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Statistcally, one to three percent of the adult population suffer from eczema, a skin diseases that causes its victims to experience a hard-to-ignore prickly itch, alongside other unpleasant symptoms like red, flaky skin. While science could not yet pin-point what causes eczema, nor has it found a cure for it, there are still ways to prevent flare-ups and to help sooth skin irritated by the condition. According to Diane Dunn of the National Eczema Association, moisturizing is key as the disease is believed to be caused by a defect in the skin barrier that results in its inability to retain moisture. Keeping...

Sensitive skin is an issue that many people have to deal with, especially in places where there is a lot of pollution or where the weather is hot. While it may seem difficult to care for sensitive skin, there are a few simple skin care rules you can stick to in order to prevent sensitivity issues from cropping up. For instance, there are a number of ingredients that should not be present in skin care products for sensitive skin. Foam: People often want their cleansing products to foam as it makes them feel cleaner. However, it is usually a sign of...

While most of us know that sunscreen is good for our skin, scientists have been debating about its effectiveness in preventing skin cancer. Recently, new research findings from Queensland University of Technology show that not only does sunscreen provides 100% protection against sun damage, but also shields the superhero p53 gene that prevents cancer. This superhero gene functions as a repairman for damaged skin, thus working against the development of cancer. However, when skin is burnt regularly, it would mutate and no longer be able to serve its protective function. According to lead researcher Dr Elke Hacker, the team conducted experiments...