The skin is the largest organ in the human body. It is made up of the epidermis, dermis and hypodermis. The skin has several functions including protection, sensation, heat regulation, water resistance, control of evaporation, absorption, and aesthetic purposes. Human skin color is primarily determined by melanin, the pigment found in the skin. Black people […]
People love to be out in the sun. You can find them everywhere using sun tanning lotion trying to get a good sun tan. The darker the tan the better it is liked by most people. You can even find them going to tanning booths for that all important golden tan. To accomplish a good […]
Body cleansers are readily available in vast varieties and forms. They can be found in most cosmetics and healthcare stores. Even though people can easily buy and use ready-made cleansers, there are many who would prefer natural body cleansers which doesn’t possess any harmful chemicals. Body Cleansers made out of natural ingredients pose no side […]
Are you in dire need of a “new skin”? Is the appearance of those age spots, scars, and sun damage getting to you? Well, you’re in luck; there’s a product that can fight all of these things and repair your skin in the process! OHT Peptide 3 is an alternative option to Botox in the […]
Most women are concerned with the appearance of their facial skin and will go to just about any length to make improvements to their appearance. Costly and painful chemical peels are undergone and other such drastic measures are used to help improve the appearance of their skin. Micro dermabrasion is another method women will use […]
Gone are the days when beautification was just a women’s thing. Today’s metrosexual male have risen up against the beauty-conscious female to show that men care about how they look as well, and that they do not become less of a man with the use of a few skin-care products. After all, men’s skin is […]
Hydroquinone is a skin bleaching agent which is used to reduce the production of melanin, an element that is responsible for the brown color of the skin, and lightens dark spots on skin caused by freckles and melasma. There is a wide range of brands available in the market which manufactures hydroquinone cream such as, […]
We all know what sunscreen (a.k.a. suntan lotion, a.k.a. sunblock) is: it protects the body from getting a sun burn by preventing the skin from absorbing (too much of) the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Indoor tanning lotion has the opposite effect: it helps the body absorb more of the ultraviolet rays. There are some pretty serious […]
Do you love staying out in the sun and just basking in the sunlight? Still, are you forced to stay indoors because of fear of the negative effects as a result of such exposure? Well, you should not worry at all; use SUNSCREEN! Over-exposure to the UV or ultraviolet rays of the sun can seriously […]
The Smoothbeam Laser is a new and popular skin care device used around the world by skin care experts to visibly decrease wrinkles, lines, scars and acne − making them nearly unnoticeable. Upon hearing the name of the technology, the first impression of most individuals is that it would require cutting or burning the skin […]
Squalane is a naturally occurring compound that is found in several varieties of plants and animals. It is also found in humans as a part of sebum. Squalane may be produced chemically by the hydrogenation of squalene, of which it is a saturated form. Squalane is inert in nature and that makes it very useful […]
Skin moisturizers have many ingredients that work to moisturize, soothe, and protect your skin. Skin moisturizers can also improve skin tone and mask imperfections. It all depends on what ingredients are used. This list of ingredients commonly found in skin moisturizers will help you to decide on the best one for your needs. Humectants absorb […]
Going outside in the summer months can be risky to your skin if you are not prepared. On the hot days your skin will be at high risk of being sun burnt without protection. This is one of the most important skin care issues during the summer as it can cause serious damage to your […]
Xtend-Life skin care products are made from natural ingredients and are designed to help you regain your youthful looks by minimizing wrinkles and fine lines and by strengthening sagging skin. These products are divided into women’s and men’s skincare products but the main principle is to let you bring back your younger looks by nourishing […]
Freckles are very common and appear on the skin of many people. An increased level of melanin due to sun exposure is the most common cause of freckles. A lot of people do not find freckles on skin to be attractive so they look for ways to remove them. People have used various means to […]
In life, certain events change us forever. Extreme weight loss, extreme weight gain and the birth of a child are just a few of these life changing events. Of course, these events don’t just change our lives they also change our skin. Weight loss, weight gain and pregnancy can all leave a nasty little reminder […]
Squalene oil is an unsaturated hydrocarbon which can be found in several different dietary sources. It was first found in the early 1900’s by a Japanese scientist who was researching the deep sea shark for their ability to resist most types of disease, even cancer. Squalene was found in the shark’s liver extract. While researching […]
Skin lightening is also known as skin whitening or skin bleaching. This is a process in which cosmetic products are used to lighten the skin. Although it seems that a lot of people are interested in darkening their skin and having a nice tan, skin lightening is becoming extremely popular as well. Skin lightening is […]
If you are someone who has had a lot of problems with your freckles, then you might have considered using a freckle cream in the past to help reduce the appearance of the freckles. When the creams work they help reduce the freckles so that they will not be as large of an issue when […]
You’ve heard of tanning lotion that helps people assist their skin in getting darker, but did you know that there is also cream to help people whiten their skin? It is called skin whitening cream, and although it goes by many names, it all does essentially the same thing, which is to lighten skin and […]
Many women still don’t know what’s their skin type and what products they should use in order to have smooth and beautiful skin. Instead of buying all the creams and lotions you can find and try them on your face (which could show no result or even worse, be dangerous to your skin), why not […]
Natural skin care enables the body to do what it naturally does to keep its skin healthy. That means the natural repairing and regenerating mechanism of the body that works in all its systems lets the skin takes care of its own self without the need of any chemicals and synthetic materials introduced into or […]
The finding of ways to improve the appearance of the skin has been one of the major preoccupations of mankind since the ancient times. The activity of developing different formulas and techniques of producing and maintaining a beautiful skin has evolved to become the powerful skin care industry that it is now. While the ingredients […]