The National Rosacea Society says facial redness, or rosacea, affects more than 14 million Americans every year. Rosacea is a disease that causes the blood vessels in your face to weaken and not work properly. The vessels become damaged,...
According to the Environmental Working Group, almost 90 percent of commercial skin care and cosmetics--which are not considered drugs--have not been evaluated for safety by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. If you're concerned about the...
Skin becomes oily when there is an overproduction of sebum, a mixture of waxes and fats created in the sebaceous glands. While sebum is necessary to the proper function and protection of skin, an overabundance of this oil can leave skin looking...
Severe enlargement of the oil glands is called sebaceous hyperplasia, resulting in yellowish bumps all over the face. There are surgical treatments to remove the bumps, from burning or freezing them off to laser surgery, but they come with a small...
Rosacea is a skin disorder that usually affects the face. It appears as redness and noticeable blood vessels, especially on the nose, cheeks, forehead and chin. Rosacea can also cause pimples and swelling to facial areas. It is a chronic condition...
Your face and eyes are your visual identity, therefore proper care of them is necessary. Your first step to a smooth, supple complexion is a well-balanced, nourishing skin care regimen. Moreover, best skin care practices now helps slow the onset...
Topical creams help improve the appearance of skin. Before you head out to buy a lotion to heal, moisturize or slow the effects of aging, you should know some of the more common ingredients found in skin care cosmetics and what they do. And be...
Rosacea, a chronic inflammation of the skin, can cause facial redness, visible blood vessels and breakouts, especially on the skin of the cheeks, nose and chin. Skin care products can make a big difference for those with rosacea. The best products...
Nanospheres are smaller than skin cells, which means that they are small enough to penetrate the epidermis, reports the P&G Beauty Grooming website. In the 21st century, nanotechnology shows promise in cancer research as a means of delivering...
The Life Lift, or Oxygen Lift, program is a low-impact program of breathing and stretching in many ways similar to some forms of yoga. Creator Rashelle Haines promises noticeable weight loss for those who use her technique. Like other...
The Philosophy brand encompasses a full range of beauty products, devoting much of its line to personal skin care. The pure simplicity of Philosophy's products, ingredients and marketing make it especially appealing to consumers tired of the hype...
Rosacea is a chronic condition that affects the skin, causing a flushed, red face covered in tiny, red bumps. Rosacea can come and go--flare-ups followed by periods without redness and flushing. There is no cure for rosacea, says the Mayo Clinic,...
Everybody has had cracked lips, usually in the winter. Lips become dry and not only flake, but split open, revealing painfully raw, tender skin exposed to the air. Cracked lips can be cured through a series of lifestyle changes, including proper...
A skin blemish can be anything from acne pimples, blackheads, scars, sun damage, birthmarks, wrinkles, warts or spider veins, among others. Their causes can be genetic, environmental or related to lifestyle choices. Evidence of the potential of...
Liposomes are tiny bubbles made up of phospholipids, which are essentially liquids that sit inside thicker liquids. You will find liposomes in a number of health related processes, such as drug delivery systems. Illumin, an online magazine...
Rosacea is a skin condition affecting more than 16 million Americans, according to the National Rosacea Society. Causing redness, acne-like pustules, or pus-filled lesions on the face, rosacea is a life-long condition that will be episodic, with...
Moisturizing creams and concealers are typically thought of as a woman's game, but "Time" magazine reports that men's skin care and cosmetics is a quickly growing business. It grew from a $40.9 million industry to a $217 million industry from 1997...
Many skin care cosmetics, lotions and soaps purchased in stores contain chemicals and ingredients that may irritate your skin. Making your own skin care products allows you to choose what ingredients go on your skin while also improving your...
Over the years, your natural skin tone can become marred with scars and discolorations like brown liver spots or freckles. Although concealer, foundation and other makeup products can help cover up these skin tone problems, it doesn't correct the...
Redheads have their own challenges when it comes to skin care and cosmetics. Most skincare products are made for blonds and brunettes, who usually don't have skin as sensitive as most redheads. As an article in People Magazine noted when featuring...
Sensitive skin tends toward inflammation, which robs skin of moisture. Using cream-based, rather than glycerin-based, cleansers is a general rule to follow. Fragrance, alcohol and oil are other ingredients to avoid in cosmetic products for...
Skin irritation, or contact dermatitis, characterizes both true cosmetic allergies and more general sensitivities to skin-care products. They produce the same symptoms but are different. Allergic contact dermatitis occurs in some individuals with...
Folds or creases in the skin, known as wrinkles or rhytides, result from a loss of skin turgor and elasticity as your skin ages, explains Philip S. Chua, a cardiac surgeon at Cebu Cardiovascular Center. You cannot stop the natural aging process...
Philosophy is a skin care and cosmetics company that was started by Cristina Carlino, founder of the BioMedic medical skin care line. BioMedic is focused on skin care products that are sold in dermatologists' and cosmetic surgeons' offices....
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that can cause flushing, raised red patches and acne-like pimples on the skin. Medicated ointments can be used to reduce inflammation and discomfort associated with rosacea, but skin flare ups can also be...
Banana Boat lotion is designed to be waterproof and provide protection from the sun's UVA and UVB rays. The product comes in SPF (Sun Protection Factor) 15, 30, 85 and 100. The difference between these formulations is the amount of the active...
Androgenetic alopecia, or male-pattern baldness, is a form of hair loss that affects approximately 50 percent of the male population at some point in their lives, according to Medical News Today. It is a permanent and hereditary condition that...
Blackheads, also referred to as open comedones, are a type of acne which develops when the pores become blocked but remain open, in contrast to whiteheads where the pore seals over and fills with puss, according to Medical News Today. Blackheads...
Alpha hydroxy acid is a hot ingredient in many skin-care products marketed to people with aging skin. Although products that contain alpha hydroxy acid don't have the same potency as prescription topical medications, the Mayo Clinic and the...
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