Showing posts with label peels. Show all posts
Showing posts with label peels. Show all posts

August 6, 2008

Therapeutic Light Used to Repair Skin Damage

There is a procedure called LED photography that exposes skin to therapeutic light to repair sun damage without causing pain or taking much time. The procedure uses light that stimulates collagen and elastin production. It has fewer side effects than using lasers or peels, even though the results aren’t as fast.

February 23, 2008

Fruit Peels Help Prevent Cancer

When you peel a fruit it is best not to throw out the peel. It is found that a compound in lemon, orange, and grapefruit peels can help decrease the risk of cancer. Scientists have found a compound in tangerine peels called salvestrol Q40 that kills an enzyme that supports the growth of cancer cells.