Skin Health and Skin Care

Holiday season is here again! Whether you are heading for a warm sunny beach getaway, mountain hiking or a snowy winter ski holiday; don’t forget to pack your sunscreen and sunglasses. Fresh snow reflects up to 80% of incident UV rays compared to approximately 15% by sand and 10% by grass and water. The UV rays, primarily UVA and UVB are known to cause premature aging, wrinkling, tanning and sun-burn.…

Your skin is your largest organ and is always exposed (level of exposure depending on how skimpy your clothes are). The skin has many important functions including protecting internal organs and systems, regulate your body temperature and remove toxins. So why wouldn’t you want to know how to take care of it properly? Read on.   Soft and supple baby skin? Good news – It is summer all year round…

Our body has the natural capability to regenerate through cell division that ensures your survival. Ironically, this crucial biological process typically wanes as we age. Ever wondered what is the key to this process? The ground breaking cell biology research by Dr Elizabeth Blackburn (Nobel Prize winner) in the late 20th century successfully unravelled the vital role of telomeres (the structures which cap the tips of chromosomes) in protecting the…

The cosmetic industry is one of the many booming sectors. With the ever increasing demand to look elegant and beautiful, consumers are often attracted to try any creams that are said to make their skin fairer, smoother or toned up. Unfortunately, the market is facing an influx of illegal cosmetic products that promise consumers flawless beauty. Recent years, the Malaysia Health Ministry’s National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Department (NPRA) has banned several…