A Margarita Sunburn on the Rocks
Phytophotodermatitis (PPD) is an inflammatory, skin reaction that occurs as a result of the combined exposure to UVA and phototoxic...
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Adriana Marques
- Apr 14, 2022
- 2 min
Can stress (really) make your hair white?
Legend has it Queen Marie Antoinette’s hair turned white overnight after she heard her death sentence, but we don’t need to go too far....
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Anaïs Farion
- Apr 11, 2022
- 3 min
Retinol: Newest "Miracle" Product for Anti-Age Cosmetics
If you’ve been around the skincare scene for a bit then you’ll probably have heard of retinol, supposed miracle anti-aging component to...
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Artur Stramari de Vargas
- Apr 3, 2022
- 3 min
Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil, a New (Old) Solution for Hair Loss?
Could minoxidil pills be an easy solution for hair loss?
And most importantly, is this revolutionary treatment safe? Let 's find out!
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Anusha Cangi
- Mar 10, 2022
- 3 min
Blue Light - Dangerous or Therapeutic?
Skincare products with “blue light protection” claims have significantly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, due to the sudden...
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Martina Davoli
- Feb 23, 2022
- 4 min
The great impact of polycystic ovary syndrome on skin
Have you ever heard about polycystic ovary syndrome? Mostly known as PCOS, it is a syndrome, which means that multiple signs and...
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Darya Bulbenkova
- Nov 21, 2021
- 1 min
Understanding the Fitzpatrick Scale
References: Fitzpatrick TB. Soleil et peau [Sun and skin]. J Méd Esthétique. 1975;2:33–4. D'Orazio, John; Jarrett, Stuart; Amaro-Ortiz,...
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Alejandra Pardo
- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
Is the Mexican Agave Plant truly what you think it is?
"Plants give us oxygen for the lungs and for the soul". Hi there! do you agree? I'm excited to share with you this historical and...
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Gabor
- Oct 18, 2021
- 2 min
Chickenpox: a vaccine-preventable skin-related infectious disease
What causes chickenpox and how can you get it? Chickenpox (varicella) is caused by a DNA virus [2, 3] called varicella zoster virus (VZV)...
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Deuel Eamilao
- Sep 14, 2021
- 1 min
Nature that Nurtures: An interview with phytochemist Dr. Federica Pollastro
The quality of the published material may have been reduced due to automatic image optimization from the website. The original file...
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Leire Larrañaga
- Jul 16, 2021
- 4 min
ACNE SCARS: a big problem with a feasible solution
Even though it seems unfair, the skin of many people still bears the marks of acne. Acne marks seem like a double punishment, as first...
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Deuel Eamilao
- Jul 1, 2021
- 4 min
Cosmetotextiles: Wearable Personal Care
Prepping ourselves for work or school can seem like a chore – indeed, dressing up and the application of our favorite personal care...
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Darya Bulbenkova
- Jun 27, 2021
- 4 min
Topicals for stretch marks: magic wand or marketing ploy?
So, now that we have delved into the depths of WHAT are the human analog of tiger stripes we so boringly call “stretch marks”, I bet...
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Vanessa Morales
- Jun 22, 2021
- 3 min
Acne and stress, is there any relationship?
The presence of skin disorders, especially in young people, can cause a significant physiological impact on their mental health and...
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Ivana Sekularac
- Jun 2, 2021
- 3 min
The changing face of beauty: A 3D perspective
Beauty lies in diversity, making personalization of beauty products one of the priorities in the world of cosmetics. At some point we...
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Rasha
- May 3, 2021
- 2 min
Hydrocolloid patches for acne: A revolution in the field of dermatology or just a trend?
It’s no secret that face masks have helped tremendously in controlling the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Although they are crucial, a lot...
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Darya Bulbenkova
- Mar 16, 2021
- 6 min
Stretch Marks 101
Vergetures, striae, or stretch marks – whatever you want to call them – the fact is, those pesky little (or not so little) lines are a...
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Ivana Sekularac
- Mar 1, 2021
- 3 min
From Botox to Beetox: Bee venom in anti-aging products
Bee products have been used in medicine for centuries due to their therapeutic properties resulting from a wide range of biological...
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Vanessa Morales
- Feb 24, 2021
- 3 min
Hyaluronic Acid, is it as effective as everyone says?
Do you think it is possible to travel back in time and rejuvenate your skin? Hyaluronic Acid (HA) molecules might have the answer for...
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Jelena Bjekic
- Feb 19, 2021
- 6 min
Nanogold in cosmetic products: A luxurious anti-aging ingredient or a costly marketing trick?
Have you ever wondered if the “24K gold face cream” or a “Nanogold face mask” you can buy from your local drugstore really contains gold...
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