It's the body's first defense against disease and infection, and it protects your internal organs from injuries. It is, in fact, the largest organ in the body.
A recent study in the journal PLOS ONE has found that copper is a significant risk factor for skin cancer, and the research suggests that copper deficiency may be linked to the development of melanoma.Copper is a component of the skin’s protective barrier, which protects it from free radicals, or damaging environmental damage.But a major…
People living in Europe have been advised to limit their exposure to pesticides, which are often sprayed on crops to help control weeds.People living in Australia and the United States are being advised to take extra precautions.The European Union’s Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has advised that people living in Germany, Italy, Austria and Switzerland to…
Health care professionals are finding a lot of evidence to support the idea that using sunscreen and using anti-aging products can help you stay healthy longer.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more than 50 percent of the US population suffers from skin cancer, according to the U.S. Department of Health and…
An Australian retailer has been forced to cancel its opening in Sydney after the Federal Government ordered the retailer to stop selling sunscreen, facial masks and other face care products, citing the potential health risks.The company said it would also remove its online and mobile stores from the market after a health advisory committee said…
The world of skin care is littered with products that contain skin-whitening ingredients and they’re often advertised as helping improve skin tone and reducing wrinkles.But some skin-care experts say they’re actually creating a problem.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently voted to ban the sale of epsilon products after the chemical company failed to report…
When you think of the scotch bottle, the first thing that comes to mind is a beautiful bottle of whiskey.But what if it had a little more to offer?What’s in a Scotts Dales Skin Care Vitamin C?Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps repair skin.It is known to help the skin barrier function better,…
Copper on skin, the mineral that protects skin against free radicals, may help to keep skin’s defences in place against colds and other infections.Researchers from the Australian National University in Canberra and the Queensland University of Technology found that copper in skin had anti-inflammatory properties when applied topically on the skin.The researchers studied 25 volunteers…