The Merger of Medicine and Cosmetics

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The Merger of Medicine and Cosmetics

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Beauty has been a sensitive issue for both men and women since

ancient times. There cannot be a better example to this than

Cleopatra who is supposed to have bathed in donkey's milk to

keep her skin young and glowing always. Legends testify that

Egyptians and Greeks adopted various beauty treatments using

natural ingredients as well chemicals. Today, you would be

hearing the term, " Cosmocueticals " being used widely. Are you

interested to know more about this term?

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The Merger of Medicine and Cosmetics

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Written by: Kamau Austin

Health and Fitness Vitality

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Beauty has been a sensitive issue for both men and women since

ancient times. There cannot be a better example to this than

Cleopatra who is supposed to have bathed in donkey's milk to

keep her skin young and glowing always. Legends testify that

Egyptians and Greeks adopted various beauty treatments using

natural ingredients as well chemicals.

Today, you would be hearing the term, " Cosmocueticals " being

used widely. Are you interested to know more about this term?

Come, let us try to gather as much as we can regarding

cosmocueticals.

You cannot expect anything better than what has happened-two

strong concepts have come together as one-- researchers have

combined beneficial aspects of both science and cosmetics and

thrown open the gates of a whole new world called

cosmocueticals.

Agreed that both these fields are distinctive identities in

themselves; but, this merger is certainly a promising and

prominent one, capable of solving many of our health problems.

There is also an allied field of activity that is continuously

working toward combining science with cosmetics. This is known as

cosmetic chemistry.

until recently, only medical procedures were recognized as

solutions to various health problems. But, with advances in

cosmocueticals, you can expect new options and treatments. Here

are some of the products which explain the concept of

cosmocueticals:

There are two groups of chemical ingredients that are used in

preparing cosmetics which are in sync with consumers'

needs-vehicle agents and active agents. The vehicle agents aid in

preparing cosmetics, while the active agents play an active role

and decide the final product's effect on your skin. It is the

job of cosmetic chemists to strike the right combination of these

agents and prepare cosmetics to satisfy you who is the customer.

* Some agents are found predominantly in most of the cosmetics.

Water is a good example of this. But, it is the duty of cosmetic

producers to use only safe water that is distilled, filtered, and

sterilized. Due to its ability to flow, water is used in lotions

and creams as a spreading agent. It is a natural choice in

moisturizers too.

* Moving on, there is a category of products called surfactants.

They perform various functions. Sometimes, they are used in

cleansers, body washes, and even shampoos. They perform the role

of emulsifiers in creams and lotions. They are also used as

solubilisers to dissolve oils in water-based cosmetics.

* Emulsifiers are another important category of ingredients in

cosmetics. Their primary function is to enable water and

oil-soluble substances to mix evenly. Uniformity of ingredients

is essential in cosmetics so that they spread evenly and serve

their purpose. Lecithin is one of the popular emulsifiers.

* Emollients refer to the large molecules of chemicals that

collectively prevent water loss from your skin, thereby

preventing it from becoming dry and dull. This property of

emollients makes them a main ingredient in moisturizers as the

main purpose of these cosmetics is to make your skin appear soft

and smooth. Moisturizers generally include fatty esters which are

essential as you grow old and natural esters are depleted.

We have analyzed various categories of cosmetics that should be

eye-openers to understanding the concept of cosmoceuticals. You

can find effective solutions to problems like dark circles under

your eyes, puffiness, wrinkles, eye strain, etc. through

cosmoceuticals.

Cosmoceuticals is a new trend in the field of cosmetics. You can

find a wide range of products in cosmoceuticals from which you

can choose those that will soothe you and heal your problems.

This is an ever-growing field with new developments taking place

every day. It is indeed encouraging to see that people have begun

to realize that nature is the ultimate healer and soother. Mere

medical procedures cannot be always accurate and effective as

they are only temporary treatments. Worst of all, their

side-effects often hurt more than the actual ailment!

One product that we have found that delivers superior

performance for the money is Eyederma. It delivers when it

comes to dark circles under the yese. It is available from

http://www.bodestore.com and Amazon.com

To alleviate all your sufferings and give you long-standing

relief, cosmoceuticals-the long-awaited merger of medicine and

cosmetics-- have arrived and are the buzzword in the cosmetic

industry today! Cosmetics are primarily the art of maintaining

your body in good shape by using specially designed products.

Cosmoceuticals is a welcome merger of science and art!

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enthusiast. Their timeless health and fitness tips are

at the Fit After Forty Blog. See more useful news and tips

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This article is for general information purposes only. Before

under taking any exercise or treatment program always first

check first with your doctor and health professionals.