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 ArticleThe skin: better understood
A team of researchers from the Karolinska Institutet (Sweden) has succeeded in accurately describing the molecular structure of the outermost layer of skin. This breakthrough paves the way not only...
View ArticleCeramides, essential for the skin
The ceramides are natural body components that have been demonstrated to be excellent moisturizers and a valuable ally against ageing and certain skin conditions. Given these properties, they are...
View ArticleHydrotherapy activates the skin’s protective function
Whether it takes the form of a purifying sauna or relaxing Turkish bath, hydrotherapy is an ancient ritual that has health benefits for the whole body. A frequent sauna often also improves the barrier...
View ArticleThe colours of our skin
The human species has three broad ethnic types: black, Asian and Caucasian. This division, if not scientifically accurate, is convenient. Skin colour reveals, almost always at a glance, what ethnic...
View ArticleFake tanning: bronzed skin, no cancer risk
Fake tanning products are the perfect solution for people who like to have a bronzed skin all year round, yet want to reduce the negative effects of solar radiation and prevent skin cancer. Here we...
View ArticleThe facts about skin hydration
All the cells in our body need water to survive and multiply; the cells in the skin are no exception. Pharmacy, beauty centre and perfumery windows typically display hundreds of different skin...
View ArticleWinning the battle against skin dehydration
Our skin contains natural ingredients that protect it and keep it hydrated. These substances form the outermost layer of the skin (the stratum corneum). When the functioning of this outer shell is...
View ArticleNail art: creativity for the nails
The nails are the strongest part of our skin. Their main component is keratin, a tough protein that is also present in the cells of the stratum corneum (the outermost part of the epidermis)....
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