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Horse ointment was traditionally prepared and used in ancient China for the treatment of qi deficiency, [2] hemorrhoids, burns, and xeroderma. [3] Due to the amount of fatty acids in horse ointment, which is similar to that of human skin fat, it can penetrate through the surface of skin. Nowadays, it is commonly applied to skin for the purpose ...
Urea, also known as carbamide-containing cream, [clarification needed] is used as a medication and applied to the skin to treat dryness and itching such as may occur in psoriasis, dermatitis, or ichthyosis. [1] [2] [3] It may also be used to soften nails. [3] In adults side effects are generally few. [4] It may occasionally cause skin ...
Oleylamine is an organic compound with a molecular formula C 18 H 35 NH 2. [1] It is an unsaturated fatty amine related to the fatty acid oleic acid . The pure compound is a clear and colorless liquid.
The equine version of Absorbine is sometimes used by humans, [22] though, anecdotally, its benefits in humans may be because the smell of menthol releases serotonin, or due to a placebo effect. [20] Earl Sloan was a US entrepreneur who made his initial fortune selling his father's horse liniment formula beginning in the period following the ...
Icaridin, also known as picaridin, is an insect repellent which can be used directly on skin or clothing. [1] It has broad efficacy against various arthropods such as mosquitos, ticks, gnats, flies and fleas, and is almost colorless and odorless.
They find use as co-emulsifiers, emollients and thickeners in cosmetics and food industry. About 50% of fatty alcohols used commercially are of natural origin, the remainder being synthetic. [1] Fatty alcohol are converted to their ethoxylates by treatment with ethylene oxide: [6] RCH 2 OH + n C 2 H 4 O → RCH 2 (OCH 2 CH 2) n OH
It's hard to believe Salma Hayek's been steaming up the silver screen for nearly 30 years. Especially since she barely looks 30 years old! The stunning 56-year-old's complexion rivals that of ...
Ichthammol or ammonium bituminosulfonate (brand name Ichthyol), also known as black ointment, is a medication derived from sulfur-rich oil shale (bituminous schists). It is used (sometimes in combination with zinc oxide) as a treatment for different skin diseases, including eczema and psoriasis (see below).