Is it Time to Buy Anti Wrinkle Creams and Anti Aging Products?

January 16th, 2010
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You might be tempted by the many ads persuading you buy and use anti aging creams or similar items. Before you buy a bottle or tube of anti aging creams, you have to set your objectives right. You must only consider using these products if you really believe that you need them and if you [...]

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Is Botox Safe for the Body?

July 12th, 2009
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Injections of Botox Cosmetic are one of the safest cosmetic procedures available.  According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), over five million Botox Cosmetic injections were performed last year, up about 10% from the year before, representing a continuation of the steady growth in popularity of Botox injections since they were first approved [...]

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What Precautions Should You Follow When Using Cosmetics

May 26th, 2009
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Definition of cosmetics is ideally said to be as follows: ‘Articles apart from soaps are applied on the human body for beautifying, cleansing, promoting attractiveness, and changing the entire appearance without affecting the body’s structure or functions. FDA classifies cosmetics into thirteen different categories, they are: fragrances, skin care products, baby products, sunscreens, manicure products, [...]

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Research Reveals the Dark Side of Skin Lightening Cosmetics

April 13th, 2009
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An ingredient previously banned from skin lightening cosmetic creams due to its damaging effects on the skin has now been found to cause cancer, claims a review published by Dr W Westerhof and T Kooyers , two of Europe’s leading authorities on pigmentation in dermatology. Hydroquinone was banned from use within cosmetics in January 2001 [...]

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