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A Magical compound for winters: Glycerin

When I was kid my mom used to apply glycerin on my face, hands and feet but I hated it. There were multiple reasons behind this hesitation 😁 firstly I didn’t like its greasy texture on my face and secondly at that time I used to think that the products available in the markets are more effective, fragrant and easy to use. You know a dreamworld of a kid, all the glittery things in market are gold.🙄 After a lot of purchases and applications of various costly creams and serums, finally I reverted to my Mom’s recipe and now I think that why I had been forgotten it for a long time. Glycerine is a very effective and plant-produced natural compound that acts as a humectant. Nowadays it is also derived from synthetic sources. Humectants are those compounds that attract water from the air due to its chemistry and when it is applied on skin it attracts the moisture and protects the skin from dehydration by locking the water molecules inside the epidermal layer of skin. It is one of the best...

Ovarian cancer is a silent killer

Ovarian cancer is a silent killer, it does not show any symptom, and the changes continue inside until the situation gets worse. It is seen that such type of cancerous growth starts from gentle cysts filled with fluids. It might be of various types but the exact cause is still unknown. Ovarian cancer is a life threatening cancer causing more casualties among women than any other type of reproductive cancer.   Symptoms: Mostly, ovarian cancer begins mutely, but some early symptoms include abdominal swelling, pain and pressure on the lower pelvic side, Nausea, vomiting and weakness, back and leg pain, and abnormal vaginal bleeding. The best cure is early detection. Always consult your medical practitioner for feeling such kind of regular complaints. An appropriate diagnosis and on time treatment can prevent the condition, before attaining a severe stage. BRCA1 and BRCA2, these two genes, are found to be responsible for ovarian cancer, while women with cancer in family histo...

Eczema flare-ups-- Still a big question

What Causes Eczema? Generally eczema develops after frequent exposure to a mild irritant like a detergent or a concise exposure to a burly irritant such as acid etc. On the other side, allergic contact eczema builds up when an allergen comes in the contact with skin, like poison ivy and nickel. The exact reason behind its growth is still standing like a big question. Researchers believe that atopic eczema might be a result of blending various factors; these factors include heredity of certain genes, an overactive immune system, or "gaps in the skin". These gaps let the skin lose water too fast and also allow germs to enter the body. Generally Eczema bursts in cold and dry weather. Seborrheic is the other form of eczema that seems to develop when a number of factors interact which may include the person's genes; climate,fungus that live on human skin, stress, and general health. Present forms of Eczema: Atopic Eczema is a chronic skin condition that causes itchy, d...

Anti-ageing, BoTox and Food Supplements

Ageing draws vigor and glow of the skin leaving wrinkles, marks, pigmentation, etc. These are like nightmares for a beautiful flawless skin. It's a natural process that growing age affects not only skin, but any part of the body, any tissue, organ etc. Sciences have achieved a lot yet, now it's also trying to revitalize the organisms, organs and skin, as well. Our skin is considered to be the most sensitive organ of our body; it reflects biological age exceptionally fast. For many years, various cosmetic labs and researches are trying to invent a miracle product to combat anti-ageing, to rejuvenate the skin layer. Skin is the mirror of our beauty, life-style. Now the concept of natural food supplements, touched the people's heart. It is the only skin rejuvenating invention with higher acceptability and no any consequence.       The process of revitalization is rejuvenation, through which anything can get its youth back. Though scientist could not reach a p...