From ancient times, man has sought his destiny on the sea. We are of the sea. Life began there and our ties to this wonderful and mysterious marine environment are strong. So, isn’t it only natural that on our island nation, the UK, we seek to use elements of the sea in eco-friendly skin care products? Here’s some information about marine-based skin therapies and natural beauty products.What is Thalassotherapy?Wikipedia.org tells us that thalassotherapy is the “medical use of seawater. The properties of seawater are believed to have beneficial effects upon the pores of the skin.” Developed in the 19th in France, thalassotherapy “skin treatment is applied in various forms such as showers of warmed sea water, application of marine mud or algae paste or the inhalation of sea fog.” Thalassotherapy revitalizes the skin while toning and moisturizing it. While most of us can’t travel to the region of the Dead Sea where this therapy is popular, we can enjoy the benefits of marine-based ingredients in skin products.The Benefits of Algae as a Skin Care IngredientAlgae are ubiquitous in our marine environment and are rich in components that help regulate the production of sebum in the skin. Sebum is an oil that protects the skin and lubricates it as well. Algae also contain B vitamins and are thought to play a role in the production of elastin and collagen, two important components of firm skin that diminish over time. It also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.Other Ingredients Found in Marine-Based Skin Care ProductsMarine-based all natural skin care products use purified seawater that is rich in minerals. Other important ingredients are seaweed extract, sea parsley and coral weed, all of which have skin-protecting properties. It’s interesting to note that the granddaughter of famed ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau is the spokesperson for a line of oceanic skin care products made by the Swiss company La Prairie. Shoplaprairie.com tells us that the company has developed a “proprietary aquaculture, with procedures comparable to the hydroponic growth of land plants, In order to harvest, extract and ferment these ocean botanicals and derive… exclusive protective benefits.” These natural skin care sea-based ingredients provide skin-calming and skin-nourishing benefits, while stimulating collagen production.For eco-friendly skin care in the UK, great alternatives to land-based ingredient formulations are natural skin care products containing the ancient secrets of the sea.
S&P 500 Rallies As U.S. Dollar Pulls Back Towards Weekly Lows
Key Insights
The strong pullback in the U.S. dollar provided significant support to stocks.
Treasury yields have pulled back after touching new highs, which served as an additional positive catalyst for S&P 500.
A move above 3730 will push S&P 500 towards the resistance level at 3760.
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Pfizer Rallies After Announcing A Huge Price Hike For Its COVID-19 Vaccines
S&P 500 is currently trying to settle above 3730 as traders’ appetite for risk is growing. The U.S. dollar has recently gained strong downside momentum as the BoJ intervened to stop the rally in USD/JPY. Weaker U.S. dollar is bullish for stocks as it increases profits of multinational companies and makes U.S. equities cheaper for foreign investors.
The leading oil services company Schlumberger is up by 9% after beating analyst estimates on both earnings and revenue. Schlumberger’s peers Baker Hughes and Halliburton have also enjoyed strong support today.
Vaccine makers Pfizer and Moderna gained strong upside momentum after Pfizer announced that it will raise the price of its coronavirus vaccine to $110 – $130 per shot.
Biggest losers today include Verizon and Twitter. Verizon is down by 5% despite beating analyst estimates on both earnings and revenue. Subscriber numbers missed estimates, and traders pushed the stock to multi-year lows.
Twitter stock moved towards the $50 level as the U.S. may conduct a security review of Musk’s purchase of the company.
From a big picture point of view, today’s rebound is broad, and most market segments are moving higher. Treasury yields have started to move lower after testing new highs, providing additional support to S&P 500. It looks that some traders are ready to bet that Fed will be less hawkish than previously expected.
S&P 500 Tests Resistance At 3730
S&P 500 has recently managed to get above the 20 EMA and is trying to settle above the resistance at 3730. RSI is in the moderate territory, and there is plenty of room to gain additional upside momentum in case the right catalysts emerge.
If S&P 500 manages to settle above 3730, it will head towards the next resistance level at 3760. A successful test of this level will push S&P 500 towards the next resistance at October highs at 3805. The 50 EMA is located in the nearby, so S&P 500 will likely face strong resistance above the 3800 level.
On the support side, the previous resistance at 3700 will likely serve as the first support level for S&P 500. In case S&P 500 declines below this level, it will move towards the next support level at 3675. A move below 3675 will push S&P 500 towards the support at 3640.
Read Online Pharmacy Reviews for Secured Benefits
An online pharmacy may be considered as one of the most useful shops in the internet. Anybody needing medicine, with or without prescription, can simply order online and have their purchased item within a few days. The industry of online pharmacies has been growing immensely; however, they come and go very fast. People should know its benefits and the one thing they need to do first before giving their credit card details is to close the deal.The advantages of buying medications in a web-based pharmacy are listed below.2C’s: Convenient and CheapThe internet is almost synonymous with the word “convenient” today. It allows people to do many things, even buy medicines. Purchasing medicines online is most suitable to people who have a busy schedule, most especially professional working men and women. Sometimes, these people simply do not have enough time to do all the things they need to do. When they get sick and have no time to visit the doctor, they go to an online pharmacy for no prescription drugs.Apart from being convenient and available 24/7, medications sold online are cheaper compared to the ones sold in traditional pharmacies. That is because there are no added overhead charges on medicines bought from an online pharmacy. There are even other pharmacies who offer discounts for pharmacy members and exclusive access to exclusive medicines.2P’s: Private and problem-freeWhether you are buying medication for an embarrassing illness or allergy, you can buy them without personally asking for it through a pharmacy online. Buying medications won’t be embarrassing anymore because you only need to fill out a form online for your order. After you have paid for it, it will be delivered to your given address.In a regular pharmacy, you need to have a prescription from your doctor to buy a specific type of drugs. In an online pharmacy, no prescription orders are accepted. It gives you fewer headaches and fewer problems. Buying online is easier and problem-free.Those are the four basic benefits you can get from buying medicines online. Despite those, you should still exercise caution when looking for pharmacies online. No matter how much they advertise on the internet, you should not purchase medicines without reading customer reviews first.Find a website that provides various customer feedbacks about different pharmacies found online.Before purchasing or ordering any product you find in a web-based pharmacy, make sure you have read about them first. It is easy to fall prey to criminals online when you are not prepared for them. Once you found a pharmacy wherein you would like to purchase a specific item, look them up online and do a background check. You can probably look for websites that allow customers to comment on web-based pharmacies. Positive and negative comments are accepted to let other people know the kind of service a web-based pharmacy can offer.There are so many reasons purchasing medicines from an online pharmacy is better than a land-based pharmacy. Despite those benefits, you have to be really careful first before buying one. Read online reviews about pharmacies to know which companies are reliable and safe, and provide quality products and customer service.