| Skin Care Treatment With the Correct pH Balance Helps Dry Skin
The pH (power of hydrogen) factor is a term most of us have heard but which few understand the significance of as it relates to skin care. Calculated on a scale of one to 14, pH refers to the levels of acid or alkaline in a substance. Below seven is acidic, above is alkaline, and seven the approximate optimum level for the body is neutral. However, skin has a different pH and to avoid and treat dry skin, it is important to choose natural skin care treatment products that have the proper pH balance. The pH of normal skin ranges from 4 to 6.5, which is slightly acidic. This acidic environment is referred to as the skins acid mantle. It contains a number of different acids including lactic acid, amino acids and free fatty acids. One of the major functions of the acid mantle is to protect the skin and body from the absorption of bacteria.
Herborium Group Sees Sales Increase
Teaneck-based Herborium Group (OTCBB: HBRM), a developer and marketer of alternative skin-care products, today announced that it generated $101,000 in revenue in January from sales of AcnEase, an all-natural product designed to treat symptoms of acne and rosacea. That's a 68 percent increase from the $59,000 in sales the previous January, the company reports. Dr. Agnes P. Olszewski, CEO of Herborium, says the increase is the result of product development and marketing efforts. Herborium Group recently launched a blog at www.acnewatch.com that allows users to post testimonials on the product. The blog is also expected to facilitate an exchange of information among customers, company staff and "those who seek alternative answers for treatment of acne and rosacea, Olszewski says. Herborium Group shares traded at $0.02 this afternoon.
Do You Really Need to Drink Water for Healthier Skin?
Yes, weve all heard it before, Drink eight, eight-ounce glasses of water per day or your brain will shrink, your skin will crinkle and you will die of thirst. Besides the Thalian death threats, do we really need to be paranoid about meeting the daily water quota? Beverage superpower The Coca-Cola Company bulks at the eight a day water ration as pure myth, and boldly recommends, Quench your thirst with coffee. I just heard an Amen! from Starbucks corporate headquarters. But seriously, according to Coke.com, the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Science concludes that all beverages, including those that contain caffeine, contribute to proper hydration. Thats great news for the people who care about making it to fourth quarter in a basketball game.
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