Fashion & Skin care

Acne occurs most frequently at puberty, when the sebaceous glands and keratinocytes are stimulated by pubertal hormones to increase the rate of production of sebum and keratin respectively. The excess keratin cells can then quickly block the pores of the sebaceous glands, trapping the sebum below, which then solidifies. This creates an ideal breeding environment for bacteria which normally live harmlessly on the skin, especially the bacteria associated with acne, called Propionibacterium acnes (or P. acnes). This bacterium thrives in the anaerobic environment generated by the clogged pore, and by feeding off sebum. The metabolic by-products of P. acnes inflame and destroy the wall of the hair follicles, allowing the inflammation to spread deeper into the tissues, causing infected spots which either erupt onto the skin or form painful cysts trapped below the surface. Acne also occurs in adulthood, often due to imbalances in the androgen hormones, especially testosterone and DHEA, or fro...

Another way to make environmentally friendly children's clothing is to use recycled materials. For example, fleece is often made from recycled plastic bottles. This turns the waste product into something useful while reducing the consumption of non-renewable oil. Recycled old polyester clothing can also be used to make new polyester fabrics. Recycling polyester uses less energy and causes less pollution than producing fabrics from petroleum. My Green Kids offers swimwear made of eco-friendly and sustainable techno fabric made from 100% recycled polyester from pre and post consumption waste. Reusing clothes is the most environmentally friendly option. Recycling reduces waste and energy use, but reusing clothing almost eliminates both. You can find The easiest way to reuse children's clothes is to give them to new users. For example, take used clothes that are still in good condition to a thrift store or sell them online. Distribute adult clothes from older children to younger...

Laser treatment is safer than ever for blacks - here's what you need to know before booking a session Twenty years ago, laser treatment for darker skin tones was almost a taboo, but advances in technology have made this service more accessible to women of color. In the world of skincare, lasers are the ultimate tool we can use to truly optimize skin health: from stimulating collagen to fading excess melanin for a more even skin tone to reducing unwanted hair. Lasers basically work on the principle of a beam of light detecting darker freckles or hairs on light-colored surfaces - something that is quite difficult to do in the daytime with dark spots or hairs on dark surfaces, as in the case of black leather. . This meant the technology was too risky and out of reach for black women because the chances of burns and scars were quite high. Fast forward to 2022 and lasers are a common tool in the skin care industry, but in my experience, a large number of black women are still unsure wh...

High-power lasers with two different wavelengths are used to treat light and dark pigments in tattoos. The mechanical action of the laser works through vibration and fragmentation of the ink particles in the tattoo. As the area heals, the immune system clears the damaged ink particles, causing the tattoo to fade with minimal risk of scarring or removing the skin's natural pigment. At least four treatments spaced two months apart are usually required, but additional Laser Tattoo Removal treatments may be required. For example, dense pigment or large tattoos may require long-term treatment spanning several years. Immediately after treatment, the skin bleeds, followed by blistering, swelling, and bruising. This is normal and to be expected, but as such the aftercare instructions detailed in the aftercare documents must be strictly followed. Clients undergoing this Laser Tattoo Removal treatment should be aware of the fact that most tattoos can fade effectively, complete removal is n...