Are you losing it?

Article Abstract:

Most treatments for hair loss in women are ineffective, except Rogaine. Shampoos and hair extensions work only superficially, and vitamins do not work at all. The maker of Rogaine report only 19% of women treated with the drug experience moderate hair growth.

Health aspects, Care and treatment, Women, Women's health, Baldness, Alopecia

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Animal testing and cosmetics

Article Abstract:

The number of animals that are used to test cosmetics has declined 73% between 1983 and 1993. Proponents of animal testing believe that the procedure ensures the safety of cosmetics, while opponents believe that testing is inhumane and unnecessary.

Testing, Animal experimentation

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New cure for wrinkles?

Article Abstract:

The cosmetics industry's latest attempt to fight wrinkles is by using alpha-hydroxy acids. Solutions of from 1% to 12% acid are claimed to help everything from wrinkles to enlarged pores. The acid removes the dead skin.

Innovations, Skin, Skin aging, Alpha hydroxy acids

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