The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) recently surveyed American consumers on their opinions of cosmetic surgery, as well as whether they would consider having cosmetic surgery now or in the future.
The results showed that only about 6% of those surveyed have done, but almost 20% of the population plans to do at some point in their lives.
Most interesting, perhaps, are the fndings that:
- Five out of six people believe that personal appearance is a huge factor in professional achievement and success
- Cost would discourage 54% of people from having cosmetic surgery. Only 18% would be discouraged due to pain.
- 46% of women wanted Jennifer Aniston’s eyes.
- 51% of men wanted Nick Lachey’s abs.
- 46% of people said that they give up a luxury car or exotic vacation to pay for cosmetic surgery
- 12% of men said they’d consider cosmetic surgery at some point in the future.
- 33% of women said they wouldn’t tell people they’d had cosmetic surgery unless asked; and 18% said they’d only tell close friends and family members
It seems that interest in cosmetic surgery is growing, but there are still mixed feelings about it in terms of cost and sharing the details with others.
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I’ve long suspected that the Europeans know some thing about skincare that they’re just not sharing with us folks across the pond. One of their secrets- just recently come to America- is thermal water.
Thermal water, as it sounds, comes from natural hot springs in Europe. These waters naturally carry minerals like selenium and sulfur; and they are free of chlorine and other chemicals.
The European thermal springs have a long-lived reputation for health and healing benefits. You may have heard of the English city of Bath, which was famous for its therapeutic springs. People would travel from all over to “take the waters” for better physical, emotional, and mental health.
Similarly, in the Roman times, thermal water was prized for its various benefits.
But just because thermal water might be good for your skin, is it a skin do or a skin don’t? Professional opinion says that certain minerals can be good for your skin, serving to reduce redness and inflammation. Some of these minerals may even help in treatments of skin problems like eczema. However, at the same time, for some people, the minerals in thermal water may irritate or inflame the skin.
Your best bet? Start with a mineral water spray and work up to using mineral water lotions and creams from there. Mineral water sprays stay on your skin, and can combat skin allergies, skin irritation, and can even soothe sunburn. Sometimes, doctors even use them to calm the skin after cosmetic surgery procedures like chemical peels or micodermabrasion.
Thermal water lotions and creams may be very useful for people who live in arid climates and/or who have sensitive skin. They can be refrigerated for extra soothing and cooling benefits. Don’t spend money on thermal water bath soaks or body cleansers, as these usually rinse off the skin too quickly to provide lasting skin benefits.
Some of the best well known thermal water mineral sprays are Vichy, Evian, and La Roche Posay. Vichy Thermal Spa Water Spray is reasonably inexpensive (about $12 per bottle), and has more than 14 minerals, including calcium, silica, and sulfur. Other brands have different benefits, including the addition of skin boosting water soluble vitamins.
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The August issue of the New England Journal of Medicine published reports from UCLA researchers who found that methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureas (MRSA) is being seen more and across hospitals in the nation. MRSA is resistant to those antibiotics most commonly used to treat skin infections, such as cephalexin and dicloxacillin.
MRSA was first noted in health care settings in the 1960’s, usually among those patients who had been hospitalized or were in nursing homes long term. In the past few years, however, a new type of MRSA has emerged; this type impacts people outside of health care settings.
This new strain has been reported among military recruits, correctional facility inmates, and among athletes. The infection is becoming more common in people who are not members of any particular high risk group.
Most often, this type of MRSA shows up as a boil or pimple on the skin which may be swollen, red, painful, and exhibit discharge or pus. If you find yourself with this kind of skin condition, be sure to seek medical attention and get proper treatment.
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