Say the words “nitric oxide” to the average acne guru and he probably won’t bat an eyelid. On this website we’ve discussed how nitric oxide accelerates wound healing, but it’s never ever been in the premier league of acne molecules. Until now. An interesting new study has emerged showing that topical nitric oxide generated by […]
Depending on who you believe, sodium fluoride is one of two things. It could be a toxic drug linked to a range of deadly health problems which is dumped into US water supplies and forcibly medicating everybody. Alternatively, fluoride could be a gloriously healthy mineral that’s keeping teeth and bones strong across the globe. Sodium
Cocoa butter, also known as oil of theobroma, is widely acknowledged as one of best natural moisturisers around. Many chocolate loving societies like the Aztecs and Mayans used cocoa butter for improving skin tone, as far back as 1000BC. Apparently beauty obsessed celebrities in Ghana are recommending cocoa butter left, right and centre, so
The famous last resort acne drug Accutane, which contained the compound isotretinoin, was discontinued by its manufacturer Roche back in June 2009. But millions are still using Isotretinoin in other products while hoping to end their acne once and for all. Hoffman La Roche sells the new-fangled Roaccutane, Cipla sells Isotroin, Mylan sells Amnesteen, and
Today’s post will be about whether adding garlic to your diet is a sound acne strategy. In short – this bulbous root is absolutely amazing. Garlic’s history of medicinal power is almost as strong as its pungent, vampire-scaring aroma. It was revered for its health properties in Ancient Egypt 4500 years ago, and first appeared
