Skin care

This Washington Post article by Amy Wang attempts to illustrate that, contrary to popular belief, American alligators actually feed on animals such as sharks and stingrays. It was previously believed that American alligators constrain themselves to freshwater prey such as fish. However, James Nifong led a study that proved that these alligators venture out to prey on other marine animals. Through his study, James Nifong demonstrated the importance of questioning ideas in order to discover new…

Organic/Natural cosmetic products are not superior to chemical cosmetic products because chemical products can do things organic/natural cosmetic products cannot. Hairdresser Daniel Galvin said, “There is just no way to perm hair without chemicals…”(dailymail.co.uk). In order to perm hair, the hair cuticle must be penetrated and changed. The use of chemicals is the only known way to penetrate and change the cuticle of the hair.There is no organic or natural alternative that will allow for the…

The naked mole rat is a very strange mammal for many many reasons. Mole rats run a monarchy in their colonies and the queen fights and claws her way up to the top, they are deemed completely immune to the cancer disease, and one of the strangest of all; naked mole rats don’t die of old age. That’s right naked mole rats are just as likely to die at age 1 as they are age 30. Rochelle Buffenstein has been studying naked mole rats for the past 30 years. She has recorded every birth date and every…

Flaunt Your Scar-free Skin Everyone believes in natural beauty and thus, you need to revive it with proper care. Several home remedies and methods are introduced to nourish your skin and hair for better results. However, these home-based processes are not suitable for your skin as the facial skin type varies from person to person. Your skin becomes very sensitive due to stress, pollution, chemicals, and prolonged exposure to harmful UV rays. Therefore, you must consider your skin condition such…

most common skin disorders known. Burns affect cells in the skin and cause them to die. There are 3 main types of burns and all can be caused from different origins. Burns are differentiated by how critical and the severity of the damage they do to the skin. Most burns, mostly 1st and 2nd degree are very minor, and can be recovered quickly using simple remedies such as burn cream, ice, or letting Mother Nature do its job and treat them. Some burns although demands serious medical care in order…

Skin diseases are just about one of the most common diseases that one can obtain, varying from the common day to day acne to the very rare albinism. One skin disease that happens to be quite common, especially amongst pregnant women, is called melasma. It's a skin disease that does not come with any negative symptoms aside from dark brown patches on the face. Melasma often occurs more in women and in darker skinned people as people with darker skin have more melanin than paler ones. The causes…

Meta description: Ingrown pimples are common skin problems that develop when ingrown hairs get trapped below the skin’s surface. Infection and irritation to the area only worsen the condition. Ingrown pimples occur in areas of the body where the hair is cut frequently with the use of razors. The neck area is prone to ingrown pimples. Treated incorrectly can cause infection or scarring. What is an Ingrown Pimple An ingrown pimple is caused when the hair grows downward under the skin’s surface…

Merkel-cell carcinoma is a rare type of malignant skin cancer or disease that grows out of control. It most often starts in areas of skin that is being exposed to the sun, especially the head, neck, arms, and legs. This type of skin disease tends to grow quickly and metastasize at an early stage; this most often become more developed in older people. Metastatic Merkel-cell carcinoma is often deadly and there is no effective treatment. Findings made by a physician-researcher of University of…

The demand for beauty is an endless venture. Billions of dollars is spent on skin care products every year for men and women from all type of ages. In such a wide range industry most companies try to maximize their profit. Therefore, consumer behavior is defined as the study of how individuals, groups and organizations select, buy, use and dispose of goods, ideas or experiences to satisfy their needs and wants. In other words, the study focuses on how individuals spending their available…

face is the center of your beauty and therefore calls for maximum care. Washing your face is one of the basic ways to protect the beauty of your skin. It enables you to get rid of the cover of dirt and excess oil that can clog the skin pores. Leaving your pores clogged can lead to acne outbreak, something that most teenagers and young adults are struggling with. A layer of dirt also prevents the appearance of the younger growing skin. This makes your face look dull and old. However, washing…