Cosmeceuticals is a portmanteau word for products that combine the effects of both cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. These products claim a wide range of skin care benefits, such as anti-aging, anti-wrinkle and firming effects, in addition to cosmetic functions. Cosmeceuticals are becoming more common and more widely used in the UK, but its important to be cautious […]
Category: Cosmetic Dermatology
Are nail lamps a skin cancer risk?
Hardly a week goes by without some sensational story in the media about a new cancer risk or a new carcinogen discovered in our every day environment. A typical example of this is the recent study into the skin cancer risks from UV lights used in nail salons. UV lights are commonly found in nail […]