• Plant and Herbs

    Chrysanthemum Boreale flower extract for Skin and Body

    Chrysanthemum boreale flower is a perennial plant belonging to the Asteraceae family that is distributed in Asia, including Japan, Korea, and China. It has been used as an oriental medicine to treat pneumonia, colitis, and stomatitis. It has various biological inhibitory effects against cancer, hypertension, inflammation, angiogenesis, and bacteria. It also contains polyacetylenes, essential oils, and flavonoids. What are the benefits of Chrysanthemum Boreale flower extract? Who can use Chrysanthemum Boreale flower extract? Chrysanthemum Boreale flower extract should be suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin and skin of colour, but do make sure to conduct a test patch to see if you are allergic to this extract.

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    Cimicifuga Heracleifolia extract for Skin

    Cimicifuga heracleifolia is a popular traditional Chinese medicine, which has been extensively used in Asian countries for its antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic activities. What are the benefits of Cimicifuga heracleifolia extract for the skin? Who can use Cimicifuga Heracleifolia extract? Cimicifuga Heracleifolia extract should be suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin and skin of colour, but do make sure to conduct a test patch to see if you are allergic to this extract.

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    Citrus Unshiu fruit extract for Skin

    Citrus unshiu is a popular medicinal herb in many Asian countries, in particular South Korea. It also has several biologically active compounds, including flavonoids. Let’s look a more into this plant. What are the benefits of using Citrus unshiu fruit extract for the skin? Who can use Citrus unshiu fruit extract? Citrus unshiu fruit extract should be suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin and skin of colour, but do make sure to conduct a test patch to see if you are allergic to this extract.

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    Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract for Skin

    Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract is a whole grain cereal that has been used as food and medicinal herbs. It has also been used against warts, inflammation, chapped skin, rheumatism, endocrine system dysfunctions, and neuralgia. What are the benefits of using Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract for the skin? Who can use Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract? Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract should be suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin and skin of colour, but do make sure to conduct a test patch to see if you are allergic to this extract.

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    Hypochlorous Acid for Skin

    What is Hypochlorous acid? Hypochlorous acid is a substance present in the white blood cells of humans that helps to protect the body against foreign bodies. It is non-toxic, non-corrosive, eye-safe, and antiseptic. What are the benefits of Hypochlorous acid? Frequently asked questions: Is Hypochlorous acid safe for babies? Yes, Hypochlorous acid is safe to use for babies because it is very gentle and non-toxic. Can Hypochlorous acid be used for eye infections? Yes, hypochlorous acid can be used for eye infections like meibomitis/MGD, glaucoma, seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, chalazion, blepharoconjunctivitis, and ectropion

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    Best Eye Drops for Ocular Rosacea

    In this post, we are going to be talking about the best eye drops for ocular rosacea that can help with inflammation, dryness, and redness. Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and blepharitis are the most common conditions present along with ocular rosacea, resulting in further ocular surface irritation and lid damage. These eye drops can help combat it. Note: These eye drops won’t cure ocular rosacea, they can only provide comfort and relief. The eye drops might cause a rebound for some patients. If you need to know more information about eye drops, you will need to consult a doctor. 1. Refresh Optive Mega-3 The Refresh Optive Mega-3 is a preservative-free lipid-based…

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    Ocular Rosacea – A Complete Guide

    What is Ocular rosacea? Ocular rosacea, also known as rosacea keratitis is an inflammation that causes redness, burning, and itching of the eyes. It often develops in people who have rosacea, a chronic skin condition that affects the face. Sometimes ocular rosacea is the first sign that you may later develop facial rosacea. It ranges from foreign body sensation, minor irritation, dryness, and blurry vision to severe ocular surface disruption and inflammatory keratitis. Patients frequently describe a gritty feeling, and they commonly experience conjunctivitis and blepharitis. Other ocular findings include lid margin and conjunctival telangiectasia, corneal infiltrates, punctate epithelial erosions, chalazion and hordeolum, corneal scars, eyelid thickening, eyelid crusts and scales,…

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    Rosacea – The Ultimate Guide

    What is Rosacea? Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin disease in adults that usually presents on the facial skin. It is characterized by recurrent flushing, redness, pimples, pustules, and dilated blood vessels (telangiectasia) on the nose, chin, cheeks, and forehead and rarely by thickened skin. 50 to 75% of patients with rosacea have eye involvement with symptoms including dryness, redness, tearing, tingling or burning sensation, light sensitivity, foreign-body sensation, and blurred vision. In addition to the skin and eye symptoms, rosacea can cause embarrassment, anxiety, and depression and can have a significant impact on the quality of life. Although usually limited to the skin, an association of rosacea with systemic comorbidities…

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    Petaloid Seborrheic Dermatitis

    What is petaloid seborrheic dermatitis? Petaloid seborrheic dermatitis is a type of seborrheic dermatitis that occurs in people with dark skin. They are present with red, scaly plaques in the eyebrows, around the hairline, and along the Melo-labial fold. It also comes in the form of polycyclic coalescing rings. These rings may be hypopigmented in colour or pink and usually won’t show significant scale until the area is scraped for a potassium hydroxide (KOH) preparation. Petaloid seborrheic dermatitis has been associated with the yeast Pityrosporum orbiculare, the mite Demodex folliculorum, various bacterial colonization, and skin response to the environment, such as changes in humidity, temperature, and bath water. What is the treatment…

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    Seborrheic Dermatitis – The Ultimate Guide

    What is Seborrheic Dermatitis? Seborrheic dermatitis is a common chronic inflammatory skin condition, characterized by scaling and erythematous patches. It may sometimes be associated with pruritus, and it mainly affects sebum-rich areas, such as the scalp, face, upper chest, and back. The mildest form of seborrheic dermatitis is commonly referred to as pityriasis capitis, sicca, or dandruff. The sudden onset of severe seborrheic dermatitis should be a red flag for the presence of HIV-AIDS. Common symptoms include redness, scaling, and dandruff. On darker skin, there may be persistent dyschromia with variable hyper/hypo-pigmentation, it is called petaloid seborrheic dermatitis. Other conditions associated with Malassezia may be present, including pityriasis versicolor and folliculitis…