Category Archives: Skin

Raspberry ketones and Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF)

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Raspberry ketones are aromatic compounds present in the fruit of the red raspberry plant (Rubus idaeus), Raspberry ketones have a structure similar to that of capsaicin, a compound found in chillies. Pharmacological studies show that ingestion of raspberry ketones may … Continue reading →

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Vitamin E In Topical Skin Creams

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Aloe Vera Leaf Gel: Effective Skin Treatment?

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Aloe vera has traditionally been used as a treatment for various skin diseases and trauma, and its use for these purposes can be traced back thousands of years. A number of different Aloe species have been used medicinally including Aloe … Continue reading →

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Get Rid Of Cellulite: Gotu Kola

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Centella asiatica or gotu kola is a water loving flowering plant native to India, parts of Asia, Australia and Madagascar. Traditionally the whole plant can be used medicinally as a treatment for various vascular conditions. Gotu kola has been extensively … Continue reading →

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Long Chain Fatty Acids in Skin

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Robert Barrington

The skin epidermis has some unique metabolic properties regarding the way it handles long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). Deficiency in certain PUFA can lead to inflammation of the epidermal cells and result in a number of skin disorders. Arachidonic … Continue reading →

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Essential Fatty Acids in Skin

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Robert Barrington

Skin conditions are associated with n-6 fatty acids but generally not with n-3 fatty acid. The result of n-6 deficiency is increased inflammation, which includes heat, pain, redness, swelling, and loss of function. This can cause weeping, increased proliferation of … Continue reading →

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