"She said that the treatment involved dipping your leg into a pool of fish. The fish nibble away at your dead skin, allowing healthy skin to grow in its place." picked by gammerus 2 years ago

Genetic analyses of human skin are revealing more about what makes us look old. As well as throwing up ways to smooth away wrinkles, the studies may provide a quantifiable way to test claims made for skin products. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

You've heard of using bird poop and placentas as beauty treatments. Now the latest fad is using cells cultured from foreskins from circumcised babies. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

One of the latest fads for fighting wrinkles is called "Facial Yoga" and involves making exaggerated expression to exercise the facial muscles. pictures picked by bernardblack 6 months ago

"They put a topical ointment on my skin which intensified the laser. After it was over, my skin looked like raw meat. I had horrendous blisters all over it in a zebra-stripe pattern." picked by BrownTrout 3 years ago

Facial tattoos, usually in the news because some youngster tried to be as outrageous as possible, actually have a long tradition among tribes around the world. Find out where to find beautiful facial tattoos
and what they mean. picked by Bornbad 4 months ago

While some celebrities depend on plastic surgery and botox to look young well beyond their actual youth, other stars embrace aging and rely on more natural remedies and healthy treatments to keep their skin, bodies and attitude young. picked by sharon22 7 months ago

Whether you enjoy outdoor adventures or surf the great beyond from your computer chair, it’s easy for the human brain to see complexity and touches of man-made civilization in the impressive natural formations of our world. Our brains are wired to mistake culture when nature mimics man-made structures. From geometrical faces carved by the forces of nature to sleeping giants in the sea, here ... read full post picked by kakana 4 months ago

The dream of retaining youthful looks into old age came a step closer yesterday after scientists announced that they had identified the key genes involved in ageing skin. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

...or a fanny facial perhaps. picked by suebe 1 year ago

"When we walk in, you can see how tired and stressed out everyone is," says student Kathy Healey. "By the time we leave, you can see the lines fading." picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

There is an increasing demand for skin. Manufacturers of pharmaceuticals, chemicals, cosmetics and medical engineering products need it in order to test the compatibility of their products with human skin. At the 2009 BIO International Convention in Atlanta, Fraunhofer researchers will be demonstrating how artificial skin can be manufactured in a fully automatic process. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

A new cream claims to smooth wrinkles using a synthetic form of the poison produced by Asian temple viper snakes. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago

Every fifth consumer in the world admits that he will apply for plastic surgeon some day, according to researchers. 22 780 Internet users from 41 countries took part in their research. picked by foxy 3 years ago

Are we making ourselves look younger or just weirder? picked by MeMe 2 years ago