularity as the dangers surrounding natural tanning come to light. Used to maintain that “sun kissed glow” year-round, self-tanning lotions are often used when tanning in the sun is not …
Hair to Dye for: Hair Dye Safety Studies & Regulation Overview Hair dye has been a popular beauty product for decades, with many people using it to change their hair color for fashion or personal preference. However, with recent concerns about the safety of cosmetic products, many people are left …
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What are antioxidants? The most basic definition of antioxidants is a molecule intended to convert free radicals, also called reactive oxygen species (ROS), into less reactive molecules. To do this, they donate electrons to these unstable molecules, which in turn, stabilizes these molecules. This conversion stabilizes them, making them no …
