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Moisturizers – are they harmful to the skin’s natural hydration

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:32:13 +0000

The epidermis is a complicated organ. For years we’ve been told to moisturize our skin to keep it hydrated, but now some are calling to question whether this is actually harmful to the skin’s natural process. To moisturize or not, that is the question.

It’s probably key to understand how the skin functions. Normal skin has [...]

Study finds few genetic variations among dog breeds

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:28:50 +0000

Could it be that, from a genetic perspective, dog breeds look more like humans? Recent studies indicate that regardless of the dog breed, the genetic make up of a lab is not much different than that from a poodle. Interesting topic for a veterinarian. -More-

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Does onion extract really fade scars and stretch marks

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:25:05 +0000

Don’t get fooled into believing that onion extract can remove scars and stretch marks. Seeing your local dermatologist or a cosmetic surgeon first, will save a lot of time and provide a better solution.

An email from a reader prompted me to look into onion extract and whether it can really fade scars and stretch marks, [...]

Developing and Treating Spider Veins

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:19:32 +0000

Whether you use laser treatments, creams or sclerotherapy, you don’t have to live with spider veins.

Spider veins are veins that develop slightly under the surface of the skin where they are easily seen. The veins are made of small blood vessels and capillaries that are no bigger than 1mm to 3mm in diameter.

These veins are [...]

Renee Zellwegger Debuts Monster Breast Implants

admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:52:25 +0000

Renee…say it ain’t so

An E! Network photographer snapped Renee Zellwegger leaving the gym with some new huge breast implants. They look to be at least a D cup.

Renee Zellwegger shows off her new breast implants

Nicole Kidman’s Breast Implants There has been a great deal written about Nicole Kidman’s… Renee Zellweger’s new face Remember when Renee [...]

Water and aging

admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:50:50 +0000

Eat your water…sounds funny…but true. There are many great foods with high water content.

The Water Secret, a new book by Dr Murad, is set to make a splash in the field of anti-aging lit. As Copley reports in her review for Truth In Slimming, he hones in on one strategy in particular, which – in [...]

Avon Anew Reversalist day and eye creams- reader reviewed

admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:27:29 +0000

Reviewed by Laura

Thanks to Truth in Aging, I have had the wonderful chance to review two Avon products: Avon Anew Reversalist Day Renewal Cream and the Reversalist Illuminating Eye System. Although it has taken me quite a while to get through the two entire jars (sorry for taking so long!), I wanted to make sure [...]

Plastic Surgery After Pregnancy

admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:23:45 +0000

Promoting a cosmetic surgery practice can be as simple as offering discounts for common procedures or focusing on how to develop a niche following. While the first might provide you immediate business (albeit at a discount) developing a niche market will provide a stronger and long lived revenue base. One niche option to consider is [...]

Pure Skin Cellular Night Cream with EGF- reviewed and recommended

admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:58:47 +0000

Here’s a great night cream

Since night is the time our bodies heal and replenish as we sleep, it also is an opportune time for application of skin products to reap their benefits. For me the problem has always been that many products designed for night application were just too thick and heavy for my skin. [...]

Dermatologists claim that sunscreens with retinyl palmitate do not cause cancer

admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:56:40 +0000

Dermatologists and dermatology practices need to read the contradictory evidence about retinyl palmitate. Nothing could be worse for your practice’s success than to be responsible for marketing of incorrect information.

The American Association of Dermatology (AAD) has just issued a statement saying that “no evidence that the inclusion of retinyl palmitate in sunscreens can cause [...]