One of the cosmetic treatments for the skin is a facial peel. This is a chemical treatment that can either be performed by a dermatologist or done at home with some over-the-counter products. The purpose of the facial peel is to help reduce skin blemishes. Age spots, freckles and light scarring...
Cyanoacrylate glue is the technical term for glues with brand names like Crazy Glue, Super Glue or Insta-Bond. It is a catch-all term for quick bonding super glues that are used in fixing or combining plastics to other materials like wood or metal. Cyanoacrylate glue is an acrylic resin, which...
There are many unique characteristics differentiating one person from the next. People like to say that is what makes life interesting. But no matter how many facets of ourselves are unique, there are always going to be some in which we share a commonality with a percentage of the population....
Steel is an ideal construction material—it is easy to shape, strong, and easy to manufacture. It can also be remelted and recycled, making it very “sustainable” and eco-friendly. However, like all metals it is prone to rust and corrosion, especially when it is exposed to the elements. To solve...
According to the science of biology, living things are differentiated from non-living things by their capacity to perform chemical reactions that help them survive. This can be found in even one-celled organisms, which—despite their very simple structures—can actually have hundreds of these reactions...
Resin is an ingredient used in making artwork and polymers. It is also used in the manufacturing of many consumer products. For example, varnish and lacquer—common finishes for furniture—contain resin. It is sometimes incorporated into ink, jewelry and even perfume. Not many people know that amber...
Formaldehyde is a type of chemical compound that is of essential use to many manufacturing sectors and other industries. When talking of formaldehyde, most people will be more familiar with one of its forms – formalin. Formalin is a solution of formaldehyde that is famous for being used as an...
How many times have you heard how important first impressions are? People will tell you when you first meet someone new, the individual decides within the first few minutes of the initial encounter whether or not you are someone he/she would like to: befriend, hire, become lovers with, or avoid...
Glass is a shapeless solid that has been in existence for thousands of years in the guise of various different forms. It has been made by humans since 12,000 BC. There has been a debate about glass’ status as a liquid or a solid. But the general consensus is that glass is considered a highly cooled...
Hormones are the body’s messengers. They carry communication between the endocrine glands and the cells about the maintenance of the levels of chemicals contained in the blood stream. Hormones are catalysts for chemical changes and influence almost all biological processes in the body. Hormones...
