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Things You Should Never Use On Your Skin | Biodermis.com

Things You Should Never Use On Your Skin | Biodermis.com

Tyler Szelinski
It should come as no surprise that there are certain products that do not belong on the skin due to their harmful effects. But this doesn’t stop people from using such products. The internet is a big source of misinformation about skincare, and ingredients people have used for a long time are still being used for many skin related concerns. An easy way to know if a product is beneficial for the skin is to find out if there is any scientific evidence to support its use. If there is none, then it’s probably best to use only clinically-proven ingredients. In this article, we will explore the top items that should never be used on the skin.

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How Does Alcohol Affect Wound Healing and Scarring? | Biodermis.com

How Does Alcohol Affect Wound Healing and Scarring? | Biodermis.com

Tyler Szelinski
In relation to wound healing and the scarring process, there are two ways alcohol can negatively impact the way your body heals after surgery or injury. The first is to use rubbing alcohol to clean wounds in an attempt to prevent them from becoming infected. However, this can damage tissue and do more harm than good. The second is by drinking alcohol excessively, which can inhibit the body’s immune system and wound healing response. The best way to avoid scarring after a wound is to avoid alcohol altogether. If you must drink, the best practice is to drink moderately to avoid any complications with the healing process and to avoid the formation of abnormal scar types. Luckily, if you do happy to acquire a scar that you are unhappy with, there are scar therapy products that can be purchased online or through your physician.

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