Fat versus Sugar – Horizon BBC2
They are both bad, but which is worse? Fat or Sugar? A couple of twins who are both doctors investigated by eating just one or the other for a month.
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January 2014
Hypoallergenic Products
“There are no Federal standards or definitions that govern the use of the term “hypoallergenic.” The term means whatever a particular company wants it to mean. Manufacturers of cosmetics labeled as hypoallergenic are not required to submit substantiation of their hypoallergenicity claims to FDA. The term “hypoallergenic” may have considerable market value in promoting cosmetic
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Improve your skin with a light mask?
The idea of the Dragon’s Den is a great one for a television programme. What could be more fascinating than watching people pitching ideas to potential investors? Unfortunately I don’t much care for the way the BBC actually go about it. I find the host’s increasing resemblance to the cat in the hat unnerving. The
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Is Hydrolyze the Answer to Dark Circles Under the Eyes? (Hint – No)
The pert and perky Dave Bradley of ScienceBase has a way with words so I can’t do better than cut and paste an e-mail he has just sent me. Hi How’s it going? Dunno if you’ve come across this before, but I just noticed a sudden surge of spam emails advertising – Hydrolyze – apparently
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Why natural oils are better for your skin
Despite what a lot of marketing suggests, there is no particular reason to suppose that natural ingredients are safer or superior to synthetic ones. It depends on what you are doing with them. It’s horses for courses. You pick the material that has the properties you need for whatever it is you are trying to
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Biotin for the Nails
There are some people who really like the idea that taking vitamins and minerals can keep them healthy. There are others who take great pleasure in being sceptical about them. The reality is frustrating for those who like to check out the facts, because although supplements are a multi-billion industry there is surprisingly little data
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Rosa Centifolia
The Roman Emperor Elagabalus once threw a party for some guests, against whom he had a grudge. After they had eaten at a prearranged signal his servants poured vast quantities of rose petals onto them. They suffocated to death.
1,4-Dioxane: How I fell for a scare story
I got a question from iMarie. “What are your thoughts about sulfates being contaminated with 1,4-dioxane? Thanks!” Well that brought back some memories.
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Should You Shampoo Your Hair?
There has been a lot of debate online following a video being run by the Huffington Post about a woman who hasn’t used shampoo for five years. This was picked up by the Beauty Brains and it has generated and continues to generate a lot of debate. As it has already been pretty thoroughly gone
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Rosehip Oil – It Matters How You Handle It
Nothing worth doing is easy, and working with natural products is no exception. The way you handle them makes a difference. I have just come across a good example, rosehip oil. When I was growing up rosehip syrup was routinely administered to growing children. I particularly remember a spoonful of it being added to a
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