Nail damage from gel polish manicure Author Interview: Andrea Chen, MD PGY-4 in Dermatology University of Miami Miller School of Medicine What are the main findings of the study? Using two non-invasive methods, we demonstrated that a gel polish manicure, marketed under different brand names, such as Shellac or OPI Axxium, causes superficial nail plate damage [...]
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Nail damage from gel polish manicure : Dermatology Interview
Posted by admin on April 2, 2012
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FDA: Examining the Current State of Cosmetics
DermatologistsBlog.com Editor’s Comment: Below is from the FDA website, regarding Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals, http://www.fda.gov 3/272012 Before the Subcommittee on Health Committee on Energy and Commerce U.S. House of Representatives Statement of Michael M. Landa, J.D. Director, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Food and Drug Administration Department of Health and Human Services INTRODUCTION Good afternoon, [...]
Posted by admin on March 28, 2012
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Do we buy cosmetics because they are useful or because they make us feel good?
A study by the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) shows that people who use cosmetics buy these products primarily for emotional reasons. The study was carried out on facial creams (hydrating and nutritive ones, coloured or non-coloured, and anti-wrinkle creams) and body creams (firming and anti-cellulite creams). “The study shows that both the emotional [...]
Posted by admin on July 21, 2011
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Dermablend Coverage Cosmetics Celebrates 30th Anniversary
NEW YORK, June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Dermablend, a name you have come to know and trust for exceptional coverage and wear, celebrates its 30th anniversary. Created by an American dermatologist, Dermablend has been recognized as the expert in coverage cosmetics in the US since 1981. Thirty years later, Dermablend is proud to be the [...]
Posted by admin on June 12, 2011
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Serious adverse effects from Cosmetics
From Norwegian Institute of Public Health Permanent hair dye gives the most serious adverse effects, yet there are also many reactions to facial and body moisturisers. This comes from the first report from the National Register of Adverse Effects from Cosmetic Products. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health wants more notifications of reactions to cosmetic [...]
Posted by admin on June 1, 2011
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FDA wants Consumers to Report Cosmetic Reactions
You break out in a head-to-toe rash after applying a sunless tanning lotion. Your son’s skin is red and blotchy after he gets his face painted at the school carnival. Your daughter’s scalp is burned after using a hair relaxer. If you’ve had a negative reaction to a beauty, personal hygiene, or makeup product, the [...]
Posted by admin on March 31, 2011
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Plastic Surgery , Botox Rebounds Along With Recovering Economy
Plastic Surgery Rebounds Along With Recovering Economy — 13.1 Million Cosmetic Procedures Performed In 2010, Up 5% American Society of Plastic Surgeons Reports Annual Statistics Arlington Heights, IL (Vocus/PRWEB) February 07, 2011 As the U.S. economy pulls out of the recession, so are nips, tucks and lifts. According to statistics released today by [...]
Posted by admin on February 7, 2011
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Cosmetics in Acne and Rosacea
Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals Offer Many Skin Benefits Manufacturers of cosmetics and cosmeceuticals are continually improving their products by adding ingredients that offer many benefits to the skin, including skin affected by acne or rosacea. Many nonprescription acne products now contain salicylic acid to reduce inflammation and help exfoliate in and around the pores. “As far [...]
Posted by admin on February 4, 2011
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