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Mabsy
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Thu Aug 19, 2004 6:07 am  |
I found the following on the RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) website. Sounds a bit icky, but hey research is research! 
| http://www.rmit.edu.au/news wrote: |
November 12, 2003
Shark bile – an acne cure?
Shark bile may not sound like the conventional treatment for acne, but when researchers from RMIT University found out that Asian women traditionally smeared these secretions on their faces to keep their skin blemish-free, they decided to investigate.
Head of the Natural Products Research Group at RMIT, Associate Professor Theo Macrides, found shark bile contained an ingredient that helped to control acne and restore normal balance to oily skin.
“It all came about from Japanese and Chinese folklore,” RMIT Associate Professor Macrides said.
“The fishermen gave the shark bile to the women who used it on their faces for a smoother complexion.
“For centuries the Japanese and Chinese used a preparation known as deep-sea shark liver oil, a source of shark bile, which was believed to be highly effective in treating scalds, burns and other skin problems.
“When taken internally, it was effective in treating liver diseases such as hepatitis and liver dysfunction.”
The compounds found in the shark bile come from the gall bladders of sharks, where they lower the surface tension of the intestinal fluid in the shark digestive system.
The RMIT research has led to the development of a marine additive, Isolutrol, which is isolated from the gall bladders of sharks and rays that are used in skin lotions.
Associate Professor Macrides added, “The active ingredient of the shark bile is able to control the problem of hyperseborrhea – excessively oily skin in men and women of all ages – and helps restore the balance to oily and combination skins.
“Its main use would be as a natural alternative to acne cream.
“It’s like a natural detergent…it’s a very good natural alternative for younger people as it soothes the skin and relieves the itching.”
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Thu Aug 19, 2004 7:47 am |
think this belongs in my thread in the lounge...poor sharkies! has no-one seen finding nemo?  |
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