Your skin is the largest organ in your body and is often exposed to stress and damage, reports the University of Chicago Medical Center. It needs proper care to maintain its natural suppleness, radiance and glow. Smooth on a skin-perfecting cream...
Vitamin E is a generic term for a class of chemical compounds called tocopherols and tocotrienols. It's essential for human nutrition and is also common in skin care products such as creams. Vitamin E is soluble in fat that protects skin cells by...
Skin cream is an important part of any skin care regimen. Applied once or twice daily, especially after bathing, it helps protect your skin from the elements and replaces moisture that is lost during cleansing. Store-bought lotions can be pricey,...
Fruit of the Earth manufactures several lines of personal care products that use aloe vera, a nutrient-rich plant with healing abilities. One such product is its vitamin E skin care cream, to be distinguished from its vitamin E skin care lotion....
If the signs of aging on your face have you searching for a natural product solution, Serious Skin Care Ice Age Wrinkle Cream could be just what you're looking for. This cream treats your facial lines and wrinkles, as it temporarily reduces their...
Many people dab on a skin care cream to nourish, protect and condition their skin's health and appearance. The purposes of the cream can vary widely, from simple moisturizing to combating such signs of aging as wrinkles. But some creams may have...
Blackheads, also known as comedones, form when oil, skin cells and sometimes bacteria create a plug inside one of your hair follicles. The plug itself is what forms the black dot in the center of a blackhead, since the pore itself remains open at...
Freckles appear as small spots of skin discoloration, often dotting your face, shoulders, arms and legs. Freckles may detract from the flawless, even skin tone you want and may even be an important indicator of skin cancer risks, reports the...
Human growth hormone, or HGH, is an increasingly common ingredient in skin care products and under-eye treatments. HGH, naturally produced in the body by the pituitary gland, decreases with age. HGH injections and topical treatments have sought to...
Anti-aging claims abound in skin care cosmetic products, which are largely unregulated. The Food and Drug Administration reviews cosmetics only for the safety of questionable ingredients, not for whether they prevent or cure wrinkles....
Collagen is the main component of the dermis, a protein found in skin, tendons and ligaments. According to Dr. David Leffell of Yale University, 70 percent of the dry weight of skin is made of collagen. Collagen, important in the health and...
Though the skin care industry remains largely focused on the female demographic, a man's skin can become dry and wrinkled just like that of woman. Several companies offer skin care creams designed just for men. For the best results, choose a male...
Zinc compounds are found in many skin care creams and ointments. Cosmeticsinfo.org states that zinc oxide, a common ingredient in many diaper rash creams, is generally recognized as safe by the FDA. Zinc sulfate, a compound found in many health...
Collagen is a protein produced by the skin to provide elasticity, smoothness and resilience. It is in the second layer of skin called the dermis. When collagen production decreases, saggy lines and wrinkles can form. Women often experience a loss...
Collagen is a form of protein that's naturally produced in your skin. As collagen levels in your skin drop, the firmness and strength of your skin tissue also falls. This can cause wrinkles to form, reports the University of Maryland Medical...
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...
Facial bleaching is common in different cultures, as well as for people who want to remove blemishes, scars and freckles from their skin. Though a variety of skin care creams and lotions are available to purchase, natural ingredients commonly...
Caffeine is typically associated with stimulating the nervous system and producing feelings of wakefulness in those who consume it. However, it can also have an effect on your skin. Whether ingested or applied topically, it's important to...
Your skin is your body's largest organ, and you can find plenty of products in drugstores, department stores and natural food stores designed to protect, smooth, heal and otherwise improve the health and appearance of your skin. Check out the...
Glycolic acid, also known as hydroxyacetic acid, is a naturally occurring chemical that can be found in sugarcane, grapes and beets. It can also be produced synthetically. Glycolic acid has a number of uses in industry, medicine, personal care...
There is an abundance of skin care products and creams on the market. Each promises beautiful, youthful-looking skin in a bottle. The list of ingredients is the key to finding out which creams actually contain products that are good for the...
Combination skin, as its name suggests, has a mixture of skin conditions. Typically, the T-zone, comprising the nose and forehead region are oily while the cheeks are dry. Several skin-care creams offer the nourishment and hydration that...
Bee pollen ranges in color from light yellow to deep orange, brown and in some cases; it even has a tinge of red or green. The ingredients in bee pollen also vary, depending upon the blossoms the bees visit. You can find bee pollen in health food...
Dark circles under the eyes are a common, cosmetic concern. They usually appear later in life, but young adults and even children can have them as well. A plethora of skin care creams and medical treatments, such as skin lasers, are designed to...
Acne is the most common skin disease in the U.S., according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. The effects of acne may be seen in the form of acne scars long after the actual problem has disappeared. You...
Even though some cosmetics components come from biological sources, most ingredients can't be added to skin care products without some degree of chemical synthesis or refinement. Even solvents like water and mineral oil must be purified. So...
Kinetin is in a class of plant hormones called cytokinins that promote cell division. It is used as an active ingredient in anti-aging products because of its antioxidant properties. It is also used in plant biology to stimulate seeds, and has...
Collagen is a connective tissue protein responsible for holding your skin and organs together. Although 12 different types of collagen protein are present in your body, those most responsible for firm skin include types one and three. Collagen...
Age spots, wrinkles, thin skin, dry skin, rough skin and the appearance of red, vein-like discolorations are all symptoms of sun damage, according to the Mayo Clinic. Age spots, or liver spots, appear in areas where sun exposure is the greatest,...
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