Mineral oil is a consumer product with many different applications. Like petroleum jelly it is made of different kinds of hydrocarbons. However, it is a considered to be a liquid petrolatum, and its unique consistency makes it a practical and versatile choice for many consumers. Its uses are...
Concentrating all of your efforts caring only for the skin on your face is counterproductive. The skin on your hands and neck will reveal your age and lifestyle just as surely as the skin on your face. And unless you plan on spending the summer covered up and sweating buckets, chances are the...
Off shore drilling was the focus of Obama's energy plan to meet the United States' growing energy crisis. President Obama announced Wednesday: "for the sake of our planet and our energy independence, we need to begin the transition to cleaner fuels now," in the form of "clean coal technologies...
Ear wax is something that many of us want to get rid off as much as possible. What some of you may not know is that ear wax does serve a purpose and must not be removed all the time. Cleaning your ears is one thing, but being obsessive about ear wax is another story. If you are experiencing...
Ever struggled with an oily complexion? Blame it on sebum—the oil secretions from the body’s sebaceous glands. Sebacious glands are most often found near hair follicles, but some are in hairless areas (like eyelids). However, sebum does serve its purpose. All mammals secrete sebum, because it...
