1. Glycolic Acid Glycolic acid is a naturally occurring alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) with a high moisturising, exfoliating and regenerating power. It is able to reach the deepest layers of the skin and is therefore widely used in the cosmetic industry, in different concentrations. The benefits of glycolic acid on…
From the pharmacy, we want to bring dermocosmetics a little closer to our patients, and that is why, in this post and the next, we will tell you a little about the main active ingredients that we can find in dermocosmetic products intended for the treatment and care of our…
Rosacea is a skin disorder that causes redness, pimples, and dilated blood vessels. The most common thing is to identify it by a marked red coloration of the skin. Sometimes it can also be accompanied by lumps with pus and pain, but it varies greatly from person to person. It…
The transition from summer to autumn, the change in temperature, shorter, less bright days, and worse weather can affect our energy levels and our mood more than we imagine. We call asthenia the state of generalized exhaustion or fatigue, which appears without having performed any significant task or effort, and…
The possibility of carrying out diagnostic tests in the pharmacy office is a useful and necessary tool to develop an interesting aspect of Pharmaceutical Care. The monitoring of the main risk indicators of the most common chronic diseases in our society and the detection of health problems through these tests…
Intestinal flora is the set of microorganisms that live in symbiosis with our body in the intestine. They are a group of bacteria that are necessary and beneficial for our organism. The importance of the flora is vital, as it performs essential functions for our body: a nutritional function by…