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Thank you. This was very informative. I am beginning to gather a collection of oils that I thought I might throw in together namely Moringa, Rosehip, Kumkumadi and some unidentified one that smells like almonds, but isn't almond oil I'm hoping to make one
Hi Alexis, The idea of making a Super Oil is a good one, especially if you have selected oils with particular properties to suit your skin needs. Y... -
How do I cure shingles with coconut oil?
I’m afraid, as far as I know, you can’t actually cure shingles with anything. There are some anti-viral medications that can shorten the length of... -
What are some good lotions for senior citizens?
This depends on a few criteria: not least, what age is considered a ‘senior citizen’! In the US and UK it is often taken to be around retireme... -
Is Vitamin C Serum Safe for Sensitive Skin?
The short answer is yes, in fact it could help the sensitivity, but it does depend on what causes your skin to be sensitive, how you apply it, whi... -
What chemicals in skincare products feel oily? I check ingredients before buying facial cleansers and makeup removers, but although different kinds of oils aren’t listed, some still feel oily on my face.
I think you may be describing certain Esters. These are fatty acids made by combining an organic acid with an alcohol (or glycerine) and commonly... -
What is the safe pH level of a face cleanser?
For the pH of a facial cleanser to be unsafe as such, it would need to be very acidic, below 3 or very alkaline, above 10, and even then, it wo... -
Under what conditions does a-Arbutin turn into hydroquinone?
It is hydrolysed in dilute acids, yielding both d-glucose and hydroquinone. High temperature may also produce the same effect. Skin microflora, in ... -
How do I get rid of a rash from jewellery? 12.11.21
It depends on what in the jewellery has caused the reaction. If you think the metal might be nickel, a reasonably common allergy, the rash shou... -
How long will it take for acne scars to go?
This very much depends on the severity of the condition and what skin type you have and your age.Keloid scars can take longer if your skin is dark ... -
How can you reduce stretch marks quickly yourself?
Stretch marks are fairly common and happen under the epidermis, in the dermal layer of skin - where the collagen lives. During a fast growth phase... -
How can alternative therapies help treat skin cancer?
This is a thorny one... There are four commonly known cancers that affect the skin and a multitude of ‘alternative therapies’. Presuming this to m... -
How can I protect my skin during chemotherapy?
Depending of the type of chemotherapy, skin can become more photosensitive, drier and patients sometimes develop dark spots, rashes and inflammati...
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