From the Egyptians to the Germanic tribes – each time had not only own culture, also the body care changed. It was always also an expression of a self-image of the culture and had certain peculiarities. Antiquity Egypt The Egyptians about 3000 to 300 BC are one of the oldest cultural peoples. Their high level … History of Body Care
Numerous skin changes originate from the blood vessels. They are usually clearly noticeable as they are reddish to bluish in color.Pigment spots, which are usually brownish, can also be treated with the following lasers.Please refer to the following information under the respective laser types for more specific areas of application.There are a variety of lasers … Laser Therapy of Skin and Vascular Changes
Laser blepharoplasty is a gentle, cosmetic eyelid lift performed using a carbon dioxide laser (pulsed CO2 laser) or an erbium laser. The treatment can be performed both in the area of the upper eyelids (e.g. for drooping eyelids) and in the area of the lower eyelids (e.g. for bags under the eyes). The procedure can … Laser Blepharoplasty: Eyelid Lift by Laser
Products Sodium benzoate is used as an excipient in pharmaceuticals, mainly in liquid dosage forms. It is also used in food and cosmetics. Structure and properties Sodium benzoate (C7H5NaO2, Mr = 144.1 g/mol) exists as a white, weakly hygroscopic, crystalline or granular powder or as a leaflet and is readily soluble in water. It is … Sodium Benzoate
Covering skin imperfections under decorative makeup has long been routine for many women. But if someone has a port-wine stain on his or her face, the only choice he or she has had so far has been to put up with it. Today, cosmetic surgery can help in many cases. But what if they also … Camouflage: Decorative Cosmetics for Stubborn Cases
Most personal care products have a long shelf life when stored properly. Cosmetics that have a shelf life of less than 30 months must be marked with a best before date. However, this no longer applies once the product has been opened. For this reason, all cosmetics have been labeled with a new symbol, an … Shelf Life and Storage of Cosmetics
In most bathrooms, cosmetics can be found in a variety of different products. Whether for the face, hands, hair or body, these products have one thing in common: they are used for care and for their own beauty. But some ingredients can also trigger allergies instead of well-being. The skin is then not gently cared … Ingredients in Cosmetics: What the Skin Reacts to
More and more women are turning to selected organic products to care for their bodies and faces. Organic is clearly in vogue, and there is no sign of a break in the organic cosmetics wave. No wonder, because our skin loves to be gently cared for with natural raw materials. Natural cosmetics have been available … Natural Cosmetics: Beauty from Nature
Products Parabens are found in numerous pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and foods, among other products, as excipients or food additives. Structure and properties Parabens are ester derivatives of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid (= para-hydroxybenzoic acid). They exist as white, odorless and tasteless powders and are sparingly soluble in water. Water solubility decreases with the length of the side chain. … Parabens
Products Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (methylparaben) is present in many drugs as an excipient, especially in liquid and semisolid dosage forms. Structure and properties Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (C8H8O3, Mr = 152.1 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is very sparingly soluble in water (about 1.8 g per liter at 20°C). The melting point is about 125°C. … Methyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate
Barber-Say syndrome is a rare inherited disorder with increased hairiness and striking facial physiognomy. To date, only ten cases have been documented since it was first described, so research into the syndrome is in its infancy. Neither the heredity nor the cause of the disease is known in detail so far. What is Barber-Say syndrome? … Barber-Say Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Products Hyaluronic acid is commercially available in the form of creams, nasal creams, nasal sprays, cosmetics, lozenges, eye drops or gels, and injectables, among others. The injectables are also combined with local anesthetics such as lidocaine to prevent pain. Hyaluronic acid was first isolated from bovine eyes in the 1930s. Structure and properties Hyaluronic acid … Hyaluronic Acid (Hyaluronan)
