Silicone oil is a kind of polyorganosiloxane which has different degree of polymerization chain structure.......
2023-12-12Breast implants can also come in different textures. When considering breast augmentation or reconstruction, be sure to find a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss all of your options before ......
2023-12-07Like all breast implants, silicone gel implants come in different shapes and sizes. Saline implants are usually filled when placed. Liquid silicone and silicone gel implants are usually prefilled. ......
2023-12-05Silicone gel breast implants do not leak like liquid silicone because the gel forms semi-solid bonds. Silicone gel implants produce the most natural feel and look among breast implant options. The ......
2023-12-04Breast implants filled with liquid silicone may also develop ripples. Additionally, if the shell of a breast implant ruptures, liquid silicone can leak into a woman's body. This can be a serious he......
2023-11-30When overfilled, saline implants can become hard; when underfilled, implants tend to wrinkle. Saline-filled implants are also more susceptible to capsular contracture than silicone gel implants. Ca......
2023-11-29To find out why silicone gel implants rank high, you need to understand some of the properties of liquid silicone gel and saline solution breast implants. First, each implant type has a shell made ......
2023-11-28When researching breast implant options, there are two main categories, saline and silicone. Silicone gel implants provide a safe, natural look and are the most common choice for women undergoing b......
2023-11-27Chemical preservatives include parabens and formaldehyde in some shampoos.......
2023-11-24Synthetic preservatives include tocopheryl acetate, artificial vitamin E, and food-grade sodium benzoate. Other preservatives come from alcohols such as ethanol, grape alcohol, benzyl alcohol and w......
2023-11-22Preservatives used in skin care fall into three categories – natural, synthetic and chemical. Natural preservatives include honey, thyme, oregano, and tea tree oil, which all have antibacterial pro......
2023-11-21All cosmetics need to protect against bacteria. Microbial contamination is possible wherever water and organic/inorganic compounds are contained under appropriate physicochemical conditions. This d......
2023-11-20So, why do skin care products break down easily? First, they tend to be water-based. Water is an ideal growth factor for microorganisms, and cosmetics, like any product containing water and organic......
2023-11-17Cosmetics and skin care products do go bad for a variety of reasons. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), skin care products can degrade over time if they need to be scooped out......
2023-11-16Because silicone has protective and moisturizing properties, it is often included in formulas for mild skin irritations, diaper rash, and some to help heal minor wounds and cuts. The dimethicone in ......
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