Dark spots on the skin, or hyperpigmentation, occur when some areas of the skin produce more melanin than normal. Melanin is the main determinant of skin color. It is also found in the hair and the iris of the eye. Regarding the causes of these spots on our skin, they can be due to several ... Leer más
Dryness = worst enemy
Sudden changes in temperature from air conditioning can be great enemies of our skin, with dehydration and sequencing being the main damages ... Did you know that dehydration is the main cause of wrinkle infection on our face? As we age, our body produces less collagen and the skin loses its ... Leer más
Pimples in summer
In this season of the year for those of us who have mix or oily skin, heat and sudden changes in temperatures and excess exposure to the sun is the time when we suffer the most from shining on the face and the appearance of pimples. When we sunbathe, UV radiation stimulates sebum production and ... Leer más
About vitamins E & K
Vitamin E is an antioxidant. That means it protects body tissue from damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals can damage cells, tissues, and organs, causing premature aging. In addition, this vitamin is ideal for treating scars and dark spots that occur on the skin, as it can hydrate dry ... Leer más
DERMO-PROTECTIVE: IN VIVO ASSAYS
In the current situation in which we live, the integrity of our hands’ skin barrier is particularly compromised because of the increased hygiene of these, and the barrier function of our skin is therefore altered. Many of us will have noticed these days the worsening of the appearance of our ... Leer más
SURFACES DISINFECTANTS EFFICACY
The irruption of coronavirus has made the world change its customs within weeks. It's made us change our routines and we're moving to a new reality. The virus can be present in lots of surfaces from our day to day, when we go out on the street, either at work, shopping or walking the dog, ... Leer más
MEDICAL DEVICES REGULATION DELAY: STRIKE WHILE THE IRON IS HOT
Last month the date of application of the Medical Devices Regulation 2017/745 (MDR) was postponed to May 2021, i.e. one year later. Although it is a fact that this delay will release some pressure for the time being for all the actors of the medical device sector, companies should not relax thinking ... Leer más
Microbiome: in vivo assays
Today, the skin was considered as an organ that protects our body from environmental external agents. We now know that this is not just a physical barrier. All of our skin is an invisible community of micro-organisms, unique for each person, who plays a key role in their characteristics: ... Leer más