Image by/from Pear285 at English Wikipedia The cosmetic industry is dominated by a small number of multinational corporations that originated in the early 20th century, but the distribution and sale of cosmetics is spread among a wide range of different businesses. The largest cosmetic companies are Johnson & Johnson, L’Oreal Paris,Gillette, Neutrogena, Nivea and Chanel,…
Image by/from Svetlana Miljkovic Anti-aging creams are predominantly moisturiser-based cosmeceutical skin care products marketed with the promise of making the consumer look younger by reducing, masking or preventing signs of skin aging. These signs are laxity (sagging), rhytids (wrinkles), and photoaging, which includes erythema (redness), dyspigmentation (brown discolorations), solar elastosis (yellowing), keratoses (abnormal growths), and…
Image by/from US-Gov Exfoliation involves the removal of the oldest dead skin cells on the skin’s outermost surface. Exfoliation is involved in all facials, during microdermabrasion or chemical peels. Exfoliation can be achieved by mechanical or chemical means. Credit is given to the ancient Egyptians for the practice of exfoliation. In the Middle Ages, wine…
Image by/from SurgicalPhotos Photorejuvenation is a skin treatment that uses lasers, intense pulsed light, or photodynamic therapy to treat skin conditions and remove effects of photoaging such as wrinkles, spots, and textures. The process induces controlled wounds on the skin, prompting it to heal itself by creating new cells. This process reverses the signs of…
Radio-frequency skin tightening is an aesthetic technique that uses radio frequency (RF) energy to heat skin with the purpose of stimulating cutaneous collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid production in order to reduce the appearance of fine lines and loose skin. The technique induces tissue remodeling and production of new collagen and elastin. The process provides…
Image by/from Loretta Humble Bihaku (??) is a Japanese term meaning “beautifully white” which was coined in the early 1900s with the emergence of skin whitening products and cosmetics. Even in ancient Japanese Haiku there have been numerous references to this. Although skin tone differs based on a person’s racial background, those with fair skin…
Korea has an ancient history of cosmetics use, and today it is an important industry in South Korea. Records of the use of cosmetics in Korea date back to the time of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, and the use of makeup flourished during the Goryeo kingdom.[citation needed] Cosmetics were made from lotions extracted from…
Are you familiar with the 10 step Korean skin care routine? Want flawless and glowing skin? We’ll bet that you don’t know at least one or two of these steps. Don’t worry, you won’t have to wonder for long because this video reveals all 10 steps! [10 Korean Skincare Tips You Should Definitely Know!]
Acne is one of those issues millions of people deal with at various stages of their life. Some have to deal with this predicament on a regular basis, and it can lead to frustrating nights trying to figure things out. Those who are in this position need to understand the value of putting together a…