Skin Science

A BMC Dermatology review of natural treatments for vitiligo, a skin disorder in which a loss of pigment-producing cells creates white patches on various parts of the body, found the extract of the herb Ginkgo biloba may return natural pigment to the skin in some people suffering from vitiligo.The review examined 15 trials of natural health products used to treat vitiligo, ...

An article published the New York Times discussed three treatments that were shown to remove wrinkles. Two of these promising practices include the use of cosmeceutical ingredients hylauronic acid and retinol.The article suggested in order to cure wrinkles, it is imperative to understand their cause. “The key is a growing understanding of the skin’s connective tissue, called the dermal collagen, ...

Consumers want to do something good for themselves and the environment, and are therefore considering more natural and environmentally sound alternatives to the products they buy. Little by little, manufacturers are following. Today, there are hardly any industry sectors that are not actively involved in the sustainability trend. Manufacturers of personal care products are among those who can profit the ...

CHICAGO--Cosmeceuticals are now being tested for their efficiency at the University of Illinois, Chicago by Dr. Regan Thomas, M.D., according to the article "'Cosmeceuticals' promise to turn back clock - but what's in that bottle" by Bev Bennett that appeared on NYDailyNews.com.The article reported, Thomas is investigating the effectiveness of anti-wrinkle products, specifically popular cosmeceutical ingredients like vitamin C, topical estrogen, soy cream, peptides and ...

STELLENBOSCH, South Africa—Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis (Brum.F) Dahlg.) and honeybush (Cyclopia Vent. species) are popular indigenous South African herbal teas. Rooibos has traditionally been used for the alleviation of colic, allergies, asthma and dermatological problems; and a decoction of honeybush has been used as a restorative and expectorant in chronic catarrh and pulmonary turberculosis. Bush tree (Athrixia phylicoides DC.), another indigenous ...