The ‘acid touch’ of the largest human organ
Research has revealed that human skin is more acidic than was previously thought. To keep skin healthy and hydrated, use of less alkaline soaps and cosmetics is recommended. The skin, the largest...
View ArticleSkin flora, our protective shield
The flora of our skin is made up of millions of bacteria that live in harmony with us. Thanks to this flora we have a shield that protects us, as the bacteria ward off infection and ensure that our...
View ArticleAntibacterial gels: are they necessary?
With swine flu, hygiene and personal care became a priority. The fear of contagion meant that antibacterial gels – liquid solutions for hands that prevent germs from spreading – became popular and...
View ArticleBody odour, more than just bothersome
Our bodies smell. As do the bodies of all the animals on earth. The bacteria in our skin break down our sweat and create our personalized odour. The emotions and sex appeal also have olfactory...
View ArticleMy cosmetic product contains probiotics and prebiotics!
Probiotics and prebiotics in special kinds of yoghurts have long been shown to have beneficial effects on health. The cosmetics industry has jumped on the bandwagon, launching nutricosmetics and...
View ArticleDamned acne!
Acne is not dangerous, but it affects three quarters of the population worldwide, most especially individuals between 11 and 30 years of age, for whom it is a serious aesthetic problem. Current...
View ArticleWho hasn’t got body odour?
Our genes determine what our skin secretes in sweat and, consequently, how we smell. No two body odours are alike as we all have our own unique “cocktail” of bacteria that break down sweat to release...
View ArticleOur skin is covered with fungi
Our skin is covered by a huge variety of bacteria, fungi and viruses living in perfect harmony and constituting the skin’s microbiota, also called skin’s flora. New research reveals just how numerous...
View ArticleA new acne treatment
Acne is probably the most common skin problem, affecting 75% of people at some point in their lives. For many young people it is an aesthetic and self-esteem issue of the first order. A new patent...
View Article15 golden rules to control acne
Acne is a skin imbalance that affects many young people. Although unsightly, acne is not usually serious and can be brought under control with a basic skin care routine. The challenge is to avoid bad...
View ArticleMicrobiota – the skin’s “flora”
Our skin is a balanced ecosystem. Since it was colonized by billions of bacteria, viruses, fungi and mites at the dawn of the evolution of hominids, many species of microorganisms have lived in...
View ArticleBacteria as a spray for skin hygiene
Caring for the skin without washing improves its appearance. Or so claims an AOBiome study, presented in early October in Washington, that points to the beneficial effects of spraying the skin with...
View ArticleDiabetes and skincare
Diabetes affects some 380 million people worldwide, a number that is steadily increasing. In the near future one in 10 adults will be affected by diabetes. This disease has multiple adverse effects for...
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