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The dangers of home use devices

Warning issued over home use of peels and skincare devices as industry experts see a rise in burns and scarring. Beauty industry experts have issued a warning to consumers about the risks of doing certain skin care treatments at home. Chemical peels, derma rollering and tinting eye lashes and eye brows are among the procedures a panel of 25 industry experts have identified as causing serious and even permanent skin damage when used at home. Scarring, burns and allergic reactions are just some of the skin problems they are seeing as more and more people buy home treatments online. Chemical…

Essential oils: Are they safe as they sound?

Essential oils have been used for centuries for their healing properties, but is there a down side? Dr A. Bolin takes a look at the good, the bad and the sometimes ugly side of essential oils. From relieving migraines to acne, it seems essential oils can help in almost any situation. And what’s more, they’re ‘natural’, so they must be safe – right? Well, that isn’t always the case. If ingested they can be toxic – even fatal, they can cause allergic reactions, and they can burn skin. Let’s take a closer look. What are essential oils?  Essential oils are…