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What do you need to know about toxics in your cosmetics products

Jul 10, 13

Posted by Dr. Skin in Aesthetics & Dermatology, Allergy

What comes to mind when you think of pollution? Probably not your shampoo, soap or hand lotion. But some of the chemicals found in personal care products aren't that pretty. U.S. researchers identified 10,500 industrial chemicals used as cosmetic ingredients, including carcinogens, pesticides, reproductive toxics, endocrine disruptors, plasticizers, degreasers and surfactants.

Caring for underarms (NST 12 June 2013)

Jun 22, 13

Posted by Dr. Skin in Aesthetics & Dermatology, Allergy, Publications

Often neglected, the underarms are nevertheless susceptible to injury and damage, writes Mi Mi Teh THE axilla, more unglamorously and commonly known as the armpit or underarm, is the area on the human body under the joint where the arm connects to the shoulder. Colloquially, armpit refers to an object or place which is often...