You may be troubled by milia (also known as milk spots or oil seeds) forming on your face or other part of your body. These keratin filled cysts are benign and while common in newborns and babies, they can appear on the skin of an individual at any age. Because of their appearance, they are… Read more »
Zinc is one of those ingredients which is everywhere in modern life; you might find it in your breakfast cereal, household paint, or sunscreen. Are these all the same zinc? Zinc Sulfate vs Zinc Oxide Zinc sulfate (ZnSO4) is the compound most likely to be found as a nutritional supplement — either in fortified cereals… Read more »
If you’re a regular visitor to PhaMix, you’ll know that we’re all about great looking skin, and Neostrata is one of the companies we trust to deliver. They’ve formulated a couple of new, complementary acne treatments which are worth introducing to you. Neostrata Clarifying Gel Cleanser contains 2% salicylic acid (a beta hydroxy acid). Unlike… Read more »
If you’re a regular visitor to PhaMix, you’ll know that we’re all about great looking skin, and Neostrata is one of the companies we trust to deliver. They’ve formulated a couple of new, complementary acne treatments which are worth introducing to you. Neostrata Clarifying Gel Cleanser contains 2% salicylic acid (a beta hydroxy acid). Unlike… Read more »
Some individuals still insist upon natural preservatives in their cosmetics. And whether your skin care product contains a preservative that is ‘natural’ or one that is synthetic, it’s important to know that preservatives are a must in personal care products. Preservatives are ingredients with antimicrobial activity and they are used in cosmetics to keep them… Read more »
Some individuals still insist upon natural preservatives in their cosmetics. And whether your skin care product contains a preservative that is ‘natural’ or one that is synthetic, it’s important to know that preservatives are a must in personal care products. Preservatives are ingredients with antimicrobial activity and they are used in cosmetics to keep them… Read more »
Ever wonder how a company comes up with a name for a new skin care product? Turns out that months and sometimes even years of consumer research take place before it ever happens. Tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars may be spent before the rejection of some names, the reworking of others and the… Read more »
Ever wonder how a company comes up with a name for a new skin care product? Turns out that months and sometimes even years of consumer research take place before it ever happens. Tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars may be spent before the rejection of some names, the reworking of others and the… Read more »
Do they or don’t they? Earlier this year, the Environmental Working Group issued a health warning that sunscreens containing retinyl palmitate could pose a cancer risk. The warning garnered considerable media attention and caused confusion among the public You may be able to rest easier now that an independent analysis published online in the Journal… Read more »
Do they or don’t they? Earlier this year, the Environmental Working Group issued a health warning that sunscreens containing retinyl palmitate could pose a cancer risk. The warning garnered considerable media attention and caused confusion among the public You may be able to rest easier now that an independent analysis published online in the Journal… Read more »
Though we tend to associate bacteria on the skin with conditions including acne or more serious infections, recent research shows that some bacteria may be beneficial. Normal bacteria found on our skin’s surface – which forms part of what is known as our microflora – may help to prevent excessive inflammation after injury. Although problematic… Read more »
Though we tend to associate bacteria on the skin with conditions including acne or more serious infections, recent research shows that some bacteria may be beneficial. Normal bacteria found on our skin’s surface – which forms part of what is known as our microflora – may help to prevent excessive inflammation after injury. Although problematic… Read more »
Resveratrol is a polyphenol (chemical substance found in plants with antioxidant properties) derived from the skin of red grapes (and therefore abundant in red wine) and some berries including blueberries, bilberries and cranberries. It has recently garnered a lot of interest due to anti-aging properties attributed to its use when taken internally or applied topically…. Read more »
Resveratrol is a polyphenol (chemical substance found in plants with antioxidant properties) derived from the skin of red grapes (and therefore abundant in red wine) and some berries including blueberries, bilberries and cranberries. It has recently garnered a lot of interest due to anti-aging properties attributed to its use when taken internally or applied topically…. Read more »
The terms sunblock and sunscreen are often used interchangeably to refer to topical skin care products that protect the skin against UV rays. Do they mean the same thing? Though many of us are familiar with the term sunblock, the word is falling out of favor because it can be misleading. Sunblock is often used… Read more »