— File photo Men or women, regardless of age, should protect their skin. Just as in winter we need to take special care of our skin, in the same way we do not want to neglect the skin in summer. As summer approaches, rash problems also occur more frequently. Most people complain of oily and…
Tunisia: A young woman who came to a hair salon to get her hair straightened has suffered severe kidney damage after which medical experts have issued a warning regarding hair products. According to media reports, the incident was reported in the New England Journal of Medicine in which a 26-year-old Tunisian woman developed kidney problems…
Connecticut: A new report has revealed that some acne products contain high levels of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical. According to media reports, Valisure, a private laboratory in the US, analyzed several products containing benzyl peroxide and found high levels of benzene. Benzene is a cancer-causing carcinogen linked to leukemia and other blood disorders. It is…
Melbourne: A new study has found that young users are increasingly using questionable content to make themselves look better on social networking platforms. A study conducted in Australia based on 90 studies of 600,000 people worldwide found a global rate of use of weight loss products among youth at 5.5%. This rate includes two percent…
Washington: A new study has found that hair products can be harmful to human health and the environment. Hair products commonly contain cyclic volatile methyl siloxanes (CVMS), a chemical known to add shine and detangle (i.e. manage frizz and prevent tangling). . A study published in the American Chemical Society reports that when molecules are…
Chicago: A new study suggests that a compound found in red meat (beef or goat) and dairy products may help protect the body against cancer. Scientists have discovered trans-vaccinic acid (TVA, a fatty acid) in beef and lamb meat and dairy products that improves the ability of immune cells to fight tumors. The study also…
Skin whitening products contain potentially harmful ingredients, which is a concern for many consumers. Although not all skin cleansing products contain harmful substances, many may contain ingredients that are harmful to your health. Following are some examples of this: 1) Hydroquinone: This is a common ingredient in skin cleansing products that inhibits the production of…
Sanaa: In response to the desecration of the Koran in Sweden, the Houthis have imposed a ban on the import of Swedish products. The international media has reported with reference to Al-Masira television channel of the Houthis that the Minister of Commerce of the Houthis, Muhammad Sharif Al-Motahar, has said that the decision to ban…
European Parliament and European Council negotiators have agreed on a new scheme for EU and international “geographical protection (GI)” of traditional handicrafts and similar industrial goods made in the EU. Under this scheme, cutlery, textiles, jewellery, glass, porcelain and other non-food products made in Europe will get GI category. The new legislation will protect the…
The initiative will support a holistic approach to phase out the harmful chemical and promote the beauty of all skin tones. Consumers unaware of risks Skin lightening products inhibit the body’s production of melanin, the pigment that plays a role in determining skin, hair and eye colour. They have been used around the world…
