Skin flora, our protective shield
The flora of our skin is made up of millions of bacteria that live in harmony with us. Thanks to this flora we have a shield that protects us, as the bacteria ward off infection and ensure that our...
View ArticleMen sweat twice as much as women
When doing intense physical exercise, men begin to sweat earlier than women. What’s more, after the same amount of time on a stationary bike, men perspire almost twice as much as women in control...
View ArticleSkin-deep emotions
Our skin reveals our feelings to the world. The face is said to be the mirror of the soul. And the skin of the face never lies. We blush when we feel embarrassed, we get goosebumps when we feel strong...
View ArticleBody odour, more than just bothersome
Our bodies smell. As do the bodies of all the animals on earth. The bacteria in our skin break down our sweat and create our personalized odour. The emotions and sex appeal also have olfactory...
View Article“Smart” fabrics
Acidity, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, creatinine: all these and many other body parameters can be measured in the sweat of our skin. Along with many more in the near future. Interestingly,...
View ArticleMosquitoes: first they smell, then they bite
Why do mosquitoes attack some people and are not attracted by others? The answer lies in different microbiota (flora) compositions of skins, according to a recent study of the malaria mosquito. The...
View ArticleHydrotherapy activates the skin’s protective function
Whether it takes the form of a purifying sauna or relaxing Turkish bath, hydrotherapy is an ancient ritual that has health benefits for the whole body. A frequent sauna often also improves the barrier...
View ArticlePerfume: why does it smell different on each person?
Have you ever wondered why people smell different even though they wear the same perfume? Individual skin naturally contains a particular cocktail of chemicals that, rather like a fingerprint, leaves a...
View ArticleHuman skin, unique healing
Human skin has a unique healing mechanism shared with no other mammal. Recent research suggests that our sweat glands contain a reservoir of stem cells that are recruited to repair damaged skin. Each...
View ArticleFascinating alum crystal
Alum crystal, used by ancient civilizations, has come back into fashion with the rise of natural cosmetics. It has many properties, including as a body deodorant. How does it benefit the skin? Is the...
View ArticleWho hasn’t got body odour?
Our genes determine what our skin secretes in sweat and, consequently, how we smell. No two body odours are alike as we all have our own unique “cocktail” of bacteria that break down sweat to release...
View ArticleWhen sweating is a problem
Sweating is necessary. Sweating through the skin is the physiological response to an increase in body temperature during physical exercise or because of excessive heat. Sweat evaporation cooling the...
View ArticlePerspiration is essential
Our skin regulates body temperature by sweating. Although we are not aware of it, this sophisticated natural mechanism keeps us alive, because the body requires a constant internal temperature. But...
View ArticleWhen smelling bad is not a matter of hygiene
An offensive body odour may not be the result of a lack of hygiene. Bromhidrosis is a disorder affecting both men and women and usually associated with secretions by the apocrine sweat glands located...
View ArticleMicrobiota – the skin’s “flora”
Our skin is a balanced ecosystem. Since it was colonized by billions of bacteria, viruses, fungi and mites at the dawn of the evolution of hominids, many species of microorganisms have lived in...
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