Skin Care

FDA Finds Bacteria In Clarcon's Skin Products
by eNotAlone.com
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Consumer Reports have sent their warnings to consumers not to use any skin products made by Clarcon Biological Chemistry Laboratory Inc., because of high levels of disease-causing bacteria found during the most

Dangers Of Bikini Waxing
by eNotAlone.com
The start of beach season often means that many women will be doing popular bikini wax, and more specifically the Brazilian. Unfortunately, the bikini wax presents a whole new set of summer dangers, and ladies who wax down under are susceptible

Anti-Cancer Cream Efudex Reduces Wrinkles
by eNotAlone.com
A cream used to prevent early signs of skin cancer have been found to reduce wrinkles and make skin look younger, scientists reported earlier this week. And what is even more, the cream helps to improve skin tone and erases brown spots.

New Laser Device To Treat Eye Wrinkles At Home
by eNotAlone.com
Palomar Medical Technologies Inc., a leading researcher and developer of light-based systems for cosmetic treatments, announced earlier this week that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval to market a new eye wrinkle treatment laser

P&G Discontinues Max Factor Cosmetics In The U.S.
by eNotAlone.com
Procter & Gamble is phasing out the Hollywood associated Max Factor cosmetics brand from the United States in the first quarter of 2010, as the brand P&G has owned for the last 18 years has a limited market share in the country.

Tan From Sunbeds More Dangerous Than Midday Sun
by eNotAlone.com
One fifth of fake-tanning or sunbed users say that they are going to spend even more time in tanning booths the upcoming summer, blaming the recession to literally kill all their chances of going on vacation. In order to have a perfect tan

Facial Thread-Lift Loses Approval of FDA
by eNotAlone.com
Very popular type of face lift, a technique called the facial thread lift, recently has lost the approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The surgery, that involves insertion of barbed threads under the skin in order to tighten lax tissue

What Is Cellulite And How To Prevent It
by eNotAlone.com
Cellulite is a term that is used to describe the dimpled appearance of the skin when fat cells penetrate abnormally into the middle layer of the skin, causing the appearance of what is commonly referred to as cottage cheese, orange peel or hail damage.

Botox May Be Beneficial For Patients With Diabetes
by eNotAlone.com
Taiwanese doctors have found that Botox, the revolutionary cosmetic drug that is used to reduce the appearance of facial lines and wrinkles, may also be beneficial for individuals with type 2 diabetes who suffer from chronic pain in feet caused by nerve

Imiquimod: Topical Cream To Fight Skin Cancer Along With Surgery
by eNotAlone.com
Scientists at St. Louis University found that the topical cream imiquimod along with surgery may treat the earliest stage of melanoma-type skin cancer, called lentigo maligna (LM). Doctors say that this cream allows patients to undergo less invasive

Antioxidant In Berries Reduces The Appearance Of Wrinkles
by eNotAlone.com
An antioxidant that is present in berries, in particular, strawberries, cranberries and raspberries, as well as in pomegranates and nuts, helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles on the face and repairs skin damage caused by the ultraviolet radioactive ray

FDA: Botox Black-Box Warnings
by eNotAlone.com
According to the latest order from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Allergan Inc.'s (AGN) Botox and other similar anti-wrinkle products from now on must change labeling and start carrying boxed warnings, the most serious type of label warning

What Do We Need To Know About Sunscreen Lotions
by eNotAlone.com
As the sunshine of early spring encourages us to spend more time outdoors, we must always be reminding ourselves of the dangers of overexposure to the sunlight and, therefore start using some form of sunscreen on a daily basis.

Affordable Cream That Does Miracles For Wrinkles
by eNotAlone.com
A bestselling face cream available on the high street has shown that it can clinically reduce wrinkles and damage of skin caused by everyday exposure to the sun, according to dermatologists at The University of Manchester.

Avotermin - The First Drug To Heal And Reduce Scars
by eNotAlone.com
Scientists from the United Kingdom have developed a new medication which seems to improve the healing of skin scars and makes skin feel more normal. The drug Avotermin (brand name Juvista) has shown promising results in reducing scarring after surgery

Dark Under Eye Circles - Causes And Treatment
by eNotAlone.com
Many people are really annoyed and, sometimes even worried about dark circles under their eyes. The circles are visible to everyone and can add at lest ten years to the age of a person. The skin directly under the eyes is very tender and sensitive

Three Day Face-Lift Diet
by eNotAlone.com
Those individuals who would love to avoid painful and time-consuming plastic surgery in order to get all the anti-aging benefits of a face lift, might be interested in what Dr. Nicholas Perricone can offer them.

2 Weeks Miracle - New Cream That Makes You Look Young
by eNotAlone.com
It is called the 2 Week Miracle, an anti-aging easy-to-use, exciting skin care collection of organic, preservative free elixirs and potions that promise to turn back time and make a woman feel years younger.

Linalool In Shampoos And Skin Products Causes Allergy And Eczema
by eNotAlone.com
Linalool, an ingredient that is most commonly used in shampoos, conditioners and soap to boost scent, can cause allergy and eczema in many individuals, caution experts from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden.

The Problem Of Excessive Facial Hair In Women
by eNotAlone.com
Unwanted facial hair is not just an embarrassing problem for many women, it can also be an indicator of an underlying endocrine disorder, according to doctors in the United Kingdom.