Study Advises that Green Tea Benefits Include Controlling Acne
Recent results of a study presented to the American Academy of Dermatologists and conducted by Dr. Jennifer Gan-Wong of the Memorial Medical Center in the Phillipines find that green tea topically applied to the skin appears to work as well as benzoyl peroxide to control acne. Meanwhile, Ryan and... - December 04, 2006
Dermotological Research Discovers That Jojoba Oil Has Natural Moisturizing Benefits
The use of natural moisturizing factors, such as jojoba oil, benefits the intercellular area of the skin by keeping it intact. It also helps prevent surface irritation, keeps bacteria out and helps with the skin's overall healing system so that the skin can repair and regenerate itself, as reported by Progressive Lipid Research. - November 10, 2006
Researchers Discover that Sea Whip Extract Has Anti-Inflammatory Properties
The pseudopterosins found in sea whip extract are considered to be a newly described class of natural products that have analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties and are also considered to exceed the potencies of existing drugs such as indomethacin. - November 03, 2006
Study Conducted for West Indian Medical Journal Reveals that Papaya Enzymes Remove Dead Skin and Encourage Healing
A study was conducted by H. Hewitt, S. Whittle, S. Lopez, E. Bailey and S. Weaver in the West Indian Medical Journal where papaya (Carica papaya also known as powpow) was used topically for chronic skin ulcerations and it revealed that papaya pulp enzymatically removes dead surface skin, reduces... - October 28, 2006
Research Reveals that Vitamin C Skin Care Products Protect Against the Sun
While a study conducted on behalf of the Journal for the American Academy of Dermatology concluded that a skin care product containing a combination of systematic ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and D-alpha-tocopherol (Vitamin E) has a protective effect against the sun, Ryan and Jill Cote at... - October 21, 2006
Studies Determine that Lemon Bioflavonoids Containing Hesperidin and Proanthocyanidins Reduce Skin Inflammation and Aid in Skin Maintenance
A study performed for Anticancer Research determined the preventative effects of hesperidin, a citrus bioflavonoid, against inflammation in mouse skin caused by a tumor promoter. A further study conducted for Bordeaux Médical found that proanthocyanidins have been shown to strengthen capillaries. - October 13, 2006
Dermatological Study Determines that the Use of Topical Dexpanthenol Helps With Dry Skin Care and is Key in Maintaining Skin Softness and Elasticity
Dermatological Study Determines that the Use of Topical Dexpanthenol Helps With Dry Skin Care and is Key in Maintaining Skin Softness and Elasticity. - October 09, 2006
Medical Study Determines that the Use of Zinc Oxide Ointment or Cream to Treat Acne Reduces the Production of Sebum and Accelerates Healing Capabilities
A medical study published in Dermotologic Surgery, the official publication of the American Society for Dermotologic Surgery, determines that topical ointment or cream treatments including zinc oxide show a reduction in the production of sebum and increased lesion reducing efficacy. - September 13, 2006
Scientific Research Estimates from a Skin Test that Allergies Affect as Many as 40-50 Million People in the U.S.
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) determines from a skin test survey that 40 to 50 million people in the United States are affected by allergies. The AAAAI further determined that contact dermatitis was diagnosed at over 8.5 million office visits to physicians and at... - September 08, 2006
Research Supports the Topical Use of Vitamin C as an Effective Antiaging Antioxidant Skin Care Product
The Department of Dermatology at the Tulane University School of Medicine discovers and supports the topical use of cosmeceuticals containing Vitamin C as an effective antiaging antioxidant skin care product. - September 04, 2006
17 Million Americans Currently Suffer from Acne, Making it the Most Common Skin Disease in the United States
As NIAMS (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) finds that nearly 17 million people in the United States currently have acne, making it the most common skin disease in the country, Ryan and Jill Cote have done extensive research and partnered with Tiffany... - August 23, 2006