Although benzoic acid was discovered in the 16th century, it was widely used since the 19th century for a variety of purposes. As it helps to prevent the growth of mold, fungus and bacteria it is regularly used as a food preservative. It is also used in various medications for treating bacterial infections. Today this…
Propylene Glycol is a humectant and humidifying agent. This ingredient is generally used in brake fluid, anti freeze, laundry detergents, paints and floor wax. It is also used in the cosmetic industry and in some foods to keep products from melting or freezing in extreme temperatures by maintaining a balanced moisture content. Propylene glycol is…
Plastic surgery has the ability to offer plenty of long-lasting and gratifying benefits for a person’s appearance. In later life, the skin will start to lose its elasticity which can result in wrinkles or fine lines in the area of the neck, mouth, eyes, or forehead. Additionally, there are those that develop or born with…
Acne: You should avoid well-recognized dietary “triggers” such as grains, corn, peanuts, eggs, soy and dairy. Even if you don’t have a diagnosed gluten intolerance problem, a relative gluten intolerance may also be at work because glutens seem to have an almost allergic-type role in stimulating acne. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley…
Adult humans have 3 to 4 pounds of beneficial bacteria, numbering about 70 trillion individual organisms, living in our digestive system. Yeast is present in every one of us. The shear strength in numbers of the beneficial bacteria keeps yeast in check. They are in charge and make yeast produce vitamins, such as the B…
In fact, these Chinese home remedies for toenail fungus are so good that many people still prefer using them today rather than the high-tech treatments now available. There are four very popular Chinese home remedies for toenail fungus that are still in use today. We will give you a brief description of each so you…
Rosasea is a chronic inflammatory condition of the skin managed by dermatologists, which is characterized by redness of the face. It is a generally harmless condition, affecting both sexes, but tends to occur more frequently in women. The peak age of onset is between about 30 to 60 years. Rosacea usually begins as a redness…
