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Methylsulfonylmethane is marketed as a dietary supplement with medical claims ranging from anti-inflammatory effects for pain management, skin condition and aging treatments, and immune system modulation. [9] [10] [11] No medical uses for MSM have been approved and there is limited evidence to support most of the claims.
Moisturizing barrier cream acts as a lubricating film on the skin to prevent depletion of water (transepidermal water loss) in the skin's outermost layer, the stratum corneum. [5] This may have a protective effect against irritant contact dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis , which often result from such depletion. [ 5 ]
The topical cream can be used to relieve back pain, minor arthritis and muscle and joint pain. A 4-ounce tube retails for around $8 so it's pretty affordable, plus, it has great reviews.
The skin-whitening properties of the cream as sold in the Asian market are an important element in its popularity. [ 5 ] The cream is promoted as a multi-tasker and all-in-one treatment, but Korean women mostly use it as an alternative to foundation, particularly those with Western formulations that tend to be too heavy for their tastes.
Sephora. This eye cream is at the top of my list for tackling dark circles. Formulated with a triple vitamin C complex, it aims to brighten and improve elasticity around the delicate eye area.
Skin whitening, also known as skin lightening and skin bleaching, is the practice of using chemical substances in an attempt to lighten the skin or provide an even skin color by reducing the melanin concentration in the skin. Several chemicals have been shown to be effective in skin whitening, while some have proven to be toxic or have ...
In the United States, anti-aging products are commonly marketed with false health claims, and are deemed to be among various scams on consumers. [3] [4] Since 2007, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued dozens of warning letters to manufacturers of skin care products with false marketing – including supposed anti-aging effects – about the benefits of such products, which are ...
Acanthosis nigricans is a medical sign characterised by brown-to-black, poorly defined, velvety hyperpigmentation of the skin. [1] It is usually found in body folds, [2] such as the posterior and lateral folds of the neck, the armpits, groin, navel, forehead and other areas.