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Role of Linoleic Acid in Stratum Corneum Health and Ceramide Production
Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid that plays a vital role in skin health. It is a precursor to ceramides, which are lipids that are essential for the formation of the stratum corneum, the outermost layer of the skin. The stratum corneum acts as a barrier to protect the skin from environmental stressors and…
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Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) Blue Crop and Chandler
11.08.2022 Blueberries are well know to be a highly nutritious berry and an opportunity presented itself to acquire two more varieties (Blue Crop and Chandler) for a very good price…Lidl had them on sale for 3,99€ per plant. Not only were the plants relatively inexpensive but upon examination it was seen that there was several…
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Sweet Potatoes (Ipomoea batatas)
The motivation for planting sweet potatoes is to avoid the destructive behavior of the Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata). In the winter and early spring attempts were made to start sweet potato plants from sweet potatos that were bought in the supermarket. The attempt was of limited success and only a few slips made it…
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Johanniskraut Oil Cream For Irritated And Dry Skin
Manufaktur PUR Johanniskraut and Colloidal Oatmeal Cream is formulated to relieve the symptoms of dry and irritated skin. The Johanniskraut is grown and harvested at the permaculture project being conducted by Manufaktur PUR in Sachsen. Two components of the cream that provide it with its soothing properties are Johanniskraut oil and colloidal oatmeal. Both of…