Photography enthusiasts know that light is the true designer of the face. So much so that Hollywood stars have their own personal “illuminator”, which I impose on every director, to protect their beauty in front of the camera.…
“My name is Rossella Sferrazza and I am a plastic surgeon with a passion for aesthetic medicine. The question I get most frequently is not so much related to plastic surgery itself, but to the most effective methods…
What Vitamin C is Vitamins (amines of life) were discovered in the early 1900s in Poland. Currently, 13 are known. They are divided into water-soluble and fat-soluble. In this section, we will discuss one of the most famous…
Hyaluronic acid is the star molecule of cosmetics. Discovered in 1934 by biochemist Karl Meyer while studying the eye’s vitreous body (hence its name: Hyalos, in ancient Greek, vitreous), it has always been at the center of research…
Melanocytes: what they are and how they work Melanocytes are cells that sit in the dermis and hair follicle and produce a pigment called melanin that dyes the hair, eyes and skin. Their shape resembles a polyp with…
What are proteins When we talk about protein we immediately think of foods and diets. In reality, we are not aware that proteins are the messengers of life, that our body is made up of protein chains that…
What are free radicals and oxidative stress? Antioxidant is one of the most frequent words in the language of cosmetics and physical and mental well-being. However, few people really understand the mechanism of oxidation and the cause of…
What are lipids Lipids are a diverse group of molecules that are fundamental to our lives: they provide the necessary energy for all our systems and are part of cell membranes, so their presence is essential for intercellular…
Collagen: plastic or scar? Collagen is the main protein in the connective tissue of the human being and serves to support the scaffolding of the skin, to define the contours of the face and to ensure tone and…
The role of hyaluronic acid Hyaluronic acid is a fundamental polysaccharide in the tissues of our body, capable of absorbing 7 times its volume of water. Filling is the key word for this substance that has become ubiquitous…