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Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp is proud to announce that the FDA has approved the use of the Restylane hyaluronic acid dermal filler to incorporate lip augmentation. Restylane was formerly approved to treat moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from the nose to the nasolabial folds. The new label will now include an indication for submucosal implantation for lip augmentation in patients over the age of 21.
Chairman and CEO of Medicis Jonah Shacknai, is pleased with FDA’s decision to expand the Restylane label to include lip augmentation. Restylane is now the first and only hyaluronic acid dermal filler approved in the United States for lip augmentation. 180 patients were evaluated during the study for six months. Safety was measured by adverse events reported throughout the study and patient diaries kept for two weeks after lip augmentation treatment.
Furthermore, Medicis designed nine lip safety assessments which were preformed at various intervals throughout the six month case study, including 72 hours after each treatment and again at two weeks after each treatment.
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Scientists have developed a new method for converting soybean oil in a highly effective biosunscreen active ingredient that could replace petroleum-derived ingredients. This new agent does not carry potential health concerns of ingredients in some existing sunscreens such as oxybenzone. Oxybenzone is a suspected hormone disruptor that could contribute to the disruption of aquatic species reproduction. The sales of sunscreens and protective skin care products have been booming and the need for a product with less adverse environmental effects is in demand. Sunscreens today constitute a relatively new family of water contaminants with adverse health effects on wildlife and people.
The sunscreen industry has focused on offering UV-B protection to prevent sunburn. Joseph Laszlo, PhD, The use of ferulic acid along with vegetable oil produces a water-resistant material capable of absorbing both UV-A and UVB light. It can also be used as an antiaging and antiwrinkle product. Laszlo says that skin ages from sun as well as air pollutants and other environmental effects.
He also believes that ferulic acid could prevent some of the damage cause by free-radical processes involved in environmental exposures. Laszlo made a presentation and his findings supported his hypothesis that ferulic acid can reduce impacts of skin sun exposure and demonstrates how agricultural materials can be used to craft safe and useful consumer products.
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A recent report by Global Industry Analysts Inc reveals that the color cosmetics market will reach US $41.4 billion by 2015. The line between cosmetics and skin care is quickly fading. Products are now providing more than just color. They incorporate natural and organic ingredients such as plant extracts and vitamin E and in turn offer moisturization, UV protection, antiaging benefits and convenience. Lipstick for example offers intense color; no smudging; a wet look; and vitamins A, C and E.
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Hydration and the Body
The human body makes up 60-70% of our body weight. Keeping our bodies well hydrated plays a crucial role in our health and well being. Water washes through our organs to bring nutrients to cells and moisture to tissues and aiding in flushing away waste and toxins. When the body runs low on water as dehydration sets in fatigue can set in. We lose water when we breathe, sweat, urinate or have bowel movements, exercise or strenuous activity, and when we’re sick with vomiting and diarrhea. Your body’s level of hydration can affect everything from your mood to your productivity. Dehydration can cause headaches, muscle weakness and lightheadedness. A few glasses of water can make you feel better in no time.
To keep your body hydrated, it is recommended that drinking half an ounce of fluid daily for each of your body weight. Take your body weight and divide it by two and that will equal the amount in ounces of water you need daily. Some ways to tell if you are hydrated is if your urine is pale or colorless, quenched thirst, or feeling of overall wellness. It is also recommended that you drink 2 cups of water before physical activity and ½ cup every 15 minutes during activity.
Drinking the adequate amount of water is important in keeping the skin hydrated giving you a radiant, younger looking complexion. Dehydration can make skin lack luster and a natural glow and can exacerbate common dermatological conditions like eczema. Using a topical moisturizer will help to seal the moisture in your skin. Other things you can do to help keep moisture in your skin are taking lukewarm showers, pat skin dry, and apply moisturizer with a damp cloth.
Eating foods rich in water can also help hydrate your body and improve the look and texture of your skin. If you’re like me and plain water doesn’t do it for you, I like to squeeze fresh lemon or line in my water or even add Crystal Light. Other ways to stay hydrated are by eating fresh fruits, vegetables, and eating soups. Some juicy fruits to look for are apples, kiwi, watermelon, papaya, strawberries, and any other type of berry. Cooking vegetables will take out the natural moisture and hydration. You want to eat green vegetables like bok choy, celery, cucumbers, green salad, spinach, cabbage and broccoli. Soups that are broth and water based are a great source of water. Stay away from sodas, which actually dehydrate the body. Thus drinking plenty of water can wash off all the problems to make your mind, body, and skin shine with health.
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