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Tuesday, 07 July 2009 11:49
Ethnic Skin is it any Different? Dermatologists say "Definetely!"
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Tamar Nordenberg
Myth: Those with darker skin needn't be concerned about skin cancer. Fact: This misconception can be the kiss of death — literally. While ethnic skin provides some built-in "sun block" against the rays that can kill, its natural protection (approximating SPF 10) isn't enough to promise immunity.
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Black Skin Care
Tuesday, 07 July 2009 11:46
Men Invest in Skin Care to Look Good at Work
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Guy Montague-Jones
18/09/2007- Male skin care is the fastest growing product category in the industry as men seek to get ahead at work by looking professional, a recent study has found.
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Posting 8.7 per cent growth in 2006, male skin care products stood well above the 5.6 per cent growth average for the industry as a whole, according to market researchers Kline.
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Male Skin Care
Tuesday, 07 July 2009 11:24
Beauty and Biotechnology
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Dinna Chan Vasquez
For many, biochemistry can be an uninteresting topic that’s best left to scientists and geniuses. But for a select group of women, biochemistry is the source of Herbal Woman, a line of nature-based beauty products from BioMart Asia Inc. Gisela Padilla Concepcion, a professor at the University of the Philippines’ Marine Science Insitute, is the woman behind Herbal Woman. It is a collection of body care products made from local herbs and natural products but make use of French innovations.
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Products
Tuesday, 07 July 2009 11:22
Choosing the Right Mineral Makeup Foundation
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Suzann Kale
There's no doubt that mineral makeup is becoming the rage. And there's a reason for that: women are finding these powder foundations to be easy to apply, actually fun to apply, and able to provide a smooth, flawless finish. In addition, women appreciate the fact that they contain natural sun protection. And many have noticed that over time their skin has fewer breakouts, and a decrease in any redness (which some call rosacea) - even with no makeup on!
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Products
Tuesday, 07 July 2009 11:19
iPlant makes over-the-counter drugs, cosmetcs
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Lisa Richwine
WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) - Procter & Gamble (PG.N) failed to adequately address contamination and other manufacturing problems at a plant in Puerto Rico that produces over-the-counter drugs and Olay cosmetics, U.S. regulators said in a letter released on Tuesday.
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General
Tuesday, 07 July 2009 11:02
Health care reform important to Blacks, says Obama
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Cash Michaels
WILMINGTON (NNPA)—If there is any population where it is vital not only that health care costs be lowered, but access to quality health care be improved, experts agree it’s the African-American community. President Barack Obama knows the need firsthand from his former days as a community organizer on the streets of Southside Chicago, and first lady Michelle Obama’s work as a hospital administrator there.
Category:
General
Tuesday, 07 July 2009 10:43
What is MRSA?
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WebMD
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacterium that causes infections in different parts of the body. It's tougher to treat than most strains of staphylococcus aureus -- or staph -- because it's resistant to some commonly used antibiotics. The symptoms of MRSA depend on where you're infected. Most often, it causes mild infections on the skin, causing pimples or boils. But it can also cause more serious skin infections or infect surgical wounds, the bloodstream, the lungs, or the urinary tract. MRSA is called a "super bug" because infections are resistant to many common antibiotics. Here's what you need to know about drug-resistant staph:
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General
Tuesday, 07 July 2009 10:35
Herbs For Men
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Unknown
Certain health issues such as prostate problems and erectile dysfunction (ED) are particular only to men. Most men aren’t overly concerned about their health until something goes wrong. If that sounds like you or someone you know, continue reading.
Category:
Male Skin Care
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