Medical

The Benefits of Sunscreen Your skin is your largest organ and has essential functions such as guarding your body against germs as well as helping to regulate your body’s temperature. While your skin also offers your body protection from the sun’s rays, that doesn’t mean you should go out without giving your skin proper protection in return. Without sunscreen, your skin is vulnerable to a host of problems. Here are five reasons why you should use sunscreen daily. 1. Reduce the Signs of Aging If you want to reduce the signs of aging, then make sunscreen your friend. Going out in the sun without protection can damage the collagen and connective tissues of your skin — and that [...]

The use of charcoal toothpaste is becoming a popular trend in dental care. Its use is associated with oral health benefits; however, it does pose a certain risk of adverse effects on dental health primarily due to its high abrasive properties. Further research is needed to fully explore the benefits of charcoal toothpaste. What is Activated Charcoal? Charcoal toothpaste contains activated charcoal which has increased surface area compared to plain charcoal. This gives it higher adsorptive power, and makes it capable of removing much of the unwanted substances adherent to the tooth surface. This property makes its use more beneficial in comparison to conventional charcoal as a tooth cleansing agent. How is Activated Charcoal Used in Dentistry? [...]