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Not sure. In my teens, we used it to toughen the souls of our feet for running and hiking. Now in my 70's, and considering it's use to toughen thinning skin.

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How does sunlight affect the aging of skin?

Sunlight affects the aging of the skin by causing premature aging, or early aging of the skin. This may cause you to have wrinkles, age spots, and dryness of the skin before most common people do. Also sunlight may cause your skin to become more thin and less smooth, and your skin will lose the plump, smooth look. Sunlight is good for vitamins, but try to stay out of the sun for too long for a certain period of time, and every 2-3 hours apply sun screen lotion to help prevent burning and drying out.


Why do just older people get wrinkles?

Wrinkles are caused due to decrease in collagen level in human body with age. The collagen is responsible for the elasticity in our skin and when it decreases our skin tends to loosen up it self and due to which, wrinkles are formed.


What Thin tissue or partially covering the vagina?

The hymen is a thin tissue or membrane that partially covers the opening of the vagina in some individuals. It can vary in size and shape, and its presence or absence does not indicate virginity.


What are the physical symptoms of a person with Progeria?

Physical symptoms of Progeria include growth failure, loss of body fat and hair, aged-looking skin, joint stiffness, and characteristic facial features like a large head relative to body size and a small face with a thin nose and lips. Individuals with Progeria also have a high-pitched voice and cardiovascular issues.


What are signs of the aging process of a 25 year old female?

Signs of aging in a 25-year-old female may include fine lines around the eyes and mouth, uneven skin tone, and a decrease in collagen production leading to a loss of skin firmness. Additionally, some individuals may notice changes in skin texture and elasticity, as well as the beginning of age spots or sun damage. It's essential to maintain a healthy skincare routine and protect the skin from sun exposure to help prevent premature aging.

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Can washing your gland skin with tea help to toughen your penis head skin?

No, there are lots of way to improve hardness (etc.) but tea is not the way... I suggest you ask at the pharmacy for a creme that has no perfume in it so it doesn't irritate the skin that is so thin there.


What is the proctective film that gives skin its slight acidity?

The protective film that gives skin its slight acidity is called the acid mantle. It is a thin, slightly acidic film on the surface of the skin that helps to protect against harmful bacteria and maintain skin health.


Does glycovira face cream have steroids?

No. It contains Glycolic Acid 12%. This is an alpha-hydroxy acid that is used in many facecreams usually the more expensive ones. It does thin the skin by removing the dead skin layer, but it is not a steroid.


Do cats have thin or thick skin?

Cats have Thin skin. It ussally means they are well hydrated, so thin.


What is the thin layer of skin?

the thin outermost layer of skin is your epidermisThe outermost layer of skin is called Epidermis


In thin skin what is absent?

In thin skin, the epidermis lacks a stratum lucidum layer found in thick skin. Additionally, thin skin has fewer layers of the stratum corneum, which is the outermost layer of the epidermis. Overall, thin skin is more flexible and sensitive compared to thick skin.


What can be done for thin skin?

You can treat thin skin by applying moisturizers to the affected areas. Some dietary supplements, such as fish oil and flax seed, also help treat thin skin.


What role does the acid mantle play in maintaining the skin's barrier function and overall health?

The acid mantle is a thin, protective layer on the skin's surface that helps maintain the skin's barrier function by regulating pH levels and protecting against harmful bacteria and pathogens. This barrier function is crucial for overall skin health as it helps prevent moisture loss, irritation, and infections.


What type of skin does a rabbit have?

it got the same skin as the human skin


Can light go through thin skin?

yes. it doesn't matter how thick or thin your skin is. The melatonin in your skin gets activated from the UV rays of the sun.


How long does 18k electroplate last?

it depends, if its thin plate,your acid from your skin can wear it out, chemicals like bleach, or abrasives,you can get thick plate but im not a lover of that rubbish neither


Is the stratum corneum in thin skin?

Your skin as the patriotic colors, let's salute the red, white, and blue