Echinacea is a well-known herbal supplement, which is thought to have a number of health benefits. Here’s a brief overview of using this particular remedy. Echinacea is probably best known for its ability to boost the body’s immune system. Several studies have claimed that echinacea helps to stimulate the production of essential T-cells, as well [...]
Image by Jean-François Chénier via Flickr Hypopigmentation scarring is characterised by flat pigmentless areas of the skin. Normally with inflammation, and minor skin damage melanocytes within the skin are triggered to produce pigment. This leaves dark ‘hyper’pigmented scars, as you would normally see with acne, or minorly inflamed insect bites. The brownish scars will fade, [...]
Image via Wikipedia Cosmeceuticals is a marketing word representing the marriage of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Cosmeceuticals are cosmetic products with active biological ingredients claiming to have medical or drug-like benefits. Beauty aids cosmecueticals reportedly work like prescription drugs, are providing scientific ways to clinically treat aging skin. A Journal entry recently published in Cosmetic Dermatology [...]