Of course, if a man has naturally sun-sensitive skin, he may well use his beloved woman's sunscreen. But the saying about men being thick-skinned is not without reason.
The skin is such a perfect barrier that pathogens on its surface cause no harm to the body. Problems only arise when the skin's barrier system is damaged and a pathogen penetrates the stratum corneum...
The union of cosmetology and science would be perfect if cosmetics didn't have a partner that has accompanied them since time immemorial: commerce. Because cosmetics are a commodity, virtually all information about them available to consumers is liberally laced with advertising...
Even though the beaches are still filled with sun-hungry holidaymakers, people are increasingly taking jars and tubes of sunscreen and lotions to the beach with them...
Antioxidants are molecules that can block free radical oxidation reactions. When encountering a free radical, an antioxidant voluntarily donates an electron, completing it into a complete molecule.
The safest and most "natural" solvents are water and vegetable oils. However, using only these would result in a huge amount of biologically active substances being wasted.
Many modern cosmetic product labels now feature the phrase "completely natural" (or "all natural" in the case of imported cosmetics). This labeling invariably attracts consumers to the cosmetic product...
Recently, cosmetics have become increasingly bold in intervening in skin processes, moving from preventative measures to cellular therapy. Initially, cellular therapy referred to the use of tissue...
To improve your skin's appearance, you don't necessarily need to actively interfere with its internal functioning—sometimes it's enough to protect it from external factors that could interfere with its functioning. Such factors include...
